Nantucket Inn sits at 1 Miller Lane, about a one-minute drive from Nantucket Memorial Airport, and is one of the larger and more practical places to stay on the island. Its 100 rooms include traditional rooms with two queen beds, king rooms and an accessible king room, and the property offers an indoor pool alongside a seasonal outdoor pool, two hot tubs, tennis courts and a game room. It is popular with families and groups who want space and amenities rather than a historic address. The inn is not in the historic center. Guest reviews describe the trip to town as about twenty minutes and Surfside Beach is about a seven-minute drive. A free area shuttle, a car, a bike or a taxi bridges the gap, so plan transport rather than assuming you can stroll to the cobblestones.
Rooms and who it suits
Rooms are straightforward and sleep three or four, which makes the inn well suited to families, small groups and travelers who prioritize practicalities over atmosphere. The airport proximity helps if you are flying in, and the indoor pool and hot tubs make the inn useful when the weather is cold or wet. Pets are not allowed, and check-in is in the afternoon and evening.
What to know
The outdoor pool is seasonal, and pool hours are limited to the daytime. Nantucket is busy and expensive in summer, and many island businesses reduce their hours in winter, so confirm what is open if you travel in the off-season. If you arrive by ferry, plan how you will reach Miller Lane from the harbor before you commit, since the ride is several miles.
A few practical thoughts
Spend a morning in town visiting the Whaling Museum and walking the cobblestones, then return to the inn for the pool or tennis. Because the inn is outside the center, it works best for visitors who plan to use a car, bikes or the shuttle, and who value space for children and gear. For couples looking for a romantic, walkable base, a town inn is the better match.
Seasonal planning
In July and August the inn's pools and tennis courts are the draw, and rates reflect the demand, so book early. In spring and fall the indoor pool and the quieter roads make it a sensible, good-value base, with biking to Surfside and the moors a short ride away. Ask the front desk about the shuttle timetable, restaurant recommendations and bike hire, and keep your ferry details handy for any airport transfers.
Why stay here
- ✓100 rooms
- ✓Indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Two hot tubs
- ✓Restaurant and poolside bar
- ✓Two outdoor tennis courts
- ✓Game room
- ✓Free area shuttle
- ✓Free parking and WiFi
Good questions
How far is it from Nantucket Town?+
Guest reviews describe about twenty minutes by road, and the inn offers a free area shuttle. Plan your transport in advance.
Does it have an indoor pool?+
Yes, the inn has an indoor pool plus a seasonal outdoor pool and two hot tubs.
Are pets allowed?+
No. Check the property's policies for check-in and check-out times when you book.