Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

Hotels
7.7 (1960 reviews)
Symonds Road , Bury Saint Edmunds , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and nice rooms
Great location
Cons:
Noisy staff
Inconsistent shower water pressure
Food quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.16
Overall sentiment indicates cleanliness is positive but has some issues noted in reviews.
Service
8.63
Multiple mentions of friendly and helpful staff across several reviews.
Location
8.17
Reviews point out great location advantages for both leisure and work trips.
Room Quality
7.62
Generally positive feedback, but some issues with bed comfort and room lighting mentioned.
Amenities
7.15
Basic amenities available but noted issues with food quality and limited storage.
Value for Money
8.11
Many reviews highlight the good price relative to the overall quality.
Food and Beverage
6.66
Food quality criticized in several reviews; breakfast was commonly mentioned as lacking.
Overall Experience
8.13
Overall sentiment is generally positive with many praising their stay despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:40

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated on the edge of the old town, Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds offers easy access to major cities like Cambridge and Ely within a short drive.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy free parking, high-speed WiFi, and well-equipped rooms with complimentary tea/coffee facilities, Freeview TV, and in-room safe for a comfortable stay.

Dining Experience
Indulge in a diverse menu of British and European cuisine at the relaxed restaurant, and unwind at the bar with a wide selection of beverages.

Experience convenience, comfort, and great dining at Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds. Book now for a delightful stay!

Important information:

Please note that any individual can only book a maximum of 5 rooms at any one time. Bookings of 5 rooms or more will be considered a group reservation and subject to group terms and conditions and different cancellation policies. Please contact the property directly for reservations of 5 rooms or more.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 1960 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.16
Service: 8.63
Location: 8.17
Room Quality: 7.62
Amenities: 7.15
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 6.66
Overall Experience: 8.13
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Elizabeth couple gb
9
Good
Pros:

Receptionist was very helpful when we asked to move rooms. There was a good selection of food at breakfast. Staff were all friendly.

Cons:

Bathroom was generally clean, but the floor appeared to have old marks which are probably tricky to easily remove.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Y1525NVchrisw Business
10
good value Stay
Pros:

all good room and Food
rooms very spacious and clean Excellent Value
Very clean
good location.

2026-07-24 via Tripadvisor
K
karen couple gb
7
No lift makes it difficult to get to my room
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not enough staff

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
L
Liam solo_traveller ie
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
I
Impey solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Michael extended_group de
8
Für den Zweck der Reise perfekt, jedoch sollte man für das Abendessen ein Restaurant in der Stadt nutzen.
Pros:

Perfekte Lage!

Cons:

Leider war das Abendessen nicht gut.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
R
Richard solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
L
Lisa extended_group gb
10
Very Nice Hotel
Pros:

My work colleagues had a lovely stay here whilst working in the area for a few days. No complaints at all. And would highly recommend. Location perfect for their work purposes. Would highly recommend.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
L
Lorretta couple gb
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
S
Steven couple gb
9
Great stay all round am going to book again in September.
Pros:

The room was very clean the bathroom shower was great could not fault the breakfast very good selection all fresh the bed was great we stayed in very hot conditions the room stayed cool and the supplied fan was a nice extra touch.

Cons:

the only thing that was lacking and i am nit picking here was a toilet brush.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
R
Richard couple gb
9
Good value
Pros:

Good location and value for money. Reasonable breakfast. Plenty of parking.

Cons:

No electrical sockets next to the bed.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
K
Kay couple gb
8
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
J
June solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Conveniently near to town. Evening meal very good. Pleasant staff and comfortable bed/room

Cons:

Long walk to bedroom, furthest room from reception but it was quiet

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
M
Michelle solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Loved the hotel, very spacious and staff so helpful and friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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joanieh42 Couples Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, Greater London, England
6
Nice hotel but restaurant not good
Pros:

We stayed at this hotel whilst visiting Bury St Edmund’s. The hotel had very nice and tidy grounds, it was very nice inside, the receptionist was very friendly. Our room was nice, spacious and clean.
The hotel is only about a 10 minutes walk into the town, so very handy for visiting the town. We booked a table at the restaurant in the evening, we sat down, we waited so long for our first course that we left and I complained. The two young men who were serving were very helpful, they gave us some biscuits to take to our room as we were starving and had no where else to get a meal.
In the morning I told the receptionist what had happened and she told us that they had a temp in for a chef that night. That does not excuse the awful service.
They replied to me later in the week and said if I was in the area to come in and get a meal! I won’t be doing that, the offer of breakfast would have been better as we had gone to bed starving!!!

2026-07-08 via Tripadvisor
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Robin couple gb
6
Pros:

Location good. Room was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Check in time 4pm too late for my needs. I was told by staff that I could pay for an earlier check in at 3pm for £10.00. When I agreed to this at 3.10 pm I was told my room was not ready.As I was at a meeting at 4pm I had to prepare in my car and not access the room until 9.30pm on my return. Quality of Breakfast was poor. I have stayed at this location before on several occasions
Previously I have had no cause for complaint.
I find the room availability strange as the house keeping staff were preparing rooms in the corridor opposite my room as I checked out at 9.am.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
S
salima solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
A
Alan solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

A pleasant Hotel well located and a good breakfast.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
P
Peter extended_group gb
8
Comfortable and quiet
Pros:

A room where we could all meet up for a drink

Cons:

Rooms are small compared to Premier Inns

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
3
Pros:

Can’t think of anything

Cons:

The towel was on and it could not be turned off by the staff as the maintenance memories of sick and other women had it on as well in these hot days so it wasn’t very comfortable
Avatar and I coped to when we went to get one and had enough ingredients for one person
Traffic very noisy

2026-07-06 via Nuitee