British Colonial - Nassau

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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British Colonial - Nassau

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Lobby
Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Premium Suite, Balcony, Ocean View
8 restaurants, dinner served, local and international cuisine

Overview of British Colonial - Nassau

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Number One Bay St, Nassau, N 7148
  • Popular LocationStraw Market7 min walk
  • Popular LocationEmbassy of the United States11 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Art Gallery of the Bahamas14 min walk
  • AirportNassau (NAS-Lynden Pindling Intl.)22 min drive

Room options

Premium Suite, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, Balcony, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite (Prime Minister)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nassau

On the beach.A stay at this Downtown Nassau hotel places you steps from Bahamas National Trust Headquarters and within a 5-minute walk of Lucayan Archipelago. Parliament House and Cenotaph are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bahamas National Trust Headquarters - 1 min walk
  • Straw Market - 7 min walk
  • Pirates of Nassau Museum - 9 min walk
  • Embassy of the United States - 11 min walk
  • National Art Gallery of the Bahamas - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Lynden Pindling Intl. Airport (NAS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Señor Frog's - 9 min walk
  • The Crew Pub - 3 min walk
  • Bahamas Rum Cake Factory - 5 min walk
  • Sharkeez Tiki Bar - 6 min walk
  • Captain’s Deck - 8 min walk

About this property

British Colonial - Nassau

Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. Bring your whole family to British Colonial - Nassau for summer fun including 2 outdoor swimming pools, a water park (surcharge), and a lazy river.

There are 8 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a fitness center and a garden. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of British Colonial - Nassau was completed in December 2023.

This 4-star Nassau hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 288 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 8 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 14000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1301 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1901
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
British Colonial - Nassau offers 288 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Nassau hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Lazy river
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (BSD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured covered valet parking on site (BSD 45 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: BSD 40 for adults and BSD 20 for children
  • 8 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Kayaking
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Paddleboards on site
  • Snorkeling
  • Water park access (surcharge)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 48
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 12 2023 to March 31 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for BSD 25 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: BSD 200 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: BSD 31.90 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately BSD 40 for adults and BSD 20 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: BSD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: BSD 45 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: BSD 25 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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British Colonial - Nassau Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 247 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 247 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 247 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 247 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 247 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
happy holidays
It started very badly, but thanks to the incredible work of Jen. The hotel is fantastic and we had a great week
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and so clean and new. Only a couple minor issues…the rooms smell a bit like conch (fish) and the thermostats in the rooms are motion activated, so you have to get up in the night and walk by the thermostat to get the AC to click on. Otherwise it’s too warm to sleep.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was great helpful and courteous newly renovated enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert, University Place

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extensively renovated grand old hotel centered in heart of Nassau. Effectively, a brand new hotel in an antique shell. While seemingly fully open for business, this facility and its staff are still in their painfully awkward cold-open phase of operability. The site is beautiful & well appointed but lack of staff experience, oversight, competent & comprehensive management hobbled our enjoyment of this hotel. After a 5 hour check in delay, we were checked to a room with, we discovered, catastrophic bathroom design/installation failures which necessitated a room change but then staff could not deploy said change for another 14 hours. Navigating this challenge was further hampered by poor communication skills & follow-through. We were too exhausted to raise more of a fuss but any other equally rated hotel would've been falling over themselves to voluntarily compensate for these unforced errors. This hotel has obvious potential to be an exceptional destination, but for a while at least in the near future will need to put forth quite some effort improving core service competencies, managerial oversight, and facilities maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience and recommend to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

mASSIMO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheena

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We watch caucasian customers get serviced hands and foot while we were walked by! After begging for room service we didn’t get the room cleaned until the day before check out 3 days after day. I will give huge kudos to the kitchen staff! They had amazing energy and hospitality. Also the fire pit in the back is too die for!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024