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    Ships Inn

    93 reviews
    #12 of 38 B&Bs / Inns in Nantucket
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    13 Fair St, Nantucket, MA 02554-3742
    (508) 388-1040
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    Ships Inn represents a unique piece of Nantucket history while providing the comfort and convenience essential to visitors.Located in a quiet historical neighborhood near town.The sought after combination of a historic inn and an acclaimed restaurant serving fresh local ingredients. A truly memorable Nantucket experience.
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    Grade: 98 out of 100
    52Restaurantswithin 0.25 miles
    32Attractionswithin 0.25 miles
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    13 Fair St, Nantucket, MA 02554-3742
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    Getting there
    Nantucket Memorial Airport3 mi
    Martha's Vineyard Airport28 mi
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    Nearby restaurants
    Ships Inn Restaurant
    1 minAmerican
    The Nautilus
    5 minAsian
    Centre Street Bistro
    4 minAmerican
    Fog Island Cafe
    5 minAmerican
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    Nearby attractions
    Aunt Leah's Fudge
    3 minSpeciality & Gift Shops
    Theatre Workshop of Nantucket
    3 minTheaters
    Greater Light
    5 minHistoric Sites
    Nantucket Dreamland Theater
    5 minMovie Theaters
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    Great Restaurant and service
    A lovely and romantic dinner. Great service, food and wine list. A small but quiet place. Great for celebrating a special event. Recommend saving room for dessert and order the soufflé. Overall very enjoyable.
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    Date of stay: October 2018
    Sunday Dinner Off Season
    Nick, Polly and I had a fabulous dinner at an outstanding restaurant. We were greeted by name by the maitre de even though I am only there a couple of times a year. He remembered that I had previously asked for a specific non alcoholic beer - St Pauli Girl - and said it was…
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    Date of stay: October 2018
    Still top of the list
    Many great places to dine on Nantucket but for a truly exceptionally prepared meal and elegant service the Ships Inn is the place to go. Some classics and great specials. This is one place not to skip the bread basket too.
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    Date of stay: October 2018
    Dinner with friends at Nantucket's Ships Inn
    We visited Nantucket Island in October of 2018 and the weather was beautiful and the island much quieter than our past summer visits. We entertained old friends with a dinner at the restaurant in the Ships Inn during Restaurant Week on Nantucket. Three of us chose the planned…
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    Date of stay: October 2018
    Another great visit
    Each September we get to visit this special inn. Mary Lou, Bob, and the entire staff do a wonderful job of pampering. The rooms are lovely, the breakfasts delicious, and the restaurant is top notch. Our server, Melissa, is the best! A perfect location too!
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    Date of stay: September 2018
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    "We stayed in the front and enjoyed the morning sunshine streaming in based on Marylou's suggestion. Perfect for us."
    "Second floor room "Success" has canopy queen bed and twin bed."
    "The second floor is a bit quieter than the first floor."
    "Be nice, engage the team and have fun!"
    "Ask for a room on the front of the Inn, beautiful."
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    PRICE RANGE
    $245 - $458 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    United StatesMassachusettsNantucket
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    10
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