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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

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Located close to firstsite and Colchester Castle Museum, Dragonfly Hotel Colchester provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and lunch. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a red accent pillow, and two bedside lamps.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a headboard, bedside tables, and a carpeted floor.

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Executive Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the area

Colchester is home to Dragonfly Hotel Colchester. Colchester Castle Museum and Mercury Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Beth Chatto Garden and Colchester Zoo. University of Essex and firstsite are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Colchester travel guide
Map
A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, England, CO7 7QY

What's nearby

  • An elephant walking on rocky terrain with dense green foliage in the background.
    Colchester Zoo
    12 min drive - 15.8 km
  • A field of purple crocus flowers in a forest.
    Beth Chatto Garden
    15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • A waterfront cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and boats docked along the quay.
    Ipswich Waterfront
    25 min drive - 30.0 km
  • High Woods Country Park
    4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • University of Essex
    13 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Great Bentley Station
    10 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend)
    63 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Paddy & Scott’s
    4 min drive
  • Beijing
    6 min drive
  • Dog & Pheasant
    4 min drive
  • The Crown
    4 min walk

About this property

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

  • Hotel near University of Essex
  • Located close to firstsite and Colchester Castle Museum, Dragonfly Hotel Colchester provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and lunch. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-in
    • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 50 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Dragonfly Hotel Colchester pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

As of Aug 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester on Aug 30, 2026 start from CA $123, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Dragonfly Hotel Colchester located?

Situated in Colchester, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Colchester Castle Museum, University of Essex, and firstsite. Mercury Theatre and Beth Chatto Garden are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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