Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Colchester Castle Museum

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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.

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Breakfast available
Housekeeping
Parking included
Free WiFi

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Tomorrow

Oct 5 - Oct 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Satellite channels

269 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Excellent

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Satellite channels

269 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Executive Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

LCD TV

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

269 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, England, CO7 7QY

What's nearby

Mercury Theatre - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
Colchester Castle Museum - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
Colchester Castle Park - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
University of Essex - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
Colchester Zoo - 11 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Oak Tree Coffee House - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
‪Paddy & Scott’s - ‬4 min drive
‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Hotel near University of Essex

You'll also find perks such as:

Free self-parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-in
1 meeting room, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All 50 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Free toiletries and hairdryers
LCD TVs with satellite channels
Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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₹6,676 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

Daily full breakfast (GBP 8.75 per person)

Parking included
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₹8,703 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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 lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Banquet hall
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Entertainment

LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

Electric kettle

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: from 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 any lifts

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

Property is also known as

Colchester Quality Hotel

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Colchester Quality Inn

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dragonfly Hotel Colchester pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester?

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?

Checkout 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).