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Ships Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Nantucket with free breakfast and restaurant

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Flat-screen TV
Interior detail
Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Restaurant
Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
13 Fair Street, Nantucket, MA, 02554

What's nearby

  • Nantucket Atheneum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whaling Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Brant Point Light - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Jetties Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stubbys - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cru - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Island Coffee Roasters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Slip 14 - ‬8 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
  • A local area shuttle, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Ships Inn have thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

Languages

English

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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

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

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?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Ships Inn located?

Located in Nantucket Town, this inn is steps away 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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Ships Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10

Comfortable stay. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10

Very nice and comfortable, good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10

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

Very nice staff and stay. Tough to park nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10

Wonderful breakfast buffet, friendly staff, lovely rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10

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

Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10

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

Beautiful breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Great location, modern conveniences with older charm, close to town, and with friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Great place for a base to explore Nantucket. Breakfast very good and innkeeper very welcoming. Very enjoyable visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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!