The First Colony Inn

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Property entrance
Beach nearby
Outdoor wedding area
Terrace/patio
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
6715 South Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf
    3 min walk
  • Full Throttle Speedway
    5 min walk
  • Outlets Nags Head
    10 min walk
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    12 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nags Head

When you stay at The First Colony Inn in Nags Head, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. .This historic bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from First Flight Adventure Park.

What's nearby

  • Outlets Nags Head - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The First Colony Inn

Historic bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
The First Colony Inn offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries.

This Nags Head bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service. A complimentary full breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Free bike hire
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • DVD player
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM
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

First Colony Inn
First Colony Inn Nags Head
First Colony Nags Head
1st Colony Inn
First Colony Hotel Nags Head
The First Colony Inn Nags Head
The First Colony Inn Bed & breakfast
The First Colony Inn Bed & breakfast Nags Head

The First Colony Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 439 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 439 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 439 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 439 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 439 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding! We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect night get away for celebrating our anniversary!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been coming here for years and will continue to for many more. An absolute gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed this beautiful historic building. The afternoon socials and breakfasts were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Palmyra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room felt like a bedroom more than a hotel usually does and helped with my relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful historic hotel between sound & ocean
Beautiful historic hotel. Did not expect hot cooked breakfast each morning & social hour every afternoon. Delicious! Comfortable accommodations & for being so old, very quiet. Did not hear the people above us. Short walk to the beach. Beautiful grounds & nice pool. Bikes, beach chairs & towels provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place near Whalebone.
Nice breakfast and 3:30 happy hour (wine social). Has its own beach access. Very capable staff. Beautiful plantings. Lots of character and land. We saw bunnies on the lawn. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing visit!
As always come here every year, awesome visit. Beautiful surroundings- very serene. Close to restaurants, attractions- private walkway to beach. Beautiful artwork through out the grounds. Service is excellent- everyone is very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old but comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an exceptionally positive experience at this establishment. It is a historical site situated in close proximity to the beach. Upon our arrival, we were pleasantly surprised to find a wine social in progress, and a delicious breakfast was also provided for us. I highly recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

molly kay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a great old fashioned feeling!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! The front desk attendant was very personable and my husband and I enjoyed talking with her. The wait staff was very personable and great as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gregory M

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weird when staff can’t find beach towels for a “supposed” beach front property. Room was filthy, shower barely big enough to turn around in. Best to tear it all down and start over as The Second Colony Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful older hotel with lots of local decor. Very nice staff clean rooms very non-corporate decor excellent location highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, wonderful breezy porches and charming grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the stay
We were very impressed by all aspects of our stay. The king room on the first floor was perfect. Clean and comfortable room and bed. Beautiful property, loved all the flowers and plants. Complimentary breakfast was delicious. Loved not having to leave the property to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Balaji

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a charming bed and breakfast! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024