Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

7.8/10 · 1704 Reviews Book

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

Main amenities

Facilities For Disabled Guests Bar Free Parking Tea/Coffee Maker In All Rooms Free WiFi Breakfast Restaurant Non-smoking Rooms

Neighborhood

Restaurants

Balkerne Gate 500 m

Table Table 500 m

5five Health Bar 950 m

Architectural Buildings

Layer Marney Tower 14 km

Urban Parks

High Woods Country Park 3 km

Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Colchester Zoo 9 km

Rail Stations

Colchester Station 4 km

Hythe (Colchester) 4.2 km

Castles and Forts

Colchester Castle 5 km

Airports

London Southend Airport 41 km

London Stansted Airport 45 km

London City Airport 76 km

Norwich International Airport 86 km

Adventure Parks

Ardleigh Showground 550 m

Foxash Social Club 4.9 km

Abbey Field 5 km

Colchester Royal Grammar School Playing Fields 5 km

Poors Field 6 km

Irvine Road Field 6 km

Corporal Budd VC Gymnasium 6 km

Buildings and Structures

Flatford 7 km

Bars

Friar 2.4 km

Natural Parks

Dedham Vale 1.6 km

Cafes, Coffee and Tea Houses

Wild Bean Cafe 2 km

Costa Coffee 3 km

Lakes

Ardleigh Reservoir 300 m

Information

The Dragonfly Hotel Colchester offers complimentary Wi-Fi throughout its property along with on-site dining options including a bar and restaurant. Guests can enjoy free breakfast daily while convenient facilities for disabled access ensure inclusivity. Ample free parking is available for visitors arriving by car. Located near Ardleigh Junction, this hotel provides easy transit links to local attractions starting just steps away. Within a seven-minute walk lies the Ardleigh Showground, ideal for events or leisure strolls through open spaces. A quick one-minute drive reaches Balkerne Gate, offering scenic views and historical significance as part of Colchester’s Roman heritage trail. For those exploring further afield, London Southend Airport sits forty-seven minutes away via a sixty-nine-kilometer drive providing direct connections across Europe without requiring city center transfers. Meanwhile, central Colchester’s main transport hub, Colchester Station, is accessible within six minutes by car making regional train routes straightforward.

Amenities

Bathroom

Towels Bathtub or shower Private bathroom Toilet Free toiletries Hairdryer Bathtub Shower

Food & Drink

Wine/Champagne (Paid) Kids' meals (Paid) Special diet meals (on request) Bar Restaurant Fruit (Paid) Coffee house on site Tea/Coffee maker

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers Smoke alarms Key card access CCTV outside property CCTV in common areas Security alarm 24-hour security

General

Smoke-free property Heating Carpeted Facilities for disabled guests Designated smoking area Non-smoking rooms Iron

Services

24-hour front desk Shared lounge/TV area Baggage storage Fax/Photocopying (Paid) Meeting/Banquet facilities (Paid)

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV Satellite channels Radio TV

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture Garden Terrace Sun deck

Bedroom

Linens Wardrobe or closet

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available Contactless check-in/out

View

Garden view View

Safety features

Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

Front Desk Services

Invoice provided

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Internet

Internet

Cleanliness & disinfection

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Living Area

Desk

Free on-site parking

Parking

Photos

Reviews

8 / 10

Sandra - 02/03/2026

Location

6 / 10

Webster - 01/30/2026

Price and the room

Service was really poor and so was the breakfast

9 / 10

Kim - 01/31/2026

The hotel was clean, warm, staff great and food was lovely and hot

Nothing

9 / 10

Helen - 02/08/2026

Size of room, price, breakfast choices, comfy bed, hairdryer, bathroom facilities and products

No decaf coffee or tea in the room

Check-in and availability

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Rooms

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Children

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Important information

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. In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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