Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

$$$$||View on mapColchester, United KingdomA12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO7 7QY|
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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO7 7QY·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.7Very good
Highest Rated
Staff8.6
Cleanliness8.2
Location8.2
Comfort8.1
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.8
Free WiFi7.6
Who stays here
Couples51%
Solo23%
Families16%
Groups7%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.7Very good
Highest Rated
Staff8.6
Cleanliness8.2
Location8.2
Comfort8.1
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.8
Free WiFi7.6
Who stays here
Couples51%
Solo23%
Families16%
Groups7%

3-star family-run hotel with scenic lake views in Colchester

Rooms

Each bedroom at Dragonfly Hotel Colchester features a 43-inch wall-mounted Phillips flat-screen TV with Freeview, Hypnos beds, and USB charging ports. The rooms also include desks and arm chairs, along with en suite bathrooms. Some rooms offer views over the lake on the hotel grounds.

Dining

The Dragonfly Colchester has an on-site restaurant serving an all-day dining menu with dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. A cozy bar and lounge area with ample seating is available for social gatherings. Breakfast is offered each morning, with a diverse selection of hot and cold options.

Business & Meetings

This Dragonfly Hotel Colchester Surya Hotels property provides five fully-equipped meeting rooms with up-to-date technology for events. The hotel is used by business professionals for its comfortable meeting venues and efficient check-in and checkout processes. Fax and photocopying services are also available on site.

Location

The Dragonfly Colchester Hotel is located a 10-minute drive from Colchester center, next to the A12 motorway for easy access. Colchester Zoo is 15 minutes away by car, and the coast at Clacton-on-Sea is a 20-minute drive. Complimentary local maps are available at reception for guests exploring the area.

Family-Run Service

The Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is a family-run hotel that delivers personalized guest experiences at affordable prices. Staff provide a welcoming atmosphere through attentive service, from check-in to the bar and restaurant. Electric vehicle charging stations and free parking are included for guest convenience.

  • Rooms: Hypnos beds with 43-inch Phillips TVs
  • Dining: All-day dining from locally sourced ingredients
  • Business: Five fully-equipped meeting rooms
  • Location: 10-minute drive from Colchester center
  • Service: Family-run with personalized attention
  • Parking: Free parking and EV charging stations
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 12.5 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:44
Former name
Quality Hotel / Ramada
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Rooms and availability

Classic Ensuite Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom
Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Executive Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Facilities for kids

Children's menu

Cribs

Services

  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

💵 Lowest room price 67 US$
📏 Distance to center 2.8 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 35.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport London Stansted, STN

Location

A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO7 7QY
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A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO7 7QY
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A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO7 7QY
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