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British Colonial - Nassau

4.0 star property
Discover your perfect island rhythm at this downtown beachfront retreat with kayaking adventures and poolside relaxation for the ultimate Bahamian escape.

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British Colonial - Nassau, in downtown's heart, offers a tropical getaway with beach cabanas and sun loungers. Guests enjoy happy hour at one of eight restaurants, while adventurers go kayaking or snorkeling. Two outdoor pools feature a lazy river for effortless drifting.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$519
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
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(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
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(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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8.0 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Suite, Balcony, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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8.4 out of 10
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(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, Terrace, Ocean View

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
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(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite (Prime Minister)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

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

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50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Suite, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Located in Downtown Nassau, a neighbourhood in Nassau, British Colonial - Nassau is in a shopping district and on a private beach. John Watling's Distillery and Prince George Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Straw Market and Marina Village at Atlantis. Travelling with kids? Consider Garden of Remembrance and Nassau Botanical Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Nassau travel guide
Map
Number One Bay St, Nassau, N 7148

What's nearby

  • Straw Market
    Straw Market
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
    National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The drone panoramic view of Nassau city and Paradise island, Bahamas.
    Prince George Wharf
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Embassy of the United States
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Heritage Museum of the Bahamas
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

British Colonial - Nassau

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel remodelled in 2023 and located near Cable Beach
  • You can look forward to a marina, a beach bar and a poolside bar at British Colonial - Nassau . This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beach cabanas and sunloungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 6 on-site restaurants, which feature happy hour and more. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as snorkelling and kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Other perks include:
    • 2 outdoor pools along with a lazy river, a waterslide and cabanas
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and access to a nearby indoor pool
    • Express check-out, a water park (surcharge) and a ballroom
    • Multilingual staff, a porter/bellboy and smoke-free property
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 288 rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and baths or showers
    • 50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
    • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and heating

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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
  • 6 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Commonwealth Tavern
  • Tamarind Market Place

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • 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: from approximately BSD 40 for adults and from BSD 20 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: BSD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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)

Frequently asked questions

Does British Colonial - Nassau have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at British Colonial - Nassau ?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at British Colonial - Nassau on 7 Jun 2026 start from NZ$519, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is British Colonial - Nassau pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at British Colonial - Nassau ?

Self-parking is available for BSD 30 per day. Valet parking is available for BSD 45 per day.

What time is check-in at British Colonial - Nassau ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at British Colonial - Nassau ?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is British Colonial - Nassau located?

Located in Downtown Nassau, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Embassy of the United States, Pirates of Nassau Museum and Christ Church Cathedral. Pompey Museum and The Deanery are just steps away.

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Reviews

British Colonial - Nassau Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1488 out of 2561 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 566 out of 2561 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 260 out of 2561 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 2561 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 125 out of 2561 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, amazing staff and great food
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to stay if you want to be near downtown Nassau, private beach was nice and hotel was comfort stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location great hotel and ambiance and rooms are very comfortable and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean, spacious; staff was friendly and polite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and grounds are beautiful and the staff were all very
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the beach. Room are nice and clean. Great stay with the fam
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice place. Shopping & restaurants very close by. Lots of intertainment around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice and attentive. Our rooms were nice and clean. The breakfast was really good. The hotel beach was great. We liked the location since it was our first time there. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay.Room was very nice, staff was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANISLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CLEAN PROPERTY,CLEAN ROOMS,NICE AND CHILL PROPERTY.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Beautiful view and friendly staff. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was ideally located in the centre of everything and the British Colonial did not disappoint in any area during our 10 day stay. I would definitely recommend it and hope to go back soon.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. Very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend this resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, the location is right on the water and the room was very nice
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla Iraais Portillo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and the staff was all amazing! Beautiful views as well as spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jesica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very well kept, especially considering how historic it is. Everything was clean and smelled great, which made the stay very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a historic hotel that absolutely live up to its reputation. Every staff member we encountered was helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and fun to interact with. Special notice to the Bar, which is lovely and elegant. The outdoor spaces are beautiful and the beach and pool areas are clean and large enough to accommodate plenty of guests. Lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pools were great Limited pool chairs Bar was beautiful and the staff were very attentive
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel two nights on either side of our week long trip to Eleuthera. It was a lovely hotel with resort vibes and the staff was extremely polite and helpful. Food and drink were delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Satyamoorthy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice property. Pool and beach are lovely. Onsite restaurant and food options are okay at best.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities stood out the most along with the staff. The restaurants were great as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room, service was excellent, I would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were clean, staff was extremely friendly and helpful and the private beach/pool area was beautiful and clean ! Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible - “downtown” - location with access to restaurants, cafes and shops. The Hotel staff were professional, helpful and courteous. Small rooms and ocean adjacent view. But, no issues. Definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Pool, beach and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026