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Colonial Inn Motel

2.0 star property

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Property grounds
Oceanfront One King Bed Room | Beach/ocean view
On the beach
Full-sized fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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3329 S Virginia Dare Trl, Nags Head, NC, 27959
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Oceanfront One King Bed Room

Oceanfront One King Bed Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Traditional Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

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

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Basic Room

Basic Room

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Comfort Room

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Exclusive Double Room, Kitchen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Economy Room

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

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Signature Triple Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Premier Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Elite Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Nags Head

When you stay at Colonial Inn Motel in Nags Head, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Outer Banks Beaches and 3 minutes by foot from Nags Head Fishing Pier. .This beach motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Jockey's Ridge State Park and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Wright Brothers National Memorial.
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What's nearby

  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • OBX Laser Tag - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wright Brothers National Memorial - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 9 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mulligan's Grille in Historic Cottage Row - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shaka’s Beach Bar And Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Morning View Coffee Company - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Colonial Inn Motel

Oceanfront with seasonal outdoor pool, near Nags Head Fishing Pier
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-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

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

Reviews

Colonial Inn Motel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here 3 years in a row. Never disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is great, right next to the Nags Head Pier, and close walking distance to local dining spots. Being right on the beach was a great plus. The rooms are clean and they have plenty of room. However, the beds weren’t the best, and I had an achy back most of the trip because of it. The A/C was working great, but was very loud. Overall, it’s a great value spot, and the location is perfect. Maybe bring a mattress pad if they haven’t swapped out the beds. Never used the pool as we stayed on the beach our whole stay, but it looked clean and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Evan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
TV stopped working day 5. and toilet broke and had to fix ourselves. No one in office to help. Needed toilet paper. Had to buy. Not bad overall. Just needs people working more rather than kiosk
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
toilet had trouble flushing, no person in office at check in or check out!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Patterson

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ghazaleh

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

10/10 Excellent

Pinaki

Travelled with family
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

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnny

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

martin

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

6/10 Okay

Yuki, Cary

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Lynn

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Travelled with family
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

Theresa, Iuka

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I honestly loved it. Other than the parking situation. They should change it to assigned spots by the rooms to make it easier. And figure something out to make it easier when it’s packed to get in and out
Stayed 1 night in May 2025