British Colonial Nassau

Nassau, Bahamas

Virgin rating

Woodes Rogers Tavern
Mahogany Club
Sushi bar
Breakfast area
Breakfast area
Woodes Rogers Tavern
Mahogany Club
Sushi bar
Breakfast area
Breakfast area

The hotel

This historic hotel is famous for more than its elegance, stunning colonial architecture and its past as “Fort Nassau”, a hub for pirate activity. As a beloved local landmark, located in a scenic waterfront, the hotel's colonial-style architecture and elegant design offers a nod to the past while providing modern amenities and comfort. With two sparkling freshwater pools, relax on partially submerged chaise lounges before heading to one of the vibrant bars or restaurants for a dinner to remember.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

Located in Downtown Nassau, 15 minutes away from Paradise Island. Take a stroll over to its sister property Margaritaville Beach Resort, and explore Junkanoo Beach at The Pointe. Transfer time from airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

288 rooms including 25 suites. All with WiFi, TV, mini-fridge, safe, coffee maker and marble bathrooms with combined bath and shower. Standard King/Queen Rooms are located on floors 1 through 6, with 1 king-size or queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

City View King Rooms overlook Downtown Nassau, and are on floors 2-7, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

City View Queen Rooms overlook Downtown Nassau, and are on floors 1-5, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Garden View King Rooms have interior courtyard views, and are on floors 1-5, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Garden View Queen Rooms have interior courtyard views, and are on floors 1-4, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Ocean View King/Queen Rooms, on floors 1-6, have views of the Atlantic Ocean. With 1 king or queen size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Double rooms with 2 full beds are also available.

Woodes Rogers Tavern (signature bar serving light bites and snacks). Mahogany Club (flagship fine-dining restaurant). Tamarind Marketplace (breakfast favourites and healthy dishes). Sakana (noodle and sushi bar). Red Pearl Grille (beach front bar and grill). The British Colonial Trading Company (freshly brewed coffees and teas, deli sandwiches). Cigar lounge. Access to restaurants and bars at Margaritaville Beach Resort.

Two beach-facing pools— one shallow with lounge chairs and one plunge pool. Fitness centre. Water sports (non-motorised).

Complimentary WiFi is available in all public areas and rooms. Room service*. Concierge service. Valet parking*.

This hotel has a resort fee of $29.00 per room, per night (payable locally, subject to change).

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: when booking breakfast, the rates shown only include breakfast for up to 2 adults, per room. Any additional guests staying in the same room will be required to pay for breakfast locally.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (158)
  • Very good (64)
  • Average (21)
  • Poor (7)
  • Terrible (13)
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Dec 25, 2024 Anthony K

Safe was not working. Room pricing was confusing. Food was pricey given the rating of the hotel. Hotel was clean and staff were very friendly. Access to the beach was great and pool was very clean. However, hotel has limited facilities other than pool and the beach.
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Dec 24, 2024 Darcy D

The hotel was lovely and in a great location. The pool and small private beach are well maintained. Outdoor fire pit and lounge chairs were great for morning coffee and reading and evening drinks. Food was excellent. Only ding is the lack of a concierge to answer questions and make local recommendations. Enjoyed our stay, would return.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel reasonable prices

Dec 24, 2024 souzanel Fort Lauderdale, Florida

This hotel is absolutely beautiful and exquisite. Great welcoming staff .Beach front with all awesome amenities and ocean views. Location is superb near all the shopping, restaurants and cruises. Restaurants are close by. Boat tours are steps away
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Absolutely Amazing!!!

Dec 24, 2024 Tiffany P

Amazing hotel, the customer service was amazing i will definitely come back!! They are very attentive! The pools and the beach in the back of the hotel is a bonus. The hotel is around everything you want to be around. You can walk to all the local spots
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Eugeneal Jen Steed- Manager is a Fraud and Unhonest Person

Dec 20, 2024 Edl1735

I am very disheartened by my experience at this luxury hotel. I booked and paid in advance for two rooms, as I was traveling with a family of five people. Upon check-in in I was told they only had one room reservation. I said that's impossible I showed my receipt and was told sorry there was only one room reservation. How can a family of five… Read more
I am very disheartened by my experience at this luxury hotel. I booked and paid in advance for two rooms, as I was traveling with a family of five people. Upon check-in in I was told they only had one room reservation. I said that's impossible I showed my receipt and was told sorry there was only one room reservation. How can a family of five sleep in one room with two beds I asked? We are sold out. Can you accommodate us with a rollaway bed? No, we don't have any. I was livid! But it gets worse. In the middle of the night when I went to the bathroom I found my sister who is 6ft 3inches tall sleeping in the bathtub. I was mortified. The next morning I went to the front desk to speak with the manager Eugeneal Jen Steed and I explained how I had booked and paid for two rooms in advance she said yes I see that one of your rooms was listed as a "no-show" when I ran the audit report. How could this happen when at check-in only one room reservation was available? She apologized she promised I would be refunded for the room. I asked if could she provide us with a complimentary ride to the airport. She said we don't keep cash at the hotel so I will adjust your room by $75.00 to cover the cost of the ride to the airport for you and your family. Today is December 20, 2024, and I have yet to be reimbursed. I have disputed with my credit card company and the company will continuously re-vert the charges back on my card. Not sure who the parent company of British Colonial is but this BAD BUSINESS! I Would not recommend this fraudulent place to anyone not even as a pet hotel. This is the email address Eugeneal.steed@britishcolonial.comshe gave me and after many emails, my quest to be refunded still goes unanswered. SHE IS A SNAKE/ and or a wolf in sheeps clothing because she was very polite and appeard as though she would help rectify this matter and it was all a FARCE! Read less