Ship's Knees Inn

3.0 star property
Experience a tranquil retreat with a delicious breakfast to start your day. Relax by the pool or stroll through the beautiful garden.

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Room, Private Bathroom (Ocean View Apartment-1 bedroom) | Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Premium Double Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor seasonal pool

Room options

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Suite, Private Bathroom (King Bedroom Nauset Suite)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Twin Bedroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room, Private Bathroom (Superior Queen Bedroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Standard King Bedroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Petite Queen Bedroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Ocean View Apartment-1 bedroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

King (Twin) room #5

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Petite Queen Bedroom #12)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Petite Queen Bedroom #11)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Superior King Room #14)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Petite Queen Bedroom #15)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe Queen Bedroom #8)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe Queen Bedroom #2)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe King Bedroom #4)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe Queen Bedroom #9)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe King Bedroom #16)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
186 Beach Rd, Orleans, MA, 02643

What's nearby

  • Nauset Beach - 10 min walk
  • Orleans Bowling Center - 6 min drive
  • Rock Harbor Beach - 8 min drive
  • Skaket Beach - 10 min drive
  • Ocean Edge Golf Club - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 34 min drive
  • Provincetown, MA (PVC-Provincetown Municipal) - 50 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hot Chocolate Sparrow - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Knack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hog Island Beer Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cooke's Seafood - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Ship's Knees Inn

Ship's Knees Inn puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cape Cod Beaches and Nauset Beach. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and parasailing are nearby. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8 AM–9:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1820
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • MP3 docking station
  • 45-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID - C0013492240
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests should be aware that a dog resides at this property.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ship's Knees Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ship's Knees Inn 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.
Is there a pool at Ship's Knees Inn?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Ship's Knees Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ship's Knees Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ship's Knees Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Ship's Knees Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a picnic area, and a garden. Ship's Knees Inn also has access to a nearby health club.
What's the area around Ship's Knees Inn like?
Ship's Knees Inn is a short 8-minute walk from Cape Cod Beaches and 10 minutes' walk from Nauset Beach.

Ship's Knees Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

The property is beautiful and well kept. I liked that.
Nancy, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carol, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay near beach.
Mark, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was a lovely place to stay. Throughly enjoyed our stay
Joanne, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sadie, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Ship’s Knees Inn is a beautiful property run by lovely people. We truly enjoyed both patios for breakfast and nighttime fun around the fire pit; the excellent pool at the end of hot days; and the fresh and well-kept grounds (flowers everywhere.) The only reason this isn't a 5-star review is the significant drawbacks of our very tiny room: the bed was a super uncomfortable big marshmallow (we didn't sleep well during our entire visit); the walls were embarrassingly thin; and it was dark throughout the day. This room might best be used as a storage area; certainly not worth the cost. In any case we'd return to this Inn and request a better room.
Laura, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

A relaxing spot close to beaches and good restaurants. Great breakfast bar, good healthy selections. Staff were friendly and responsive. Room was very small and dark, bed too soft for our backs but overall a pleasant stay.
Marie, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lori, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a lovely little inn about a quarter mile from the Atlantic Ocean. They have a wonderful continental breakfast.
Craig, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The level of the upkeep of property and structure by the owners.
Randy, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful stay I had! The property is beautiful and clearly well cared-for, and a short walk from the beach. It’s nestled into a quiet part of the town which is what I was looking for. The owners are accessible, friendly, and very helpful. It was so easy to follow the instructions for contactless check-in and check-out. The breakfast spread was simple but satisfying, just what I needed. My room was small but the furniture was arranged very nicely to make the most of it. My two complaints are: first, the room often felt damp despite the AC, though that’s likely explained by the orientation of that room in particular and the weather that week; and teeny tiny bugs invited themselves in by the window two nights of my stay—again, likely due to the orientation of the room and the damp weather. Neither of these issues prevented me from thoroughly enjoying my stay. I will absolutely look to stay there again next time I come out!
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very kind and attentive, fresh homemade snacks and breakfast and delicious hot coffee was provided in the morning.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Oleg, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in & out. Everything is as advertised. Clean, great location for beach walking distance. Owners Peter & Denise go out of their way to make you feel welcome!
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Jimmy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great little hotel with easy access to Nauset beach. Very friendly staff and super safe approach to Covid safety.
Rich, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful, tasteful and close to beautiful beach
With Covid-19 restrictions in place the stay was a bit different. I appreciated the extra precautions taken to provide a safe and quaint time. The place is charming and the grounds are beautiful. Beach is short walk away and is very nice. It’s peaceful and worth the trip
Daniel, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Inn was in excellent shape for its age. Peter the owner went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed our stay. Had a delightful two nights. Definitely would return. Cathy and Dan N.Y.
2-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The location is a gift. So close to the most wonderful places on the Cape. Their property is charming and so lovingly maintained. The breakfast is fab fab fab. So inspirational that I’m even doing breakfasts for friends based on her recipes. Loved being there in a storm, love a good storm. I’m a Cape Codder. Will be coming here for years to come. Must share our secret garden with others.
1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property is beautifully maintained and conveniently located. Breakfast was lovely and the bed was comfortable. Every inch of space was maximized to provide a comfortable yet cozy stay. The grounds were beautifully manicured, and the staff was attentive to our needs.
Marcy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Walking distance to Nauset Beach. Room clean, comfortable, quiet. Breakfast was excellent, several good choices. Staff friendly and accommodating
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Douglas, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Will Definitely Stay Here Again!
The Ship's Knees is a charming old inn just a short drive from famous Nauset Beach. Our room and bath were pretty, well appointed, and extremely clean. The hosts were very gracious, and the free breakfast every morning was terrific -- eggs, muffins, fresh fruit, yogurt and more. We will stay here again!
Nancy, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review