The First Colony Inn

3.5 star property

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Property entrance
Garden
Outdoor wedding area
Beach nearby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
6715 South Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Outlets Nags Head
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Nags Head Golf Links
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio (E Suites)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The First Colony Inn

Historic bed & breakfast with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
This bed & breakfast features coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool and concierge services. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a library, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance.
The First Colony Inn offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features DVD players and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Nags Head bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The First Colony Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free full breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and wedding services
  • 9 minutes by foot from Outer Banks Beaches and a 2-minute drive from Jennette's Pier
Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The First Colony Inn. The bed & breakfast can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nags Head bed & breakfast.

Guests are served a free full breakfast.
Room service is available.

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

  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1932
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
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 - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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, 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 and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. 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 October.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

The First Colony Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 465 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Lovely place

Service, breakfast, and cleanliness were excellent. Bed spring mattress and type of pillows could be better. Because of my back concerns we could not sleep here again for that reason. Also, no ice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here! Always stay at least once a year!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan G

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peace and relax
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Georgia the woman who cooked the breakfast every morning was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome quiet place. Full of character. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Buffalo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old historic inn that has modern amenities. Very friendly staff, easy access to ocean and is very quiet. Love the place. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

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

Convenient, excellent service!

Very conveniently located, right off the main road near restaurants and attractions. The bed was very comfortable, I don't know if it was the fresh, beach air but I slept like a baby. Breakfast was eggs, biscuits and gravy, and they had a nice spread of fruit, yogurt, cereal, coffee, and many different pastries and breads. Excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deryl

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Back in time

Wonderful time. Felt like we had been transported back in time to the 1960s, when service was a real pleasure.
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