616 Company Testimonials
Stayed December 2024
"I can't say enough good things about First Colony Inn. Comfy, clean, relaxing. Breakfast was so nice! I felt very spoiled here. The two staff members I interacted with, at the front desk and at breakfast, were the BEST! Friendly and kind, and truly went above and beyond."
Stayed December 2024
"Wonderful historic inn for those who desire unique experiences. My room on 3rd floor (no elevators) was good size with lovely framed prints of maps and wild life, comfortable bed, arm chairs and desk. The small library on the 2nd floor provides a quiet place to read and work. My only real critique, although it always seems a nice touch to have a coffee machine in one's room, they make the worst coffee."
Stayed December 2024
"Rooms were very comfortable and nicely furnished. Beth provided an excellent service and met all our requests."
Stayed December 2024
"We had a great experience with First Colony. Best of all being the staff. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and had everything we needed."
Stayed December 2024
"Charming place and in a great location"
Stayed December 2024
"Great place to get away and go back in time a little. Relaxing stay."
Stayed December 2024
"A gem of the outer banks! Wonderful staff, incredible history, and beautiful grounds. If youre looking for a hotel chain type experience, this is not for you. You are staying in a historically preserved Inn, which is a privilege in my opinion. Ive been several times and have no plans to ever stay anywhere else when visiting the outer banks. I learn a new piece of interesting history each time I stay here."
Stayed December 2024
"What a great hotel, with a VERY interesting history! Situated just one block back from the beach, with direct beach access this is an intriguing hotel. The many rooms are named after the lost colonists, that simply disappeared back in the 1500's (I think). There is also a great story of how the hotel was moved to it's current location. Our room was on the 3rd floor. It was clean, comfortable and very quiet. Even though we had neighbors we never heard them. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious, and thee afternoon drinks and canaps a nice touch. There are a few restaurants within walking distance but for me the location for dining was so so. The Wright Brothers memorial was about 5 minutes drive, as was Jeanette's pier. Everything else is a bit of a hike. Not a deal breaker but, because we flew in and did not have a car a different location may have worked a little better. In saying that if the beach is what you want you will be happy as Larry! They do have bikes and beach chairs for use, which was a very nice touch. Overall this is a really nice property with beautiful surrounds."
Stayed December 2024
"The First Colony Inn is a magnificent experience! The quaint rooms are opened by old fashioned metal keys! We had a queen room, and by chance got the screened balcony which was such an added bonus! The First Colony Inn seamlessly blends the past and present through the room stylings that include flat-screen TV, air conditioning, mini fridge, and more while utilizing framed items and furniture to give it the feel of the past. Only one point that made me just slightly sad was that the pool closes at dusk (assuming because there are no lights on it) and I'm a huge fan of night swims. But that is not enough to make me give this wonderful place anything less than 5 stars!"
Stayed November 2024
"Wonderful historic inn for those who desire unique experiences. My room on 3rd floor (no elevators) was good size with lovely framed prints of maps and wild life, comfortable bed, arm chairs and desk. The small library on the 2nd floor provides a quiet place to read and work. My only real critique, although it always seems a nice touch to have a coffee machine in one's room, they make the worst coffee."
Stayed November 2024
"Convenient, excellent service! - Very conveniently located, right off the main road near restaurants and attractions. The bed was very comfortable, I don't know if it was the fresh, beach air but I slept like a baby. Breakfast was eggs, biscuits and gravy, and they had a nice spread of fruit, yogurt, cereal, coffee, and many different pastries and breads. Excellent service. "
Stayed November 2024
"Charming place and in a great location Rooms : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Location : 5/5 Hotel highlights Romantic"
Stayed November 2024
"Back in time - Wonderful time. Felt like we had been transported back in time to the 1960s, when service was a real pleasure. "
Stayed November 2024
"Great service!"
Stayed November 2024
"Everything was wonderful! Breakfast was amazing! We will be back!"
Stayed October 2024
"Tbe breakfast area made it easy to enter act with other guest . Food was good. Rooms nice. Location was great and quiet. Great and different artwork outside nice. Garden"
Stayed October 2024
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, excellent breakfast included with stay. Location was convenient to everything. "
Stayed October 2024
"We had a great experience with First Colony. Best of all being the staff. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and had everything we needed. Rooms : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Location : 5/5"
Stayed October 2024
"The First Colony Inn is a magnificent experience! The quaint rooms are opened by old fashioned metal keys! We had a queen room, and by chance got the screened balcony which was such an added bonus! The First Colony Inn seamlessly blends the past and present through the room stylings that include flat-screen TV, air conditioning, mini fridge, and more while utilizing framed items and furniture to give it the feel of the past. Only one point that made me just slightly sad was that the pool closes at dusk (assuming because there are no lights on it) and I'm a huge fan of night swims. But that is not enough to make me give this wonderful place anything less than 5 stars!"
Stayed October 2024
"Great place to get away and go back in time a little. Relaxing stay. Rooms : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Location : 5/5 Hotel highlights Quiet"
Stayed October 2024
"I can't say enough good things about First Colony Inn. Comfy, clean, relaxing. Breakfast was so nice! I felt very spoiled here. The two staff members I interacted with, at the front desk and at breakfast, were the BEST! Friendly and kind, and truly went above and beyond. Rooms: I was on the third floor with a nice view."