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The Barnacle Inn

2.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Nantucket Atheneum

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
View from property
Terrace/patio

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, Whaling Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Children's Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, Queen w/Single Twin (Private bath)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

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
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, Single Twin (Private Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

2 Bedroom Suite, Single Twin w/Single Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Private Bath)

Room, 1 King Bed (Private Bath)

Room, 1 King Bed (Private Bath)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

2 Bedroom Suite, Queen w/Queen

2 Bedroom Suite, Queen w/Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, Single Twin (Shared Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

2 Bedroom Suite, King w/Single Twin

2 Bedroom Suite, King w/Single Twin

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, Single Twin (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, Single Twin (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains

2 Bedroom Suite, Queen w/Queen

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

2 Bedroom Suite, Queen and Single Twin w/Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Nantucket

At The Barnacle Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Nantucket Atheneum and Quaker Meeting House. Highlights at this B&B include free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Plus you'll find a garden, free newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Nantucket Town B&B include Whaling Museum and 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
  • 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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Slip 14 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Rose and Crown - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gazebo - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Barnacle Inn

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Nantucket Atheneum
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Barnacle Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services.

This Nantucket bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The Barnacle Inn offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. This Nantucket bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets 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.
  • Cots (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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The tax ID number is C0003731970. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed 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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Barnacle Inn?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Barnacle Inn?

Yep, The Barnacle Inn is a short 10-minute walk from Children's Beach.

Does The Barnacle Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, our visitors are hooked on the free continental breakfast here! Served daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Barnacle Inn?

No, The Barnacle Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Barnacle Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Barnacle Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

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