Colonial Inn Motel

2.0 star property

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Property grounds
Oceanfront One King Bed Room | Beach/ocean view
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
On the beach
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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3329 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Tracks in the Sand
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Exclusive Double Room, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Oceanfront One King Bed Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Signature Triple Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Elite Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Colonial Inn Motel

Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Colonial Inn Motel offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Nags Head motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Colonial Inn Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a seasonal outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Outer Banks Beaches and Nags Head Fishing Pier
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of Colonial Inn Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Colonial Inn Motel also features a picnic area, coffee/tea in common area, and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nags Head motel.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1947
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 10 December and 1 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and smart lock details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in November.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Colonial Inn Motel
Colonial Inn Motel Nags Head
Colonial Nags Head
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Colonial Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1009 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kiosk check-in was a breeze and the room was clean and comfortable. Its an older hotel so the shower is a bit small but manageable. Nothing fancy but had everything you need a stay at the beach. The location is perfect! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy our stay would recomend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great budget place to stay in Nags Head
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice employees
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lorelei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location with parking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Great choice for staying right on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Amenities
I loved the quaint feeling it’s a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the sunshine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Flo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything - staff convenience cleanliness pool Great value for the money
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was just ok but beach access more than made up for the building flaws. I would definitely stay again. We only stayed one night so we didn't have time to explore the amenities other than the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Check in was fast and easy. Everyone was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older buildings, but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice place overall
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, great price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for an over night stay while traveling across North Carolina. Great location for a quick walk to the beach and located near multiple restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient access to the beach and fireworks on 4th of July.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aidyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Adorable beach stay

Everything was great especially the service and friendly staff. Bathroom could be better but not any issues. We always enjoy staying here right on the beach and super affordable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location super friendly a little outdated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lusiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and just steps away from the beach!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025