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Ships Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Nantucket with free breakfast and a restaurant

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The charming atmosphere of Nantucket Town comes to life at Ships Inn. Travelers can start their day with the breakfast buffet before exploring, then return to unwind with a drink at the bar or dinner at the restaurant. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
13 Fair Street, Nantucket, MA, 02554

What's nearby

  • Whaling Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Brant Point Light - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Jetties Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Surfside Beach - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rose and Crown - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Handlebar Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Club Car - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ships Inn

Inn located in Nantucket Town
Consider a stay at Ships Inn and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Ships Inn include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40 per night

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Ships Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ships Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ships Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ships Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Ships Inn located?

Located in Nantucket Town, this inn is steps from Pacific National Bank, Unitarian Universalist Meeting House Nantucket, and Nantucket Community Sailing. Theatre Workshop of Nantucket and Nantucket United Methodist Church are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Ships Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

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

Daffy weekend

Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodi, Boston

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis, Nantucket, MA

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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!

10/10 Excellent

richard, Seal Beach, CA

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.

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Orinda

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.

10/10 Excellent

Carole, Author, San Francisco

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!

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Macomb, MI

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.

8/10 Good

Karen, Western MA

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

Ships Inn Nantucket

Will definately return!

2/10 Terrible

Michael, Malvesti electric

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.

6/10 Okay

Bruce, Chicago

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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!

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