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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, sun loungers
Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
On the beach

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$54
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Explore the area

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3329 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dowdy Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room, Kitchen

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Exclusive Double Room, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

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

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Oceanfront One King Bed Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Oceanfront One King Bed Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Signature Triple Room

Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Signature Triple Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Elite Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Traditional Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Premier Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About this property

Colonial Inn Motel

Nags Head motel steps from Outer Banks Beaches
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite 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 hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

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

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Colonial Inn Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach motel also offers a picnic area, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-in. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Colonial Inn Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 10 and April 1.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to November
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Colonial Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1005 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paula

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night. Parking is crazy tight. Outside is in need of some painting. Looks kind of run down. Room was clean but nothing special. Would I stay again? No thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is an old motel. Has been updated. Good a/c. Clean. No ocean views but close to ocean. Dunes in the way. Poor shower drainage and very small shower. Best price on the oceanfront. Smoking right outside room with seating. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very old hotel right next to the beach, our room was clean and comfortable however if you are barefoot you will feel sand on the floor. Parking was difficult when you leave because of the way it was done. Easy drive to the outer banks to see the Wright Brothers area. Good restaurants in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Traveled with partner
Check in after lobby hours was easy with the virtual check in. Room was as described it was slightly dated. Only issue was wall was water damaged where ac was and paneling was peeling from wall. Parking was a nightmare at best. Plan accordingly and bring a car . I have a four door pickup and parking was very limited. Overall for the price it was fine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Arianna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bed was squeaky and mattress a bit soft. The tv remote was taped together and difficult to operate with batteries falling out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The only good part about our stay was the room was very clean, the pine-sol was a bit over powering. Beds are NOT large, they are normal size and the shower was way too small. If you have a big vehicle the parking lot is not for you. And there was a language barrier when asking staff for help.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice room, but it was not ocean view. The dune and grasses have grown to block the view. This was disappointing because we booked the room specifically for the ocean view. We liked that it was close to the pier
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older, seemed family oriented but parking is a nightmare!! Big vehicles made maneuvering very difficult/tight
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It looks old given the name "colonial" Inn. Easy access from roads. Free parking right next to your room. Atlantic Ocean is right behind the property. So it was easier to walk to the beach. Person incharge checking in was polite and friendly. Summer here is very crowded but it was a peaceful room to rest and sleep. Price was much reasonable than other fancy options in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorelei, Raleigh

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

8/10 Good

Robert, Griffithsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

8/10 Good

Marissa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025