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The Wauwinet

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront hotel with restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Courtyard
Coatue Suite - King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Sundeck
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Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • On private beach
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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120 Wauwinet Road, Nantucket, MA, 02584
  • Popular LocationNantucket Ferry Terminal17 min drive
  • AirportNantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)18 min drive
  • Popular LocationSurfside Beach19 min drive
  • Popular LocationJetties Beach22 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Bay View Bedroom - King Bed

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Bay View Bedroom - King Bed

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bay View Bedroom - Queen Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Guest Bedroom - Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Coatue Suite - King Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Coatue Suite - King Bed

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cottage Room - Willet

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cottage Room - Willet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Bedroom - King

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Cottage - Haulover

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

One Bedroom Cottage - Haulover

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cottage Suite - Idlewild

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cottage Suite - Idlewild

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Guest Bedroom - Two Twin Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Guest Bedroom - Two Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Bedroom - Two Queen Beds

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Bedroom - Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Anchorage House | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Anchorage House

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Accessible Bay View

  • 225 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

One Bedroom Cottage - Beachplum

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nantucket

Beachfront retreat .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Nantucket hotel, you'll find Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Quidnet Beach. Also, Squam Head is within 3 miles (5 km) and Coatue Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Siasconet Beach - 11 min drive
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive
  • Whaling Museum - 18 min drive
  • Surfside Beach - 19 min drive
  • Jetties Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cru - 17 min drive
  • Club Car Lounge - 16 min drive
  • Jack and Charlie's - 17 min drive
  • Juice Bar - 16 min drive
  • Island Coffee Roasters - 16 min drive

About this property

The Wauwinet

4.5-star beachfront hotel with restaurant
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a garden, and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Nantucket hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Wauwinet offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Awards and affiliations

The Wauwinet is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.
The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 15 to 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00–40.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0009631970
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is C0009631970. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Wauwinet Inn Nantucket
Wauwinet Inn
Wauwinet Nantucket
Wauwinet
The Wauwinet Hotel Nantucket
Wauwinet Hotel Nantucket
Wauwinet Country House Nantucket
Wauwinet Country House
Wauwinet Hotel
Wauwinet Nantucket
The Wauwinet Hotel
The Wauwinet Nantucket
Wauwinet Hotel Nantucket
The Wauwinet Hotel Nantucket

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Wauwinet to the airport?

The Wauwinet is 7.8 mi (18-min drive) away from the Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wauwinet?

As of May 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wauwinet on May 24, 2024 start from $480.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Wauwinet have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Wauwinet.

How close is The Wauwinet to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Wauwinet offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Wauwinet, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15.00 and 40.00 per person.

Is there a casino at The Wauwinet?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Wauwinet?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Wauwinet?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Wauwinet have a pool?

The Wauwinet does not have a pool.

Does The Wauwinet have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Wauwinet have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at White Elephant Spa by Darýa - A Nantucket Retreat, where you can enjoy massages.

How close is The Wauwinet to downtown Nantucket?

The Wauwinet is 0.2 mi away from Wauwinet.

The Wauwinet Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was incredible. The team was attentive to every detail.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special Place
Awesome hotel in a quiet, beautiful part of Nantucket. The staff and facilities are fantastic, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, St. Petersburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, secluded spot on Nantucket, can’t wait to go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Scarsdale

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023