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Reviews of Ship's Knees Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

186 Beach Road, East Orleans, MA 02643, United States of America

#1 of 2 hotels in East Orleans

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 33 B&B reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    10
    Wonderful Inn with the best breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom 7
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved everything. It was so charming.

    Great location, perfect for us. The breakfast was delicious and I looked forward to it!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    10
    Now I know why everyone I met was a repeat guest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Petite Queen Room 11
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything about this property was fantastic!! Peter and Denise were welcoming and professional. The continental breakfast was much more than I expected, fresh and creative!! We will be back!!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    9.0
    I’d Return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Petite Queen Room 11
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hard to think of any negatives but could suggest another sign before driveway. At night arrival hard to find turn first time. Ideally there could be comfortable place to sit. One afternoon I had few hours to kill. Had to sit alone in my room. A comfy chair somewhere would have been nice (assume in nice weather I would have sat outside).

    Guests and hosts are super friendly. Many guests return every year at same time fir annual respite so they know all about the area. My tiny room 11 was perfect for me traveling solo. Love after hours check in. In better weather expect fire pit would be fun congregating point. Cold breakfast each morning was very attractive and tasty. Loved afternoon snacks left out to help ourselves. Appreciated list if local restaurants. All info on buffet table was very helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    10
    We had an amazing trip, thank you so much Peter and Denise! We will definitely come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Petite Queen Room 11
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect! The owners were very nice and the breakfast was delicious. Great location. The room was really nice and clean. We had an amazing time even when the weather was cold/rainy.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Petite Queen Room 11
    • Stayed 3 nights

    breakfast and location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    10
    We absolutely loved the inn! Peter and Denise were so welcoming and the inn is so charming!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Petite Queen Room 12
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I think the next time we come, we will book farther ahead so we could stay in a larger room. It was a little bit tight for us!

    The daily breakfast choices exceeded our expectations! I loved the homemade muffins, egg cups and sliced fruit. My husband loved the yogurt choices! We didn't want to go out to eat since the food at the inn was so good!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely B & B with easy access to Nauset Beach. Location is great for exploring Cape Cod.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Room 8
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I may have missed it, but a heads up that some of the rooms are up very steep stairs would have been warranted. The only other thing that could have been improved, in my opinion, is the quality of the coffee. After the first couple mornings, I just had water and then got a good coffee up the street as I was heading out for adventures.

    Breakfast array was lovely with several choices each day. I appreciated that the menu was slightly different each day, but with staples (like yogurt) always available. I loved the outdoor seating. The proprietors were helpful and friendly. There were beach chairs available to borrow to take to the beach.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    10
    I would 100% stay here again !!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Petite Queen Room 11
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If I had to change anything (which I wouldn’t) I would say it would be nice if breakfast went until 10 . However, that is a personal preference from me because I sleep later on vacation.

    Peter and Denise are great hosts. We talked with Peter a bit on our first day staying, and we were impressed by his passion for taking care of the Inn. He is a very down to Earth person, and you can tell he works extremely hard to make everything perfect for his guests!!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful short getaway to a charming inn.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Petite Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room size was small but manageable for a short stay.

    Continental breakfast was very good . Different offerings each morning of our stay. The kitchen hostess was lovely and so pleasant. The patios are inviting and comfortable. It was fun to have breakfast outside. Denise and Peter are perfect innkeepers!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2022

    10
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Petite Queen Room 15
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Great selection of healthy and fresh breakfast choices. Every day the selection was a bit different. We liked the fact that there was a choice of eating inside as well as outdoors with comfortable chairs and umbrellas. We liked that recycling was emphasized.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room 4
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The proximity to the beach is excellent- truly only a 5 minute walk. The rooms are also so charming. We also loved the fire pit and enjoyed having a drink with the other guests in the evenings.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2021

    10
    A quiet, relaxing, romantic getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room 4
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    The property was beautiful and well-kept. The location is very close to Nauset Beach, which is gorgeous and one of our favorite places on earth. The room was extremely clean, so much so that I commented on that to my husband a few times. At the same time, the room was very warm and cozy. There was a continental breakfast spread each morning with coffee that had a lot of delicious and healthy options. We enjoyed the hammocks and the firepit on the property as well. We will definitely stay again!

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2021

    10
    Cozy and inviting!
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. Everything was great.

    Peter and Denise were wonderful hosts! The breakfast was delicious and it was a short walk to the beach! We enjoyed our breakfast out on the deck. They had a nice fire pit out back too. The bed was so comfy. The check in and out was so easy as we were delayed and checked in late with no problems. Great recommendations for dinner close by too.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2021

    10
    It was a sanctuary for us to get away from the world and love every minute!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room 8
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I wish we could have stayed much, much longer!

    From the breakfast in the morning to the incredibly comfortable room, bed and beautiful surroundings in the inn — which felt like what it is: a beautiful old captain’s home — we loved every minute!

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2021

    9.0
    Excellent destination
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room 4
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Small room

    Breakfast was great

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2021

    10
    Great B&B
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Petite Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Accommodations were very nice. Owner and staff were delightful. I was very comfortable. Area around the property was nice with lots to do.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2023

    6.0
    Not worth the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Petite Queen Room 11
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not impressed with the hospitality. In summer 2023 Covid protocols still in place for self check-in. During the pandemic, I understood the need for them, but at this point it seemed like lazy hospitality when observing others getting welcome tours and given recommendations for activities. I understood a continental breakfast was offered, but muffins made from mixes, no protein except for hard boiled eggs on single serving plates and no seasonal fruit though it was the height of berry season conveyed cutting of corners at every opportunity. I knew I’d booked a small room, but expected comfort for the price payed. However, the bed was uncomfortable, the window unit air conditioner reduced sunlight, never cooled the room so was constantly on and it (or something else) gave the room an odd smell. There was a large mini refrigerator in the room, but it had no freezer shelf making it useless for beach goers needing to keep ice packs cold. Each of these things alone are not enough to seek someone out to share dissatisfaction, but the totality of them was enough to make us feel cheated when we’re familiar with lodging in the area and what they cost.

    The grounds are lovely, well maintained with beautiful flowers

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2022

    10
    phenomenal
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Petite Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    it’s literally like a fairytale, a walk away from the beach, staff super friendly clean and tidy. breakfast was luxurious! will definitely be back again

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Petite Queen Room 11
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The particular room we were in was smaller than we had hoped for.

    Great location, excellent hosts, great facilities

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom 6
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints at all

    The grounds were beautifully kept. The breakfast was AMAZING. Denise had the best breakfast (to-go) for us. We will definitely come back again.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2021

    10
    Our Second Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We wish we could’ve stayed longer!

    The SKI is the perfect location, super clean, and very comfortable. The owners, Pete and Denise, do an amazing job keeping the Inn clean and cozy, plus they are so warm - they even remembered us from our visit two years prior.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Shared Bathroom 7
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room 9
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room 4
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2022

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