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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and cushions, large windows, and a view of greenery.
A cozy room with a white sofa, blue and white patterned pillows, a wicker pouf, and a dining area with wicker chairs and a white table.
A large, multi-story building with a prominent American flag, a flag with a fleur-de-lis, and a sign indicating a restaurant.
A sandy beach with two people walking, a blue and white striped beach umbrella, and two striped beach chairs.
A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $553
$495 nightly
$553 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

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120 Wauwinet Road, Nantucket, MA, 02584
  • Place, Coatue-Coskata Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jetties Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Surfside Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Bay View Bedroom - King Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wooden chest, and a view of the ocean through the windows.

Deluxe Bay View Bedroom - King Bed

  • Bay view
  • 259 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Bay View Bedroom - Queen Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There are windows and a balcony.

Bay View Bedroom - Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 218 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Guest Bedroom - Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps.

Guest Bedroom - Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Coatue Suite - King Bed

A modern living room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a white armchair. There is a bookshelf and a decorative bird painting on the wall.

Coatue Suite - King Bed

  • Bay view
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Cottage Room - Willet

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window, and a small table with flowers.

Cottage Room - Willet

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Bedroom - King

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and a view of trees through the windows.

Superior Bedroom - King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 311 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Cottage Suite - Idlewild

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Cottage Suite - Idlewild

  • 370 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Guest Bedroom - Two Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

Guest Bedroom - Two Twin Beds

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Bedroom - Two Queen Beds

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wardrobe.

Superior Bedroom - Two Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 305 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Anchorage House

A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

Anchorage House

  • 850 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Accessible Bay View

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There are windows and a balcony.

Accessible Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 212 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for One Bedroom Cottage - Beachplum

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows and a decorative pillow with text, flanked by two tall, black, spiral-style lamps on either side.

One Bedroom Cottage - Beachplum

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for One Bedroom Cottage - Haulover

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window, and a small table with flowers.

One Bedroom Cottage - Haulover

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Nantucket

With a stay at The Wauwinet in Nantucket, you'll be steps from Coatue-Coskata Wildlife Refuge and a 4-minute drive from Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. .This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Quidnet Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Squam Head.

What's nearby

  • Coatue-Coskata Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jetties Beach - 23 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Surfside Beach - 24 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Cisco Beach - 28 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Madaket Beach - 35 min drive - 16.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cru - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Handlebar Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Gazebo - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Straight Wharf - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Rose and Crown - ‬17 min drive

About this property

The Wauwinet

The Wauwinet offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Nantucket hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the hotel.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor tennis court and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at TOPPER'S, a seafood restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
TOPPER'S - This seafood restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.

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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • TOPPER'S

Things to do

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • 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 at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

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Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted 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

The Wauwinet Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 124 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pristine accommodations and outstanding service together with natural beauty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, welcoming & caring staff, interesting tours, & wonderful access to beach. Will go back again. Loved the Wauwinet & would recommend for anyone wanting a peaceful vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the remote location, as well as the activities available at the property. The staff is also excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect place to unwind

Gorgeous estate. Fantastic location. Well groomed. Tranquil.
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Birthday gift
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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Very peaceful atmosphere. Great place to escape and unwind.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful peaceful property. Staff and management went out of their way to accommodate our every need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

debbie

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The property is beautiful. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of town. Staff is amazing! they can’t do enough for you. Food is excellent. Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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It was fantastic. I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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Our entire experience at the Wauwinet was simply PERFECTION! The attention to detail from the staff was impeccable. The grounds were beautiful, the hotel was charming, and the views were breathtaking. Truly an incredible stay. Looking forward to a return visit!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Zachary

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Amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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This property was incredible. The team was attentive to every detail.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This out of the way place is a gorgeous little inn away from it all with impeccable attention to service and detail. The amenities were a great addition including many excursions and our staff went above and beyond to accommodate us. I want to give a personal shout out to Tia who was so very sweet!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very polite and professional. Accommodations always excellent. This was my third time to Wauwinet. We definitely will go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and quiet. We enjoyed being away from the hustle and bustle of Nantucket and other cities. The staff was very accommodating and the shuttles ran every hour into town till 11:00 pm for when you wanted to go in. I definitely would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Nantucket. Topper’s was an exceptional dining experience. I felt like I was an extra in The Bear series.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impeccable service! Friendly, knowledgeable and very accommodating staff....each and everyone. The Inn itself; beautiful, comfortable, and charming. 5 stars all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joann

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Excellent weekend getaway! Loved the staff and the coziness of the library, sitting room with the fireplace and the porch. Excellent view of the water from the hotel. Captain Rob was available for the first tour of the 2023 season and it was so amazing. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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We had such a wonderful time staying here! The staff is so wonderful and knows everyone by name. It was such a special experience staying here and I wish we can come back during the season. If you come off season just expect that they will not have all of their amenities available to you. But it was so peaceful to visit in April.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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Excellent stay with a ton of amenities and great staff! This was a romantic spot with a private bay and beach access, a convenient shuttle to town that runs every hour to access shops and restaurants, and an option to take the hotel BMW for a few hours to explore the island on our own, not to mention complimentary bikes and afternoon boat rides. Staff supported every request (big and small) and the food was amazing, with views even more so! Overall, so glad we stayed out of the main town area and selected the Wauwinet! I highly recommend it and hope to come back again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

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The Wauwinet property is 10 star. The top notch service started at the front desk, the staff was helpful with where to go and all the activities on site. The in room service was amazing too, making sure we had clean towels throughout the day. The rooms were comfortable and very clean. My favorite is sitting on the lawn and enjoying the breeze. I love this property and would recommend the Wauwinet to my family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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What an amazing experience from beginning to end. This resort is definitely worth the money. Amazing views. Awesome access to a bay on one side and the ocean on the other. We practically had the beaches to ourselves. And the afternoon port wine and cheese is relaxing and a great social hour to learn more about others and all that the island has to offer. And the resort staff are all awesome. They are not only knowledgeable, but caring. They literally go out of their way to help you, regardless if they are currently busy. I hope the owners (Karps) read this review and are aware that you can have a great set of programs like they currently do, but it is their current staff and management that takes their resort "over the top." Captain Rob, the tour guide is a historian and navigator of the island. And Sean Burpee, their manager of the Wauwinet, really works with you to get the type of experience(s) you want while you are at their resort. They are nothing short of outstanding and I hope that if they ever receive offers from other programs that the owners will match those offers and increase their salaries to keep these amazing people in place so that the program does not suffer. These people know exactly how to make you have the experience of a lifetime. This place and all the staff are easily an 11/10.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

The Wauwinet was everything we expected and more. The location is perfect. The service is great. We stayed for two nights to celebrate my birthday. The housekeepers decorated our room in celebration. The staff at the front desk sang me a "happy birthday" one morning. They really made us feel "at home" during our stay. The property is spectacular. Right on the water with beach access. Although ~20 minutes from downtown, there is plenty to do (e.g., kayaks, tennis, various boat tours). Wauwinet is calm; perfect for couples. We had a great experience at Toppers, the restaurant on site. It was not cheap, but it was definitely worth it. We'd recommend Wauwinet to anyone that's looking to stay on Nantucket! THANK YOU to the Wauwinet team for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022