Ships Inn

3.0 star property
Nantucket Town inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Interior detail
Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Area shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
13 Fair Street, Nantucket, MA, 02554

What's nearby

  • Nantucket Atheneum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whaling Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Children's Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jetties Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 7 min drive
  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 27.6 miles/44.4 km
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 28.3 miles/45.6 km
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

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

Enjoy your visit to Nantucket with a stay at Ships Inn. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10:30 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 40 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID - C0004461970

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Ships Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ships Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ships Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ships Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ships Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Ships Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Ships Inn like?
Ships Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Nantucket Atheneum and 6 minutes' walk from Whaling Museum.

Ships Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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.
Ben, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gil, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay. Excellent breakfast
Mary Jane, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and comfortable, good location
Jean, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kelly, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice staff and stay. Tough to park nearby.
6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Samantha, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful breakfast buffet, friendly staff, lovely rooms.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Christine, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Daffy weekend
Amazing!
Brittney, 2-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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!
3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful breakfast!
Jodi, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place close to town.
Great location, modern conveniences with older charm, close to town, and with friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Alexis, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fun Nantucket escape.
Great place for a base to explore Nantucket. Breakfast very good and innkeeper very welcoming. Very enjoyable visit.
3-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Isabella, 3-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Crystal, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Hoteles.com guest review