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The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, steps from Eno Gallery

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor banquet area
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains

Historic Single King Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains

Annex Standard Double Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains

Annex Double Queen ADA Accessible Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains

Annex Double Queen Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Annex Single King Suite

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains

Annex Single King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Historic Deluxe Single King Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains

Historic Deluxe Single King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains

Historic Luxury Honeymoon Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Annex Single King ADA Accessible Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains

Annex Single King ADA Accessible Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Historic 2-Bedroom Queen Beds Suite

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains

Historic 2-Bedroom Queen Beds Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Hillsborough, The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough is in the city centre. Eno Gallery and Common Ground Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ayr Mount and St. Mary's Chapel. Eno River State Park and Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
153 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278

What's nearby

  • Eno Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hillsborough Visitors Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ayr Mount - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Duke University - 18 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 17 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • Wendy’s
  • ‪Tokyo Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzaria - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough

Upscale inn near Eno Gallery
Located close to Ayr Mount and Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough provides a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Brunch in Event Center, the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, coworking spaces and tour/ticket information
  • 1 meeting room, coffee/tea in reception and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough offer perks, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 52-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • A personal chef, highchairs and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Brunch in Event Center

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Highchair

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Management fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Colonial Hillsborough
The Colonial Inn Hillsborough
The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Inn
The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Hillsborough
The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Inn Hillsborough

Frequently asked questions

Is The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough located?

Located in the heart of Hillsborough, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eno Gallery and Ayr Mount. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area and Eno River State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 251 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Beautiful property and area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, Nostalgic, Sublime!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and great check in procedure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is wonderful, close to many restaurants, and has a great history. This is our second visit and come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely, the staff was helpful and friendly, and you can't beat the location for a visit to Hillsborough.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Heat didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, historic building nestled within the sweet little downtown of Hillsborough. Staff was so incredibly friendly, check in was easy, and room service was divine. Beautiful rooms and steps away from locally owned shops.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Horst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Indowntown Hillsborough this hotel is a perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

LUZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the small garden area to walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Super friendly staff. Clean rooms. Great little town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place with a friendly staff and nice accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated, with lots of history and extremely pleasant staff and management. Great food too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jannett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great small town stay

very clean /nice room/friendly people/good food!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay smooth check in great prices rooms lovely .. a hidden gem
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A home away from home!

This property is a must to add to your list of stays. Outstanding Inn and local shops and and restaurants. Excellent all around. Staff were all extremely friendly. Make sure you visit the restaurant and bar located inside. The bartender Oz is super cool!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

The staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful well run hotel full of southern charm. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay great staff Room very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to all the lovely spots in historic downtown Hillsborough!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice and very polite the rooms were very clean, definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024