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Facilities
Property facilities
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Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Electric bicycle charging station
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Non-smoking rooms
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Restaurant
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Terrace
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Luggage storage
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Fax/photocopying
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Facilities for disabled guests
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Non-smoking throughout
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Shared lounge/TV area
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Kid meals
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Outdoor furniture
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Coffee Shop on site
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Fruits
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Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Cashless payment available
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Fire extinguishers
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Contactless check-in/check-out
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Invoice provided
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Smoke alarms
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CCTV outside property
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24-hour security
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Security alarm
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Key card access
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Television in common areas
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Front desk (limited hours)
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Free wired internet
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Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Internet access
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Wine release events
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Reception hall
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Japanese garden
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Covered parking
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Secured parking
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Electric bicycle charging station
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Vegetarian menu options available
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Property Description
Modern Amenities
The Dragonfly Hotel Colchester offers contemporary rooms with 43-inch flat-screen TVs, Hypnos beds, and free high-speed WiFi. Each room is equipped with USB charging ports, ensuring convenience for all guests.
Dining Options
Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at the on-site restaurant, serving an all-day dining menu. Enjoy a drink at the cosy bar and lounge area, providing a relaxing atmosphere with ample seating for guests to unwind.
Convenient Location
Located just a 10-minute drive from Colchester centre and with easy access to the A12 motorway, the hotel is a perfect base for exploring the coastal town of Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester Zoo, and nearby cities like Harwich and Ipswich.
Experience comfort and convenience at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!
The hotel has ironing facilities available upon request.
Guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel if a child will be attending. This can be noted in the Special Requests box during booking or by contacting the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note all guests need to register their car number plate at reception.
Any booking over 5 rooms will be deemed a group reservation and subject to the group terms and conditions and different cancellation policies.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.
Property Policies
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Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
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Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 3 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.
You haven't added any extra beds.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
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Guest Reviews
Clean and tidy with a good atmosphere.
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Everything!
They have got rid of the Starbucks Coffee Machine 😕
Het geheel
Niets
Extremely clean,large comfortable room.
Staff were friendly but hard to find in the morning, some of the food ran out ,looked for a member of staff ,as did two other couples, in the end we went without and just had what was left on offer.
Stayed at the dragonfly hotel for a couple of nights to attend a wedding nearby. Easy to park and register the car in reception on the tablet. We had food from the bar on Friday night which was really tasty. The room was comfy and clean and opening windows for fresh air was a bonus. Being able to have a bath was great, also had a shower head for a quick shower before heading home on Sunday. Was very dubious before arriving after reading some of the reviews, but we were very comfortable and pleasantly surprised. Liz on reception was so helpful and went out of her way for us. Not often I’m pleasantly surprised but this was one.
Our room was clean and had everything that we required for a short weekend break. Conveniently located for Colchester and the surrounding area. We visited Walton on the Naze which was only a half hour drive away. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food that we had was excellent and very well presented.
There seemed to be a lot of corners being cut. Whilst the staff were really great they were run off their feet manning reception, the bar and acting as staff in the restaurant all at the same time. In the morning there was nobody to greet at breakfast so you just had to wander in and find your own way around. Cooked Breakfast selection was very limited; just bacon, sausage and scrambled egg on Saturday. When the eggs and bread ran out you had to go knocking on the kitchen door to let someone know as they were so busy they couldn’t watch the buffet bar. Also plates accumulated on tables and very little clearing up done. So whilst tables may have been empty they weren’t really available as still had the previous guests leftovers on them. Whilst tea and coffee provided in rooms most hotels, even budget ones, tend to also offer a biscuit and bottled water. No room service during the stay which for two nights wasn’t an issue but apparently it’s only available if you stay five nights or more.
Clean modern great bar nice food amazing shower comfy bed
Nothing
Rooms were clean , bed was comfy and large.
Place was very nice and restaurant had great food.
The breakfast wasn't of good quality, very little choice and not greatly cooked.
After my shower we ran out of hot water so my partner couldn't shower.
We used the quick check in terminal and god charged an extra £25 that we didn't know about.
The evening meal in the restaurant was great staff really friendly
The bed was uncomfortable I ordered a double room and what I got was 2 single beds pushed together to make a double not comfortable at all. The breakfast was Luke warm not piping hot and not much to choose from
The room was comfortable and shower very good,the food was also nice.
Service was slow but there was only one lady so not really her fault ,needed to be more staff for a Saturday night the place was empty but service still slow .Room could do with updating a bit .
Booked 2 rooms in couple days in advance with cancelation option. Due to unexpected severe family illness, needed to cancel but missed the deadline while dealing with situation. Dragonfly showed no compassion and refused to refund despite the family having stayed with them previously. Certainly won't be staying or recommending this chain again.
Room was a good size and the outside drinking / smoking area is nice
Bed made me sweat all night even though i didn’t have the heating on and it was only 1° outside.
Breakfast is served until 10am but hot food stops at 9am.
No alternative to real milk. It’s 2026 for goodness sake. Just go buy some almond milk or oat milk.
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