British Colonial - Nassau

4.0 star property
Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Private beach, beach cabanas, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
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Suite (Prime Minister) | Living area | 50-inch LED TV with cable channels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nassau (NAS-Lynden Pindling Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

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

Premium Suite, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Balcony, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Premium Room, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

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

Suite (Prime Minister)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

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

Suite, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Nassau

On the beach.With a stay at this Downtown Nassau hotel, you'll be steps from Embassy of the United States and Pirates of Nassau Museum. Christ Church Cathedral and The Deanery are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Embassy of the United States - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Straw Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Art Gallery of the Bahamas - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Heritage Museum of the Bahamas - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Prince George Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Lynden Pindling Intl. Airport (NAS) - 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

Family-friendly beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. Bring your whole family to British Colonial - Nassau for summer fun including 2 outdoor swimming pools, a water park (surcharge), and a lazy river.

There are 6 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a hot tub, a fitness center, and a garden. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of British Colonial - Nassau was completed in December 2023.

This 4-star Nassau hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 288 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 6 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 14000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1301 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1901
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self 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
  • 6 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

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

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
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for BSD 25.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, 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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. 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.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is British Colonial - Nassau to the airport?

British Colonial - Nassau is 9.8 mi (20-min drive) away from the Lynden Pindling Intl. Airport (NAS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at British Colonial - Nassau on Jun 2, 2026 start from $278, 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.

Does British Colonial - Nassau have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at British Colonial - Nassau .

How close is British Colonial - Nassau to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does British Colonial - Nassau offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at British Colonial - Nassau , but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of BSD 40 for adults and BSD 20 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at British Colonial - Nassau ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Atlantis Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at British Colonial - Nassau ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for BSD 30 per day, and valet parking for BSD 45 per day.

Does British Colonial - Nassau have a pool?

British Colonial - Nassau features 2 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Does British Colonial - Nassau have a restaurant?

There are 6 onsite restaurants, offering options like happy hour and light fare.

Does British Colonial - Nassau have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is British Colonial - Nassau to downtown Nassau?

British Colonial - Nassau is 0.3 mi away from Nassau.

British Colonial - Nassau Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1498 out of 2582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 573 out of 2582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 262 out of 2582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 123 out of 2582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 126 out of 2582 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The British Colonial was a great place to stay in Nassau. Small but pristine beach, good location for seeing the local attractions and downtown area. Pool area is beautiful. Their staff is wonderful, very accommodating and friendly! Only improvement the hotel could make is more comfortable beds and pillows.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

4/10 Poor

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room wasn’t ready until 7 PM. The food in the restaurant is overpriced and very mediocre. On another note, the rooms are clean and renovated and the staff is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean, the staff is very kind. However, the food service is very slow.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Asia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were always courteous and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about our trip was perfect. Place was immaculate and the staff was not only exceptional but very fun and personable. Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Gundolf

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Maximilian

Liked: Cleanliness
It felt more like a 3-star hotel than a 4-star. The bed was also very firm, so if you like soft mattresses you may be uncomfortable. It's very good if you want to be in a central area. Beware of taxi cabs scams. Ask for the rate before you get in.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, and the property is right on the beach and close to everything in Nassau.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff & very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arnold Howard, Toronto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool & Beach
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We spent three nights at the British Colonial. The room was large, clean, quiet, and the bed was comfortable. The pool area in general is well maintained, the gym is well equipped, and the staff were consistently friendly. However, a few things fell short. The shower had very low water pressure, and the beach and pool loungers are quite worn and uncomfortable. We also found the on site dining expensive for the quality. We chose the hotel for its downtown location, but many nearby restaurants close early due to catering to cruise traffic, so we ended up taking taxis elsewhere most evenings. Our “garden view” faced a courtyard and another building, which was disappointing. On our final morning, housekeeping entered shortly after knocking, well before checkout time. Overall, a comfortable stay, but not quite the experience we expected for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Julia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and courteous . There were some issues that they worked to resolve quickly but are notable: no safe in the room, broken phone, lukewarm shower. It is important to note that they do NOT rake the beach. There were piles of accumulated seaweed which was annoying considering how beautiful the beach could be. One day I spent a few minutes clearing the trash that washed up overnight. Of note: the smashburgers at the tavern were AMAZING. Also, the staff told us that they don’t get the tips you charge but do get paid from the 15% automatic gratuity. The beach bar right off property has a great lunch. The cruiseships are right there and it’s both weird and cool to see them docking just off the hotel beach. Hotel is right next to cruise port and straw market area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

james

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and very personable staff. The beach and pool are wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have given it more, but there was only one elevator working out of 3 for 3 days. Outside of that, all the staff was very pleasant and helpful. Very beautiful and clean hotel.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The checkin didntbstart great, but one of the managers took care of me and everything ended up being great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cleaned, the staff was amazing and the amenities were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Expedia is part of the problem. I booked a hotel that i had to cancel 72 hours before arrival. Both Expedia and the hotel turned me around on the phone and didn’t help me at all. So I lost money and NO I didn’t stay in the Bahamas at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and all of the staff are very friendly. The location is perfect for exploring Nassau by foot. There are lots of restaurants and shopping nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sunday Anoghena

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

angel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Too loud no tomatoe juice
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Legny, WELLINGTON

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful and clean. The service was also good. I liked how easy it was to go in and out. Ideal for business travelers
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026