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Brass Lantern Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted picture, and a patterned wallpaper.
A living room with a blue sofa, two patterned pillows, a wooden coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.
A dining area with wooden tables, black chairs, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the walls.
A historic building with a sign for Brass Lantern Inn.
A covered patio area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service

Explore the area

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11 North Water Street, Nantucket, MA, 02554
  • Place, Whaling Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Children's Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantucket Atheneum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark headboard, and two bedside lamps.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Nantucket

At Brass Lantern Inn you'll be within steps of White Heron Theatre and Quaker Meeting House. Highlights at this B&B include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Other amenities include a terrace, a garden and a picnic area. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Nantucket Town B&B include First Congregational Church and Peter Foulger Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Quaker Meeting House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whaling Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • First Congregational Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Children's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nantucket Atheneum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cru - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Handlebar Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gazebo - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Brass Lantern Inn

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Brass Lantern Inn. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Nantucket bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Brass Lantern Inn offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

This Nantucket bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 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 - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 65 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 16.76 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Tax ID - C0010911970
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The tax ID number is C0010911970. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Brass Lantern Inn?

Yep, Brass Lantern Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Brass Lantern Inn?

Yep, Brass Lantern Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Children's Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Is Brass Lantern Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Brass Lantern Inn is a hit with families.

Does Brass Lantern Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental breakfast is offered daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Brass Lantern Inn?

No, Brass Lantern Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Brass Lantern Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Brass Lantern Inn?

Furry friends are welcome at Brass Lantern Inn, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 29 kg per pet.

Brass Lantern Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 114 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful property, the innkeeper and staff do everything they can to make your stay special.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Great amenities. Great location. Can’t say enough Great about the visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ms. Sharon was so kind and helpful! We walked from the ferry to the hotel and loved the location in town. Breakfast was so fresh and beautiful every day; I could stay here and be comfortable for a long time. Very comfy bed too. Can't wait to book again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beautiful home
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was definitely a 10 out of 10!! The inn keeper, Sharon showed us nothing but kindness and was soooo delightful and accommodating. We would absolutely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Brass Lantern Inn is the way to go.

The stay was great; location is perfect as it is in walking distance to town. Breakfasts were nice and the service was top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annelies

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staff was very efficient and polite and breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Parisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and nice place to stay on the Island. The lady that manage the inn, Sharon, was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Merrianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Brass Lantern was a great place to stay. Convenient to many shops and restaurants. There is a beautiful garden area with seating. Breakfast was delicious each morning and the staff was very eager to please. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot breakfast. They did not indicate there were bicycles to borrow until I asked when was checking out. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Great place. Sharon is an excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Brass Lantern is a GREAT stay . Sharon is a wonderful hostess .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful time and Sharon was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant check in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast . High price though average for area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great stay loved every second

Amazing house in pristine condition and Sharon the innkeeper is absolutely amazing. So polite, professional and all questions met with a smile. Will come back as we all felt so welcome by the team.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were four generations checking in and our grandkids had just arrived from Kenya and we're not feeling great. They were very warmly welcomed and they loved the endless hit chocolate and fresh baked cookies at 5 PM every day. Sharon and Anne Marie were kind, helpful and so sweet to all of us. Sharon helped my 89 year old Mom fund a great history tour that picked her up at the hotel. Having Children's Beach and Playground two blocks away was great. Several us really enjoyed the next door Whaling Museum. Give yourself two hours for that. Restaurant Lola 41 was.great with our big group. We are forever grateful!!.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked this place but I wish they would start breakfast before 8:00. Even 7:30 would be welcome. Or they could put out a few self-serve options (besides apples and clementines) that those who need to get somewhere in the morning, as I did, have less of a rush in the morning. Dry cereal and a pitcher of milk, and some baked goods would do it. Staff is there starting at 7:00, so this seems reasonable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Brass Lantern was great. Sharon was wonderful and welcoming. The continental breakfast was wonderful. We appreciated having the home baked foods and warm cookies at 5 pm. Very nice outdoor space! My only comment would be that the rooms in the entry and living rooms could be noisy as people spent time in those rooms; we played cards in the both the dining and living rooms and tried to be quiet but it was very easy to hear a phone call from the rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Carrie

had to cancel my reservation due to the winds on the island, not able to get a ferry. had a 3 night stay booked, cancel after 1st day.. still had to pay for 3 nights.. I knew I was going to lose the first night, but when the ferry doesnt run and puts you on standby for a whole day, our job had to be cancelled. I was hoping for more accommodations with the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed, spotless property. Easily accessible to shopping, dining & sightseeing. Sharon, the Innkeeper, was warm & friendly & made staying at the Brass Lantern Inn a pleasure !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at The Brass Lantern was the best bed and breakfast experience we’ve ever had. It was quiet, comfortable, and the staff was delightful. From the front steps you could walk in any direction and feel like you were walking back in time. The rooms and inn were beautiful and complement the quintessential Nantucket vibe of the neighborhood. We will be returning and hope to be greeted by Sharon our fantastic hostess!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sofa bed very uncomfortable. Way to order breakfast not clearly defined, ie after 5 pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

BRAD

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Extremely deceiving room photos.

Hotel booker beware. Owner uses very misleading room photos. We paid for an upgraded deluxe room and got a room the size of a closet with a ridiculously obstructive ceiling. See picture. European size rooms are bigger. This was a classic “bait and switch” tactic. On a positive note, the Service staff was great and so was the weather. Two thumbs down for the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021