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Blue Iris

2.5 star property
Hotel in Nantucket

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Blue Iris by Life House offers a tranquil garden setting in Nantucket Town. Guests appreciate the smoke-free premises, creating a calm atmosphere perfect for unwinding after exploring the island. The property provides in-room WiFi for those needing to stay connected.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Queen | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard King | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite ADA

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Two Queen Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Queen Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King With Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
10 Hussey St, Nantucket, MA, 02554

What's nearby

  • First Congregational Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nantucket Atheneum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Whaling Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Children's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rose and Crown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stubbys - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Nantucket Tap Room - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Blue Iris

Hotel located in Nantucket Town
Blue Iris provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Blue Iris include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and espresso makers.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, tubs or showers, and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 5 percent destination fee will be charged

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

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Blue Iris Hotel
Blue Iris Nantucket
Blue Iris by Life House
Blue Iris Hotel Nantucket

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Iris pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Iris?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Iris?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Iris located?

Located in Nantucket Town, this hotel is steps from Coffin School, Nantucket United Methodist Church, and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Nantucket Atheneum and Pacific National Bank are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Blue Iris Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Blue Iris — beautifully decorated, walkable to all the shopping areas and restaurants and thoughtful amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very helpful staff, very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean great views and room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and loved the e-bikes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

HOYDA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location charming and very chic decor with lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel and staff were very helpful and welcoming. We’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Blue Iris is in an ideal location in Nantucket: easy walking distance to everything downtown but on a quiet side for rest and relaxation. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable. The staff is friendly and professional. They even loan out beach towels and beach chairs - a big plus if you fly to the island!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the history
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
"The hotel room was impeccably clean, and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly throughout my stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything, location, staff, accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

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

Perfect, charming stay

We had an incredible stay at the Blue Iris! First, the location COULD not be better and absolutely made the trip. We also had trouble finding a room that would be comfortable for 3 people and this one was amazing, it had 2 comfortable beds AND two bathrooms. We really enjoyed the extra touches such as happy hour and breakfast, and access to the bikes. Definitely recommend! My only critical feedback: the staff was very kind but not able to answer some of our questions, and it would go a long way to have some light bites such as nuts or chips included in the happy hour as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Beautiful property, great location

Very nice hotel with clean, comfortable, nicely appointed rooms. Staff were very kind and accommodating. Great location near the middle of town on a quiet street.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

good location but service and amenities is lacking for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was lovely. Very much appreciated the welcome glass of wine. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They have to get new mattresses. They are really bad. Couldn’t sleep more than 6am. I have to leave because my back hurts from it. Not worth it for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, great location, cozy interior
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay there and would highly recommend this property. Loved the staff there as well. Easy walk to the main shopping area as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with unique design and great location on a quiet street, but close to everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
stayed here for 2 nights recently, got treated very well
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sarah was a super host and the location is fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Estela

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! Miss Kass is an excellent hostess who makes the best overnight oats!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

Work stay.

Great stay, close walk to downtown. Some on street parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was charming. The staff superb. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I had a great stay here. Bed was very comfortable and staff was very nice. We were even allowed to check in hours early which was a bonus. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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