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The First Colony Inn

3.5 star property
Historic B&B by ocean in Nags Head

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Water dispenser
  • Concierge services
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 12 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 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

At The First Colony Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and kayaking, parasailing, and surfing/body boarding are nearby. Free bike rentals and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences at this historic bed & breakfast include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach access
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1932
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The First Colony Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The First Colony Inn?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8 AM to 8 PM.
Are pets allowed at The First Colony Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The First Colony Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The First Colony Inn?
You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The First Colony Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a picnic area, and a garden. The First Colony Inn also has access to a nearby indoor pool.
What's the area around The First Colony Inn like?
The First Colony Inn is a short 9-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 3 minutes' walk from Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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.
Fabiola, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Deryl, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Back in time
Wonderful time. Felt like we had been transported back in time to the 1960s, when service was a real pleasure.
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great breakfast andv friendly staff
Ken, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

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
Barbara, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Cute, historic inn. It’s old but it’s clean! Breakfast was outstanding!
Deborah, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

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.
Karen, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
GARY A, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding! We will definitely stay again.
Karen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect night get away for celebrating our anniversary!
Devynn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We have been coming here for years and will continue to for many more. An absolute gem!
Jennifer, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed this beautiful historic building. The afternoon socials and breakfasts were very nice.
Sharon, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room felt like a bedroom more than a hotel usually does and helped with my relaxation.
Charles, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Vincent, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Thomas, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Darlene, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Very old but comfy
Raymond, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I had an exceptionally positive experience at this establishment. It is a historical site situated in close proximity to the beach. Upon our arrival, we were pleasantly surprised to find a wine social in progress, and a delicious breakfast was also provided for us. I highly recommend this location.
Andrew, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Sam, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kristen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with a great old fashioned feeling!
molly kay, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

MICHELLE, 1-night trip
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