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Ship's Knees Inn

★★★ 186 Beach Road, East Orleans, US

9.4 guest rating· 42 reviews

About this hotel

Charming Bed & Breakfast near Nauset Beach

Unique Cape Cod Style Rooms

Indulge in uniquely decorated rooms at Ship’s Knees Inn, some offering partial views of the Atlantic Ocean or private entrances.

Relaxing Amenities

Enjoy a daily continental breakfast buffet and unwind by the seasonal fire pit on the terrace. Take a dip in the outdoor pool or explore the nearby Cape Cod Rail Trail.

Convenient Location

Only a short walk from Nauset Beach, and a brief drive to Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Ship’s Knees Inn offers the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration.

Book now to experience the charm and comfort of Ship’s Knees Inn!

Rooms & rates

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King Room with Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 26 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with sea views as well as an external private bathroom not in suite but located across the hallway featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

King (Twin) room #5

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · King bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>165 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 45-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and MP3 dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request) and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Premium Quadruple Room

Sleeps 4 · 27 m² · 2× Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV

This air-conditioned quadruple room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Superior King Room

Sleeps 2 · 28 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV

Located on the 1st floor of the North Wing area with a view of the backyard. This stylish, expansive, & completely renovated space includes wainscoating, AC with quiet ductless HVAC, "driftwood" engineered floors, a beautiful tiled bath/shower & a sizable sitting area with large flat screen TV. Approximately 300 sq ft.

King Room

Sleeps 2 · 14 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV

This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe King Room 16

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV

Located on the 1st floor at the far end of the North Wing, this room comes with a private entrance to the courtyard garden patio. It has both East and West exposures and views of the patio and yard. Air conditioning is provided during the summer months (June through September).

Deluxe King Room 4

Sleeps 3 · 21 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), Sofa bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV

Located on the 1st floor of the 1820 main Inn, this room includes a twin sleeper sofa with a view or a private entrance to the courtyard garden patio with fire pit. Air conditioning is provided during the summer months (June through September).

Deluxe Queen Room 2

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV

Located on the 1st floor of the 1820 main Inn, this room has Southeast exposure & a distant ocean view. Air conditioning is provided during the summer months (June through September).

Deluxe Queen Room 8

Sleeps 2 · 13 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV

Located on the 2nd floor of the 1820 main Inn, this compact room has West exposure and views of the courtyard garden patio and gas fire pit. This room has a low ceiling. Air conditioning is provided during the summer months (June through September).

Deluxe Queen Room 9

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV

Located on the 2nd floor of the 1820 main Inn, the Deluxe Queen Room comes with Southeast exposure & views of the East garden. Air conditioning is provided during the summer months (June through September).

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fence around pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • Mini golf
  • Tour desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
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  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Adult only
  • Aerobics
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Bowling
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Luggage storage
  • Movie nights
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shallow end
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Tennis court
  • Terrace
  • Windsurfing

Location

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186 Beach Road, East Orleans, US

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:30 AM

What guests say9.442 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Exceptional location+ Amazing breakfastSmall room sizeInconsistent cleanliness
Cleanliness8.8
Service10.0
Location9.7
Room Quality8.8
Amenities9.2
Value for Money9.3

We had such a wonderful stay - rhe inkeepers we’re exceptional

10.0

Beautiful setting- walking distance to Nauset beach

Rochelle · US · 2026-06-29

Would come back again but will not choose the petite room because it was very small, no space to place much items and th

9.0

Warm homey feeling.

Breakfast was always towards the sweet; no real protein items. But the homemade pastries and cookies are beyond amazing!!!!!!!!

Sherry · US · 2025-09-01

Lovely place.

8.0

Very nice inn. Breakfast was very good. Great shower, comfortable bed. Friendly staff. We had a ”petit” room, which of course was very small. But it was comfortable and the bathroom was a decent size so for a short stay we did not at all mind the tight room.

Inger · US · 2025-07-24

Very interesting place

8.0

Very interesting place. The location was exceptional with Nauset Beach within walking distance along with Pricilla Landing. Room was nice, however, a dormer took up half of it which made that part of the room unusable except for a TV. I did not have my own bathroom, bath towels were not replaced and it also wasn’t cleaned. I did receive one set of towels if I put used ones out. They had an excellent breakfast each morning that was available for a couple of hours. Small breakfast area and a sitting area outside. Grounds were very nice with a pool, which I didn’t use. Excellent, very small staff, so very one knows your name….Overall, very pleasant experience. Next time I’ll ask for a different type of room, if it’s available. It was almost like a very expensive boarding house. It was pricey, but it’s all about location, location, location.

Verified traveler · 2025-07-12

Guest review

10.0

This property is so quaint and adorable! The rooms are decorated so nicely and everything you could need for your stay has been anticipated. Extremely clean and well kept!

Linda · 2025-07-06

A nice place to stay near the beach

8.0

Easy walk to beach. Nice pool. Beautiful garden.

Walter · US · 2024-09-08

Good to know

Please note, this property does not have a 24-hour reception.

This property only offers air conditioning from June until September.

Please note that Ship's Knees Inn does not accept American Express.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children are not allowed.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).