First Colony Inn, Nags Head

First Colony Inn - A historic beachfront inn with private beach access, hot breakfast, and seasonal outdoor pool

First Colony Inn, a 3-star property rated 8.1/10 on Booking.com, offers private access to Nags Head Beach, located just a 4-minute walk across Virginia Dare Trail. Each room features individually controlled air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, microwaves, refrigerators, Keurig coffee makers, and private tiled bathrooms with heated towel bars. Upgraded rooms include wet bars, kitchenettes, and select accommodations offer Jacuzzi tubs, sitting areas, or private screened porches. A hot continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM in the John White Breakfast Room, and an afternoon social offers wine, cheese, and desserts. Seasonal amenities include an outdoor pool, beach equipment rentals, and yard games. The upstairs library provides ocean views, books, and games. First Colony Inn is near attractions like Jennette's Pier (2 km) and Roanoke Island Festival Park (6 km).

Pros

Private beach access is a short walk across Virginia Dare Trail.

Upgraded rooms include kitchenettes and some feature Jacuzzi tubs or screened porches.

Daily hot continental breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese social offered.

Seasonal outdoor pool and beach equipment rentals available.

Cons

The outdoor pool is only open from late May to mid-October.

No on-site restaurant beyond breakfast and afternoon social offerings.