Nantucket Inns

Stay in classic Nantucket inns and bed and breakfasts that blend historic charm, warm hospitality, and easy access to town, beaches, and island life.

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Classic Nantucket Charm & Island Hospitality

Nantucket’s inns and bed and breakfasts offer a quintessential island lodging experience. Many are housed in historic homes from the whaling era and in thoughtfully restored properties that reflect our island’s heritage. Guests enjoy walkable access to town, beaches, and dining while experiencing the charm of Nantucket’s architectural history.

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Inns & Bed and Breakfasts

Staying at an inn allows guests to experience the island’s culture more intimately. Smaller properties often provide more personalized service, thoughtful design, and an authentic connection to the island’s history and lifestyle.

Discover authentic Nantucket in an historic brick mansion, once home to a whaling captain. Wonderfully restored with sophisticated amenities–HD flat-screen TVs, free Internet, AC, morning coffee & pastries and ACK Prime restaurant. In the center of town, near boutiques, galleries, restaurants, museums & charming side streets with historic homes & lovely gardens.
Discover authentic Nantucket in an historic brick mansion, once home to a whaling captain. Wonderfully restored with sophisticated amenities–HD flat-screen TVs, free Internet, AC, morning coffee & pastries and ACK Prime restaurant. In the center of town, near boutiques, galleries, restaurants, museums & charming side streets with historic homes & lovely gardens.

Named the Best Small Hotel in America by TripAdvisor, The Union Street Inn is known for exquisite interiors, personalized service, and one of Nantucket’s most desirable downtown locations. Guests enjoy made to order breakfast, thoughtfully designed accommodations, and convenient access to the island’s shops, restaurants, beaches, and cultural attractions.

Named the Best Small Hotel in America by TripAdvisor, The Union Street Inn is known for exquisite interiors, personalized service, and one of Nantucket’s most desirable downtown locations. Guests enjoy made to order breakfast, thoughtfully designed accommodations, and convenient access to the island’s shops, restaurants, beaches, and cultural attractions.

The Chestnut House is a lovely old Nantucket home in the heart of Town, an easy walk to historic Main Street, museums, shops, and restaurants. The Chestnut House offers you beautifully decorated rooms filled with arts and crafts made by members of the Carl Family and each with private baths. There is also a charming cottage that sleeps four. All accommodations have TV, air conditioning, and refrigerators.
The Chestnut House is a lovely old Nantucket home in the heart of Town, an easy walk to historic Main Street, museums, shops, and restaurants. The Chestnut House offers you beautifully decorated rooms filled with arts and crafts made by members of the Carl Family and each with private baths. There is also a charming cottage that sleeps four. All accommodations have TV, air conditioning, and refrigerators.
History Meets Modern Luxury Relax in our enchanting gardens, breathe in the delicious island aroma, and indulge in the comforts of our iconic Nantucket luxury boutique hotel collection. Select your accomodations for The Veranda House, Chapman House, Regatta Inn or Sherburne Inn. Each with their own personality, our 17th-century buildings have been beautifully restored, renewed and furnished with modern coastal design.
History Meets Modern Luxury Relax in our enchanting gardens, breathe in the delicious island aroma, and indulge in the comforts of our iconic Nantucket luxury boutique hotel collection. Select your accomodations for The Veranda House, Chapman House, Regatta Inn or Sherburne Inn. Each with their own personality, our 17th-century buildings have been beautifully restored, renewed and furnished with modern coastal design.
Ships Inn Nantucket is a historic island inn offering guest rooms and suites in a restored 1831 home near downtown Nantucket. The property features individually styled accommodations, on site dining, and convenient access to beaches, shopping, museums, and ferry terminals. Guests can enjoy a relaxed Nantucket setting that blends historic character with updated comforts and personalized island hospitality.
Ships Inn Nantucket is a historic island inn offering guest rooms and suites in a restored 1831 home near downtown Nantucket. The property features individually styled accommodations, on site dining, and convenient access to beaches, shopping, museums, and ferry terminals. Guests can enjoy a relaxed Nantucket setting that blends historic character with updated comforts and personalized island hospitality.
Brass Lantern Inn offers bright, spacious guest rooms with a Nantucket chic style designed for a relaxed island stay. Breakfast includes granola and yogurt, fresh pastries, cheeses, and fresh fruit each morning. Located just steps from Nantucket Town shops and restaurants, the inn also features a private courtyard garden and patio for guests to enjoy throughout their visit.
Brass Lantern Inn offers bright, spacious guest rooms with a Nantucket chic style designed for a relaxed island stay. Breakfast includes granola and yogurt, fresh pastries, cheeses, and fresh fruit each morning. Located just steps from Nantucket Town shops and restaurants, the inn also features a private courtyard garden and patio for guests to enjoy throughout their visit.
The Barnacle Inn is a Nantucket bed and breakfast located in the historic district near downtown shops, restaurants, beaches, and ferry terminals. The inn offers guest rooms and suites with traditional island style, along with gardens, outdoor seating areas, and complimentary breakfast. Guests can enjoy a relaxed stay in a restored historic property designed for comfortable Nantucket accommodations.
The Barnacle Inn is a Nantucket bed and breakfast located in the historic district near downtown shops, restaurants, beaches, and ferry terminals. The inn offers guest rooms and suites with traditional island style, along with gardens, outdoor seating areas, and complimentary breakfast. Guests can enjoy a relaxed stay in a restored historic property designed for comfortable Nantucket accommodations.
The Carlisle House Inn, winner of multiple TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence, is open year round and located just minutes from Nantucket shops, restaurants, beaches, and ferry terminals. The inn offers spacious rooms with authentic décor, along with a cozy parlor and private, flower filled garden designed for a comfortable and relaxing Nantucket stay in the heart of downtown.
The Carlisle House Inn, winner of multiple TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence, is open year round and located just minutes from Nantucket shops, restaurants, beaches, and ferry terminals. The inn offers spacious rooms with authentic décor, along with a cozy parlor and private, flower filled garden designed for a comfortable and relaxing Nantucket stay in the heart of downtown.

Tips for Booking Nantucket Inns

Book Early for Peak Season

Summer and holiday weekends book quickly. Reserve early for the best selection.

Consider Shoulder Seasons

Spring and fall offer quieter stays, lower rates, and a slower island pace.

Check Amenities

Many inns offer extras like breakfast, bike access, and concierge services.

Travel Tips

  • Book ferry or flights early, especially for summer and holidays
  • Reserve lodging and dining in advance during peak season
  • Bring layers as weather can change quickly
  • Bike to get around and avoid limited parking
  • Plan transportation before arriving
  • Check seasonal ferry and flight schedules
  • Make dinner reservations early
  • Explore beaches, trails, and areas beyond town
  • Pack for beach days and walking
  • Visit spring or fall for fewer crowds

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Getting to Your Lodging

Most visitors arrive on Nantucket by ferry or plane, then reach their accommodations via taxi, shuttle, or rental vehicle.

By Boat

Traveling by ferry is one of the most popular ways to reach Nantucket. Passenger and vehicle ferries depart regularly from the mainland and arrive directly into Nantucket Harbor, just steps from town. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially during peak seasons and holidays.

By Air

Flying to Nantucket offers the fastest way to reach the island, with year-round service and additional seasonal flights during peak months. Upon arrival at Nantucket Memorial Airport, taxis, shuttles, and rental services are available to transport visitors directly to their accommodations.

Getting Around

Once on island, visitors can choose from bike rentals, car and jeep rentals, taxis, shuttles, and private car services to get around. With limited parking in town, many visitors prefer biking or using local transportation services to explore beaches, dining, and island attractions.