The First Colony Inn
Location: 6715 South Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, North Carolina, 27959, Nags Head, US
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Recreational Opportunities:
Enjoy a seasonal outdoor pool, terrace, and garden.
Complimentary Amenities:
Indulge in complimentary full breakfast and wireless internet access.
Featured Amenities:
Explore express check-out, library, and self-parking.
Book your stay at The First Colony Inn today and experience the charm by the ocean!
Important Information
- The seasonal pool will be open from May to October.
- Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM.
- Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- 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.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Boat tours nearby
- Express check-out
- Parasailing nearby
- Free bicycles on site
- Free WiFi
- Swimming pool
- Terrace
- Garden
- Express check-in/check-out
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Outdoor pool - seasonal
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Golfing nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Library
- Free breakfast
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-out
- Parasailing nearby
- Wedding services
- Pool umbrellas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free bicycles on site
- Access to nearby indoor pool
- Free self parking
- Pool sun loungers
- Boat tours nearby
- Free full breakfast
- Water dispenser
- Walkway to water
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
1 Queen Bed
355 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Day bed, twin sofa bed, and safe; rollaway beds (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Room service
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- Day bed
- Bedsheets provided
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
1 King Bed
280 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Room service
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
-
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
1 Queen Bed
280 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Room service
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
355 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Day bed, twin sofa bed, and safe; rollaway beds (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Premium bedding
- Room service
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- Day bed
- Bedsheets provided
Guest Reviews
- Jonathan (8/5): - Service and staff were great! Rooms were great bed was comfy and the kitchen added and nice touch.
- Nedra (8/5): - It was truly like stepping back in time… reminded me of Nags Head when I was a young child in the fifties.
- Scott (10/5): - Returned 40 years later from our 1st stay, when it was in its original ocean front location, to this 2025 stay. Classic, historic, dedicated beach access, lovely grounds, lush landscaping and gardens, and a great vibe. Rocking chairs and porch swings harken back to the good ‘ol days. Wonderful breakfasts by Chef Georgia, with eclectic culinary creations. Just love this ‘old woodie’ hotel in the original classic OBX architectural style.
- Ellen (10/5): - I just love this hotel. It is old school in the best way! Absolutely recommend.
- Scott (8/5): - Our WiFi did not work in our room but right outside it did.
- Shane (10/5): - Nice, well kept. Social hour!
- David (8/5): - The staff were very good. Check in/out was foolproof. Room was clean
- Christopher (10/5): - This property is very quaint and historic. This is definitely not your modern, run of the mill hotel but it is very cool. You feel like you are walking back in time to the 1930s and 40s. The breakfast was fabulous. Bed was comfortable and room was spacious. Access to the beach was convenient.
- Janet (10/5): - Breakfast was awesome every day!!
- Verified traveler (6/5): Lovely place - Service, breakfast, and cleanliness were excellent. Bed spring mattress and type of pillows could be better. Because of my back concerns we could not sleep here again for that reason. Also, no ice.
- Ginger (10/5): - Love staying here! Always stay at least once a year!
- Juan G (10/5): - Peace and relax
- Matthew (10/5): - Enjoyed my stay.
- Sarah (10/5): - Georgia the woman who cooked the breakfast every morning was wonderful
- Nicholas (10/5): - Awesome quiet place. Full of character. Excellent breakfast
- Richard (10/5): - Old historic inn that has modern amenities. Very friendly staff, easy access to ocean and is very quiet. Love the place. Will definitely stay again.
- Suzanne (10/5): - Excellent location
- Fabiola (10/5): Convenient, excellent service! - Very conveniently located, right off the main road near restaurants and attractions. The bed was very comfortable, I don't know if it was the fresh, beach air but I slept like a baby. Breakfast was eggs, biscuits and gravy, and they had a nice spread of fruit, yogurt, cereal, coffee, and many different pastries and breads. Excellent service.
- David (10/5): Back in time - Wonderful time. Felt like we had been transported back in time to the 1960s, when service was a real pleasure.
- Douglas L Gill (10/5): - Great service!
- Walter (10/5): - Tbe breakfast area made it easy to enter act with other guest . Food was good. Rooms nice. Location was great and quiet. Great and different artwork outside nice. Garden
- wesley (10/5): - Cc
- Kristy (10/5): - Clean rooms, friendly staff, excellent breakfast included with stay. Location was convenient to everything.
- Judy (8/5): - The grounds alone at First Colony are worth a visit. And we were fortunate to visit with Cary who has created and maintains the grounds. I hope you can visit his gallery. This was absolutely my favorite part about the Inn. His creations are imaginative and fun! The room was clean and comfortable. And the breakfast was a full breakfast.
- DENNIS (8/5): - Check in at 4. Front desk closes at 5. We arrived at 5:30. No keys left for us. Tried to call on phone by front door at hotel but it did not work. Walked back to my car to call on my cell phone. Nice people came back when we called to give us keys. No remote for TV. Texted managers and they returned with a remote.
- Ricky (10/5): - Great service in a super location. Enjoyed our mini vacation very much. Very quiet and close to so many things, food, shopping, parks.
- Ken (10/5): - great breakfast andv friendly staff
- Barbara (8/5): Tons of character - We enjoyed our stay and the staff was wonderful as well as the daily breakfast. The location is perfect to get to the beach as well as other attractions nearby. The rooms are older and if you like sleek new hotels this isn't it. But, it has tons of character
- Chelsea (10/5): - We loved staying here! Clean rooms in a historic building with awesome amenities! The staff is freindly, the breakfast was delicious.
- Deborah (8/5): - Cute, historic inn. It’s old but it’s clean! Breakfast was outstanding!
- Karen (8/5): - Wonderful historic inn. Clean, spacious room. Innkeeper left keys for us since we arrived after 5 pm. Only negative is that we wished coffee and tea were available downstairs for earlier risers before 8:30 breakfast. Keurig in room wasn’t supplied.
- GARY A (10/5): - Alma the lady at the lobby is awesome very attentive, pleasant and amazing hard worker. Breakfast was delicious. The room was good just a suggestion they need to add blackout curtains for more privacy, and the streaming on the tv is very slow to other than that the place is in a very good location.
- Katrin (10/5): charmantes Hotel mit vielen liebevollen Details - Sehr liebevoll gestaltetes, historisches Hotel, großzügige, schöne Zimmer, tolle Gartenanlage mit vielen hübschen Details und Pool, Frühstück im Kolonialstil( Büfett und einer täglich wechselnden und für jeden frisch zubereiteten, warmen Komponente). Toll auch Wein und Snacks am Nachmittag. Privatzugang zum Meer. Frei zur Verfügung stehende Strandstühle und Fahrräder. Gratis Steandtücher. Kleine Mängel wurden sofort behoben. Haben rundum wohl gefühlt und kommen gerne einmal wieder!
- Katrin (10/5): charmantes Hotel mit vielen liebevollen Details - Sehr liebevoll gestaltetes, historisches Hotel, großzügige, schöne Zimmer, tolle Gartenanlage mit vielen hübschen Details und Pool, Frühstück im Kolonialstil( Büfett und einer täglich wechselnden und für jeden frisch zubereiteten, warmen Komponente). Toll auch Wein und Snacks am Nachmittag. Privatzugang zum Meer. Frei zur Verfügung stehende Strandstühle und Fahrräder. Gratis Steandtücher. Kleine Mängel wurden sofort behoben.
- Karen (10/5): - Outstanding! We will definitely stay again.
- Devynn (10/5): - Perfect night get away for celebrating our anniversary!
- Jennifer (10/5): - We have been coming here for years and will continue to for many more. An absolute gem!
- Sharon (10/5): - We enjoyed this beautiful historic building. The afternoon socials and breakfasts were very nice.
- Charles (10/5): - The room felt like a bedroom more than a hotel usually does and helped with my relaxation.
- Christa (10/5): Wonderful historic hotel between sound & ocean - Beautiful historic hotel. Did not expect hot cooked breakfast each morning & social hour every afternoon. Delicious! Comfortable accommodations & for being so old, very quiet. Did not hear the people above us. Short walk to the beach. Beautiful grounds & nice pool. Bikes, beach chairs & towels provided.
- Thomas (8/5): Nice place near Whalebone. - Nice breakfast and 3:30 happy hour (wine social). Has its own beach access. Very capable staff. Beautiful plantings. Lots of character and land. We saw bunnies on the lawn. Would recommend.
- Darlene (10/5): Amazing visit! - As always come here every year, awesome visit. Beautiful surroundings- very serene. Close to restaurants, attractions- private walkway to beach. Beautiful artwork through out the grounds. Service is excellent- everyone is very friendly and accommodating.
- Raymond (8/5): - Very old but comfy
- Andrew (10/5): - I had an exceptionally positive experience at this establishment. It is a historical site situated in close proximity to the beach. Upon our arrival, we were pleasantly surprised to find a wine social in progress, and a delicious breakfast was also provided for us. I highly recommend this location.
- molly kay (10/5): - Lovely hotel with a great old fashioned feeling!
- Tabitha (10/5): - Wonderful stay! The front desk attendant was very personable and my husband and I enjoyed talking with her. The wait staff was very personable and great as well.
- Gregory M (2/5): - Weird when staff can’t find beach towels for a “supposed” beach front property. Room was filthy, shower barely big enough to turn around in. Best to tear it all down and start over as The Second Colony Inn.
- Teri (10/5): - Beautiful older hotel with lots of local decor. Very nice staff clean rooms very non-corporate decor excellent location highly recommend it.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great breakfast, wonderful breezy porches and charming grounds.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Loved the stay - We were very impressed by all aspects of our stay. The king room on the first floor was perfect. Clean and comfortable room and bed. Beautiful property, loved all the flowers and plants. Complimentary breakfast was delicious. Loved not having to leave the property to eat.
- Ronald (10/5): - Excellent manager.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Such a charming bed and breakfast! We enjoyed our stay!
- Brandon (8/5): - Nice property! Definitely need to vacuum under the bed in room 5.
- John (10/5): - The First Colony Inn is a lovely old property in a great location for visiting the Outer Banks. Our room was spacious, clean and well appointed. Buffet breakfast choices were very good and the hot option varied each day. There's a wonderful beach opposite the inn and a good selection of restaurants and shops nearby. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return.
- Richard (6/5): - 2 large air conditioner units directly outside our window were exceptionally noisy all night.
- Laura (10/5): Great trip! - We enjoyed our stay at the inn. The gardens and accommodations were excellent
- Allison (8/5): First Colony - Great location loved how I could just walk right to the beach. Loved that they had beach chairs to take with as well. The property was beautiful and loved the free breakfast.
- Shannon (10/5): Beautiful property - The service was great, hot and cold breakfast everyday. My only concern was that the blinds, especially in the bathroom lacked the amount of privacy I would prefer.
- Christine (10/5): - We loved our stay. Everyone was so kind especially the girl who worked so hard from check in and out serving breakfast cleaning table’s getting us ice. I wish I knew her name. She is a great employee and kind person. She deserves every cent of her pay plus way more. Breakfast’s were delicious. Short walk to the ocean. A very much needed getaway! Thank you for everything!
- Margaret (6/5): - Charming!
- Amy (10/5): - The property is nice and well maintained. Has historical charm. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again.
- charee (6/5): - Room 21 was unimpressive. Upon entering, we saw that all table lamp shades were crooked and the room temperature was very cold. Not a good first impression. After settling in, found that the wind rattled the door (remedied with a washcloth placed in door jamb) and the bed was really uncomfortable and noisy. There were other notables (iron, ironing board, and shower curtain liner should be replaced and the refrigerator needs to be secured). The FCI is a jewel that, given attention to the details, would absolutely sparkle.
- Justin (8/5): 4/5 Stars - Met expectations - Good stay, great location, wonderful staff. As advertised and solid value. 4/5 Stars. For 5 stars, desperately needed better pillows - they were horrible. Also, assigning us a 30-minute window for breakfast, 8-830a, was less than ideal, particularly for a vacation. Finally, the doors allowed in quite a bit of noise, so perhaps a bit more sound proofing. That said, for being an older building, it was good. It has a great location, wonderful staff, and was overall a solid value.
- Matthew (10/5): - Celebrated our anniversary this weekend. Took pictures around the beautiful property. Staff is amazing. We’ll be back!
- Nataliya (6/5): - Tv didn’t work . I contacted after hours twice, nobody called back. So, we didn’t have Tv all night in a cool chilly night..:(
- Cindy (10/5): - Great rest when on a road trip.
- Muriel E (10/5): - Beautiful vintage hotel clean with modern conveniences.
- Ricky (10/5): - Great service. Great breakfast. Just a 1 min stroll to the beach. Great area around the inn. Very comfortable seating around the property and on the balconies. Close to everything!!!
- Elaine (10/5): Unique Stay Worth it - The bed was comfy, the room clean and place was charming. The breakfast and the individual serving where excellent. Noted that they lend chairs and cooler to those staying if they need it an awesome feature and the unique art out back went with the atmosphere. they also have bikes. Will recommend to all.
- Trevor (10/5): - Wonderful place to stay
- Sara (8/5): - Vintage charm of historic inn. Rooms are cozy and comfortable, with antique furnishings as individual as each room. Home cooked delicious hot breakfast (including fresh baked pastries, mixed fruit and berries) and a late afternoon wine and cheese hospitality hour.
- Joyce (10/5): A historic gemwith access to the beach. - Great stay in an old classic hotel with big rooms, antiques, a library room, a private yard for guests, nice breakfast, and a great hostess (Alma).
- matthew C (10/5): - Wonderful experience!! An amazing part of history with clean and comfortable rooms!! The afternoon charcuterie board and wine were a nice bonus! Breakfast was homemade every morning and was very satisfying! Staff really treated us well and were also vey willing to talk about the history of the property! We will alway have fond memories of this stay and highly recommend this to anyone wanting to stay in this cozy and comfortable inn!!
- Nicholas (10/5): - We loved the old school vibe of this place. The staff was very friendly and breakfast was delicious. Enjoyed the wine social while taking in some sun on the grounds of the Inn. The beach chairs and bikes are a nice benefit. Quick walk to the beach
- Katherine (10/5): - Super cute inn! The outside picnic and outdoor seating areas are cute and great to use. Would definitely recommend
- Tracey (10/5): - Great Breakfast! Clean! Older facility with Antique furniture. Had towel warming rack in bathroom. Toilet and tub were very low if you have issues getting back up. I loved it and would definitely go again. had chairs outside your room on the porch to sit and look over the gardens and outdoor pool. Only thing that would make it better was an oceanview. You could hear the ocean but not see it. Great stay would stay again.
- Rebecca (10/5): - Great historic inn directly across from the beach. Staff was wonderful and very accommodating- comfortable bed, hot shower and a great ambiance!
- Patricia (10/5): Stay here! - One night, great people, very friendly and hospitable!
- Patrick (10/5): - This is the 5th time we have stayed there over the years & we will return again.
- walter (10/5): - Get new or useable bikes please!
- Michael (2/5): - The front desk clerk seemed resentful to have to deal with people. Room was filthy and old. Keep away!
- Jennifer (8/5): OK -- not great - We enjoyed our stay. Good location, attractive property, nicer than staying at a chain. It's a bit faded and less attractive than the website shows -- closer to a busy road, some mold in the shower, a slow bathroom sink drain. The bed was large and comfortable. Our assigned breakfast time (we were not expecting this) was too late for our plans, so we skipped it, though other reviewers say it's very good. The landscaping is lovely! We'd probably stay somewhere else next time.
- Linda (10/5): - I liked the breakfast and afternoon social. I think the room needs a bench upon which suitcases can be placed. Also the bathroom needs a table to place miscellaneous toiletries. Drapes at all the windows would provide more privacy. Right now there are blinds but they don’t hang close enough to the window.
- Joanne (6/5): - This would be a 5 star if they just cleaned it up a little bit, and used an indoor pesticide. We were welcomed by what I believed to be a brown recluse spider, and I had a wonderful response from the manager who was able to put us in another room. The bathrooms were especially in need of cleaning. The shower curtain had black mold on it and the box of soap in shower was wet? Sink could really use some cleaning as there was crap that could simply be scrubbed off. The first room head of bed also leaned downward, and the coffee mugs were filthy. I would love this place if it were just cleaned properly and for goodness sakes replace the shower curtain. Ew…
- david (10/5): - Muy buen servicio
- christopher (10/5): - Excellent place for couples to stay
- Terri (10/5): - Loved my stay at First Colony Inn! The property is beautiful and it has a great path to the beach which is wonderful. Breakfast is very nice and so is the afternoon wine and snacks selection. This place is highly recommended if you’re planning a trip to The Outer Banks.
- PEGGY (10/5): - Quaint place to stay, very comfortable. The first-class breakfast was an unexpected plus. We will return!
- JB (10/5): A Great Stay - A very clean and quaint place. Nice staff and good breakfast.
- Cara (10/5): Little gem - Spent one night here for a quick getaway. Would absolutely stay there again. Everything was clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly. Beautiful grounds and all very relaxing. Breakfast was excellent. There is a dedicated path to the beach. Beds were comfortable. My only very minor complaint would be there is no extra blanket in the room and we were a little chilled from walking on the beach in the evening.
- LORI (8/5): - Beautiful property and we really enjoyed the breakfasts! The room was very clean. The only problem we had was that the tv wasn't connecting so we only got a couple of channels. One of the guys at the property came to the room to look at it, but I guess it wasn't something that could be fixed in a couple of days. We never heard or asked again about it.
- Thomas (10/5): - The breakfasts and happy hour were great. Staff was super friendly and helpful. We loved the peace and quiet of the property. B&B is a little dated but one would expect that from a historic property.
- Jackylyn (10/5): - The place was really pretty and nice.
- MRIDUL (10/5): - very quaint, quiet, full of nature on the property with respectable rooms and staff. breakfast option was very good and fulfilling as well.
- Andrew (10/5): - This hotel is great value of the money. It's not luxurious, but it has a comfortable bed, a friendly happy hour where you can meet other guests, and an excellent breakfast included. The hotel is set back from the main road just enough so that the traffic noise isn't really noticeable (with the windows closed), and it has an awesome backyard and deck for chilling out after a busy day at the beach. We didn't get to try the pool because it wasn't open yet for the season. It's only a very short walk to the beach too.
- Ashley (10/5): Lovely stay - It was a wonderful stay. Very friendly staff, delicious breakfast, and great location. I would definitely come back.
- Helena (10/5): - A lovely oasis in the Outer Banks. Friendly staff, great breakfast!!
- David (10/5): - old style yet well maintained.
- John (10/5): - What a great place & what helpful staff
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful gardens and outside deck. The room was large and spacious. Bathroom was great and shower nice. We could not stop talking about the comfortable bed - unreal. I did not want to get up each morning. The only secondary icee of puzzle was breakfast. This may be due to Covid but we were last shift in dining room each morning and food was never hot. Again as the situation improves, we hope then I would work on this. All else top notch. Comfortable historical beach inn.
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