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The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough

4.0 star property
Warm up by a roaring firepit or connect over coffee – this inn is where comfort meets convenience.

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Outdoor wedding area
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Outdoor banquet area
Bar (on property)
Escape to the charming Colonial Inn-Hillsborough, nestled near The Shops at Daniel Boone and Ayr Mount. Cozy up by the firepit or enjoy a meal at Brunch in Event Center, where guests praise the helpful staff. Connect with free WiFi, grab coffee in the lobby or explore coworking spaces.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AU$379
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

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Historic Single King Suite

Historic Single King Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Annex Standard Double Queen Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Annex Double Queen ADA Accessible Room

Annex Double Queen ADA Accessible Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Annex Double Queen Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Annex Single King Suite

Annex Single King Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Historic Deluxe Single King Room

Historic Deluxe Single King Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Historic Luxury Honeymoon Suite

Historic Luxury Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Annex Single King ADA Accessible Room

Annex Single King ADA Accessible Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Historic 2-Bedroom Queen Beds Suite

Historic 2-Bedroom Queen Beds Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
153 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278

What's nearby

  • Eno Gallery - 2 min walk
  • Hillsborough Visitors Center - 5 min walk
  • The Shops at Daniel Boone - 19 min walk
  • Ayr Mount - 2 min drive
  • Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 17 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tokyo Express - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough

Upscale inn near Eno Gallery
Located close to The Shops at Daniel Boone and Ayr Mount, The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough provides a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Brunch in Event Center, the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception, luggage storage and wedding services
  • Coffee/tea in reception, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough offer perks, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 52-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • A personal chef, highchairs and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Brunch in Event Center

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Highchair

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Management fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Colonial Hillsborough
The Colonial Inn Hillsborough
The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Inn
The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Hillsborough
The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Inn Hillsborough

Frequently asked questions

Is The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough?

As of 17 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough on 18 Feb 2025 start from AU$379.05, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough located?

Located in the heart of Hillsborough, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eno Gallery, The Shops at Daniel Boone and Ayr Mount. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area and Eno River State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 231 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Yanceyville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, historic building nestled within the sweet little downtown of Hillsborough. Staff was so incredibly friendly, check in was easy, and room service was divine. Beautiful rooms and steps away from locally owned shops.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best hotels, thanks to its excellent location. If you’re seeking a quiet neighborhood with some small shopping options, it’s a perfect choice. What truly stood out was the exceptional customer service—I had one of the best experiences thanks to an African American gentleman/ receptionist who went above and beyond. His joyful attitude and dedication to his work made a lasting impression. The only thing to keep in mind is to plan ahead for transportation, as scheduling or allowing extra time for Uber is necessary.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely, the staff was helpful and friendly, and you can't beat the location for a visit to Hillsborough.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A home away from home!
This property is a must to add to your list of stays. Outstanding Inn and local shops and and restaurants. Excellent all around. Staff were all extremely friendly. Make sure you visit the restaurant and bar located inside. The bartender Oz is super cool!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with family
Was double charged for stay, had to call to get it corrected
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness
Positives: clean and well located Negatives: Non-existent soundproofing (I now know much more about the people in the adjacent room and the room above me than I really wanted to.) Inconsistent housekeeping service. One day the room was fully cleaned, the next day the bed was not even made. I don't mean linens changed. I mean they didn't even pull the covers up and put the pillows back in place. Inconsistent front desk attitude, one person pleasant, another borderline rude Maintenance person who entered my room to check the thermostat reeked of smoke. The entire property was supposedly non-smoking. The room lacked a coffee maker. Only way to get coffee was to get dressed, go outside, then re,-enter their lobby. Instead the room had some device that looked like a small electric mop that I can only guess was a shoe duster. This particular room was so tiny. It had no desk or even any writing surface. I can't speak to the other rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Super friendly staff. Clean rooms. Great little town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brinni

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Horst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Indowntown Hillsborough this hotel is a perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

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

8/10 Good

LUZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the small garden area to walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room- quaint town, I mistakenly thought it was a bed and breakfast- there is no breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roisin

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

10/10 Excellent

erin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juleanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay. Was able to park directly in the front every night. Was super quiet and comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Patrica

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Front desk could be more inviting
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orbie

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