First Colony Inn

I normally hate beach hotels because they tend to smell weird, be run down, and feel kinda gross. First Colony Inn had none of those problems.
It was clean, charming, friendly, and a great location with nice attention to detail. Much more of a bed and breakfast feel than your typical hotel/​motel. This is really close to the outlets if that’s your sort of thing, but in view of the beach as well.
Note: the bathroom in our third floor room was a bit small and the shower (standing only) was especially tight; larger folk might find it cumbersome. But the other rooms might be different. Also, no elevator if that’s important to you.
I would definitely come here again and I’d recommend it to friends and strangers alike.

We rented several rooms as a kickoff to our vacation and all of us had a wonderful evening experience! We arrived at 9:30am and knew our rooms would not be ready, but Bianca made sure we had everything we needed to be comfortable before the rooms were ready. They stored our produce for us too! We will definitely be back to stay again! Thank you for the fantastic kick off to our vacation!

My family rented five rooms in August. We had a cottage for the week, but wanted to start our vacation early, so we stayed there for a night. The rooms were great and the staff was so accommodating! They let us use the facilities before check in time, they have complimentary wine and cheese each night and breakfast in the morning. We come to the Outer Banks every year and we will definitely return. Thanks to the staff for true southern hospitality!

The OBX is better known for rental homes than for hotels, but I am glad I found First Colony Inn. The location is convenient if you are only staying a few days and want to be able to drive around the area, and easily visit the beach. However, I visited in October and I cannot imagine what traffic is like in the summer! The room was very clean, the employees friendly and hospitable, breakfast was generally good, and I loved the afternoon tea/​lemonade/​wine — what a great touch! The bed was a bit soft for my liking, and rooms facing the main road do hear street noise. The fact that the room has a microwave, little sink and fridge are really nice bonuses — particularly in hot weather when a cold drink is necessary. The room also had a Keurig, which some people might appreciate, but I loved the fact that Waveriders Café and Deli were next door — that’s where I got my lattes and mochas in the morning.

Having been to a few B&B’s in the past year, I’ve grown fond of the quaint charm of their accommodations. For better or for worse, though, sometimes I wish I could get the quaintness without the breakfast as Mrs. B and I usually travel to places with plenty of good food options we want to try.
First Colony Inn had what I was looking for. It is kind of like hotel meets B&B. It is decently sized establishment with a number of rooms, but each room has it’s own unique charm. It isn’t quite as homey as your regular B&B, but not quite as generic or sterile as a hotel can be. They have some rockers on the porch which are probably great on days when it isn’t threatening to snow (we went in February). There is a library on the second floor of the main building which has books, board games, and a couple of computers for internet access. While they do offer breakfast, it is more of a continental style (according to their site) vs. the traditional B&B home cooked variety.
The pricing was reasonable and the staff were friendly. First Colony definitely made it onto our list of go to places to stay when we are traveling.

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 décor, 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.