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The First Colony Inn

3.5 star property
Relax in a sun lounger by the pool or take your coffee outside onto the tranquil terrace and enjoy your ocean view.

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$232
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
6715 South Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC, 27959

What's nearby

  • Outlets Nags Head - 10 min walk
  • Jennette's Pier - 2 min drive
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 2 min drive
  • Outer Banks Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • 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

Historic bed & breakfast near Outer Banks Beaches
Free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The First Colony Inn. In addition to a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, access to a nearby indoor pool and express check-out
  • Tour/ticket information, coffee/tea in reception and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Cots (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 on-site 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 any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The First Colony Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM to 8 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The First Colony Inn?

As of 4 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The First Colony Inn on 18 Feb 2025 start from AU$231.99, 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.

Is The First Colony Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The First Colony Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The First Colony Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The First Colony Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The First Colony Inn located?

Situated by the ocean, this historic bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Outer Banks Beaches. First Flight Adventure Park and Full Throttle Speedway are also within 10 minutes.

The First Colony Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 441 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 441 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 441 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 441 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 441 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

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L Gill

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

wesley, Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cc
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, excellent breakfast included with stay. Location was convenient to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds alone at First Colony are worth a visit. And we were fortunate to visit with Cary who has created and maintains the grounds. I hope you can visit his gallery. This was absolutely my favorite part about the Inn. His creations are imaginative and fun! The room was clean and comfortable. And the breakfast was a full breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

DENNIS, Great Falls

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in at 4. Front desk closes at 5. We arrived at 5:30. No keys left for us. Tried to call on phone by front door at hotel but it did not work. Walked back to my car to call on my cell phone. Nice people came back when we called to give us keys. No remote for TV. Texted managers and they returned with a remote.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service in a super location. Enjoyed our mini vacation very much. Very quiet and close to so many things, food, shopping, parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great breakfast andv friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tons of character
We enjoyed our stay and the staff was wonderful as well as the daily breakfast. The location is perfect to get to the beach as well as other attractions nearby. The rooms are older and if you like sleek new hotels this isn't it. But, it has tons of character
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here! Clean rooms in a historic building with awesome amenities! The staff is freindly, the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, historic inn. It’s old but it’s clean! Breakfast was outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful historic inn. Clean, spacious room. Innkeeper left keys for us since we arrived after 5 pm. Only negative is that we wished coffee and tea were available downstairs for earlier risers before 8:30 breakfast. Keurig in room wasn’t supplied.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GARY A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alma the lady at the lobby is awesome very attentive, pleasant and amazing hard worker. Breakfast was delicious. The room was good just a suggestion they need to add blackout curtains for more privacy, and the streaming on the tv is very slow to other than that the place is in a very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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