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The First Colony Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach B&B near Outer Banks Beaches

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Property entrance
Beach nearby, beach towels
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
6715 South Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Popular LocationFull Throttle Speedway3 min walk
  • Popular LocationTanger Outlet Center10 min walk
  • Popular LocationJennette's Pier16 min walk
  • AirportNorfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)112 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.3/10 Very good
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nags Head

Walk to the beach.You'll be steps from Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and a 5-minute walk from Full Throttle Speedway. Outer Banks Beaches and Tanger Outlet Center are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Full Throttle Speedway - 3 min walk
  • Tanger Outlet Center - 10 min walk
  • Jennette's Pier - 16 min walk
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 4 min drive
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Moon Beach Grill - 4 min drive
  • Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - 6 min walk
  • Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - 4 min drive
  • Fish Heads Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
  • Outback Steakhouse - 2 min drive

About this property

The First Colony Inn

3.5-star beach B&B near Outer Banks Beaches
The First Colony Inn offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The First Colony Inn. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 1 building
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1932
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
The First Colony Inn offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • 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 7 AM - 8 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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.
  • 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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 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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 394 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 394 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 394 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 394 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 394 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here!
One night, great people, very friendly and hospitable!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the 5th time we have stayed there over the years & we will return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

walter

Travelled with family
Get new or useable bikes please!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Penny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Penny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023