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Colonial Inn Motel

2.0 star property
Seafront with seasonal outdoor pool, near Nags Head Fishing Pier

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Property grounds
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
On the beach
Oceanfront One King Bed Room | Beach/ocean view
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
The current price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

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

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Double Room, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Oceanfront One King Bed Room

Oceanfront One King Bed Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Elite Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Economy Room

Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Traditional Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Premier Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Nags Head

At Colonial Inn Motel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Outer Banks Beaches and Nags Head Fishing Pier. 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 Jockey's Ridge State Park and Jennette's Pier.
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What's nearby

  • beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dowdy Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tracks in the Sand - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poke Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Morning View Coffee Company - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Colonial Inn Motel

Seafront with seasonal outdoor pool, near Nags Head Fishing Pier
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.

  • 1 building
  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1947
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • 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 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
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

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

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

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
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. 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 12 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Colonial Inn Motel on 1 Jan 2026 start from AU$120.12, 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 2-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches. 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. 317 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1000 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location but shabby looking room

Great location but the room smelled like a perfume factory and had no windows that could be opened. The smell got less noticeable but still lingered. The furniture was in disrepair with tears in the covering. The pool was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rudolph

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location super friendly a little outdated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Seth

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great budget place to stay in Nags Head
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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