British Colonial Nassau

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British Colonial Nassau | Nassau, Bahamas | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Nassau, Bahamas

4 stars

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

Explore the local area

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

Room Information
Room Upgrade 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.

Hotel details

Dining

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.

Fun and Games

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

Handy Stuff

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

Resort Fees

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

Additional Information

* 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.

Trip advisor rating

4.3/5

445 reviews

Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

59%

Very Good

23%

Average

Poor

Terrible

“Leisue getaway”

Sep 08, 2025Lenny C

Excellent hotel. Excellent service from the two young ladies at the reception desk. The service was efficient, polite and very professional. The front desk was very responsive to my questions and concerns. The hotel was very clean and jet up very well. The whole staff is very well trained and very polite and attentive. Our room was very nice., it even had a shower and tub. It also had a great ocean view, and comfortable bed. The hotel has two restaurants and the food is good. The grounds are very nice and kept up well. It has two pools and a private beach. The hotel is located in a safe and lively area, with lots of shops around within walking distance. I definitely recommend this hotel and would stay there again.

“Terrible experience with deposits – be very cautious”

Aug 31, 2025ju0001

We stayed at the British Colonial in July 2025 for three nights and had an extremely disappointing experience. At check-in the hotel charged $600 as a deposit on the card we provided. On different platforms we had read that the deposit should be $200 per night, while on the hotel’s official site it says the deposit equals one night’s stay. Such contradictions already suggest a serious lack of transparency. In addition, without ever mentioning it at reception, the hotel also charged $213 on the booking card. The invoice they later provided shows this amount as if it was charged and refunded on the same day, which is simply misleading. To make matters worse, the $600 taken from the second card provided at check-in does not even appear on the invoice, and this money has never been returned. We checked out after paying the balance in full, but weeks later both deposits remain missing despite repeated emails. Reading other reviews, it is clear that we are not the only ones affected. Many international travelers complain about deposits not being refunded, double charges or unexplained charges. The fact that these reports are so frequent indicates a recurring problem. The hotel is managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, a large American company, and it is hard to believe that the corporate office in the U.S. would accept this behavior if they were fully aware of what is happening at the Nassau property. ⚠️ If you are considering staying here, think twice and be very cautious with deposit payments.

“Perfect Bahamian Escape”

Aug 29, 2025Dana F

Had a lovely stay at British Colonial. The staff was very kind, attentive and my room was great. Can't say enough about the incredible views. Loved my evenings in Woodes Rogers and breakfast at Tamarind was great too!

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