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British Colonial - Nassau

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Number One Bay St, Nassau, N 7148
  • Place, Embassy of the United States
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Straw Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nassau (NAS-Lynden Pindling Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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10.0 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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8.2 out of 10
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(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
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(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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  • Sleeps 2
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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8.0 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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8.4 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • Sleeps 3
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  • Sleeps 4
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8.4 out of 10
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(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 outdoor pools and 6 restaurants.
  • 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
  • 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 clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Junkanoo Beach and 6 minutes from Atlantis Casino
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 free in public spaces. 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.
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: Free WiFi

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
  • 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
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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. 1454 out of 2495 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 547 out of 2495 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 255 out of 2495 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 2495 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 123 out of 2495 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The British Colonial in Nassau is a beautiful place to stay and an all around great experience. From the moment you arrive, the vibe is relaxed, welcoming, and perfectly island inspired. The waterfront location is stunning and makes it easy to slip right into vacation mode. The rooms are comfortable, clean, and thoughtfully designed, with great views and everything you need for a relaxing stay. The staff are truly wonderful. Everyone is friendly, attentive, and happy to help, which really makes the experience stand out. The location is perfect, right in the heart of Nassau and close to shopping, dining, and local attractions. Whether you are lounging by the pool, enjoying the private beach, or having a drink while watching the sunset, it feels effortless and enjoyable. Overall, the British Colonial delivers a relaxed, polished stay with great service and a fantastic setting. I would happily stay here again and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility in general was excellent. Caulking on the shower base was substandard. Needs attention
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Godfrey

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lennox

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boring, predictable -
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did a solo trip here from Miami and really enjoyed it . The staff was very friendly and helpful . Loved the wings here and the bar inside I had a fantastic martini. The beach is a bit lackluster but access to margaritaville is nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roneika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and clean grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anton

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff! Great room! Hotel is beautiful and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kiarh

Roaches we
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darnecia Lashaye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacques, Chicago

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. Clean and comfortable. The front desk staff was very accommodating and well professional. The dining staff was just great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only thing I didn’t like was paying for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Joylin George

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

GILBERTO JOSE, Rio de Janeiro

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Peter Martin

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ashishkumar, Tyngsboro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room are little smaller but everything else is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tariq

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Poor room service, exhorbitant prices for everything, baby had an allergic reaction to food served despite checking beforehand, just overall really poor experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deb, Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were under the assumption that breakfast was included. It was not made known to us. The only breakfast that was available is what you purchased and I thought we were supposed to get a drink credit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. It’s gorgeous. A simple acknowledgment of people standing around (us) not sure how to check in would go a long way to feeling welcomed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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