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3329 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
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Ranked #10 of 13 hotels in Nags Head
4.0 of 5 stars 110 Reviews
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“Pleasant and affordable”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Montréal
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Pleasant and affordable”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

My boyfriend, brother and I stayed in a 2-bedrooms cottage in June and we had a really pleasant experience. The rooms were clean, air conditioning worked perfectly, staff was helpful, our location wasn't noisy at all, the beach is footsteps away. The only little deception, and it is minor, is that the complimentary continental breakfast wasn't that good : muffins... More

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Gretna, Virginia, United States
1 review
“Found a new beach home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

We have been traveling to the OBX for years and have stayed in local hotels, motels, and rented beach houses. We were only able to come for a couple of days this time, and we were bringing our dog. Our spur of the moment getaway turned into another memorable family vacation, thanks to the Colonial Inn. We loved it here!!... More

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Charleston, West Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Pleasant”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

My family and I stayed 5 days, but we wish it had been longer. The staff was helpful and friendly, our room was clean, and the free wifi for the girls was wonderful. The property is old but has charm. We'll be back for another visit.

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Joshua R, General Manager at Colonial Inn, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Leaving is always the worst part. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. The staff works very hard on a daily basis to continually improve both ourselves and the property. We do hope you are able to return again soon. More

Pollocksville, NC
1 review
“Great stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Very accommodating staff. Only negative was room was a bit small, but I knew this going in. Was a one day short stay but enjoy my stay. Very good restaurants nearby. Price was reasonable. Motorcycle friendly.

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Joshua R, General Manager at Colonial Inn, responded to this review
30 May 2013

Thank you so much for your kind words. Our final upgrades are going in as we speak with new bedding, window treatments, and wall art. We hope you return soon. I will share your review with the staff. More

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3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Regrettable...”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

On our second trip to the Outer Banks, we opted to take our two aging dogs with us rather than boarding them. The high reviews on this place for the price got our attention, so we reserved a room for the duration of our stay in NC. The old adage of "you get what you pay for" isn't lost on... More

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Joshua R, General Manager at Colonial Inn, responded to this review
29 May 2013

I sincerely apologize for what seems to be a negative experience. With regard to our room doors and locks I can assure you this is in the works to be upgraded. I appreciate the positive feedback in regard to maintenance, housekeeping, and front desk staff. The team does work very hard. Our pets fees are based on the median average... More

Centreville, Virginia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“A Haven for Cockroach Enthusiasts”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Colonial Inn has a great price tag! We paid about 70-80$ per night. A deal for an ocean front hotel! BUT I would have rather slept in the parking lot. The room we stayed in had wood paneling on all walls and the ceiling.. it felt like sleeping in a coffin. And the whole room smelled strongly of mildew. We... More

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Joshua R, General Manager at Colonial Inn, responded to this review
29 May 2013

I appreciate your honesty and feedback. I do notice that the room you stayed in is one of three rooms we did not remodel due to the previous positive comments regarding the pine paneling. I am noticing now that this paneling is dark and isn't conducive to a beach atmosphere. We will change this to be the same as the... More

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“Beach dungeon of your dreams!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

Very close to ocean. My room had 2 very small windows, one viewing parking lot and one viewing an old creepy house or something. In the room it was spacious with big beds. Lighting was terrible it was seriously so dark in this room. The shower head was ridiculous as was the water pressure. It was basically a leaky water... More

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Joshua R, General Manager at Colonial Inn, responded to this review
4 May 2013

I am extremely sorry to hear about this. Your experience is unacceptable and will be addressed. It is not our nature to "make excuses" and please do not consider my response that as I sincerely apologize. We are still working diligently to complete our upgrades/renovations to this property as quickly as possible. We have several rooms still on the list... More

Tel Aviv, Israel
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Worst hotel in Nags head”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We were looking for a large room to sleep a family of 4. We received what they call Efficiency. The room had a slight mold smell but this was the good part. The A/C is from the colonial times it made such a noise that it kept wake us up. My daughter's bed was full of sand and no we... More

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Joshua R, General Manager at Colonial Inn, responded to this review
8 April 2013

I want to first apologize sincerely for the problems you had during your stay. We are not in the business of making excuses. I can promise I am looking into this first thing today. It is our policy to never charge anyone who is not 100% satisfied with their stay. I also apologize for any misunderstanding regarding compensation. We are... More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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“Great value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013 via mobile

Great value for this room. The hotel staff went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure the stay was a great one. For example it was a cold day and the front desk clerk had gone in before I arrived to make sure the heat in the room was turned on. I got a great deal through... More

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Joshua R, General Manager at Colonial Inn, responded to this review
8 March 2013

I am excited to hear you enjoyed your stay. We are certainly in a terrific location and hope to see you return soon. I will certainly share your comments with the staff. More

Delaware
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Nothing like I expected”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We stayed here and upon checking in, the front office matched the pictures we saw online. We were placed in the wrong room at first (we reserved the room with a kitchen, living room and 2 separate bedrooms). They put us in the room with 2 beds, a tv and mini fridge. After going to the office to tell them... More

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Joshua R, General Manager at Colonial Inn, responded to this review
26 February 2013

I sincerely apologize for the confusion and failure to deliver on our behalf. It is not my habit to make excuses as what you describe should have never happened. I can say we are remodeling each and every room at the Colonial Inn and the plan within the next few months is to have new a fresh rooms property wide.... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Colonial Hotel
Colonial Hotel Nags Head
Colonial Motel Nags Head
Address: 3329 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959
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Region: United States > North Carolina > North Carolina Coast > Outer Banks > Nags Head
Amenities:
Beach Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#4 Family Hotels in Nags Head
#5 On the Beach Hotels in Nags Head
Price range (per night): RM279 - 739
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Colonial Inn is nestled at MP 11.5 on the oceanfront right next door to the Nags Head Fishing Pier. The hotel offers many different room types to accommodate every need. We are also pet friendly! There is a seasonal outdoor pool, a private beach access, refrigerators and microwaves in every room, as well as LG flat screen TVs. We offer a light continental breakfast every morning in the lobby. We also provide free YMCA passes at request, and free WIFI for our guests. We offer discounts for AAA, AARP members and run specials throughout the year. Historical sites, gift shops, and the outlet mall are just minutes away. Jockey’s Ridge State Park is half a mile south and the Wright Brother's National Memorial is less than 4 miles away. Lucky 12 Tavern is in walking distance, and Tortugas’ Lie Shellfish Bar & Grill is half a mile north of the Colonial Inn!If you are looking for Old World Charm in the heart of Nags Head, the Colonial Inn is the place for you and your family! ... more   less 
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