Old Gaol Tours

Learn about the chilling crimes committed by the former inmates of Old Gaol and find out what life might have been like held in one of its grim cells.

This historic jailhouse is one of the highlights in Nantucket Town. But it's not the only spot worth visiting in the area. After you've paid the entrance fee and enjoyed your adventure at Old Gaol, check out nearby Jetties Beach, Surfside Beach and Madaket Beach as well.

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D. Hotel Suites & Spa

D. Hotel Suites & Spa

3 out of 5
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Oct 5 - Oct 8
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Miami (MIA) to Boston (BOS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,264 reviews)
Nice hotel with mediocre breakfast

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Boston Lodge and Suites

Boston Lodge and Suites

4 out of 5
Dorchester
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Oct 19 - Oct 23
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Dallas (DFW) to Boston (BOS)
8.4/10 Very Good! (186 reviews)
Parker Beach Lodge

Parker Beach Lodge

3 out of 5
Bass River
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Oct 17 - Oct 22
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Atlanta (ATL) to Boston (BOS)
8.6/10 Excellent! (288 reviews)
Stay at Parker Beach Lodge was overall average. The lodge has been modernized and the finished look nice, the upkeep to the rooms is lacking. Our room specifically was quite dirty, even for a hotel room- the bathroom being the dirtiest. The shower was quickly cleaned, leaving lots of obvious signs of prior use and there was liquid splashes of various colours all over the walls. The shower wouldn’t drain upon first use and continued several times over our stay. The room had a very strong musty old odour that hit you upon entering and came home on all of our belongings. Strangely there were also mini fridges unplugged and outside most of the rooms. Didn’t look the nicest and hazard. Also pool umbrellas laying by stairs up to our room, also a tripping hazard in the dark. Staff seemed nice enough. Convenient location and less than one min walk to a beautiful beach. Would likely stay somewhere else next time.

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

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