Frequently Asked Questions

A deposit of one-night room and tax is required to confirm your reservation. The remaining balance of your stay will automatically be charged (14) fourteen days before arrival unless arranged otherwise with our office. Please note initial rates provided are for two adults and one child. Extra guests are allowed, up to room capacity, with a charge of $15 per adult per night, and $10 per child per night. Additional occupant charges are reflected in the rate when disclosed at the time of booking and can be adjusted by contacting our office.

If you need to cancel your reservation for First Colony Inn, you will receive a full refund if cancelled more than 48 hours before arrival unless arranged otherwise by our office. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

First Colony Inn is pleased to offer Trip Preserver from Red Sky Travel Insurance. Please click here to learn more about protecting your vacation.

The First Colony Inn has keyless entry. At 4:00 PM check in time, you may proceed directly to your room. You will receive your door code and detailed check in instructions by email and text prior to check in day. Additional check in and island information for confirmed reservations can be found in the guest portal using the link at the top of the page.

Check-out is at 11:00 am. We are unable to accommodate late check outs.

Our breakfast service provides in-dining options as well as a “to-go” option. Upon arrival, you will be provided with your dining room reservation, if you would prefer breakfast to go let the breakfast attendant know in the morning. Breakfast boxes will be available for pickup between 8:30 am – 9:30 am. Please let us know of dietary concerns before your arrival so our chef can be prepared for your arrival and stay.

Our afternoon social is provided in our dining room daily. Please note our dining room seating is limited, however, you are welcome to enjoy your snacks in your room, on our decks, or on our grounds.

Rooms are serviced every day and include fresh bath towels, toiletries and trash removal. Towels on the floor will be exchanged. Staying 5 days or longer? Bed linens will be changed every fourth day for stays over 5 days.

Our pool is open from late May through mid-October, weather permitting. Our pool hours are from 10 am to dusk, daily. Minors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult, in the pool area.

The upstairs library is a great place to read, play cards, or work on a puzzle. You will find plenty of books ready to be borrowed during your stay, area maps, and brochures available for guest use, and a card/game table offering ocean views. The library is open for use from 9 am – 5 pm, daily. Seasonal amenities include an on-site outdoor pool, various yard games, and beach chairs. Direct private beach access is located just across the beach road (Virginia Dare Trail) from First Colony Inn.

Our quiet hours begin at 9 pm nightly. Loud voices, horseplay, running/jumping, etc., in the room or along the decks will not be permitted. If we receive a noise complaint for your room our desk will provide a courtesy reminder, if a second complaint is received you may be asked to leave.