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30 N Beach Street, Nantucket, MA 02554-2215
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Ranked #7 of 9 hotels in Nantucket
3.0 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
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“Bathtub ...gross”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011
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So looking forward forward to staying at this place which looks beautiful online, the hotel lobby, pool and building is lovely however our room wasnt, quite old, musty smelling , and the bathtub was GROSS..filthy and didnt drain, no stopper, I had to ask the desk and then remind them again it didnt drain, there were rust on the pipes of the toilet...and the bathroom needs painting to atleast make it look clean...
I was horrified when I went in there..the tub was fixed but still really dirty. the little circles in the tub that help you not to slip need to be replaced in room 246...I felt the room also had been made tidy and not cleaned...this place needs some work for sure...not horrible but the bathroom was gross...breakfast was great, staff very nice....

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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A TripAdvisor Member, Owner at The Beachside, responded to this review
13 September 2011
I appreciate your taking the time to voice your concerns and problems that you had during your stay at the Beachside. I looked into the specifics of your concern...the room that you had stayed in is indeed., one of our older rooms scheduled for updating..However., that is no excuse for lack of cleanliness or a bathtub drain that did not work. We are presently working on repairing all of the drains in each room and making each room in full working order. Being on an island presents many "moisture" challenges and thus., rust appears on pipes sooner than later...we have to do a better job in preventing that from happening.
I'm glad that you were able to enjoy the pool and lobby., as well as the beautiful island of Nantucket.and as you see., our staff this year is trying very hard to please our guests. I hope that you will reconsider us for a visit next season and I can always be reached through the front desk to address any of your concerns. I appreciate your patronage and hope to see you again. Karen Keelan., Owner., the Beachside Hotel
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Boxford, Massachusetts
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“loved it and will be back”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011
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my boyfriend and i stayed here the first weekend in August and it was awesome! Its a short walk from downtown and a very close walk to Jetties beach but yet you are out of the bustle of the ferry traffic and of downtown. The pool was very clean with plenty of chairs to layout on and the lobby breakfast was perfect for a quick bite on the go. We had a fantastic trip and will be staying here next year. Also if you are looking for a good bike rental place Cooks Cycles was fantastic. The couple who run it are very nice and very helpful.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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A TripAdvisor Member, Owner at The Beachside, responded to this review
9 August 2011
So very happy that you and your boyfriend enjoyed your stay with us at the Beachside...you are right., this time of year, it is very busy downtown and a little more difficult to get around...Some of our guests just like to enjoy our beautiful pool or walk down to Jettie's Beach which is right down the street...and avoid the traffic and crowds downtown. Still a beautiful time of year to visit and we hope to see you again!! Karen Keelan., Owner., The Beachside
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Hingham, Massachusetts
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“Smart Choice”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011
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This place is not the newest or cleanest and it definitely could use a renovation. However, it is nice enough, is reasonably priced, is very walkable to the downtown and has a nice pool. There is a beach and public tennis courts just down the street. It is also very walkable from the Ferry. You're going to spend enough in Nantucket on dining, you don't want to spend it on a room in which you will spend little time. In general, Nantucket is a very special place and the Beachside is a good practical choice.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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2 August 2011
Thank you for your comments on your recent stay at the Beachside...You are correct in seeing that our hotel is over thirty five years old...and although we have gone through various renovations at certain times throughout the years., there is always room for improvement, especially being located on an island with tough winters!!! We are so fortunate to be located so close to the center of downtown, as well as just a twelve minute walk to nearby Jettie's Beach... Although the island has the most beautiful beaches., many of our guests prefer to laze away by our pool, which we take great pride in...We do offer various promotional rates this year which are very reasonably priced to benefit our guests. You are so right...Nantucket is a very special place and we are proud to be part of such a wonderful island!!! We hope to see you again at the Beachside....Karen Keelan., Owner., The Beachside
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“100% PLEASED”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011

My husband and I visited Nantucket for a visit with our son who is working on the island for the summer months. We have vacationed on the island before in a more expensive, bed and breakfast. We were a little apprehensive booking a larger motel BUT..........the experience was great. The price was just right, the staff extremely attentive and friendly.
We hope to visit the island two more times this season.....again.....to visit out son !!
Looking forward to it.

We would most definitely recommend this establishment for your stay on Nantucket Island !!

Maryann and Rob Abcunas
Lowell, Ma.



MARYANN ABCUNAS
LOWELL, MA.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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2 August 2011
We look forward to seeing you again at the Beachside...although the bed and breakfast establishments on the island are all lovely., we do have guests whom would prefer a larger hotel for various reasons...We are working very hard this season with a new staff whom are sincere in showing our guests how much we appreciate their business...We try to make every guests' experience a positive, happy one and so glad to hear that you have found the Beachside to be a great place to stay while you visit your son. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with others!!! Karen Keelan., Owner., The Beachside
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“Very comparable to a Motel 6. The motto here should in fact be we'll leave the light on for you”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2011
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But not because they are inviting you or will be available if you need service (almost impossible to receive any) but because the pillows and bed are so horrific you'll need the light to read by when you're up all night. We arrived Sunday window was busted out in front lobby today is Wednesday and window is still tagged with caution tape. I am nit kidding when I say you will be disappointed that you had to spend anything over $50 to stay in this place and the only reason why you will be satisfied with that is because the location is close to town and convenient. Please spare yourself from having to stay here and do not do what I did and book last minute travel, plenty if great places in Nantucket just plan ahead.

  • Stayed July 2011
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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2 August 2011
Mparks72., first let me thank you for taking the time to write concerning your visit to the Beachside...although I was rather surprised by your comments, I feel that it is necessary to address your concerns publicly. When you arrived on Sunday, there was a pane of glass that had been broken the night before by a customer whom fortunately was not hurt when he accidentally "fell through"" it. The broken pane of glass was thermal and at this time of the year., it takes a minimum of five to eight days to have it cut and ordered and delivered to the island. We did tape around the empty pane for security and safety reasons and to protect anyone else from being hurt until the pane was replaced five days later. Being on an island., it takes longer to get things done but we do the best that we can. I have checked with all staff and there was no report of no service or even inadequate service by any of our guests on any of the days that you were staying with us., so I am a bit confused as to why you did not notify us of any issues while you were with us. If we had known, we would have addressed whatever your needs were and if necessary., given you the options of other rooms, mattresses or pillows. We take every concern seriously but cannot act on things if we are not aware of issues as they are happening.
I would suggest that in the future, you give any hotel property the opportunity to correct issues in a timely manner. I can always be reached through the front desk if you have any further concerns. Karen Keelan, Owner., the Beachside
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Address: 30 N Beach Street, Nantucket, MA 02554-2215
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