Ship's Knees Inn

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Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Ship's Knees Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a wicker chair, a blue door, and a window with blinds.

Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe King Bedroom #16)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A cozy bedroom with a bed, a coffee table with a basket, a vase with flowers, and a lamp.

Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe King Bedroom #4)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two wicker chairs, a nightstand with lamps, and a window with blinds.

Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe Queen Bedroom #2)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a wicker chair, a dresser, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe Queen Bedroom #8)

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bed with a green and white zigzag patterned pillow, a wooden headboard, and two nightstands with lamps and decorative items.

Room, Private Bathroom (Deluxe Queen Bedroom #9)

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and a wall-mounted heater.

Room, Private Bathroom (Petite Queen Bedroom #15)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a white headboard, and a window with blinds.

Room, Private Bathroom (Superior King Room #14)

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed with a green and blue floral bedspread, a wooden nightstand with books, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with sheer curtains.

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

  • Partial ocean view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bed with patterned bedding, a nightstand with a lamp and a glass of wine, and a wall with star decorations.

Room, Private Bathroom (Standard King Bedroom)

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a tray of cherries on a bedside table.

Room, Private Bathroom (Superior Queen Bedroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Room, Private Bathroom (Twin Bedroom)

  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed painting, and a potted plant.

Suite, Private Bathroom (King Bedroom Nauset Suite)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bench, nightstands, dresser, and a window with blinds.

Ocean View King Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a dresser, and a mirror.

Premium Queen Room #12

  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a wicker chair, and a window with blinds.

Petite King Room #10

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located near the beach, Ship's Knees Inn is in East Orleans, a neighbourhood in Orleans. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cape Cod Beaches and Cape Cod National Seashore. Academy of Performing Arts and Orleans Bowling Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ziplining. Visit our Orleans travel guide
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186 Beach Rd, Orleans, MA, 02643

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a rocky breakwater, a sandy beach, and a hill with a building.
    Cape Cod Beaches
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A beach with sand dunes and people in the background.
    Nauset Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A beach with a wooden boardwalk and people relaxing on beach chairs.
    Skaket Beach
    11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • A coastal landscape with sand dunes, green vegetation, and the ocean in the background.
    Cape Cod National Seashore
    15 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Nauset Inlet
    17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Logan International Airport (BOS)
    115 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hot Chocolate Sparrow
    5 min drive
  • The Knack
    6 min drive
  • Wendy's
    7 min drive
  • Jo Mama's
    5 min drive
  • The Barley Neck Inn
    2 min drive

About this property

Ship's Knees Inn

  • Bed & breakfast near Cape Cod Beaches
  • You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Ship's Knees Inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • Access to a nearby health club, express check-out and express check-in
    • A TV in reception, bike parking and tour/ticket information
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
    • 45-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ship's Knees Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Ship's Knees Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ship's Knees Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ship's Knees Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ship's Knees Inn?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Ship's Knees Inn located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this East Orleans bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Cape Cod Beaches and Nauset Beach. Nauset Inlet and Pochet Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ship's Knees Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The proximity to the beach is great. The rooms are smaller but that's to be expected in a B&B. The owners are very welcoming and always remember your name. We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very interesting place

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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An absolute gem on Cape Cod! We had a lovely stay! Enjoying the afternoon snacks at check in, walking to Nauset Beach, swimming in the pool, the comfort of our room, the fire at night time, and the beautiful breakfast in the morning! A relaxing and peaceful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hosts, Peter and Denise, are SO welcoming and helpful!! We felt like part of a large extended family staying with them. They serve a delicious continental breakfast, with tea, water, fruit and snacks available all day. The beach is walking distance; the pool is lovely!! We rented kayaks and bicycles in town. There is much to explore at the national seashore and locally, the hosts have much to share and recommend, and we enjoyed their suggestions!! I can appreciate why 65% of visitors return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot if you want a quieter vibe, quick access to the beach but close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent place to stay near beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a lovely place to stay. Throughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

The property is beautiful and well kept. I liked that.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a lovely little inn about a quarter mile from the Atlantic Ocean. They have a wonderful continental breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The level of the upkeep of property and structure by the owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very kind and attentive, fresh homemade snacks and breakfast and delicious hot coffee was provided in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Great little hotel with easy access to Nauset beach. Very friendly staff and super safe approach to Covid safety.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Walking distance to Nauset Beach. Room clean, comfortable, quiet. Breakfast was excellent, several good choices. Staff friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022