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    The Chestnut House

    4.3 (14 reviews)
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    Laurie S.

    I've never been to Nantucket so my husband and I planned a short trip after Christmas, I looked for a place to stay and this was the first and only place I looked at, It was calling me so I booked. Aside from not getting the room I requested, it was all I hoped for. The room I did get suited me better anyway as it was nestled in a cozy corner on the second floor. This place has eclectic décor, lots of nooks to hide away and it was so warm and inviting. The location is top notch. I did not have a car and I was able to walk to everything that I wanted to do. I was a bit bummed that so many places were closed and food and shopping was hard to find (I wish businesses updated their web pages better) but, I did find plenty to do. it was relaxing, beautiful and quiet. Jenifer was so helpful and had lots of suggestions. I would love to come back again and if I do, this is my first choice. Thank you for a great comfortable stay.

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    Shannon C.

    My son Martin and I made a spontaneous trip to Nantucket Island to see if we could find barn owls. We are wildlife photographers and barn owls can be hard to find on the Massachusetts mainland. I booked the Chestnut House because it wasn't that expensive and they had someone nice and helpful answering the phone. I couldn't believe how wonderful the place was when we got there. Absolutely charming and clean and at the top of the stairs was a hand made owl rug made by the owner's father which was a sign to me that we were going to be successful. We stayed in room 5. The first couple of shots are from our room but I ended up having a conversation with the owner and she let me look around at the other rooms and told me the story behind the house and all the art. It turns out that her father and mother met at art school and they created almost all the art that's on the walls, the handmade rugs and her brother created much of the stained glass pieces. Also they were super covid-19 conscious at the hotel and for themselves as well so that made me feel infinitely better staying there. Also the owner had all sorts of knowledge of birds and where to find them and Martin fell in love with all the gorgeous animal sculptures and carved decoys around the home. Whenever we go back, we will be staying there.

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    The Nantucket Hotel

    The Nantucket Hotel

    (59 reviews)

    $$$

    Kate and the crew always make you feel at home with their unsurpassed hospitality. My wife and I…read morealways come to Nantucket in April before it gets busy and could not stay anywhere else than the Nantucket. Beautiful rooms and great location but it's relaxed welcoming atmosphere that goes way beyond our expectations!! We'll be back soon

    I am 42 years old and have never written a review (I had to create an account), but this trip…read morewarranted a write up. Upon arrival, after Angel handles everything from the ferry, you are greeted by Fulya who is maybe the sweetest woman you will ever meet. Unfortunately you cant take her home with you, but she will make your stay as easy and convenient as possible. Unfortunately, my wife got a stomach bug on our trip, and because the concierge car was unavailable, Kate insisted that I use her PERSONAL vehicle to run to the pharmacy. If all of that isn't enough you have John, the head bartender, who not only makes one heck of an espresso martini, he works the bar like an ace! Again, 42 and I have been lucky enough to travel quite a bit, but the level of service that we received at the Nantucket Hotel, not only rivals, but surpasses any 5-star resort that we've ever stayed at. I have been coming to the Island since I was in the 6th grade and I will never go back without staying here. Angel, Kate, Fulya, and everyone else, thank you so much for the level of service and passion for your craft. We cannot wait to come back and really appreciate everything. REALLY SHOULD BE 30 STARS. Simply the best experience.

    Ship's Inn-Nantucket - Lobster appetizer - Daily Special

    Ship's Inn-Nantucket

    (57 reviews)

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    What a great restaurant, that continues to be one of my faves on Island. Again, you stepping…read moredownstairs, into this cavernousesque restaurant you can imagine salty whaling captains, peglegs and all, ordering up their ales and bowls of chowder. The staff from the maitre d who has been there for ever to the bartenders and servers, all top notch and friendly. I've dined with reservations for more of the fine dining feel, but also have casually rolled up to the bar and enjoyed the more relaxed vibe, but still great food. Again, Nantucket is expensive, but I find that the meal, service and ambiance warrants the price for a fun and memorable night out. Enjoy the walk back into town and soak in the fresh air!

    We stayed here on the 4th and 5th of October, 2025. We booked in June '25 during our annual week…read morevacation on island. The rate was spectacular, and the inn was even better, but the restaurant and bar is to die for! 5-star. Where to start? The staff is excellent, professional, exceptionally pleasant, and very accommodating. Our room was huge! Clean. Well stocked. Nice clean bathroom. We had tea in the common room in the afternoon; able to chat with other visitors - relaxing and quite pleasant. The restaurant was to die for. We made our reservation on Resy a week before. Everything was just incredible, starting with a mussel appetizer, cod and polenta/spinach dish, to the chocolate soufflé. The next morning we crossed the street to attend services at Saint Paul's Episcopal. Came back for a quick breakfast down stairs; the coffee was top-shelf, eggs perfectly made, and fresh fruit - can't beat any of that. We left our bag at the Inn, and went in town to shop, sip coffee, and take it all in. Picked up our bag and dropped it off at the Hyline building. Had lunch with local friends at Brant Point. The day, hotel, dinner, church, and lunch was all serendipitous. No negatives. Ship's Inn is one of the absolute best and well known inn and restaurant on the island.

    Blue Iris

    Blue Iris

    (4 reviews)

    Had a wonderful stay at Blue Iris. The staff--specifically Casita and Maria, were so kind and…read morehospitable. We went during the summer so prices were steep, but this is a quaint hotel tucked in downtown making it accessible to shops, restaurants and the beach (via bike).

    Not what we expected at all. We have stayed in Nantucket many times and every location was lovely…read morebut here We witnessed multiple people change rooms over three days there. We also changed rooms. The first room had part of the window covering falling off amongst other issues. lol the manager said they had someone coming to fix the window covering (a corner) but c'mon. He could have easily double taped it or done anything to make it look decent. After we left it the next girls in that room said there was no dryer only the attachments and came back out again after the plugs breaker was killed several times. Unfortunately the manager left a young female employee with only a single days training alone. We know this because we helped her find the breaker for the this room that we vacated that the new occupants kept blowing the breaker using the steamer and a curling iron at the same time. The employees are lovely but with management like they have they will never stay. The location is the only redeeming factor. Whomever owns this hotel should be there, train and hire someone who makes this connection with the hotel and their guests. The coffee is terrible and so are the bicycles. They aren't kept up. Also the employees sit at a round table by the door like customers with their laptops and iPads which is as bad as a bar owner sitting at the end of a bar like it's his office. The little room to have a complimentary drink is dark and hot and uncomfortable. Not our kind of place for the price. There was a lively African American woman who help after I fell and soooo gracious. The new girl just two days in also lovely. Work harder to keep them and get rid of your manager who clearly doesn't know or care how to run a hotel.

    The Chestnut House - hotels - Updated May 2026

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