British Colonial - Nassau

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Ocean Club Golf Course

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Lobby
Suite (Prime Minister) | Living area
Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Number One Bay St, Nassau, N 7148
  • Embassy of the United States
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Straw Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Junkanoo Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Nassau (NAS-Lynden Pindling Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Suite, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, Balcony, City View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, City View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite (Prime Minister)

  • 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
  • Junkanoo Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bahamas National Trust Headquarters - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

British Colonial - Nassau

4-star beachfront hotel near Ocean Club Golf Course
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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. 1024 out of 1719 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1719 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1719 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1719 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1719 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

Craig, Titusville

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Titusville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and amenities were beautiful and top class. Excellent service and ambience. Near all the activities, restaurants and local fare.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jumah

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Renovated hotel but service in all areas is lacking. Took over an hour to get a bowl of soup in the restaurant. Coffee bar does not take room charge or cash or American Express. Please beware check out per person takes over 10 minutes. Room smells like Clorox and we had no hot water in the shower. During the day, the area is very safe, but after the cruise ships leave and the store is closed. Please be careful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah, Clermont

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful property however bathrooms were not as clean as we would have expected (mold on tile and around bathtub). Staff could use some motivation; most barely smiled. Outside of this, the property is close and within walking distance of the Nassau Cruise Port, restaurants, shopping, Arawak Fish Fry, and Junkanoo Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Wouldn’t recommend

Never experienced service so poor - staff are quite lazy and rude and generally don’t seem motivated. Few exceptions, but mostly consistent across the whole hotel. There’s also a bit of a culture to rip you off - so you need to monitor all charges etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Candia

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

6/10 Okay

Jevon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Milwaukee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique hotel feel with history. Everything was very clean and the property is well maintained. Walkable but could get to be too much with all the cruise ship tourists.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor of the whole was lovely with an understated modern colonial feel. The staff were helpful, courteous and friendly. Amazing restaurants along the strip, with restaurants also right in the hotel itself is great to give lot of options for foodies.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous hotel with staff that are out of this world! Wonderful dinner in the tavern, great lunch by the pool, beautifully kept pool and beach areas! I am a solo traveler and it was very safe! I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure what the VIP benefit was. Stay was great. Beautifully immaculate hotel. Quiet. Pool and beach gorgeous! Overpriced like everything in the Bahamas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
When we checked in we were told we'd have an ocean view and it was actullay a view of McDonald's and the street. At 1:30am someone from the hotel knocked on the door and said there was an alert or alarm going off from our room. Then at 7:00am someone else from the hotel knocked at our door asking if we were with an airline company. The next morning we had the buffet breakfast and the waitress never came back to the table to bring me coffee or the water I asked for. When we checked out and complained about them knocking at our door in the middle of the night, she didn't even apologize, but questioned me like I was not telling the truth. We were so very disappointed in this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

dennis

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I chose the British Colonial Hotel because it was listed as a four-star property on Expedia, and I needed a reliable place to stay during a difficult time. This was not a planned vacation—I traveled to Nassau for my uncle’s funeral. Unfortunately, my experience with this hotel was disappointing and stressful. First, the condition of the bathroom was unacceptable. The shower had visible mold, and the tub had a dirty ring around it that clearly hadn’t been cleaned properly. I informed the manager the same day I checked in, but nothing was done. That night, I had to leave for a family viewing and didn’t have a chance to follow up. By the next morning, the grime and filth were still there. I immediately called the front desk again, but still no action was taken. After returning from the funeral the next day, I had no choice but to use the same dirty bathroom. For a hotel that claims to be four-star, this was incredibly disappointing. To make matters worse, the balance I was charged at check-out was higher than the one quoted in my Expedia confirmation email. My total bill for two nights, including some food, was over $1,000—far from worth it given the condition of the room and lack of service. I don’t typically leave reviews, but I felt it was important to share this experience so others know what to expect. This hotel needs to seriously reevaluate its standards for cleanliness and customer care.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vicente-Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall good stay. Property was very well maintained & staff was friendly. Beach was slightly more crowded than we liked. I urge VIP member with certain benefits to stay vigilant as it seems there are in a transition period & your benefits might not be reflecting on their end. After a few conversations & email sent they honored my benefits. Would consider staying at this location again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Casey

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
The private beach was the best aspect to the hotel with the kayaks/paddleboards- witnessing ocean wildlife so close. The service/tax charge to everything was insane and came with poor service. Everything around the area closes down after all cruiseship passengers get back onto their ship. Not a good location for nightlife or dinner options.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephane

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

10/10 Excellent

Alesha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place it wonderful. The staff are lovley and do an excellent job keeping this place great. I highly recommend the British Colonial.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty De

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach is not so crowded. Good food. David in the main breakfast restaurant awesome! Thank you for helping us. The front desk ladies erte kind & patient. The Steakhouse service was very good & friendly. The pizzeria staff was not very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025