British Colonial - Nassau

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Suite (Prime Minister) | Living area
Fireplace
2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Number One Bay St, Nassau, N 7148
  • Embassy of the United States
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Straw Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Junkanoo Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Nassau (NAS-Lynden Pindling Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Suite, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, Balcony, City View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, City View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite (Prime Minister)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nassau

With a stay at British Colonial - Nassau , you'll be centrally located in Nassau, within a 10-minute drive of Ocean Club Golf Course and Cable Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucayan Archipelago and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Pompey Museum.

What's nearby

  • Embassy of the United States - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Straw Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Art Gallery of the Bahamas - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Junkanoo Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bahamas National Trust Headquarters - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Lynden Pindling Intl. Airport (NAS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Señor Frog's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Bikini Hut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪JWB Prime Steak And Seafood - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Graycliff Chocolatiers - ‬5 min walk

About this property

British Colonial - Nassau

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
British Colonial - Nassau offers 288 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Nassau hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach, a marina, and a water park (surcharge) with a lazy river and waterslides are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 288 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Spend the day on the private beach or dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at Commonwealth Tavern, one of the hotel's 8 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Nassau? This hotel has 14000 square feet (1301 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 14 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Commonwealth Tavern - This restaurant serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered.
Mahogany Club - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Tamarind Market Place - Onsite buffet restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (BSD 30 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (BSD 45 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BSD 40 for adults and BSD 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 8 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Commonwealth Tavern
  • Mahogany Club
  • Tamarind Market Place

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Kayaking
  • Lazy river
  • Paddleboard
  • Piano
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Lazy river
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms
  • 14,000 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1901
  • Lifeguards
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - December 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for BSD 25.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: BSD 200 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: BSD 49.50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately BSD 40 for adults and BSD 20 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: BSD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: BSD 45 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: BSD 25.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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British Colonial - Nassau Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1026 out of 1722 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 367 out of 1722 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1722 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1722 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1722 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Service was slow, restaurant staff were friendly but service was terrible. We had to leave to eat out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gerald

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Memphis

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property Looked New and was as Clean as a PIN! Service was excellent. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah, Clermont

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful property however bathrooms were not as clean as we would have expected (mold on tile and around bathtub). Staff could use some motivation; most barely smiled. Outside of this, the property is close and within walking distance of the Nassau Cruise Port, restaurants, shopping, Arawak Fish Fry, and Junkanoo Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Wouldn’t recommend

Never experienced service so poor - staff are quite lazy and rude and generally don’t seem motivated. Few exceptions, but mostly consistent across the whole hotel. There’s also a bit of a culture to rip you off - so you need to monitor all charges etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Candia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jevon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Milwaukee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique hotel feel with history. Everything was very clean and the property is well maintained. Walkable but could get to be too much with all the cruise ship tourists.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor of the whole was lovely with an understated modern colonial feel. The staff were helpful, courteous and friendly. Amazing restaurants along the strip, with restaurants also right in the hotel itself is great to give lot of options for foodies.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous hotel with staff that are out of this world! Wonderful dinner in the tavern, great lunch by the pool, beautifully kept pool and beach areas! I am a solo traveler and it was very safe! I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure what the VIP benefit was. Stay was great. Beautifully immaculate hotel. Quiet. Pool and beach gorgeous! Overpriced like everything in the Bahamas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
When we checked in we were told we'd have an ocean view and it was actullay a view of McDonald's and the street. At 1:30am someone from the hotel knocked on the door and said there was an alert or alarm going off from our room. Then at 7:00am someone else from the hotel knocked at our door asking if we were with an airline company. The next morning we had the buffet breakfast and the waitress never came back to the table to bring me coffee or the water I asked for. When we checked out and complained about them knocking at our door in the middle of the night, she didn't even apologize, but questioned me like I was not telling the truth. We were so very disappointed in this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

dennis

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I chose the British Colonial Hotel because it was listed as a four-star property on Expedia, and I needed a reliable place to stay during a difficult time. This was not a planned vacation—I traveled to Nassau for my uncle’s funeral. Unfortunately, my experience with this hotel was disappointing and stressful. First, the condition of the bathroom was unacceptable. The shower had visible mold, and the tub had a dirty ring around it that clearly hadn’t been cleaned properly. I informed the manager the same day I checked in, but nothing was done. That night, I had to leave for a family viewing and didn’t have a chance to follow up. By the next morning, the grime and filth were still there. I immediately called the front desk again, but still no action was taken. After returning from the funeral the next day, I had no choice but to use the same dirty bathroom. For a hotel that claims to be four-star, this was incredibly disappointing. To make matters worse, the balance I was charged at check-out was higher than the one quoted in my Expedia confirmation email. My total bill for two nights, including some food, was over $1,000—far from worth it given the condition of the room and lack of service. I don’t typically leave reviews, but I felt it was important to share this experience so others know what to expect. This hotel needs to seriously reevaluate its standards for cleanliness and customer care.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vicente-Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall good stay. Property was very well maintained & staff was friendly. Beach was slightly more crowded than we liked. I urge VIP member with certain benefits to stay vigilant as it seems there are in a transition period & your benefits might not be reflecting on their end. After a few conversations & email sent they honored my benefits. Would consider staying at this location again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Casey

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
The private beach was the best aspect to the hotel with the kayaks/paddleboards- witnessing ocean wildlife so close. The service/tax charge to everything was insane and came with poor service. Everything around the area closes down after all cruiseship passengers get back onto their ship. Not a good location for nightlife or dinner options.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephane

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alesha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place it wonderful. The staff are lovley and do an excellent job keeping this place great. I highly recommend the British Colonial.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty De

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach is not so crowded. Good food. David in the main breakfast restaurant awesome! Thank you for helping us. The front desk ladies erte kind & patient. The Steakhouse service was very good & friendly. The pizzeria staff was not very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025