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Colonial Inn Motel

2.0 star property
Beachfront motel near Outer Banks Beaches

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Property grounds
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Oceanfront One King Bed Room | Beach/ocean view
On the beach

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3329 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • 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

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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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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

Oceanfront One King Bed Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 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)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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

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

About the area

Nags Head

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Nags Head motel, you'll find Outer Banks Beaches and Nags Head Fishing Pier. Also, Jockey's Ridge State Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Wright Brothers National Memorial is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 9 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Morning View Coffee Company - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Colonial Inn Motel

Beachfront motel near Outer Banks Beaches
As a guest of Colonial Inn Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Colonial Inn Motel also features a picnic area, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-in. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nags Head motel.

  • 1 building
  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1947
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in November.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Colonial Inn Motel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No ocean view but quick beach access wirh minimal steps. Room 117 SHOWER WAS ADVENTURE OF SURVIVAL, nozel was like garden hose mist but little stronger, 5 minutes to figure out how to regulate temp then quick shower before it went cold, turning it off was like breaking into an old timey safe in a movie. Mattress really soft you'd sink between the edge and hump in middle. No coffee pot only Kcup with broken latch you have to hold down to brew one. No hair dryer. No fan in bathroom. Small refrigerater, gas stove is manual light ouch. Very poor lighting. A/C worked great. Parking with an ext cab 6ft bed truck extremely tight must back out all the way to street and cars cant even turn around in there. For a cheap place to sleep its ok it is clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roaches!! Nasty hotel! Smelled awful , walls were dirty, no bathroom fans so it was moldy and wood was rotting. Third world vibe for sure….do not stay here unless you like filth
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marissa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeri

Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was excellent. Very fine location. Good place for families with small children. Clean well kept pool area. Someone on duty full time to follow up on requests Quiet and people helpful. A very good...all basics covered ...huge TV, well designed refrigerator and wonderfully close to ocean with easy access and rinse showers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Just ok

They don’t mop the floors or really clean. The parking lot was a mess
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Was convenient next to pier sand a good ice cream place room was very dark not dirty but not really clean. Just a place to stay for a night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Overall great stay! The only things we found not good about our stay was there was no exhaust fan in the bathroom and as a result mold was on the ceiling above the shower. The other was there was no central air which is ok but the air conditioner in the living area gave off an odd odor like it has not been run in a while.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica A.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

JOHN R

N/a

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old property that needs remodeling. The rooms are clean and the staff are friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient access to the beach and fireworks on 4th of July.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Roxana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Travelled with family and small children
Property needs updating. Peeling paint, leak stains on ceiling. Air-conditioning in bedrooms not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Arlana

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Emelie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great affordable stay

This hotel worked fine for our family of 5, the room was a good size, and beds were comfortable. The property is quite old and a bit run down, however it actually was very clean. The pool area was very nice, and great beach access! Our room was very clean, some things were updated like the floors and sink. It was very easy to request clean towels, toilet paper, etc. It is a good option for those on a budget wanting to stay right on the beach. Staff we encountered were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

LAURETTA

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach access! We had a great time. Pool was clean and refreshing! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

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

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what we needed for a night!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeff L

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything - staff convenience cleanliness pool Great value for the money
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025