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Colonial Inn Motel

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

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Property grounds
Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Oceanfront One King Bed Room | Beach/ocean view
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Oceanfront One King Bed Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Oceanfront One King Bed Room

Highlights

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

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Traditional Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

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

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

Basic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

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

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Comfort Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Exclusive Double Room, Kitchen

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Premier Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Elite Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3329 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC, 27959

What's nearby

  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • OBX Laser Tag - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Jennette's Pier - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Surfin' Spoon - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Colonial Inn Motel

Motel near Outer Banks Beaches
Located close to Nags Head Fishing Pier and Jockey's Ridge State Park, Colonial Inn Motel provides a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Barbecue grills and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Colonial Inn Motel feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 available
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 December 10 and April 1.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to November
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Does Colonial Inn Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Colonial Inn Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Colonial Inn Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Colonial Inn Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Colonial Inn Motel?

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

Where is Colonial Inn Motel located?

Located in Nags Head, this beachfront motel is in the historical district and within a 5-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Nags Head Fishing Pier. Jockey's Ridge State Park and Wright Brothers National Memorial are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Colonial Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 938 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 938 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 938 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 938 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 938 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for an over night stay while traveling across North Carolina. Great location for a quick walk to the beach and located near multiple restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
easy access to the beach. restaurant next door very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We love staying here, this is our 2nd time staying here. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the staff is very friendly and helpful, the only issue we had this time was a problem with the toilet and tub backing up but otherwise it was a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lusiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and just steps away from the beach!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They were accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Colonial was perfect! The check in was quick, staff was friendly and the room had everything we needed. The fishing pier was right next door and there are walking distance food & drink options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and the staff was excellent the only thing would of been better if there was more tv stations to choose from
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ghazaleh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unsafe
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Right on the water. Next to the pier. Don't over the hotel because its not the 5 star place you're use to
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in an oceanfront room and me and my puppy couldn't have been happier. Sunrise walks out the front door... what's not to like.

10/10 Excellent

Pinaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at this motel, and overall, my experience was excellent. The room was spacious and clean, including the bathroom, and I appreciated the easy access to the beach just a short walk away. However, parking was a bit tight, which made things slightly inconvenient. One disappointment was that although I specifically booked a room advertised as “sea-facing,” the room we received did not have any view of the sea. I had hoped to relax and enjoy the view from the room, so this was frustrating. Beach was just a few steps away from the motel and provided the relaxation I was looking for. In the end, despite the view issue, the cleanliness and comfort of the room, along with the unbeatable location right by the beach, made for an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Personable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The kisok is terrible and slow
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First impression was not so great. The place is a little older than the pictures show. The virtual assistant kiosk check-in is also a little weird. We got our keys and decided to check out the room before we took our bags in. The room was old decor and in need of some major improvements; however, it was very clean. The bathroom has a retro black and white tile look. The ocean view isn't really a view as you can only see the sand dune at the back of the building. However, there is a deck and easy beach access from the ocean-view room. This is a 'you get what you pay for' room. Our room was clean and comfortable and location was great for us. If you want modern and up-to-date, pay more and go somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed there for 12 days and on day two our oven caught on fire and then day three caught on fire again when we weren’t even using it and was pouring propane out of it gas oven that they have in a 300 square-foot room. My child was extremely unsafe and apparently a woman called me and spoke to me and told me that she was going to help us move rooms and no one from the hotel ever contacted us again the entire stay. None of you were concerned with our safety when we paid you $1700 including a pet fee for your extremely nasty unsafe disgusting hotel. We will never stay there again, and we will never recommend it and we will only talk bad about your hotel!
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

WJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good rates, just a simple place to stay that is quiet and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Venkateswaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice on the beach property and great location!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me and my wife stayed for our honeymoon and it was the best service and apot
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

RICHARD

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was run down,nothing worked, a/c was rattling making awful racket. The ice machine was broke so I had to go buy some. Could not save any because the refrigerator and freezer in the room did not work. Can’t forget about all the bugs in the room. Needles to say we stayed one night although we paid for three! Worst hotel we have ever been at!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful beach front property to stay at while on vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

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

Awesome view

Great price for a quick trip with a beautiful view!
This is the view a few steps from our room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and right on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024