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The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough

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

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Outdoor wedding area
Outdoor banquet area
Restaurant
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Historic Single King Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Historic Single King Suite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Annex Standard Double Queen Room

Highlights

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

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Annex Double Queen ADA Accessible Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Annex Double Queen ADA Accessible Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Annex Double Queen Suite

Highlights

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

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Annex Single King Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Annex Single King Suite

Highlights

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

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Historic Deluxe Single King Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Historic Deluxe Single King Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

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Historic Luxury Honeymoon Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Historic Luxury Honeymoon Suite

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

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Annex Single King ADA Accessible Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Annex Single King ADA Accessible Room

Highlights

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

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Historic 2-Bedroom Queen Beds Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Historic 2-Bedroom Queen Beds Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
153 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278

What's nearby

  • Eno Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Shops at Daniel Boone - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ayr Mount - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Duke University - 18 min drive - 13.8 miles

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

Upscale inn near Eno Gallery
Located close to The Shops at Daniel Boone and Ayr Mount, The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough provides a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Brunch in Event Center, the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and 1 meeting room
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough include perks such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 52-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • A personal chef, highchairs, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 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

  • High chair

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 elevator
  • 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 washroom
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Management fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough located?

Located in the heart of Hillsborough, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eno Gallery, The Shops at Daniel Boone, and Ayr Mount. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area and Eno River State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 241 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

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

john

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

Jan

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

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

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and friendly staff made for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel in a charming town!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place with a friendly staff and nice accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated, with lots of history and extremely pleasant staff and management. Great food too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful well run hotel full of southern charm. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jannett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

great small town stay

very clean /nice room/friendly people/good food!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay smooth check in great prices rooms lovely .. a hidden gem
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juleanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay. Was able to park directly in the front every night. Was super quiet and comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to all the lovely spots in historic downtown Hillsborough!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

Great place to stay

The staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff and good food
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brinni

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