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British Colonial - Nassau

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Lobby
Suite (Prime Minister) | Living area | 50-inch LED TV with cable channels
Reception
Exterior
2 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
$300
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

View all photos for Premium Suite, Ocean View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premium Suite, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop 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, pillowtop 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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, Balcony, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premium Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Suite, Balcony, City View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, Balcony, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Suite, Ocean View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop 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, pillowtop 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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop 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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop 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, pillowtop 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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Garden View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

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

View all photos for Suite (Prime Minister)

Suite (Prime Minister) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite (Prime Minister)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

British Colonial - Nassau

4-star hotel in Downtown Nassau
Spend the day relaxing on British Colonial - Nassau 's private sand beach or at a marina before returning for a meal at one of the hotel's 8 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request.
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.

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax 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.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 8 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a fitness center and a garden. Guests can use the indoor pool at a partner property. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. A total renovation of this property was completed in December 2023.

British Colonial - Nassau is a smoke-free property.

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 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
  • 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
  • Snorkeling
  • 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 center

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
  • Elevator (48 inch 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

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

Property 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. 1163 out of 1932 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 411 out of 1932 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1932 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1932 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1932 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

Aryaman

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aryaman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

London

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Property was beautiful and convenient to literally EVERYTHING. The staff was super nice and the rooms were comfortable. I would give this property 10 stars if I could.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was well appointed, the staff was very friendly and the hotel was clean and comfortable. Both the breakfast anns the bar were great. After a week on a small private boat the robe and house slippers and hot bath were very refreshing. I will stay here again if I need a hotel in Nassau.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks great, I stayed here a few years ago and it looks like they renovated and upgraded the rooms. The staff is very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

vianey, STOCKTON

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

21st birthday celebration.

Excellent service from check in to check out. You always saw staff cleaning the hotel. Staff were very nice and approachable. I will definitely book again next time I visit Bahamas. Food and drinks on resort were excellent as well
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Carl

To many hidden fees on check out
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay and I'll definitely will be back. 1st class
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Konstantinos

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sade

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordonlee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAZEL, Charlottesville

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like the price
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Expedia photo of room and the room I booked were different from the room I received at hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is nice however slow check-in. Good food and beach area is nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dario, Freeport

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Great service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great staff. New and clean looking with tons of character
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mcfalloughn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniella

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

8/10 Good

Anishka Hanchell

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice and the room was nice...I was not told until my check-out that I had a credit...and I tried to quickly spend it before heading to the airport. I wished I had known about the credit at the time of check-in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric s

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No room service. 1st class hotel with no room service. Even a limited amount such as coffee and tea for morning and evenings. That was my only disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025