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About this property
This property is located a 10 minute drive from Colchester centre, next to the A12 motorway. There is an on-site restaurant and free parking. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property. Each bedroom at the Dragonfly Hotel Colchester has an en suite bathroom. All rooms feature a 43-inch wall-mounted Phillips flat-screen TV with Freeview, Hypnos beds, USB charging ports, desks and arm chairs. Tea and coffee making facilities are offered, as well as a refreshment tray with purchasable snacks and drinks. There is a cosy bar and lounge area with ample seating, and a restaurant serving an all-day dining menu. The Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is a 20-minute drive from the coast at Clacton-on-Sea. Colchester Zoo is a 15-minute drive away, and both Harwich and Ipswich are 25 minutes away by car.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Chris
United Kingdom
“Room bed and breakfast great. Only problem was that shower temperature stat faulty and very high water temperature. I informed staff, when we went for breakfast.” - Chrisgreenwood
United Kingdom
“The rooms were clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The meals were served promptly and were hot and were good value.” - Kenneth
United Kingdom
“Was very pleasant area, and within each reach of places to visit” - Kelly
United Kingdom
“It's a lovely building and it's spacious, clean and welcoming. Staff were so lovely and helpful. Food was awesome and the breakfast was good. The whole place was great and in a good location for Reaching Colchester town and also the Community...” - Julie
United Kingdom
“Large & comfortable bed in a very spacious room.” - David
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was of poor standard the only problem Would stay again” - Geoff
United Kingdom
“The two young women on duty were friendly, hard working and attentive. Check in was easy and we were reminded to enter our car details for free parking. Our room was spacious, clean with comfortable beds. Plenty of hot water for a bath with 2...” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Everything from the comfort to the staff were exceptional. Staff very very friendly” - Jaye
Netherlands
“Nice large room with comfortable beds, beautiful shower and bathroom faciities. Tea and coffe available in the room. Good television, soft lighting which made the room cosy. Nice furnishings. Very quiet. Good breakfast, (though the scrambled...” - Holly
United Kingdom
“Lovely stay at this place . Very comfortable beds and amazing staff, especially the young lady called Matilder as she was very kind and helpful”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAmerican • British • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
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 identification 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.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.