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British Colonial - Nassau

4.0 star property
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An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise water and a sandy shore.
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A resort with a large pool, beach area, and multiple buildings.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large arched windows, and a high ceiling with a mural.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the sea, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden cabinet, and a white sofa.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Number One Bay St, Nassau, N 7148
  • Place, Straw Market
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Embassy of the United States
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nassau (NAS-Lynden Pindling Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and round table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the city through the window.

Suite, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a cruise ship through the window.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There are two windows with curtains, a wall with a palm tree mural, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There are two windows with curtains, a wall with a palm tree mural, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and round table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the city through the window.

Standard Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

Premium Suite, Ocean View

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

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A balcony with a table set for dining, a chair, and a decorative fence.

Suite, Balcony, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoor area.

Premium Room, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There are two windows with curtains, a wall with a palm tree mural, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A spacious living room with large windows, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.

Suite (Prime Minister)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a blue patterned rug, and a shower area visible through an open door.

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and round table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the city through the window.

Suite, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

British Colonial - Nassau

Spend the day relaxing on British Colonial - Nassau 's private sand beach or at a marina before returning for a meal at one of the hotel's 6 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request
British Colonial - Nassau offers 288 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Nassau hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

A private beach, a marina and a water park (surcharge) with a lazy river and waterslides are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a hot tub. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

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

British Colonial - Nassau 's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Embassy of the United States. Enjoy features like 2 outdoor pools, 6 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include 6 restaurants, a coffee shop, a beach bar and a poolside bar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi in some public areas for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Splash around at the water park with a lazy river or swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include a lifeguard on-site, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, a gym and kayaking
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the central location
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Junkanoo Beach and 6 minutes from Aquaventure
Step outside to unwind on the sandy beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. Bring your whole family to British Colonial - Nassau for summer fun including 2 outdoor swimming pools, a water park (surcharge) and a lazy river.

There are 6 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. This beach hotel also offers a hot tub, a fitness centre and a garden. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of British Colonial - Nassau was completed in December 2023.

This 4-star Nassau hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Commonwealth Tavern – This restaurant only serves light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Tamarind Market Place – On-site buffet restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (BSD 30 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (BSD 45 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BSD 40 for adults and BSD 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Commonwealth Tavern
  • Tamarind Market Place

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Kayaking
  • Lazy river
  • Paddleboard
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms
  • 14,000 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1901
  • Lifeguards
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - December 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for BSD 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: BSD 200 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: BSD 49.50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately BSD 40 for adults and from BSD 20 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: BSD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: BSD 45 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: BSD 25.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

British Colonial Hilton
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British Colonial - Nassau Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1636 out of 2826 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 624 out of 2826 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 292 out of 2826 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 2826 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 139 out of 2826 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location, near downtown and very friendly staff, make us feel like home, beautiful beaches, recommend to everyone!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, amazing staff and great food
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are going to the Bahamas this is the place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay right downtown!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to stay if you want to be near downtown Nassau, private beach was nice and hotel was comfort stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location great hotel and ambiance and rooms are very comfortable and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room,nice staff,amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice small resort near downtown where all the ships dock
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean, spacious; staff was friendly and polite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kellyn Marizeth Santos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time here , our room was always clean , the amenities were clean and relaxed also the have a private beach which is perfect because is not packed and there’s always chairs to enjoy the beach .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and grounds are beautiful and the staff were all very
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mirela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was great Clean comfortable rooms
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay.Room was very nice, staff was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice place. Shopping & restaurants very close by. Lots of intertainment around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good food Nice staff Good drinks Nice back area
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aliu Waheed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lesly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the beach. Room are nice and clean. Great stay with the fam
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The British Colonial is situated close to so many attractions in Nassau. If ever we return to The Bahamas, this would be our hotel of choice!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The British Colonial was a great place to stay in Nassau. Small but pristine beach, good location for seeing the local attractions and downtown area. Pool area is beautiful. Their staff is wonderful, very accommodating and friendly! Only improvement the hotel could make is more comfortable beds and pillows.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Becky

Beautiful view and friendly staff. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

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