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.
Based on 230 reviews
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Excellent (139)
Very good (54)
Average (19)
Poor (7)
Terrible (11)
It’s a hotel, not a resort.
Nov 13, 2024Jazzgal67Brooklyn, New York
I’ve stayed in a couple of resorts in the Bahamas - Baha Mar and Margaritaville. Those resorts have amenities galore. British Colonial is simply a hotel. It has a good location, the staff is friendly. But if you are in for the amenities, this is not the place to stay. A couple of things to caution you about: check-in is at 4 PM and despite that…
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I’ve stayed in a couple of resorts in the Bahamas - Baha Mar and Margaritaville. Those resorts have amenities galore. British Colonial is simply a hotel. It has a good location, the staff is friendly. But if you are in for the amenities, this is not the place to stay. A couple of things to caution you about: check-in is at 4 PM and despite that being a late hour, I and others still had to wait an additional hour to get into my room. If you have any physical disabilities, such as arthritic knees, you will have to walk up additional stairs once you get off of the elevator to get into the rooms. If I had known that, I would have requested a room at the beginning of the hallway so that there wouldn’t be so much stress and strain on my knees. It’s not a bad place to stay. But again, it is simply a hotel.
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Nice hotel
Nov 12, 2024Francisco GAccra, Ghana
The hotel is good located in downtown, it is clean enough my room and the washroom, so far the food at the hotel has been very good, no complaint for that, the safety deposit was quite high compared to other hotels, but looks is the standard amount in Bahamas, the staff very friendly.
What a great place
Nov 9, 2024andrew a
What a wonderful hotel. The beach resort area was gorgeous. Staff were super friendly. Had a wonderful time. Will definitely go back after my next dive trip. And you’re staying in a really piece of history. Beautiful interiors great bar for the evenings with an outdoor cigar lounge and fire tables
Always been my favorite hotel in Nassau
Nov 7, 2024maggie j
Clean room and bathrooms
Only issue is a very small mildew area in the bathroom.
This has always been my favorite hotels in Nassau from I was a child. The location is perfect with it being in the center of Bay Street. The front desk clerks has always been very customer friendly and professional.
Idillic stay in paradise
Nov 5, 2024158saritasLondon, United Kingdom
We stayed here for a week and felt we were in paradise. The staff were really friendly and welcoming, apart from the lady on reception when we checked in. She was having a bad day!
The room and bathroom were sparklingly clean and spacious. The pool area was well appointed with plenty of loungers and pods. We were able to use a pod everyday, with…
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We stayed here for a week and felt we were in paradise. The staff were really friendly and welcoming, apart from the lady on reception when we checked in. She was having a bad day!
The room and bathroom were sparklingly clean and spacious. The pool area was well appointed with plenty of loungers and pods. We were able to use a pod everyday, with no issues or reservations required. The beach was easily accessible and beautiful, as to be expected.
There wasn’t a lot going on in the town, apart from when the cruise ships came in but we were looking to relax by the pool so that did not cause us any inconvenience.
The food in the hotel was lovely but we did feel their choice was limited, especially towards the end of the week, as there were very few alternative options nearby.
The highlight of our stay however was the live music we listened to on our first night. A local singer, Patrice Murrell, was singing in the bar and she was amazing. We were really lucky to hear her sing on a second night in the week too. Definitely not to be missed. I would go back simply to listen to her again!
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It’s a hotel, not a resort.
