First Colony Inn

Very dirty, very moldy, had several cockroaches in our room. We have stayed here in the past, and there is definitely a major slip in standards. Too bad quite frankly, just a lack of management oversight. Hope they figure it out

We've been coming to the OBX for over 10 years now and the First Colony Inn has become a main part of the attraction. It's got very well kept grounds with grassy lawns, trees and flowers, picnic tables and hammocks, and a pool just long enough to swim laps in. The rooms here are all different and individually decorated and all have a detailed description on the inn's website so you can choose the exact one you want. In general rooms with king beds are bigger than the ones with queens. This time we stayed in two different rooms (one with a really high bed with a stepping stool which was fun) as we booked late so couldn't get all the nights in the same room - in high season they always tend to be fully booked but last minute openings are possible. The inn's not on the water - top (third) floor rooms have some distant view. But the beach is just a few steps away across a 2 lane road and the inn provides folding beach chairs and towels you can take there with you. There's also nothing more pleasant than just relaxing on the spacious covered wrap around porch in a swing or rocking chairs (especially during a rainstorm). The sound side has more traffic noise but not that noticeable inside the rooms. The breakfast is excellent - including a freshly prepared hot dish which changes daily, plus a wonderful spread for the afternoon social.

Loved this inn! The room was perfect for our family of 4 (a superior king room with view of the sound). My husband and son are 6'4. I was worried about ceiling height and sprinkler pipes, but no one hit their head.The inn keepers were super nice. The breakfasts were very tasty. My only wish was that the weather had been warmer. I really wanted to hang out in the lawn, in a hammock or Adirondack chair, to admire all of the fanciful garden pieces that adorned the property. It would have been nice to ride bikes, as well. But again, the wind and cold temps prevented us from fully enjoying all that the inn had to offer. Hope to return one day!

Looking for a base when needing my beach fix . Nags head seems to have everything and this B& B will be our base. Has several first floor rooms. Has a lot of beautiful grounds and close to beach. Looking forward to our next visit.

We had a fantastic stay and can't wait to come back. Rooms were comfortable and exactly as described on the website. The grounds are full of gardens, artwork, and places to sit and relax, with hammocks and chairs on the 1st and 2nd floor decks. Breakfast was delicious, a rotating menu of hot dishes and a good choice of sides (the scones were amazing!). They'll pack you a to go box if you want to start out early. It's a quick few steps across the road to the private beach access, with bikes and beach chairs provided. We came in mid October and had the beach to ourselves, seems to be a quiet neighborhood. A quick 10min drive to restaurants and the state park.

Love at first sight. You with the two floor wrap around porches, antique furniture, and spacious library. You, with the hot breakfast bar and in-room coffee pot and fridge. You, with the amazing history and beautiful pictures. And you, with convenient beach access, beach chairs and towels, and friendly reception staff. You... complete my vacation. First Colony Inn is a historic inn that was one of the first hotels in Nag's Head. Its a gorgeous building - I love walking around it! On top of it, the entire layout is comfortable, rustic antique, and beautiful. Upon entering my room, I was wowed by the tasteful decor, the loveseat, and the double windows. I loved the wooden bureaus and large vanity mirrors. The simple and tasteful bathroom with the comfy carpet sealed the deal. And for the price - the value really can't be beat.A few things I'd love to see - the rooms do get quite humid (its a beach after all) so I'd love to see more towel racks and places to hang wet things. The in-room A/C unit definitely helps, but I hate to leave it on when I'm not in the room and housekeeping does not change or rearrange your towels or linens unless you ask. The many stairs here may pose a problem for some, and the rooms that do not require stairs are quite few.

This place is wonderful. It is very charming with every detail planned out. The staff is friendly, the building is adorable, and the rooms are full of charm just to list a few. My favorite things about this place were the grounds - very romantic setting with adorable hammocks, and lounge chairs. The breakfast buffet (complimentary) which was filled with different things like blue crab quiche, fresh fruit, great grits, and so much more! The bathrooms!!! I loved the look the hot towel bar made me so happy! Came for a wedding and can't wait to come back.

The First Colony Inn is the kind of place you dream of staying in the Outer Banks. The inn grounds are well manicured with gorgeous gardens. The private access to the beach is a phenomenal perk as were the numerous beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach cruisers. The room was clean and simple. Of note, especially for a beach hotel, the A/C unit was amazing. The breakfast and happy hour were great touches. Definitely book here!

Very nice Inn. Very comfortable and great views. We even had hot breakfast the next morning of eggs, bacon, cream cheese and leeks flat pastry, butterscotch pastry, little cinnamon rolls, scones, biscuits, yogurt parfait with blueberries, and fresh cut fruit. Also coffee and 2 kinds of juice. Such a great place to stay and they even have a walkway to the beach. We will stay here again.

My husband and I stayed at the first colony in August this summer. It exceeded our expectations. The room was clean. The breakfast was made fresh each morning which was great (not just a typical buffet). There was a cocktail hour every day with drinks and snacks which was an extra bonus. They provided beach chairs and towels. We also enjoyed the pool each day. Easy access to the beach across the street. We also took their bikes and went for a little ride around the area. We will definitely be back.