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The Barnacle Inn

2.5 star property
B&B within walking distance of Nantucket Atheneum

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Near Nantucket Atheneum and Quaker Meeting House, The Barnacle Inn is a haven of charm. Enjoy continental breakfast, unwind on the garden or terrace, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and take advantage of beach towels, luggage storage and concierge services. Guest reviews rave about the delicious breakfast.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Water dispenser
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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2 Bedroom Suite, Queen and Single Twin w/Queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

2 Bedroom Suite, Queen and Single Twin w/Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, Queen w/Single Twin (Private bath)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

2 Bedroom Suite, Queen and Single Twin

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, Single Twin (Private Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

2 Bedroom Suite, Single Twin w/Single Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Private Bath) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Private Bath)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Suite, Queen w/Queen

2 Bedroom Suite, Queen w/Queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

2 Bedroom Suite, Queen w/Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, Single Twin (Shared Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Suite, King w/Single Twin

2 Bedroom Suite, King w/Single Twin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

2 Bedroom Suite, King w/Single Twin

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Single Twin (Shared Bathroom)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, Single Twin (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room, Single Twin (Shared Bathroom)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, Single Twin (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bathroom)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bathroom)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Queen w/Single Twin (Private bath)

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, Queen w/Single Twin (Private bath)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Suite, Queen w/Queen

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

2 Bedroom Suite, Queen w/Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Suite, Queen and Single Twin w/Queen

2 Bedroom Suite, Queen and Single Twin w/Queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

2 Bedroom Suite, Queen and Single Twin w/Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
11 Fair Street, Nantucket, MA, 02554

What's nearby

  • Nantucket Atheneum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • First Congregational Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whaling Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Children's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 7 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 149 min drive
  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 27.6 miles/44.4 km
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 88.6 miles/142.5 km
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 88.6 miles/142.6 km
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 129.7 miles/208.7 km

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

The Barnacle Inn

Enjoy your visit to Nantucket with a stay at The Barnacle Inn. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 10 AM. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • Children (5 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10 AM
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
State tax ID - C0003731970

Also known as

Barnacle Inn Nantucket
Barnacle Inn
Barnacle Nantucket
The Barnacle Inn Nantucket
The Barnacle Inn Bed & breakfast
The Barnacle Inn Bed & breakfast Nantucket

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Barnacle Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Barnacle Inn?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Barnacle Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Barnacle Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. The Barnacle Inn also has a garden.

What's the area around The Barnacle Inn like?

The Barnacle Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Nantucket Atheneum and 6 minutes' walk from Whaling Museum.

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The Barnacle Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Location
Service staff
Gardens
Room
Towns
Restaurant
Ferry
Islands
Coffee

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as amazing, delicious, and attractively presented with a variety of treats. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay. Lots of extras including beach towels, chairs, fresh baked cookies, etc. great location. Great hosts! Lived our stay
Sandra, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay. The breakfast was good and their recommendations were the best.
Aldo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The innkeepers and their staff made the stay enjoyable.
Leonard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden gem!

We LOVED our stay! Amazing location, great food, and helpful stay. The Inn has great ambiance and charm, and we loved being able to walk everywhere. We will be back, this is a hidden gem!
Kate, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendliness, helpfulness of the entire staff
Douglas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a wonderful stay for two nights at this B & B! The owners were so kind and the location was perfect. The only room left for the time we were there had us sharing a bathroom - however we never had any issues with the bathroom being busy/dirty. Our room was next to the bathroom - and we never even heard noise from it. Would stay here again 1000%!
Lara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Terrific stay, a hidden gem in Nantucket.
Brendan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, lovely gardens, inviting and quiet, comfortable room, lovely and friendly staff and fabulous breakfast.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A nice home away from home.

Great service from reservation to check out. Fantastic hosts and so welcoming. The Inn felt like a home away from home.
Anthony, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing breakfast and just overall cozy feel of the place. Can’t ask for anything more and right in the heart of downtown Nantucket. We had a wonderful trip and the Barnacle Inn was a major reason why!
Tim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hosts were very nice and friendly and accommodating. The location is amazing- only a block from downtown. We would definitely stay there again!
Christina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really wonderful property and hosts. Absolutely loved it. Great location too.
Ricardo, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We would definitely stay here again. It was quaint and quiet yet close to shopping and restaurants. Staff was amazing and accommodating!
marisa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend. Can’t wait to come back here next year. The Barnacle inn Staff are full of great information for a great vacation on the island.
Shawn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service. Very timely and courteous staff You cannot beat the location.
Steven, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Phyllis

An amazing place to stay in Nantucket. Everything was perfect- the breakfasts were delicious with homemade pastries- highly recommend
Phyllis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nantucket charm

Overall this charming inn was well cared for ,well staffed and just right for a relaxing visit

8/10 Very good

Cute boutique hotel

I had a pleasant stay. Very nice and kind staff. Cozy place. Great location.
Maryam, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The barnacle inn is a great location in town. The owners are nice and friendly! The Inn is comfortable and the rooms are a bit on the smaller side. We would have appreciated more fresh, updated amenities and furnishings in our room. It’s hard to beat the location of the Barnacle Inn!
Mary Jo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Barnacle Inn was so quaint. The breakfast was amazing! The staff was super friendly! It is a short walk to downtown shopping and stores. I definitely recommend.
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding!

Just awesome! Great service and great accommodations.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kind and welcoming staff
April, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A sweet and special stay

The management is superb, so eager to be helpful! The Inn was super clean and provided beach towels, chairs, in addition to a lovely breakfast, iced water, coffee and tea all day, plus evening cookies There are games and maps in the lobby Extremely good location, close to all downtown as well as the bus terminal
Debi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here for our honeymoon and it was the best place we ever could have chosen. Suzie is the best, she was extremely kind, helpful, and really cares about her guests. The breakfast was always fresh and it was delicious, every single person on the staff was friendly and kind. I can not recommend the Barnacle Inn enough!
Devin, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fun city

Wonderful
Thomas, 3-night trip