British Colonial - Nassau

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Cabbage Beach

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Lobby
Reception
2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Suite (Prime Minister) | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Number One Bay St, Nassau, N 7148
  • Place, Embassy of the United States
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Straw Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nassau (NAS-Lynden Pindling Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Ocean View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Suite, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Balcony, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Premium Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite (Prime Minister)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nassau

On the beach.With a stay at this Downtown Nassau hotel, you'll be steps from Embassy of the United States and Pirates of Nassau Museum. Lucayan Archipelago and Christ Church Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Embassy of the United States - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Straw Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Art Gallery of the Bahamas - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Heritage Museum of the Bahamas - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Junkanoo Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Lynden Pindling Intl. Airport (NAS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Señor Frog's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪JWB Prime Steak And Seafood - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Graycliff Chocolatiers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lukka Kairi - ‬4 min walk

About this property

British Colonial - Nassau

4-star beachfront hotel near Cabbage Beach
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. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BSD 40 for adults and BSD 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 8 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Kayaking
  • Lazy river
  • Paddleboard
  • Piano
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Waterslide

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 (48 inch wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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 at the property

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 25.0 per day.

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 49.50 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 25.0 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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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. 1232 out of 2044 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 429 out of 2044 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 2044 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 2044 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 2044 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

raju, FLUSHING

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great private beachfront location yet close to shopping, main attractions. Comfortable accommodation, very friendly helpful staff. Wonderful Sunday buffet breakfast :) highly recommend for a decent priced Nassau stay that checks all the boxes. Stayed with my toddler and it was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The business were onpen baded on how many cruise ship was at port. The business closed very early or didn't open at all. The only clean area was at the port. Many people working at the shops had a nasty attitude if you asked them a question, especially about prices. I won't visit Nassau, Bahamas again. Nor would I recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vijay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good service. Very centrally located to shopping areas
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

dane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great value. Will be staying there again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

douglas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Original room was extremely small
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Statesha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were pleasant. I had a quick and friendly check in. I loved the fact that they had a kiddy pool and adult pool. The room was clean and comfortable but my only issues were the mold on the tub and the water took really long to heat up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Duangta, Providenciales

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel in a good area , shopping center beach front comfortable and quiet and safe but in room I suggest to have slipper and shower cap will be good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

celestina

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

8/10 Good

Jesus

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is great
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelmer

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New room renavations including bathrooms. Few choices for resturants in the hotel and others around cater to the cruise ships so close at 5pm. Would like more dining selections.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I have been staying at the British Colonial Hotel for decades. It has been beautifully renovated and is clean and new. Housekeeping staff gets an A+ for ninja-like reliable, invisible service! The staff were absolutely grade A lovely, as always! My few items for improvement were: A) The mobile room service app never worked. I ordered things and only received them 90 minutes later after several follow-up phone calls. Seating (almost everywhere) is wayyy too low if you’re over 50 or have knee issues (including the room toilet). Some of the room amenities were counter-intuitive like the toilet paper roll behind ur back, the absence of a full-length mirror & the non-shower curtain shower (maybe ok for newlyweds but not for my daughter and I! I did mention disappointments to Manager, Shakara, and she was appreciative of the feedback, absolutely lovely with us and found an agreeable way to make it up to us! Shout outs to Kimberly at Woods & Rodger’s, Nick on the beach and omg the desk agent who I first expressed my concerns to…can’t remember her name but all so lovely! I travel to swim and swim I did, with sea turtles, a small sting ray, barracudas, doctor fish, sergent majors, trumpet fish, tangs, even saw a fire worm right there at the British Colonial Beach! Not to worry though, they don’t bother you unless you obnoxiously bother them! Lastly, a relatively new eatery has been erected on tge pier just off the beach, beside Senor Frogs! Best shrimp tacos EVER!
View from the 5th floor Oceanside Terrace
View of The British Colonial Hotel from the sea
Why would tropical island need fire pits? Warm up after a late night swim!
The Crystal Clear Beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul, Davidson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Really just a hotel that caters for locals and the cruise people. As a guest of the hotel we were treated by some of the staff, especially the outside bar staff as if they did not want to serve us. They would ignore us, finishing their conversations or walking into the kitchen as opposed to serving us. Not all were bad so it is a shame that a few tarred our experience. Won’t go back to this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Antonya at the front desk was excellent
My wedding photos
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynika, Exuma

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
One of the Valet clerk was rude. I was harassed on my day of check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farhio

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Greenville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property. Everything was beautifully appointed. Nice beach beside the cruise ship pier. The hotel is secure and escorted the two people they saw come in without the proper armband!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

CESAR

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to landmarks, restaurants, and shopping places.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel, staff and location top notch!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025