Faraway Nantucket Hotel, Nantucket ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

29 Centre St, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02554

Faraway Nantucket, a 4-star hotel in Nantucket, offers a unique blend of accommodations across four houses with a shared courtyard and a main check-in area. Notable amenities include the cafe, restaurant, and cocktail club Sister Ship, along with pet-friendly options.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Faraway Nantucket feature various styles and prices, accommodating diverse guest needs. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and modern bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.

Dining & Leisure

Dining options include Sister Ship, which serves a range of dishes made with local ingredients. Afternoon refreshments can also be enjoyed in the flower-and-ivy-draped courtyard.

Services & Local Area

Faraway Nantucket provides 24-hour front desk assistance for guests. Local attractions include the Whaling Museum, just 0.2 miles away, and the nearest beach access is within a short walk.

Transportation & Nearby Attractions

The hotel is located within walking distance to Downtown Historic District shops and restaurants, and guests can explore the island using classic cruisers. Nearby bus stops are a mere 4 to 5 minutes away.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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2 persons

12 m²

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1 King Size Bed

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Max:

3 persons

18 m²

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Max:

2 persons

37 m²

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2 Single beds

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City Center

Nantucket700 ft

Airports

Nantucket Memorial (ACK) 3.4 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Dining!

“The food at Sister Ship was excellent, with a great selection that made our dinner lovely.” view full review

Cozy Comfort

“The bed in our room was incredibly comfortable, providing a perfect night's sleep after long days of exploring.” view full review

Charming Ambiance

“The outdoor seating area was a highlight, offering a lovely atmosphere to enjoy meals during the summer.” view full review

Tasty Pastries!

“I loved grabbing delicious espresso and pastries from the lobby to start my mornings right, even if breakfast wasn't available.” view full review

General

Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

29 Centre St, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02554

Map view

29 Centre St, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02554

City landmarks

Lighthouse

Brant Point Lighthouse

2900 ft

50 Prospect St

Old Mill

3200 ft

Museums

Lightship Basket Museum

2800 ft

16 Sunset Hill Ln

Oldest House and Kitchen Garden

2600 ft

Museums

Maria Mitchell Natural Science Museum

2700 ft

15 Vestal St

Old Gaol

2800 ft

59 Milk St Nantucket Town

Loines Observatory

4300 ft

Beach

Jetties Beach

1.1 mi

Nearby

Museums

Whaling Museum

1100 ft

Libraries

Nantucket Atheneum

500 ft

Church

First Congregational Church

1900 ft

7 Fair St

Quaker Meeting House

1200 ft

Museums

Greater Light

1800 ft

2 Straight Wharf

Best of the Beach

1200 ft

96 Main St

Hadwen House

1700 ft

4 Winter St Nantucket Town

Coffin School

1300 ft

8 Gardner St

Fire Hose Cart House

1600 ft

Gallery

Artists Association of Nantucket

1800 ft

Church

Saint Pauls Episcopal Church

1800 ft

Church

Nantucket United Methodist Church

1800 ft

Church

Unitarian Universalist Meeting House Nantucket

1800 ft

Nantucket

Miacomet Pond

600 ft

Aquarium

Nantucket Aquarium

1900 ft

2 Fairgrounds Road

Nantucket Downtown Historic District

800 ft

15 Broad St

Peter Foulger Museum

1100 ft

Gallery

Robert Foster Fine Art

100 ft

44 Main St

Made On Nantucket

700 ft

Libraries

Nantucket Historical Association Research Library

1800 ft

Main Street

1300 ft

46 Centre St

Capt. George Pollard House

1800 ft

Restaurants

Black-Eyed Susan's

100 ft

10 India Street

Brotherhood of Thieves

800 ft

23 Broad St

Nantucket Culinary Center

800 ft

22 Federal St Co-located with Corner Table

The Corner Table

800 ft

22 Federal St

Nantucket Tap Room

700 ft

29 Broad St

21 Broad

900 ft

21 Broad St

Town Restaurant

700 ft

4 E Chestnut St

Via Mare

900 ft

17 Broad St

Rose & Crown Pub

1000 ft

23 S Water St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

60%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.0/10

Guest rating

Rooms

7.2

Location

8.5

Service

5.7

Dining

5.0

Alan

United States of America, April 2024

6.4/10

The gate house offers a great amount of space with a cozy fireplace, but the air-conditioning was inadequate and cleanliness by housekeeping wasn't perfect.

Rooms

7.0

My room in the gate house was spacious and had a lovely fireplace, but I did notice that the air-conditioning wasn't very effective, and there were a few areas missed by housekeeping.

Service

7.0

I wish the staff had communicated the available services better during check-in, and I found the housekeeping service good but missed out on the welcome drink and tours assistance.

Location

8.0

The hotel is located in the historic district, which was bustling and convenient for exploring the town, but the busy area could be noisy at times.

Dining

5.0

The dining options included were provided but the quality was unimaginably poor, especially considering I tried the Tuscan cheese which was disappointing.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offered basic facilities, but the dining quality could use improvement to match the overall experience.

Charles

United States of America, January 2024

6.0/10

I loved the vibe of this hotel, with its old character and very comfy furniture that felt like stepping back into the 1800s. However, the cleanliness wasn't top-notch, and finding a chair or clean spot was a challenge.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms had a charming old character with very comfy furniture but were not completely cleaned by housekeeping.

Service

6.0

The services were not clearly communicated during check-in, but the housekeeping was decent.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in the historic district, very close to everything important in town.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was unimaginably poor, with such low-quality offerings that even bread toasts were disappointing.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel had basic facilities with no standout amenities.

Jesse

United States of America, December 2023

6.6/10

The hotel is located in the historic district, offering a charming atmosphere with very comfy furniture from what looks like the 1800s in the gate house, providing a great amount of space. While the rooms carry old character, my window view added to the overall experience. The bustling area around the hotel offers easy access to many outstanding restaurants, making it a convenient choice for exploring the town.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms exude old-world charm with very comfy furniture from the 1800s, offering ample space and a unique character.

Service

6.0

There was no communication about services at check-in, but the housekeeping was efficient. A welcome drink would have been a nice touch, and assistance with tours or tickets was not offered.

Location

9.0

Nestled in the historic district, the hotel is situated in a very bustling area, close to the center of town and numerous outstanding restaurants.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing as the provided meals were of unimaginable poor quality, notably cream cakes.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were basic and included essential amenities, but there were no standout features.

Clarence

United States of America, December 2023

5.8/10

The hotel is located in the historic district, offering spacious rooms with very comfy furniture from what looks like the 1800s. The service did not communicate available services at check-in, and the dining experience was of unimaginable poor quality. However, the bustling area is right in the center of town, providing convenience to everything.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms in the gate house had a great amount of space and featured a king-sized bed.

Service

5.0

At check-in, no communication was provided regarding available services.

Location

8.0

The hotel is located in the historic district, right in the center of town, amidst a very bustling area.

Dining

5.0

The dining quality was below expectations, with such poor quality food, including only toasted sandwiches.

Facilities

6.0

Basic facilities were available.

Tony

United States of America, July 2023

6.0/10

The hotel is well-located in the historic district and close to many attractions. The rooms are comfortable but could have been cleaner. The service lacked communication about available services. The dining options were disappointing with poor quality. The facilities are basic and nothing extraordinary.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms with an adjoining bath were comfortable but not completely cleaned by housekeeping.

Service

5.0

There was a lack of communication regarding the available services.

Location

8.0

The hotel is in the historic district, which is a bustling area with many attractions nearby.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing with unimaginable poor-quality offerings.