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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
On the beach
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Oceanfront One King Bed Room | Beach/ocean view
Premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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3329 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Dowdy Park
    ‪10 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 Single 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

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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
2 bedrooms
  • 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Partial ocean view

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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
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single 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
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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 Single 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 Single Sofa Bed

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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 Single Sofa Bed

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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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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Ocean view

About the area

Nags Head

Colonial Inn Motel places you steps from Nags Head Fishing Pier and within a short 5-minute stroll of Outer Banks Beaches. 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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dowdy Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tracks in the Sand - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poke Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Morning View Coffee Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - ‬20 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 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
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

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Colonial Inn Motel Nags Head
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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.

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 1-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. 318 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was just ok but beach access more than made up for the building flaws. I would definitely stay again. We only stayed one night so we didn't have time to explore the amenities other than the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was clean and had a comfortable bed. It could definitely use a remodel. The beach is not visible from the rooms. You have to go up and out onto the beach access which is easy enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amber

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian, Columbia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is aging. But it still provides good accommodations. Recommend it. Easy access to beach, friendly and helpful staff. Easy checking and check out. My coffee maker didn't work but that happens.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherry

Travelled with partner
Our room smelled strongly of mold and had visible water damage.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

kristal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only issue we had was our shower in the room. The faucet was broken so no hot water
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tally

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room reeked of some type of heavy air refresher that burned my nose-we tried opening doors and turning on the ac but it was horrible hence we didn’t stay for the time that I had the room rented. I will not be returning. The room was not what I was told we would be getting per the Expedia website irregardless
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was to my satisfaction..i had to change rooms half way and i was accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Carrie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t feel safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Beach stay

The bad first, there wasn’t any way to change the shower water temperature and it was too hot for me! The bed was kind of lumpy and not that comfortable. Everything else was good, you’re right next to the beach and the pier. Which was the convenience I wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Charging port

Was not expecting ocean view. The only essential item needed is a charging port which made it challenging
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Check in was fast and easy. Everyone was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 1 night. Cute small room, noisy air conditioner (window unit), cozy bed and pillows, nice tv, quiet atmosphere, Ice machine on premises, didn’t have any issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The upstairs deck appears to be in need to repair/replacement
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No ocean view but quick beach access wirh minimal steps. Room 117 SHOWER WAS ADVENTURE OF SURVIVAL, nozel was like garden hose mist but little stronger, 5 minutes to figure out how to regulate temp then quick shower before it went cold, turning it off was like breaking into an old timey safe in a movie. Mattress really soft you'd sink between the edge and hump in middle. No coffee pot only Kcup with broken latch you have to hold down to brew one. No hair dryer. No fan in bathroom. Small refrigerater, gas stove is manual light ouch. Very poor lighting. A/C worked great. Parking with an ext cab 6ft bed truck extremely tight must back out all the way to street and cars cant even turn around in there. For a cheap place to sleep its ok it is clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was close. Room was right on the beach. Attractions were all within a couple of miles. Will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy our stay would recomend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jahnnie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I cried

I truly wanted to love this place.Where to begin? First, I paid for one king bed WITH an ocean view- I got two beds a view of the building behind us and a view of the people smoking and drinking at the pool. The more comfortable bed was in the room where the t.v. placement made sense but, with no a.c. I was too tired to attempt getting the room I paid for, i was just going to suck it up because the beach wasnt all that far away....beach access was blocked by larger pickups and broken pavement. This place wasnt actually clean, its not the Ramada or Travelodge or Holiday Inn so you do lower your expectations a little buuuttt...the noise, the cigarette, pot and whatever else they were smoking smell crept into the room. You do have to wash your dishes before you leave or you are charged 15.00- they do supply the soap, but its not Dawn or Palmolive or anyhting that actually cuts grease and cleans. We emptied the dehumidifier 5 times in the two days we were there. You can feel a hole under the flooring near the bathroom. The absolute worst part was the roaches, I cried. The shower was nice though.
The area where the hole under the flooring is
Mold on the drain stopper
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roaches!! Nasty hotel! Smelled awful , walls were dirty, no bathroom fans so it was moldy and wood was rotting. Third world vibe for sure….do not stay here unless you like filth
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025