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The First Colony Inn

3.5 star property
Historic bed & breakfast with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

Photo gallery for The First Colony Inn

Property entrance
Garden
Beach nearby
Outdoor wedding area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$264
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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6715 South Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, Outlets Nags Head
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Nags Head Golf Links
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Day bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Day bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Nags Head

The First Colony Inn places you steps from Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and within a short 5-minute stroll of First Flight Adventure Park. Highlights at this historic B&B include free breakfast and free self-parking. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast is available. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Nags Head B&B include Outer Banks Beaches and Jennette's Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Outlets Nags Head - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Dunes Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The First Colony Inn

Historic bed & breakfast with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The First Colony Inn. The bed & breakfast can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nags Head bed & breakfast.

  • 1 building
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1932
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
The First Colony Inn offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features DVD players and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Nags Head bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1932
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

First Colony Inn
First Colony Inn Nags Head
First Colony Nags Head
1st Colony Inn
First Colony Hotel Nags Head
The First Colony Inn Nags Head
The First Colony Inn Bed & breakfast
The First Colony Inn Bed & breakfast Nags Head

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The First Colony Inn?

Yep, The First Colony Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The First Colony Inn?

As of 10 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The First Colony Inn on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$263.77, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The First Colony Inn?

Yep, The First Colony Inn is a short 9-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and parasailing. You can also find boat tours.

Does The First Colony Inn have a pool?

The First Colony Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8 AM to 8 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October).

Does The First Colony Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full brekkie is offered at The First Colony Inn.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The First Colony Inn?

No, The First Colony Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The First Colony Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at The First Colony Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.