British Colonial - Nassau

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Number One Bay St, Nassau, N 7148
  • Place, Embassy of the United States
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Straw Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nassau (NAS-Lynden Pindling Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, Ocean View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

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

Premium Suite, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Balcony, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Premium Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite (Prime Minister)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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, a 2-minute drive from Junkanoo Beach and 8 minutes from Ocean Club Golf Course. .This beach hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Cable Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lucayan Archipelago.

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
  • Heritage Museum of the Bahamas - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Prince George Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Señor Frog's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪JWB Prime Steak And Seafood - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Graycliff Chocolatiers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lukka Kairi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 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.

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)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 1271 out of 2111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 442 out of 2111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 2111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 2111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 98 out of 2111 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

Mark, Nassau

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

domingo

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleaning room this has to be mandatory to the housekeeping through nothing else
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

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

Worked for a nice overnight stay -last minute

Due to incoming tropical storm our group of 8 was evacuated early from our catamaran in Abaco. We made it to Nassau and had to spend the night. The British Colonial had four rooms available for our group and we were pleased (it was off-season). The hotel is beautiful but if you don’t have an ocean view you look at a roof or McDonalds. The guest reception staff were excellent. The rain shower feature in the room was great. The bed was a little too soft. The pool looked lovely but pool bar service was just ok. No piña coladas at any bar on the property. Hotel location was great for a self-guided walking tour of downtown (found online). The London restaurant downtown was delicious for dinner and easy to walk to from the hotel. Not many options for breakfast outside of hotel. Hotel restaurant worked for breakfast. Taxi is easy to get to/from hotel/airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison, Ottawa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the water was wonderful especially as it could be seen while laying in my bed. Internet connection never failed. The pool and beach areas are very well kept and the outside furniture well maintained and comfortable. The large pump of sunscreen outside is also a very nice perk for those that may have forgotten theirs at home. The outdoor music was just the right volume- soft and close but not overbearing or inappropriate. I would highly recommend a stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at the BC .The facilities are wonderfully maintained and very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erwin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Valarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, the staff could use some work at the front desk. Any concerns were addressed with everything else going wrong at the resort. Servers at the restaurant were slow even when the venue was totally empty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautifully maintained. I love this place. However, I had problems with my bill. I was charged again after i prepaid via expedia. The staff are warm and welcoming. My only other issue is parking and paying a resort fee when the only amenities are a pool and gym. I didn't feel a resort fee was necessary
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Staff really helpful and friendly. Breakfast really tasty. Hotel facilities good and on a small stretch of beach in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine L

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

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and well taken care of. Staff were always friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shemekia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view, room was very clean and housekeeping was automatically provided. Really great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kokea

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

Beautiful Hotel

I have not had any issues with my stay here at all. It was a beautiful hotel. I also think the price was reasonable. The customer service was good. They gave us more towels when we asked. The hotel is right on the beach and the water is gorgeous! (See pics) The only thing I wish was that the restaurant served Bahamian food too, instead of the regular food I can get in America. My husband and I decided that if we came back to Nassau, and needed a hotel, we could bring the whole family to this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanitsel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jomo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very good service.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

Nice place in downtown Nassau

I stayed at the British Colonial on a recent business trip and I have nothing but good things to say about the property. It’s well located and the rooms are comfortable. The gym is decent too. Food is a little on the pricey side, but this being The Bahamas, that’s to be expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is nice and clean but the rooms are on the small side. The food takes too long. 45 mins for quesadillas is unacceptable so don't order hungry. Otherwise everything else was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025