Near High Woods Country Park
Located in Colchester, Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is within a 10-minute drive of Colchester Castle Museum and firstsite. This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from University of Essex and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Mercury Theatre.
Stay in one of 50 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (7.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping
Standard Double Room
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Cleanliness
8.2/10
Location
7.4/10
Recommendation
91.4%
Closest airports
London (SEN-Southend)
69.6 km / 43.2 mi
Stansted Airport (STN)
57 km / 35.4 mi
What's nearby
High Woods Country Park
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Tenpin Bowling Colchester
4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Colchester Castle Park
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Dedham Vale
3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Hollytrees Museum
5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Colchester Visitor Information Centre
5.4 km / 3.4 mi
The Minories Galleries
5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Colchester Natural History Museum
5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Xtreme Gaming
5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Colchester Castle Museum
5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Lion Walk Church
6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum
6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Roman Circus House
6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Bridge Cottage
7.6 km / 4.7 mi
University of Essex
7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Food and drink
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Business services
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Outdoors
Terrace
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
High-speed internet access
Internet access (surcharge)
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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