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- The British Colonial Hilton Nassau is a four-star hotel located in the historic Old Fort of Nassau, steps from restaurants, shops, and other main Nassau attractions.
- The hotel prides itself as being the only beachfront hotel in downtown Nassau with a private powder sand beach, outdoor lounge area, and complimentary snorkel and SUP equipment. Though, it's not totally private as cruise passengers are permitted to pay the resort fee price for day-rate access.
- I stayed in a standard City View Two Double Beds in peak season just before the holidays for $285. This room usually ranges from $200 to $375, depending on the season. Larger suite rooms with an ocean view can go for anywhere from $370 to $490 and are almost double the size of the standard rooms.
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Over the holidays, my family and I collectively agreed that we were done with the cold and ready for some sun. Deciding on the Bahamas wasn't a difficult decision as it had everything we needed - sun, beach, and easy flights.
With a few quick searches for the best hotels in Nassau, Bahamas, we quickly landed on the British Colonial Hilton because of its prime location that was walkable to restaurants, bars, and major sights, as well as the fact that the hotel had its own private beach.
Basic rooms such as the City View King or City View Queen start at around $200 in slower seasons such as the hot, rainy summer months. In peak seasons like winter, expect them to start at $240. I was traveling with my family, and stayed in the City View Two Doubles, and paid $285 per night. This type is sometimes more expensive than the City View Queen or City View King because it has two beds, though the City View King is actually larger. Hilton Honors members receive the lowest rates, so be sure to join if you're not currently a member.
The British Colonial Hilton also offers rooms on executive floors, which come with perks like lounge access with free continental breakfast. There's also a daily happy hour with appetizers, beer, and other refreshments. Additionally, if executive guests opt for the hot breakfast instead, they receive a discounted rate. These rooms start at $275 during the off-season and around $300 in peak-season.
There is an additional $18.40 resort fee per person per night for all rooms at the hotel, which is not factored into the advertised price. Non-hotel guests can also pay this daily resort fee to use the property's amenities, so keep in mind that the beach can get pretty crowded during cruise season even though it's technically private.
For the location and the standard set by Hilton hotels, I thought the British Colonial was a safe choice, reasonably priced, and offered a fun vacation at a good value. It's also your best (and only) option if you're looking to have both private beachfront access and still be located in downtown Nassau.
- The first impression
- The room
- On-site amenities
- What's nearby
- What others say
- What you need to know
- The bottom line
- Book the British Colonial Hilton Nassau starting at $200 per night here
Keep reading to see why I was so impressed by British Colonial Hilton Nassau.
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