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Blue Iris

2.5 star property
Hotel in Nantucket

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Standard King | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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10 Hussey St, Nantucket, MA, 02554
  • Place, Nantucket Atheneum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Whaling Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantucket Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Queen | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard King | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite ADA

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Two Queen Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Queen Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King With Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Nantucket

Located in Nantucket Town, Blue Iris is next to Coffin School and Nantucket United Methodist Church. The 12 rooms at this hotel include espresso makers and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • First Congregational Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nantucket Atheneum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Whaling Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Children's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rose and Crown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Nantucket Tap Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stubbys - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Blue Iris

Hotel in Nantucket
Guests staying at Blue Iris enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Relax with a rainfall shower. Espresso makers are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 5 percent destination fee will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Blue Iris Hotel
Blue Iris Nantucket
Blue Iris by Life House
Blue Iris Hotel Nantucket

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Blue Iris?

Blue Iris provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Blue Iris?

This hotel is situated in Nantucket Town, just steps from Nantucket Atheneum and Coffin School, and within a short walk of Whaling Museum. You'll also find Nantucket Ferry Terminal and Children's Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Blue Iris?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Does Blue Iris feature a casino at the property?

No, Blue Iris doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Blue Iris?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Blue Iris?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead and an espresso maker as well as a terrace.

Does Blue Iris have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Blue Iris have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Blue Iris doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Blue Iris allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Blue Iris though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Blue Iris?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Blue Iris?

The closest major airport to Blue Iris is Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial), which is 3.4 mi away (8 minutes by car). Another top airport is Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard), which is around 27.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Blue Iris?

No, at Blue Iris, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Reviews

Blue Iris Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Deni, East Boston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They have to get new mattresses. They are really bad. Couldn’t sleep more than 6am. I have to leave because my back hurts from it. Not worth it for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

10/10 Excellent

Gena

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect, charming stay

We had an incredible stay at the Blue Iris! First, the location COULD not be better and absolutely made the trip. We also had trouble finding a room that would be comfortable for 3 people and this one was amazing, it had 2 comfortable beds AND two bathrooms. We really enjoyed the extra touches such as happy hour and breakfast, and access to the bikes. Definitely recommend! My only critical feedback: the staff was very kind but not able to answer some of our questions, and it would go a long way to have some light bites such as nuts or chips included in the happy hour as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Blue Iris is in an ideal location in Nantucket: easy walking distance to everything downtown but on a quiet side for rest and relaxation. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable. The staff is friendly and professional. They even loan out beach towels and beach chairs - a big plus if you fly to the island!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bascomb

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rashmee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and loved the e-bikes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hiroe

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

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

10/10 Excellent

Krystle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel and staff were very helpful and welcoming. We’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Traveled with group
good location but service and amenities is lacking for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Dearborn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the history
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Talisa Olivia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Panagiotis, Washington

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The nightly rate of $600 carries a certain level of expectations which sadly, was not met. To start off, your staff seems very unhappy to work for the property. Initially, Casita was quite abrupt and we played along. However, after a few of these interactions, her abruptness got tiring and disruptive. As for the room, although nicely appointed, it did not seem thoroughly cleaned. The floor in the inside of the door was sticky and needed to be properly swept. The toilet seat also felt sticky and not properly sanitized. Further, the bath towels, apart from being quite small, did not seem clean. When we asked for additional towels, we were met with frustration from the staff and we decided to not insist. Sadly, although your property has great potential, the room rate does not match the quality of service and cleanliness (or lack thereof) of the room. We certainly feel that we overpaid.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jameson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was shown as a 5 star Nantucket hotel. The amenities were nothing near 5 star, and the staff was horrible. I highly recommend to stay away from this property. The customer service was absolutely terrible. There was no one at the front desk the majority of our stay. I hate to leave such a bad review since we absolutely loved our time in Nantucket, but the staff at the hotel was not present and we felt uncomfortable during our stay. The property and rooms are nice, but there were no staff members present. We were told there was complimentary breakfast from 8-10 but when we went downstairs there was no one was around. When we did see anyone (“front desk employees”) they were outside or in a closed room, often on their phone with what seemed to be friends, and not available. We did not feel welcome, and would never go back, especially for $1000 a night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was unbeatable and the hotel oozed charm with updates and attention to detail. Great decor, delicious little breakfast (the croissants were homemade and incredible, the juice freshly squeezed) and the staff was kind and thoughtful (there's a daily drink for guests each evening and when I told them I didn't drink alcohol, they brought me and my daughters a delicious non-alcoholic bottle....so thoughtful). Towels, beach chairs, bikes...they made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The only downside to the hotel was not knowing that the room we booked was below ground level with small basement windows that made for a pretty dim interior. The photos we saw upon booking show a beautiful room filled with natural light and the booking said "ground level" which is true in that it's a split level so the front room was below ground but the back room walked out onto a back patio. If we wanted some natural light and opened our shades, we were definitely on display to people walking on the street, so we kind of hated being inside, despite the beautiful decor and soft bedding, because it was pretty dark even in the middle of the day. If natural light and sunshine is something you value in your stay, I would recommend asking exactly which floor you will be on during your stay. I just get the icks in basements and a few spider webs and bugs in corners sort of underscored the feeling, even though it was cleaned each day and very updated and polished.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

HOYDA, Vienna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location charming and very chic decor with lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025