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Ships Inn

3.0 star property

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A dining table set for four with plates of food, glasses, and a basket of bread.
A cozy living room with striped wallpaper, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, green armchair, and a green and white striped rug.
A room with a wooden bench against a window with blinds, two patterned pillows, and a potted plant.
A neatly made bed with a tray of breakfast items, a bedside lamp, and a wooden nightstand.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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13 Fair Street, Nantucket, MA, 02554
  • Place, Nantucket Atheneum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Quaker Meeting House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Whaling Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a television, and floral wallpaper.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a floral-patterned wallpaper.

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a desk with a telephone.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Nantucket

At Ships Inn you'll be within steps of Unitarian Universalist Meeting House Nantucket and Nantucket Community Sailing. Highlights at this inn include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the inn's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and luggage storage. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Nantucket Town inn include Pacific National Bank and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket.
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What's nearby

  • Nantucket Atheneum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fire Hose Cart House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Quaker Meeting House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whaling Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Children's Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Handlebar Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rose and Crown - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Straight Wharf - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Island Coffee - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Ships Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Self parking is free.

This 3-star Nantucket inn is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ships Inn offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. This Nantucket inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40 per night

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 - C0004461970
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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 C0004461970. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Ships Inn Nantucket
Ships Nantucket
Ships Hotel Nantucket
Ships Inn Inn
Ships Inn Nantucket
Ships Inn Inn Nantucket

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ships Inn?

Ships Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Ships Inn?

Yep, Ships Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ships Inn?

Yep, Ships Inn is a short 11-minute walk from Children's Beach.

What makes Ships Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ships Inn.

Does Ships Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ships Inn?

No, Ships Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ships Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ships Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ships Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ships Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

1st visit to Nantucket

The Ship Inn was an older but has all the necessary amenities. Mary Lou and her staff were very courteous and helpful with information. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfortable, good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Wonderful stay!

Had the most wonderful stay Daffodil weekend! Beautiful bright room. Breakfast was out of this world and a real treat! Fantastic location, right in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and stay. Tough to park nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't even think about bringing your car on the ferry; just walk on. Inn was a short walk from the pier. Original ferry ride was cancelled due to weather and our hosts were very understanding. Excellent restaurant run by the proprietors -- scrumptious breakfasts. Very accommodating hosts. It is one of only a few in the world we look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast buffet, friendly staff, lovely rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Cozy, wonderful stay!

The Ships Inn was great - very comfortable, clean, and inviting. The rooms are spacious and the common areas are lovely. The restaurant wasn’t open during our (off-season) stay but there was a great breakfast spread each morning from their kitchen. Very centrally located but still quiet. Mary Lou and staff are wonderful. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

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

Daffy weekend

Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great stay in a lovely inn ,perfect location!

Excellent location, building in good shape and the manager/hostess is wonderful. They will accommodate quickly and courteously. They do not have refrigerators in the rooms. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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

Great place close to town.

Great location, modern conveniences with older charm, close to town, and with friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun Nantucket escape.

Great place for a base to explore Nantucket. Breakfast very good and innkeeper very welcoming. Very enjoyable visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little B&B in a historic downtown building very close to the center of town in Nantucket. Rooms have been modernized with finishes but still retain most of their historic charm. Excellent restaurant located in the basement that serves a complimentary breakfast each morning to guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome B&B near Town

We took the car ferry from Haynnis. Upon arrival we wound our way through the quaint cobbled streets to our Inn and with some help from the Inn Keeper we finally found a place to park. We called down to the restaurant and they fit us in even though we did not have a reservation. The meal was fantastic and the dessert, a butter scotch souffle was a dream. We spent the next few days checking out the historic town, riding our bikes to Madeket Beach and the Sankaty light house and visiting the Whaling Museum. We ate at the Boarding House, Rose and Crown Pub, and Venuno. Except for the pub the prices were very upscale. The Ships Inn head staff, Bob and Mary Lou were fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

Lovely inn and innkeeper!

I made plans to spend time with 2 close friends months ago and was able to speak with Ms. Quayle directly even though it was off season. She was even more helpful once we arrived and had excellent recommendations for restaurants and tips on the island. Further, the inn is lovely, and immaculately clean. Having owned an antique house, I know how difficult it is to keep things fresh while maintaining the character. The inn is roughly a block or two from the shops & restaurants. I would HIGHLY recommend staying here! Thanks for a delightful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Amazing B&B

I have never been to Nantucket, nor stayed at any other hotel in the area, but this was one of the best B&B experiences I have ever had. First off - during high season, prices can be outrageous, but this B&B was very reasonably priced and was equal for the amenities. The included breakfast was absolutely amazing. The owners were always around to help with anything. Our room was huge which is very rare for a B&B. One issue was that the bathroom was small, but that was minor and didn't affect our stay. The living room and decor was inviting and so nice. There is also a great bar in the basement along with a top-notch restaurant. The location is also right down the street from the middle of town and everything is within walking distance. In the future, I wouldn't stay anywhere else!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard

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

Great Hotel to please any quest.

We went with two other couples. From the moment we arrived the staff was extremely accommodating. All three couples agreed this hotel was the perfect choice. History, Charm, amazing staff. Mary Lou made sure every moment of every day we were happy. Couldn't thank her enough. Outstanding restaurant. Breakfast in the morning was home made and excellent. In town we would talk to other travelers on where we were staying, all heard how great the Ships Inn was. We confirmed their thoughts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Great Place

We had a wonderful time at the Ship's Inn. There was plenty of room for the three of us and they went out of their way to ensure our comfort. Mary Lou was so helpful and solicitous. The Ship's Inn was very well located to the beautiful town of Nantucket and we enjoyed our time there very much.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole, Author

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

Excellent choice!

We had an excellent experience with the Ships Inn - room was charming; staff was excellent and responsive; the restaurant could not have been better; and the location was within walking distance from almost everything! We quite enjoyed our time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Wonderful B&B!

The staff was very accommodating and friendly. The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. The hotel is close to everything and you couldn't ask for a better location.
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

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

Ships Inn Nantucket

Will definately return!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This was nowhere ne worth the price of $215 plus t

Bathroom door could not be latched shut check in was 2 pm when I arrived at 430 they were installing window. Was told by matron that the restaurant was closed and kitchen was under renovation ( breakfast was include in price ). Not even a cup of coffee.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not Likely to Return . . .

The hotel has a charming appearance (especially the entry living room), but like most things on Nantucket, priced for the exceedingly affluent (meaning a very low value-to-price ratio). Bedroom was clean, comfortable and charming. Bathroom was cramped, dated, had no counter space and noticeable mildew. Windows are old and clunky to operate. Breakfasts are sweet and starchy - the only notable exception was the "baked scrambled eggs," which were simply warmed-over, dried out scrambled eggs in a casserole dish.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great solo stay on Nantucket

Stayed in Rambler, which was great for someone going solo. Very easy to town!