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British Colonial - Nassau

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Reception
2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Exterior
Suite (Prime Minister) | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Number One Bay St, Nassau, N 7148
  • Straw Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Junkanoo Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Nassau (NAS-Lynden Pindling Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Suite, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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Standard Suite

Standard Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

Premium Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, Balcony, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, Ocean View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Suite, City View

Suite, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite (Prime Minister)

Suite (Prime Minister)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Margaritaville Beach Resort - Nassau

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  • Pet-friendly
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Nassau

With a stay at British Colonial - Nassau , you'll be centrally located in Nassau, a 2-minute drive from Junkanoo Beach and 10 minutes from 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

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)

Property is also known as

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British Colonial - Nassau Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1147 out of 1902 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 402 out of 1902 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1902 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1902 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1902 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

Joseph

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room had a stale, moldy smell. Air conditioner did not work properly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerome, Orlando

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our new home in Nassau!

This has truly become our home away from home in Nassau! In July 2024, during the largest global IT outage ever, our airline placed us here for four unexpected days while trying to get us back to the U.S. We enjoyed our stay so much that we returned in April 2025 by choice. The staff, amenities, location, and overall charm of the hotel were outstanding. Having stayed at other, more well-known resorts on the island, we still prefer the British Colonial and everything it offers. Relaxing on the beach and waving to passing ships is an experience that simply can't be matched!
View from my room
View from my room
Hotel garden area
Pool area
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and pool&beach were lovely but the area around did not feel safe and most places closed as soon as the cruise ships left.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROSE MARIE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great place to stay. Staff is nice and knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda P

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely boutique hotel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

katharine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, I think the British colonial is good value for moneys. It’s a beautiful hotel with a lovely small beach with plenty of chairs available. It has been renovated recently and looks new and fresh. The location is convenient to downtown. However, I have mixed feelings: here are the pros and cons Pros • Beautiful beach with soft sand and a gentle bottom • Friendly, welcoming staff • Good on-site dining options and a coffee bar • Walkable distance to downtown • Outdoor amenities including a fire pit and movie nights • Comfortable beds and quality pillows Cons • Adult pool is small and shallow • No on-site spa (access available at Margaritaville) • Cabanas cost $250/day but offer no shade • Limited shade overall; umbrellas are closed in even light wind, unlike other hotels with better solutions • Hallway noise is easily heard in rooms • inconsistent poolside service • No airport shuttle; transportation costs $50 USD each way • Very limited area for swimming or paddleboarding • Constant looped lounge music on the beach, plus noise from Señor Frogs and neighboring bandstand • Cruise ship horns can be disruptive and impact water safety • TVs do not support Netflix or paid movie rentals • Extra charges at check-in and mandatory Visa deposit slow the process and frustrate guests • Had to request an itemized bill multiple times
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 star service

Staff was incredible, everyone went above and beyond to make our stay legit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was just amazing!!!! Service, room, beach, food and location, 10/10!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Wilson

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Vince

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latarvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a first time stayer at this hotel it was a beautiful experience. It’s literally in the heart of Nassau so many tourist attractions and everything you need in one area once you stay here you will definitely save lots of money on a taxi. Everything is walking distance. I loved the seafood restaurant around the corners. Those crab legs were so good. Everyone was so nice and lovely!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated historic but modern.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice enough, the beach/lounge area was lovely. Dining options were not great and everything had a huge markup. The room had a view of the top of the roof and smelled a bit, and we had no WiFi but they changed our room immediately which was nice. Staff was kind and attentive, not a bad place to stay overall as it was close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property perfectly located
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our 4 night stay. The property is excellent. It has it's own private beach and is a short hop to Junkanoo Beach if you're looking for more action. And downtown shopping is a short hop in the other direction. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Trevor, our waiter at the Woodes Rogers Tavern. He made our dining experiences wonderful! A great stay in Nassau!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Afternoon, you overcharged me double the reservation please reimburse thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025