I will start by saying that the staff upfront were friendly. We chose to stay here just because the place we normally stay did not have any rooms available. We opted for one of the split rooms they had available. When we arrived the first problem we ran into was parking, this place has a very tight parking lot and little options available especially if you are driving a pickup truck. The room was not at all in good shape and had several issues and looked like it had flooded at some point and was just patched back together, the room felt very damp. The room was also not very clean, there was dust everywhere and you could tell someone hadn't done a very good job. The gas stove in the room had food all under the cook top and the burners were loose it seemed so unsafe we opted against using it altogether. The air conditioning unit in one of our rooms did not work and the room stayed hot during our visit. The last thing is we went with our kids both of them are younger. The door has no safety from the inside even when the deadbolt is turned it opens right up. It would be nice to see an additional mechanical deadbolt or chain to keep the kiddos inside and safe. I will post photos of the room. Again this particular room looks to have had some flood damage, it could be nice if they spent some money on a solid renovation.

This place is amazing. A quick trip up the stairs and you're on the beach. A beautiful pier right beside you. The rooms were clean, they leave towels several times a day. Quiet, roomy, and minutes from anything you'd want to shop or eat. Highly recommend it.

Don’t stay here. The hotel appears to have new ownership/management and truly needs to be torn down and rebuilt. Simply a. Disaster . We rented , for two nights, a two bedroom unit. Terribly old and worn out. The bathroom was truly disgusting. Should have left when we pulled into the parking lot as the exterior is in bad need of painting. We made it thru night one…. Cockroaches are a huge reality…. Our fishing charter was cancelled due to wind so we left at 6 am to return home thus not staying two nights… the hotel would not refund our 2nd nite. Old, needs major renovation, even had the nerve to leave note in “ kitchen “ about penalty fees if left dirty… the whole room needs to be torn down. Do not stay here!

Great little older hotel but with some charm. From the moment we checked in with a friendly and helpful guy. Took the time to tell me how everything worked. Parking is a little tight. Those big vehicles people have dont leave much room to get in and out of your cars. Room was good and kept the air very nice cool. Out back with a great view of the ocean and area. Beds comfortable and good shower. Will stay there again. Pet friendly even though we didnt have our dogs.

This is a charming, old timey motel, not a huge corporate modern vacationplex. The paint is old, it's a little musty. It's an old building directly behind a sand dune, that's probably survived dozens of storms. It's not luxurious but totally adequate for a seaside vacation! They do their best to keep it clean despite the age and wear and tear on the building. You can't beat an oceanfront room for $100 a night! I had a room with a screen so I got to experience ocean breezes while I slept. Anyone complaining needs to spend more for a newer, fancier place. They are also dog friendly for a fee. They provide plenty of towels and the front desk staff are very kind. Bars/restaurants are in walking distance.

We really were pleasantly surprised at how quaint and clean our room was. It had charming characteristics of its age (I think 1947?), and gave cozy vibes. The decorative towels left for us on each bed was a nice touch. The kiosk check in was quick and smooth. I was in and out of the office in 5 minutes with room key cards and car pass. We spent a lot of time at the beach & exploring the outer banks each day and returned to a fresh bag of nice clean towels outside the door each afternoon. You won’t be able to see the ocean from most rooms (including ours, but a short walk through the ocean-front part of the building and you will find that the view is incredible. The building is steps from the sand and ocean. Note- the dunes at the outer banks are different than other places we’ve stayed and it’s a fairly steep walk back to the motel from the ocean but it’s a pretty short walk and the small motel and first floor room is something that I really like. Also, the parking lot is small, no doubt, but it is appropriate for its age & would be about impossible to be made any larger.l. I drive an excursion so the parking was tight but manageable. The location was worth any tight squeezes getting in and out of the parking lot. And other patrons were friendly and offered my son great advice on fishing. We loved being next to Nag’s Head fishing pier and enjoyed the food/wings offered there also. My son and I made great memories at Nag’s Head & will hopefully be back to enjoy another stay at Colonial Inn. Keep in mind the era of this charming little motel and you won’t be disappointed! It was a bargain, especially considering it is beach front!

The owner was so sweet and kind. He made sure our 3rd party site was a smooth experience, and I would recommend staying here pet friendly and kid friendly too. Ocean front without costing a arm and a leg.

I give it 1 star because 0 is not a option!! My compliments to the PHOTOGRAPHER!! They didn't have our reservation that we booked, the " owner " tried to give us a 2 bedroom ,2 king beds for the same price, THERE WAS JUST 2 OF US!! when he showed us the room ,he opened the door & i saw something on the floor, i saw it also, he stepped on it to hide it there was another one in the bed room dead! I asked him if the COCKROACHES were complimentary! We RAN out of there as fast as we could.

Colonial inn is located right next to nags Head Pier. The rooms are very clean , they have good service and the Rams are reasonably priced. It has direct beach access and a couple steps from The Pier makes it really nice. I enjoyed my stay and the convenience because it's right in the middle of everything. And I have a awesome pool in the front.

Stayed here for a long weekend and had a really great experience! Check in was easy and maintenance was very friendly. Location couldn't have been better. We were right next to the pier which had a great restaurant we went to every day and very close to Jockeys Ridge. The room was studio style with a small kitchen and bathroom which served exactly what we needed for a 3 night stay, although could have updated appliances for longer stays. There was also a nice beach front patio that we enjoyed sitting at in the evenings to look at the stars. It was exactly the kind of lowkey and quaint beach front place we were looking for. It felt like being at home and not a hotel. There was also a pool, free wifi, free ice, and easy parking. They also allow pets for $25 a night if you want. Will definitely book here again!