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Colonial Inn Motel

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A wooden staircase leading to a sandy beach with a pier in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach.
A room with two armchairs facing a large window with a view of a beach and houses.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a beach.
A room with a bed, a table with chairs, a desk, a TV, a door with a number, and a view of a beach and pier.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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3329 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, Nags Head Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dowdy Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room, Kitchen

Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, alarm clocks

Exclusive Double Room, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

A room with a television, wooden dining table, chairs, a sofa, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Oceanfront One King Bed Room

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, chairs, a window with curtains, and a view of the beach.

Oceanfront One King Bed Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Apartment

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a TV, and a small seating area.

One Bedroom Apartment

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment

A room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, a bed, and a kitchen area.

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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Signature Triple Room | Living area

Signature Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a nightstand, a picture frame, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Elite Room

Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, alarm clocks

Elite Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, alarm clocks

Economy Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a sofa, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and a door.

Traditional Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premier Room

A hotel room with a bed, a swan-shaped pillow, a view of the beach and pier, and a painting on the wall.

Premier Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

Nags Head

Colonial Inn Motel places you steps from Nags Head Fishing Pier and within a 15-minute stroll of Jockey's Ridge State Park. Highlights at this beachfront motel include free in-room WiFi. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Nags Head motel include Jennette's Pier and Wright Brothers National Memorial.
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What's nearby

  • Nags Head Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dowdy Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tracks in the Sand - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Azteca - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Seafood & Steak House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Colonial Inn Motel

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 common area, and express check-out. 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-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 a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Nags Head motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1947
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 10 December and 1 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 20 mi (32 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 20 mi (32 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. 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 all 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
Colonial Inn Motel Motel
Colonial Inn Motel Nags Head
Colonial Inn Motel Motel Nags Head

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Colonial Inn Motel?

Colonial Inn Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Colonial Inn Motel?

As of 26 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Inn Motel on 1 Oct 2026 start from NZ$136, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Colonial Inn Motel?

Yep, Colonial Inn Motel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Colonial Inn Motel?

Yep, Colonial Inn Motel is a short 6-minute walk from Nags Head Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does Colonial Inn Motel have a pool?

Colonial Inn Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to November).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Colonial Inn Motel?

No, Colonial Inn Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Colonial Inn Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Colonial Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1002 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable, and the beach access was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great location. We can't wait to come again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quite, beach view was amazing and the pool was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location staff was wonderful but room was very small. Loved the deck overlooking the ocean
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel with friendly staff, right on the beach. The only downside was the parking which can be tight on a summer weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are absolutely wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for a quick trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to step right on to the ocean beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated but small cute motel that is oceanfront and has a pool. Very clean and decor was cute!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect for our family of 5 and our pup! The staff was helpful and accommodating. The kids loved the pool even with the cooler weather.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room freshly painted and pretty. Across the street from great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older hotel with tight parking for larger than car vehicles. Beach access is very nice. For the price I don't have any real complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Colonial Inn is always a launching point for our OBX trip. They are affordable and convenient for a Friday night stay on the way further south for a following week. We appreciate that they don’t require a 2 night stay and use them regularly as a result.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Parking was a major challenge! Room smelled like cigarettes. Location was AWESOME. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Beach view was amazing. This motel is an old motel and some areas you can see.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The impressive thing that I noticed was that I didn't see any ants or roaches in the room, unlike other hotels that I've stayed in at the coast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel wasn't bad overall. It's definitely an older property and had a bit of a musty smell, but the location makes up for a lot. It's right on the beach with easy beach access, convenient parking, and it's pet-friendly, which was a big plus for us. The pool was nice and clean, and we enjoyed spending time there. If you're looking for a beachfront stay and don't mind an older hotel, this is a decent option.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the location, and the fact that there are a few local places within walking distance. The room was nice, although a bit outdated. Parking is a major struggle as the parking area is small and narrow. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The pool was very clean and well maintained. Overall a good experience and we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We're return customers to Colonial Inn. We had a great stay again. The room was clean and staff was very friendly. Hotel is close to restaurants and shopping. Location is perfect!! Would recommend this hotel to others!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Access to the beach was unclear to where you would get to it. Friendly staff and if there was any issue quick to get it fixed quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice being close to the water. Room was small but good, comfortable. Pool was nice! :) We only had a bit of trouble with the shower temp and size but besides that all was well. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property could use some refurbishing, but its location was too notch! Some rooms you could see the waves crashing on the shore. A short walk over the dunes and you’re on the beach. It is also pet friendly. If you’re looking for luxury find a big name. This was fine for what it is. A reasonably priced room on the ocean front-I’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026