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The First Colony Inn

3.5 star property

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A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a wooden deck leading to the entrance.
A garden with various flowers and plants, a white building with a tower in the background, and a clear blue sky.
A wooden pathway leading to a beach with sand dunes and tall grasses.
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
A wooden deck with white Adirondack chairs, a potted plant with flowers, and a building with a porch.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
The current price is $155
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Explore the area

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6715 South Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets Nags Head
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a chair, and a bedside table.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame and a white bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door with a handle.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio (E Suites)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The First Colony Inn

3.5-star B&B in Ocean Side Court
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. Additionally, a library, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite.
The First Colony Inn offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Nags Head bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly bed & breakfast also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Onsite self parking is complimentary. Guests can use the indoor pool at a partner property.

The First Colony Inn has designated areas for smoking.

Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM
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

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. 383 out of 509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 509 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed are stay and plan to return. Lisa and Logan were great! Breakfast was good each morning and the beach was nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this quiet bed and breakfast. We spent our honeymoon 29 years ago there and came for our anniversary. We love it so much we brought dinner to the room instead of eating out. The bed was comfortable and the view was breath taking!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

We had a great stay at First Colony. Our room was big and comfortable with very nice furnishings. The only drawback was that the shower was quite small. The staff as very friendly and accommodating. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast prepared just for you!!! Staff was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 3 nights here. Charming, spacious room with many windows on 3 sides. Towel warmer was appreciated in bathroom. Walk around porch deck with comfortable rocking chairs to enjoy the sunsets. Nice full breakfast included in a plesant dining room. Very nice grounds to enjoy as well as a good path to beach. Would definitely return here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service and staff were great! Rooms were great bed was comfy and the kitchen added and nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

christopher

Excellent place for couples to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great breakfast andv friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ginger

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, wonderful breezy porches and charming grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a charming bed and breakfast! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great historic inn directly across from the beach. Staff was wonderful and very accommodating- comfortable bed, hot shower and a great ambiance!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

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
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10/10 Excellent

molly kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a great old fashioned feeling!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Great trip!

We enjoyed our stay at the inn. The gardens and accommodations were excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

JB

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

A Great Stay

A very clean and quaint place. Nice staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here! Clean rooms in a historic building with awesome amenities! The staff is freindly, the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely oasis in the Outer Banks. Friendly staff, great breakfast!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Devynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect night get away for celebrating our anniversary!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jackylyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was really pretty and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Muriel E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful vintage hotel clean with modern conveniences.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024