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The Barnacle Inn

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
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Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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11 Fair Street, Nantucket, MA, 02554
  • Place, Nantucket Atheneum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, First Congregational Church
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Whaling Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Bedroom Suite, Queen and Single Twin w/Queen

2 Bedroom Suite, Queen and Single Twin w/Queen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, Queen w/Single Twin (Private bath)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

2 Bedroom Suite, Queen and Single Twin

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, Single Twin (Private Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

2 Bedroom Suite, Single Twin w/Single Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed (Private Bath)

Room, 1 King Bed (Private Bath)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2 Bedroom Suite, Queen w/Queen

2 Bedroom Suite, Queen w/Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, Single Twin (Shared Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2 Bedroom Suite, King w/Single Twin

2 Bedroom Suite, King w/Single Twin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, Single Twin (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, Single Twin (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

2 Bedroom Suite, Queen w/Queen

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

2 Bedroom Suite, Queen and Single Twin w/Queen

2 Bedroom Suite, Queen and Single Twin w/Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Nantucket

Located in Nantucket (Nantucket Town), The Barnacle Inn is a 4-minute walk from Nantucket Atheneum and 6 minutes by foot from Quaker Meeting House. .This bed & breakfast is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Whaling Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from First Congregational Church.
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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
  • Children's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nantucket Historical Association - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stubbys - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Straight Wharf - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Island Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Barnacle Inn

The Barnacle Inn offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. This Nantucket bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a water dispenser. Limited parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10 AM

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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 - C0003731970
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

The Barnacle Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 164 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. It was closer to town than I expected.Susie was pleasant and informative. I would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol, Grand Junction

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bed and carpet needs to be replaced. Hosts were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An authentic place in more than form, the Barnacle Inn captures the heart of Nantucket while preserving the legacy of mom-and-pop-style hospitality on the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, attentive staff, lovely outdoor spaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts were fantastic. Always eager to help us. Loved the location within 400 yards off all the restaurants and museums and the dock. Would definitely stay at the Barnacle again! Our room was called Harmony a king room overlooking the garden. Bed was super comfortable and the chairs were as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Wonderful stay. Lots of extras including beach towels, chairs, fresh baked cookies, etc. great location. Great hosts! Lived our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay. The breakfast was good and their recommendations were the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Johns Island

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness, helpfulness of the entire staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The innkeepers and their staff made the stay enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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%!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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