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The Barnacle Inn

2.5 star property
B&B near Nantucket Atheneum in Nantucket

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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

View all photos for 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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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

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

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, 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

Nantucket Town stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Nantucket Town B&B, you'll find Nantucket Atheneum and Quaker Meeting House. Whaling Museum and First Congregational Church are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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
  • ‪The Rose and Crown - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lemon Press - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Handlebar Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Nantucket Tap Room - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Barnacle Inn

B&B near Nantucket Atheneum in Nantucket
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 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.

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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

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

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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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
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 each 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

How close is The Barnacle Inn to the airport?

The Barnacle Inn is 3 mi (7-min drive) away from the Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Barnacle Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Barnacle Inn.

How close is The Barnacle Inn to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 10-minute walk from Children's Beach and 10-minute walk from Francis Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Barnacle Inn offer free breakfast?

The Barnacle Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Barnacle Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Barnacle Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Barnacle Inn?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Barnacle Inn have a pool?

The Barnacle Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Barnacle Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Barnacle Inn to downtown Nantucket?

The Barnacle Inn is 0.2 mi away from 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024