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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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Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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

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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

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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)
  • 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)

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

2 Bedroom Suite, King w/Single Twin

  • 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)

  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Room, Single Twin (Shared Bathroom)

  • 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)

  • 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)
  • 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)

  • 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)
  • 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

  • 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)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Nantucket

Located in Nantucket Town, The Barnacle Inn is within a 5-minute walk of Nantucket Atheneum and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Quaker Meeting House. This 15-room bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and concierge services.
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What's nearby

  • Nantucket Atheneum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • First Congregational Church - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Whaling Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Children's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rose and Crown - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Straight Wharf - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Handlebar Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Barnacle Inn

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Nantucket Atheneum
At The Barnacle Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and a terrace. Limited parking is available. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a garden and a water dispenser.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators and desks are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 5 and younger (only guests older than 5 are allowed)

Property 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

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.
  • Tax ID number is C0003731970.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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

What can I see around The Barnacle Inn?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Nantucket Town, just steps from Unitarian Universalist Meeting House Nantucket and Nantucket Community Sailing, and within a short walk of Nantucket Atheneum. You'll also find Whaling Museum and Vestal St Observatory less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Barnacle Inn?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does The Barnacle Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Barnacle Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Barnacle Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is The Barnacle Inn good for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like Champagne service as well as free breakfast and concierge services.

Are there hot tubs at The Barnacle Inn?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Barnacle Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

The Barnacle Inn offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will The Barnacle Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Barnacle Inn.

Does The Barnacle Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

How close is the airport from The Barnacle Inn?

The closest major airport to The Barnacle Inn is Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial), which is 3 mi away (7 minutes by car). Another top airport is Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard), which is around 27.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Barnacle Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Barnacle Inn.

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Johns Island

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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