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Colonial Inn Motel

2.0 star property

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Property grounds
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Oceanfront One King Bed Room | Beach/ocean view
On the beach
Full-sized fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3329 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dowdy Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room, Kitchen

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Exclusive Double Room, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

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

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Oceanfront One King Bed Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Oceanfront One King Bed Room

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

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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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Signature Triple Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Comfort Room

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

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Elite Room

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Economy Room

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

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Basic Room

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

View all photos for Traditional Room

Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Traditional Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Premier Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About this property

Colonial Inn Motel

Seafront with seasonal outdoor pool, near Nags Head Fishing Pier
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Colonial Inn Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a seasonal outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Outer Banks Beaches and 3 minutes on foot from Nags Head Fishing Pier
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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-in. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nags Head motel.

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 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
Express check-in available
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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 10 December and 1 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 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 at the property

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 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Reviews

Colonial Inn Motel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
I loved the quaint feeling it’s a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the sunshine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly, you get clean towels delivered to your room each morning. Private entrance for everyone, the pool was a nice size with plenty of seating, clean and well maintained. The rooms are clean, laid out well and spacious. No real complaints! The property could use an updating paint wise outside and the bathroom could use a remodel but all in all we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Constance, Arnold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The manager and virtual assist were cheerful and helpful! I like that the property is right on the beach! The bed sheets were clean. I like that there was a coffee maker and the refrigerator worked well! Many things in the room were stained and need to be replaced. There needs to be a groundskeeper as well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice employees
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with family

Ok

Wasn't bad, the room we were in hadn't been updated yet and needed it. Met our needs for a place at the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ted

Liked: Staff & service

DONT take a deep breath

Location was great, the staff very friendly. The room was fine except for the smell. The smell of whatever they clean with was so strong it was difficult to breath. It never dissipated for the 24 hours I was there. I would not stay there again because of this.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night. Parking is crazy tight. Outside is in need of some painting. Looks kind of run down. Room was clean but nothing special. Would I stay again? No thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is an old motel. Has been updated. Good a/c. Clean. No ocean views but close to ocean. Dunes in the way. Poor shower drainage and very small shower. Best price on the oceanfront. Smoking right outside room with seating. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very old hotel right next to the beach, our room was clean and comfortable however if you are barefoot you will feel sand on the floor. Parking was difficult when you leave because of the way it was done. Easy drive to the outer banks to see the Wright Brothers area. Good restaurants in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice place overall
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Adorable beach stay

Everything was great especially the service and friendly staff. Bathroom could be better but not any issues. We always enjoy staying here right on the beach and super affordable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

8/10 Good

Lauren

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

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Check in after lobby hours was easy with the virtual check in. Room was as described it was slightly dated. Only issue was wall was water damaged where ac was and paneling was peeling from wall. Parking was a nightmare at best. Plan accordingly and bring a car . I have a four door pickup and parking was very limited. Overall for the price it was fine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Arianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bed was squeaky and mattress a bit soft. The tv remote was taped together and difficult to operate with batteries falling out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The only good part about our stay was the room was very clean, the pine-sol was a bit over powering. Beds are NOT large, they are normal size and the shower was way too small. If you have a big vehicle the parking lot is not for you. And there was a language barrier when asking staff for help.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice room, but it was not ocean view. The dune and grasses have grown to block the view. This was disappointing because we booked the room specifically for the ocean view. We liked that it was close to the pier
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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