Blue Iris

Property class: 3.5

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Artful calm near downtown Nantucket

Blue Iris pairs a quiet historic-district setting with an art-collector vibe, so days can swing from Centre Street energy to a calmer street in minutes. Mornings start in the dedicated Breakfast Room, then the lobby lounge’s stone fireplace and vintage pieces set the tone for slow, social downtime. In warmer weather, the secret garden patio adds greenery, a courtyard fountain, and plush seating for breezy afternoons.

  • Dining just steps away

    Priority seating at Sister Ship for Mediterranean plates, seafood-forward dishes, and cocktails.

  • Beach days made easy

    Complimentary chairs, umbrellas, and towels for exploring nearby Nantucket beaches.

  • Bike the historic streets

    Complimentary bikes help guests cruise past Greek Revival homes at their own pace.
$226 nightly
The total price is $252
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Heart of the historic district, near waterfront
  • Excellent walkability to local dining and nightlife
  • Scenic strolls along Old North Wharf nearby
  • European-inspired rooms with collected artwork and textiles
  • Boutique bathrooms with rain showers and designer products
  • Curated beach bags with high-quality Turkish towels
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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a window with patterned curtains, and a wall with framed artwork.

Standard Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A traditional room with a fireplace, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with patterned curtains.

Standard King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a patterned headboard, a bedside lamp, a framed picture above the bed, and a closed door.

Deluxe Suite ADA

  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a door.

Deluxe Suite

  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a red throw blanket, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a window with patterned curtains, and a blue door.

Two Queen Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a red armchair, two bedside tables with lamps, and patterned window valances.

Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a red armchair, two bedside tables with lamps, and patterned window valances.

Deluxe King With Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
10 Hussey St, Nantucket, MA, 02554

What's nearby

  • First Congregational Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Quaker Meeting House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nantucket Atheneum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whaling Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Children's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 8 min drive
  • Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) - 27.4 miles/44.2 km
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 28.1 miles/45.2 km
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 88.4 miles/142.2 km
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 88.4 miles/142.3 km
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 129.5 miles/208.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cru - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Handlebar Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Nantucket Lobster Trap - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gazebo - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Blue Iris

  • When visiting Nantucket, Blue Iris is a great choice to consider. Free perks include WiFi and on-the-go breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
4:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Espresso maker

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 5 percent destination fee will be charged

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Blue Iris Hotel
Blue Iris Nantucket
Blue Iris by Life House
Blue Iris Hotel Nantucket

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Iris offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Blue Iris does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Blue Iris?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Iris?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Blue Iris and nearby?

Blue Iris has a garden.

What's the area around Blue Iris like?

Blue Iris is a short 3-minute walk from Nantucket Atheneum and 4 minutes' walk from Quaker Meeting House.

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Reviews

Blue Iris Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with options available nearby and some guests even rode bikes to get there. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

What lovely hotel, rooms were spacious, cute and clean. Lovely welcome, nice coffee and a fsntastic location.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at the Blue Iris. It is convenient to town and transportation. The suite was perfect for our family. Thank you for a wonderful few days!
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10/10 Exceptional

Case was so helpful and had the best energy. Hotel is quiet but easy walk to shops and restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at Blue Iris — beautifully decorated, walkable to all the shopping areas and restaurants and thoughtful amenities.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place. Perfect location
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, very helpful staff, very convenient
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10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly staff, great location, cozy interior
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with unique design and great location on a quiet street, but close to everything
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay there and would highly recommend this property. Loved the staff there as well. Easy walk to the main shopping area as well.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, great location

Very nice hotel with clean, comfortable, nicely appointed rooms. Staff were very kind and accommodating. Great location near the middle of town on a quiet street.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved the hotel and staff were very helpful and welcoming. We’ll be back
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10/10 Exceptional

Sarah was a super host and the location is fabulous.
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10/10 Exceptional

My daughter and I had a great stay here. Bed was very comfortable and staff was very nice. We were even allowed to check in hours early which was a bonus. I would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Had an excellent stay for a quick get away, the hotel has a great location and easy access to town. They also have bikes!
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8/10 Very good

Overall a very comfortable room. The air conditioner made too much noise and so that was a negative.
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful place to stay!

We were so impressed with the attention to detail used when decorating this hotel. It was beautifully done. The room was large and spotlessly clean and the bed was very comfortable. The staff was very accommodating and the location was a 5 minute walk to the main downtown area. All in all, it was perfect.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very cozy and accommodating! Amazing personnel! There’s a bike rack available in front of the building.
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6/10 Good

Overall, a solid property whose biggest perks are the included bikes offered with your stay and the breakfast. Room could be much improved by removing or replacing unnecessarily large furniture that caused the room to feel claustrophobic. Front desk service is really hit-or-miss. One attendant was fantastic while another treated us like we were absolutely wasting her time. In general, the stay was just fine but I don’t think I’ll stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

So enjoyed our stay at the ever-so-charming Blue Iris in Nantucket! Needed a bit of help before we even arrived and were taken care of perfectly. We were always greeted by friendly staff coming and going from the house. We stayed in room #5, which was so cute and private. The room was small, but comfortable and the bathroom had plenty of space for 2. We even decided to spend a little extra time there in the afternoons because we liked it so much. Morning service offered coffee…and wine was available in the main common area in the evenings. We walked to breakfast and the shoppes were within a block of our house. We felt safe walking to late dinners which was a nice change of pace and super easy to navigate. The Blue Iris has a few bicycles for guests to enjoy & we rode to bfast one morning. They even offer the motorized-type bicycle as well as cute blue bicycles…both have baskets! Don’t miss the shaded and spacious courtyard area with small tables & comfy seating. You can pick up lunch to eat there or enjoy a drink before heading to dinner. Because The Blue Iris does not have a restaurant/bar on site, so guests may enjoy Sister Ship @The Faraway…which is very close by ;) I booked our room online, which was very easy to do and I rcv’d emais/texts w/ reminders and upcoming travel information when our date to leave was close. The photos on their website are very true representations of what you’ll see…and I think it was even nicer in person. Highly recommend for an A+ stay!
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6/10 Good

The nightly rate of $600 carries a certain level of expectations which sadly, was not met. To start off, your staff seems very unhappy to work for the property. Initially, Casita was quite abrupt and we played along. However, after a few of these interactions, her abruptness got tiring and disruptive. As for the room, although nicely appointed, it did not seem thoroughly cleaned. The floor in the inside of the door was sticky and needed to be properly swept. The toilet seat also felt sticky and not properly sanitized. Further, the bath towels, apart from being quite small, did not seem clean. When we asked for additional towels, we were met with frustration from the staff and we decided to not insist. Sadly, although your property has great potential, the room rate does not match the quality of service and cleanliness (or lack thereof) of the room. We certainly feel that we overpaid.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room and bath were excellent. Patio was beautiful
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful bed and breakfast. Great location and just a quick walk to downtown. We loved our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

This spot is a little gem. Be forwarned 'walking distance' to town is uphill (from the ferry) and rattling wheeled cases over 5 inch cobblestones and bricks. One there, everything is close and walkable. Its a lovely, charming inn with fresh cookies and croissants baked on site i loved it- it's my new go to Nantucket stay.