British Colonial Nassau

Nassau, Bahamas

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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.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely Stay!

Jun 23, 2025 A S

Lovely scenery hotel… staff very friendly and pleasant. Room was clean and comfortable. In central area where most things were walking distance.
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Jun 22, 2025 Paradise26851906311

This hotel is lovely, staff is great, but…we killed several cockroaches near the coffee pot in our room, super gross. Also, our toilet is leaking from the base of the toilet, we keep mopping up the floor and the water keeps running on the floor. The shower is really small and the water just dribbles out making it super hard to rinse long hair,… Read more
This hotel is lovely, staff is great, but…we killed several cockroaches near the coffee pot in our room, super gross. Also, our toilet is leaking from the base of the toilet, we keep mopping up the floor and the water keeps running on the floor. The shower is really small and the water just dribbles out making it super hard to rinse long hair, ugh. The room is nice and the bed is super comfy. Regardless of the room being lovely, this place needs to be sprayed for cockroaches and the toilet needs to be fixed immediately! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Pleasant experience

Jun 22, 2025 Danielle T

Room was nice and the bathroom was awesome. Loved that there was both a shower and a tub. Also, the staff was very polite and hospitable. Would definitely stay here again
Image of the Tripadvisor rating My mothers birthday

Jun 21, 2025 camila-sevilla Oakville, Connecticut

Me and my mother were there June 16 to the 20 during those days we enjoyed everyday the view experience the hotel gave us was amazing. They were quick and friendly. Asked if we were thirsty and helped us get ice and water. Thank you server Koardero
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A newish property replacing a historical landmark

Jun 20, 2025 christopher p Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

This is the totally rebuilt British Colonial hotel the original of which was steeped in history. Built in 1924 with a colonial and Caribbean style, it was a hotspot in the middle of Nassau for the wealthy and famous '. Guests included Sir Winston Churchill, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and Errol Flynn, a host of movie stars, socialites and… Read more
This is the totally rebuilt British Colonial hotel the original of which was steeped in history. Built in 1924 with a colonial and Caribbean style, it was a hotspot in the middle of Nassau for the wealthy and famous '. Guests included Sir Winston Churchill, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and Errol Flynn, a host of movie stars, socialites and politicians. It was a location for the James Bond 'Thunderball' movie and was a 'go to' spot in the 60ies and 70ies. Its branding included Sheraton and Hilton, but its deteriorating state prompted its closure in 2022. Its new Chinese owners have essentially replaced it with a Holiday Inn. It's clean functional, has a small beach and a couple of swimming pools. It would be OK for short business stays or budget families- otherwise its unremarkable with budget furnishings and little atmosphere. It was a missed opportunity to rebuild retaining the history and creating something contemporary and special- too bad! Read less