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The First Colony Inn

3.5 star property
Historic B&B within easy reach of Outer Banks Beaches

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Property entrance
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Meeting facility
Terrace/patio
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Escape to The First Colony Inn, a historic oceanfront bed & breakfast that offers a serene retreat. Savor full breakfasts, unwind by the seasonal pool or stroll through the garden. With free in-room WiFi and helpful staff who have left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Water dispenser
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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About the area

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6715 South Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC, 27959

What's nearby

  • Outlets Nags Head - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 12 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 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

At The First Colony Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and kayaking, parasailing and surfing/body boarding are nearby. Free bike rentals and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences at this historic bed & breakfast include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

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

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach access
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Free bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1932
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The First Colony Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The First Colony Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The First Colony Inn?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8 AM to 8 PM.

Are pets allowed at The First Colony Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The First Colony Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The First Colony Inn?

You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The First Colony Inn and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, a picnic area and a garden. The First Colony Inn also has access to a nearby indoor pool.

What's the area around The First Colony Inn like?

The First Colony Inn is a short 9-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 5 minutes' walk from Full Throttle Speedway.

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The First Colony Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were varied and delicious, with many guests praising the quality and selection of food. (33 reviews)
  • The property offers a convenient and short walk to the beach, with beach chairs and bikes available for guests to use. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

6/10 Good

Lovely place

Service, breakfast, and cleanliness were excellent. Bed spring mattress and type of pillows could be better. Because of my back concerns we could not sleep here again for that reason. Also, no ice.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, friendly staff, excellent breakfast included with stay. Location was convenient to everything.
Kristy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay
Trevor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved staying here! Clean rooms in a historic building with awesome amenities! The staff is freindly, the breakfast was delicious.
Chelsea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service in a super location. Enjoyed our mini vacation very much. Very quiet and close to so many things, food, shopping, parks.
Ricky, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast, wonderful breezy porches and charming grounds.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a charming bed and breakfast! We enjoyed our stay!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with a great old fashioned feeling!
molly kay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect night get away for celebrating our anniversary!
Devynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place for couples to stay
christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great trip!

We enjoyed our stay at the inn. The gardens and accommodations were excellent
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service!
Douglas L Gill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed this beautiful historic building. The afternoon socials and breakfasts were very nice.
Sharon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great historic inn directly across from the beach. Staff was wonderful and very accommodating- comfortable bed, hot shower and a great ambiance!
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful older hotel with lots of local decor. Very nice staff clean rooms very non-corporate decor excellent location highly recommend it.
Teri, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding! We will definitely stay again.
Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room felt like a bedroom more than a hotel usually does and helped with my relaxation.
Charles, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful vintage hotel clean with modern conveniences.
Muriel E, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tbe breakfast area made it easy to enter act with other guest . Food was good. Rooms nice. Location was great and quiet. Great and different artwork outside nice. Garden
Walter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is nice and well maintained. Has historical charm. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A Great Stay

A very clean and quaint place. Nice staff and good breakfast.
JB, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A historic gemwith access to the beach.

Great stay in an old classic hotel with big rooms, antiques, a library room, a private yard for guests, nice breakfast, and a great hostess (Alma).
Joyce, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great rest when on a road trip.
Cindy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Back in time

Wonderful time. Felt like we had been transported back in time to the 1960s, when service was a real pleasure.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely oasis in the Outer Banks. Friendly staff, great breakfast!!
Helena, 2-night trip