Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

Hotels
7.7 (1892 reviews)
Symonds Road , Bury Saint Edmunds , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
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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.

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 1892 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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Diana solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Good value for the money paid. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Too hot in the room, but fans provided.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Alison couple gb
9
Lovely room in the new wing
Pros:

We stay at The Dragonfly quite often when visiting family. This time we had one of the new 'standard double' rooms and we were very pleased.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Diane couple gb
10
Stayed overnight for a wedding.
Pros:

Everything we needed.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
D
Diane couple gb
10
Stayed overnight for a wedding.
Pros:

Great location.
Very clean and comfortable.
Very good breakfast.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
C
Cummings solo_traveller gb
9
Weekend break
Pros:

Staff were polite and friendly rooms clean and comfortable parking good

Cons:

Nothing all was well presented

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
F
Fiona solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
D
Dan solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Lockwood solo_traveller gb
10
Highly recommend staying here!
Pros:

The hotel environment, staff warm inviting,helpful. Restaurant on site. Parking and plenty of spaces for that. Easy to find! Accessible to bury Town and other places. Sainsburys near by. Will be staying again.

Cons:

Plug not near enough the mirror ,so will bring an extention next time.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Keith couple gb
9
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Nora couple gb
10
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
5
Ok but wouldn’t stay again
Pros:

Location was good but road noise not ideal unless you select a room furthest from the main road.

Cons:

The fire alarm was set off on Sunday morning at 9.00am! Not ideal.
Terrible smell throughout the hotel.
Food all fried and not great at all - small choices.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Ali Kay solo_traveller nz
8
Good
Pros:

Perfect for our needs. Comfy bed.

Cons:

Hard to regulate the shower temperature, otherwise all good.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Keelen solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

The room did have everything expected to be in a hotel room. The one encounter I had with members of staff was very helpful.

Cons:

The room was extremely hot. The window only opened a few inches but having that opened i could hear everything else from outside. There was no AC only a fan.
I was woken up every hour from either doors slamming or just simply hearing absolutely everything and also it just being so hot!
The fire alarm being set off at 9am on a sunday.
I left the hotel very tired, a little annoyed about the rude awakening including the fire alarm.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Eileen Stanley solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The hotel is ideally situated for access to Bury St Edmunds town centre
It is clean and very well run
The staff are lovely, one young lady called Annia , I think, was very nice, helpful and friendly
I have been there several times and will continue to use it

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
B
Bryan extended_group gb
1
Will never stay again
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
B
Barbara extended_group gb
9
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
D
David extended_group gb
7
Pros:

Clean and tidy, good location if you don’t mind being a little out of town. The walk into town was pleasant with footpaths all the way into the cathedral gardens. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

The food in the restaurant was a little disappointing but not expensive so overall it was OK

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Jenny solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Stafford couple gb
5
It was ok, not sure if we would book again here.
Pros:

The location is ideal for us.
The meal in the evening off the main menu was lovely.

Cons:

Not enough staff at times,
Breakfast buffet ,was barely ok.
Desserts definitely over priced.
Beds are rock hard.
People closing their doors as they have to push them shut quite hard which is annoying when your trying to sleep.
We found a long black hair amongst the hand towel when unwrapped.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Debbie couple gb
9
Pleasant staff very clean
Pros:

Good location lots of parking

Cons:

Room was very hot had to open window then the road was busy so lots of noise

2026-04-27 via Nuitee