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British Colonial - Nassau

4.0 star property
Discover your perfect island rhythm at this downtown beachfront retreat with kayaking adventures and poolside relaxation for the ultimate Bahamian escape.

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British Colonial - Nassau, in downtown's heart, offers a tropical getaway with beach cabanas and sun loungers. Guests enjoy happy hour at one of eight restaurants, while adventurers go kayaking or snorkeling. Two outdoor pools feature a lazy river for effortless drifting.

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Nassau, a neighborhood in Nassau, British Colonial - Nassau is in a shopping district and on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Junkanoo Beach and Cable Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Garden of Remembrance and Nassau Botanical Gardens. Scuba diving and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Nassau travel guide
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Number One Bay St, Nassau, N 7148

What's nearby

  • Straw Market
    Straw Market
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
    National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Prince George Wharf
    Prince George Wharf
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Embassy of the United States
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Heritage Museum of the Bahamas
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Lynden Pindling Intl. Airport (NAS)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Señor Frog's
    3 min walk
  • Lukka Kairi
    4 min walk
  • Graycliff Chocolatiers
    5 min walk
  • JWB Prime Steak And Seafood
    4 min walk
  • Starbucks
    6 min walk

About this property

British Colonial - Nassau

Upscale family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Junkanoo Beach
You can look forward to a marina, a beach bar, and a poolside bar at British Colonial - Nassau . This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach cabanas, and sun loungers. Be sure to enjoy happy hour at one of the 6 on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like kayaking and snorkeling. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with a lazy river, a waterslide, and cabanas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and access to a nearby indoor pool
  • Express check-out, a water park (surcharge), and wedding services
  • Outdoor furniture, a ballroom, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 288 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (BSD 30 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (BSD 45 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BSD 40 for adults and BSD 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 6 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Commonwealth Tavern
  • Tamarind Market Place

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Kayaking
  • Lazy river
  • Paddleboard
  • Piano
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms
  • 14,000 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1901
  • Lifeguards
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - December 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for BSD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: BSD 200 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: BSD 49.50 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately BSD 40 for adults and BSD 20 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: BSD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: BSD 45 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: BSD 25.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does British Colonial - Nassau have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–5:30 PM.

Is British Colonial - Nassau pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for BSD 30 per day. Valet parking is available for BSD 45 per day.

What time is check-in at British Colonial - Nassau ?

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

What time is check-out at British Colonial - Nassau ?

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

Where is British Colonial - Nassau located?

Located in Downtown Nassau, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of Embassy of the United States, Pirates of Nassau Museum, and Christ Church Cathedral. Pompey Museum and The Deanery are just steps away.

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Reviews

British Colonial - Nassau Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1410 out of 2409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 524 out of 2409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 247 out of 2409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 2409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 2409 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay.Room was very nice, staff was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Becky

Beautiful view and friendly staff. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, the location is right on the water and the room was very nice
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karla Iraais Portillo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and the staff was all amazing! Beautiful views as well as spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jesica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very well kept, especially considering how historic it is. Everything was clean and smelled great, which made the stay very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pools were great Limited pool chairs Bar was beautiful and the staff were very attentive
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel two nights on either side of our week long trip to Eleuthera. It was a lovely hotel with resort vibes and the staff was extremely polite and helpful. Food and drink were delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Satyamoorthy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice property. Pool and beach are lovely. Onsite restaurant and food options are okay at best.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were clean, staff was extremely friendly and helpful and the private beach/pool area was beautiful and clean ! Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yuka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room, service was excellent, I would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities stood out the most along with the staff. The restaurants were great as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Pool, beach and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Micaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around a great experience. The staff were attentive and so helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David Sten

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is well maintained; staff is exceptionally courteous. Food is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Delphenia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accommodations in a great location. Comfortable room with lovely common areas featuring interesting historical information. Well maintained, housekept and attended. Good food and drink - but several convenient off-site options as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff & very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Charmayne Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was absolutely amazing! We also loved the water sports!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cleaned, the staff was amazing and the amenities were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and very personable staff. The beach and pool are wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bobbie Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Took a mother/daughter trip. Hotel was very clean, staff super friendly, great location. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Krissy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic clean rooms. Large rooms. Great beach and swimming area. Good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

The staff was amazing and the pool beach area was amazing. Very accommodating with any questions/ requests. Mostly adults so very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

James Leland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did a rwal nice job cleaning the room, staff was excellent, wifi was fine and tv was just OK. Dispite the xruise ships being close by the beach was excellent and only guests were allowed
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Janice

Housekeeping on this property is outstanding. Reception was not friendly, restaurants had below average food quality. The location is great for walkability and had a lovely stretch of beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026