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Colonial Inn Motel

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A wooden staircase leading to a sandy beach with a pier in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a beach.
A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach.
A coastal building with a beach view, a pier extending into the ocean, and a sign that reads 'ICE CREAM BABY'.
A room with a bed, a table with chairs, a desk, a TV, a door with a number, and a view of a beach and pier.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $77
$68 nightly
$77 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Explore the area

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3329 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Place, beach near Old Nags Head Cove
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dowdy Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room, Kitchen

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

Exclusive Double Room, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

A room with a television, wooden dining table, chairs, a sofa, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Oceanfront One King Bed Room

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, chairs, a window with curtains, and a view of the beach.

Oceanfront One King Bed Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for One Bedroom Apartment

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a TV, and a small seating area.

One Bedroom Apartment

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment

A room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, a bed, and a kitchen area.

Deluxe Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Triple Room

Signature Triple Room | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Signature Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a nightstand, a picture frame, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Elite Room

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

Elite Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Room

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

Economy Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a sofa, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Traditional Room

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and a door.

Traditional Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Room

A hotel room with a bed, a swan-shaped pillow, a view of the beach and pier, and a painting on the wall.

Premier Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Nags Head

When you stay at Colonial Inn Motel in Nags Head, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Nags Head Fishing Pier and 13 minutes by foot from Jockey's Ridge State Park. .This beach motel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Wright Brothers National Memorial and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Jennette's Pier.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dowdy Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tracks in the Sand - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • OBX Laser Tag - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Biscuits N’ P*rn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Azteca - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Morning View Coffee Company - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Colonial Inn Motel

Colonial Inn Motel offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Nags Head motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 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
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
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

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 10 and April 1.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 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 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 20 mi (32 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
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

Colonial Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1002 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quite, beach view was amazing and the pool was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for a quick trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated but small cute motel that is oceanfront and has a pool. Very clean and decor was cute!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect for our family of 5 and our pup! The staff was helpful and accommodating. The kids loved the pool even with the cooler weather.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room freshly painted and pretty. Across the street from great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Colonial Inn is always a launching point for our OBX trip. They are affordable and convenient for a Friday night stay on the way further south for a following week. We appreciate that they don’t require a 2 night stay and use them regularly as a result.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shelly

Beach view was amazing. This motel is an old motel and some areas you can see.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The impressive thing that I noticed was that I didn't see any ants or roaches in the room, unlike other hotels that I've stayed in at the coast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lesli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel wasn't bad overall. It's definitely an older property and had a bit of a musty smell, but the location makes up for a lot. It's right on the beach with easy beach access, convenient parking, and it's pet-friendly, which was a big plus for us. The pool was nice and clean, and we enjoyed spending time there. If you're looking for a beachfront stay and don't mind an older hotel, this is a decent option.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We're return customers to Colonial Inn. We had a great stay again. The room was clean and staff was very friendly. Hotel is close to restaurants and shopping. Location is perfect!! Would recommend this hotel to others!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gooitzen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff friendly a good service. The location is not nearby the center it’s about 2 1/2 miles away the first day I arrived., there were construction work on the beach, after 3 o’clock they stopped. So the next night I could sleep very good. The hotel is clean and for the price good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Diana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, property old, pool wasn't open but when the ac wasn't working they put in a new unit very quickly. High price for condition of rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy our stay would recomend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kiosk check-in was a breeze and the room was clean and comfortable. Its an older hotel so the shower is a bit small but manageable. Nothing fancy but had everything you need a stay at the beach. The location is perfect! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was wonderful. But you get what you pay for 88$ a night . Room was small along with the shower. The bed and the parking was the worst.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Johnny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room way out of dated, dirty, parking sucked. Nobody there when we checked in. Shower was nasty. Room smelled. Tiny and too expensive for that price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

The rooms had been vlean, the staff was friendly. It is an older property which has been renovated to its best functionality. The soap/lotion/shampoo dispensers had all the same product in it not sure what it was
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Disliked: Staff & service
Coffee offering was not good/pull out mattress was worn out
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice employees
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Great choice for staying right on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025