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The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, steps from Eno Gallery

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Relax in this inviting outdoor seating area with a table set for two, complete with a beautiful floral arrangement and comfortable seating.
Cozy living room with a classic atmosphere, featuring a round coffee table, armchairs, and a traditional fireplace.
Relax in a stylish room with a plush sofa, armchair, and fireplace.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, surrounded by comfortable seating and large windows.
Guests can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere in our landscaped surroundings, with outdoor seating areas and a central entrance.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
153 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
  • Ayr Mount
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Duke University
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Historic Single King Suite

Historic Single King Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains

Annex Standard Double Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Annex Double Queen ADA Accessible Room

Annex Double Queen ADA Accessible Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Annex Double Queen Suite

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains

Annex Double Queen Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Annex Single King Suite

Annex Single King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Historic Deluxe Single King Room

Historic Deluxe Single King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Historic Luxury Honeymoon Suite

Historic Luxury Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Annex Single King ADA Accessible Room

Annex Single King ADA Accessible Room

Annex Single King ADA Accessible Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Historic 2-Bedroom Queen Beds Suite

Historic 2-Bedroom Queen Beds Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Hillsborough

The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough puts you in the heart of Hillsborough, steps from Eno Gallery and within a 30-minute stroll of Ayr Mount. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and wedding services. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .With a stay at this 4-property class Hillsborough inn, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Eno River State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Eno Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hillsborough Visitors Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ayr Mount - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Duke University - 18 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 17 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tokyo Express - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough

Inn with free parking, steps from Eno Gallery
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a meeting room and coworking spaces.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Hillsborough inn is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough offers 28 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 52-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This Hillsborough inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Brunch in Event Center

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Highchair

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Management fee: USD 10.00 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.

  • 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, 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

The Colonial Hillsborough
The Colonial Inn Hillsborough
The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Inn
The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Hillsborough
The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Inn Hillsborough

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough?

Yep, The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough has a free self car park.

What makes The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough?

No, The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 250 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Heat didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is wonderful, close to many restaurants, and has a great history. This is our second visit and come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Yanceyville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, historic building nestled within the sweet little downtown of Hillsborough. Staff was so incredibly friendly, check in was easy, and room service was divine. Beautiful rooms and steps away from locally owned shops.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best hotels, thanks to its excellent location. If you’re seeking a quiet neighborhood with some small shopping options, it’s a perfect choice. What truly stood out was the exceptional customer service—I had one of the best experiences thanks to an African American gentleman/ receptionist who went above and beyond. His joyful attitude and dedication to his work made a lasting impression. The only thing to keep in mind is to plan ahead for transportation, as scheduling or allowing extra time for Uber is necessary.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely, the staff was helpful and friendly, and you can't beat the location for a visit to Hillsborough.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A home away from home!

This property is a must to add to your list of stays. Outstanding Inn and local shops and and restaurants. Excellent all around. Staff were all extremely friendly. Make sure you visit the restaurant and bar located inside. The bartender Oz is super cool!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with family
Was double charged for stay, had to call to get it corrected
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness
Positives: clean and well located Negatives: Non-existent soundproofing (I now know much more about the people in the adjacent room and the room above me than I really wanted to.) Inconsistent housekeeping service. One day the room was fully cleaned, the next day the bed was not even made. I don't mean linens changed. I mean they didn't even pull the covers up and put the pillows back in place. Inconsistent front desk attitude, one person pleasant, another borderline rude Maintenance person who entered my room to check the thermostat reeked of smoke. The entire property was supposedly non-smoking. The room lacked a coffee maker. Only way to get coffee was to get dressed, go outside, then re,-enter their lobby. Instead the room had some device that looked like a small electric mop that I can only guess was a shoe duster. This particular room was so tiny. It had no desk or even any writing surface. I can't speak to the other rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Super friendly staff. Clean rooms. Great little town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brinni

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Horst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Indowntown Hillsborough this hotel is a perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

LUZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the small garden area to walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024