Nantucket Hotels

Stay in Nantucket hotels offering modern comfort, coastal style, and convenient access to beaches, dining, and island experiences.

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Comfortable, Convenient, and Elevated Island Stays

Nantucket hotels offer a seamless way to experience the island, combining modern amenities with classic coastal design. From boutique hotels in town to waterfront properties and full service resorts, visitors can choose accommodations that balance comfort, style, and convenience.

Hotels are ideal for travelers who want easy access to dining, beaches, and activities, along with services such as concierge support, housekeeping, and on-site amenities.

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Boutique Hotels & Resorts

Hotels offer a more structured and service oriented stay, making them ideal for visitors who want a balance of relaxation and convenience.

“Renovated in 2023, the Nantucket Inn offers 100 newly appoint guest rooms overlooking three beautifully landscaped courtyards. The hotel features indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness center, onsite bar, café, and complimentary shuttle service to historic downtown and Surfside Beach.”
The Wauwinet, only 7 mi from town, is one of the top small hotels of the world. It’s earned a reputation for the best service on-island. Guests enjoy premier guest rooms, suites, & garden cottages, Pratesi bed linens, luxurious bath products, fluffy robes, HD flat-screened TVs, free Internet, continental breakfast, bottled water, daily newspapers, shuttle to town, afternoon port & cheese.
Named one of top hotels in the world, the White Elephant is a few blocks from town overlooking the harbor. With premier guest rooms, suites, garden cottages & in-town lofts, the hotel is known for luxury & service. Pratesi bed linens, aromatherapy bath products, fluffy robes, HD flat-screened TVs, free Internet, early risers’ coffee & pastries, bottled water, afternoon port & cheese.
Named the “Top Hotel in the U.S.” (ranked #1) by TripAdvisor. Grand, Downtown hotel close to beaches. Open year-round. Luxuriously appointed 1-4 BR suites/cottages (some with water views), kitchenettes, heated pools, Fitness & Spa Club, Children’s Programs, Breeze Restaurant, free shuttles to ferries.
Nantucket’s newest style icon! Designed with an eye for provocative beauty and calming minimalism, each guest space is curated with expressive art, clean shapes and pops of color. Enjoy sumptuous linens from Matouk and Frette.

The Brant

The Brant, a new summertime inn on the historic New England island of Nantucket, welcomes guests to experience the destination like never before. The hotel is situated in the heart of Brant Point, minutes from downtown and steps from the beach. A classic bed and breakfast built in a convincing 17th-century replica style, The Brant features 26 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and bathrooms, an expansive lawn with lawn games, fire pits, and plenty of quiet corners to enjoy a delicious, handcrafted cocktail.
Discover authentic Nantucket in an historic brick mansion, once home to a whaling captain. Wonderfully restored with sophisticated amenities–HD flat-screen TVs, free Internet, AC, morning coffee & pastries and ACK Prime restaurant. In the center of town, near boutiques, galleries, restaurants, museums & charming side streets with historic homes & lovely gardens.
Named the Best Small Hotel in America by TripAdvisor, the Union Street Inn is Nantucket’s standard-bearer for exquisite interiors and impeccable service. The keys to your room are your keys to Nantucket’s most exclusive experiences: Enjoy an unrivaled made-to-order breakfast and the island’s best location.

Tips for Booking Nantucket Hotels

Book Early for Summer

Peak season fills quickly, especially for popular hotels and waterfront properties.

Consider Location

In town hotels offer convenience, while properties outside town provide more space and quieter surroundings.

Compare Amenities

Some hotels offer pools, shuttles, or dining, which can enhance your stay depending on your travel style.

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Explore Nantucket Beaches

From calm harbor shores to wide ocean beaches, Nantucket offers something for every kind of beach day.

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Easy Ways to Get Around

  • Bike along miles of scenic paths
  • Ride The Wave shuttle across the island
  • Walk to town, beaches, and restaurants

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Getting to Your Lodging

Most visitors arrive on Nantucket by ferry or plane, then reach their accommodations via taxi, shuttle, or rental vehicle.

By Boat

Traveling by ferry is one of the most popular ways to reach Nantucket. Passenger and vehicle ferries depart regularly from the mainland and arrive directly into Nantucket Harbor, just steps from town. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially during peak seasons and holidays.

By Air

Flying to Nantucket offers the fastest way to reach the island, with year-round service and additional seasonal flights during peak months. Upon arrival at Nantucket Memorial Airport, taxis, shuttles, and rental services are available to transport visitors directly to their accommodations.

Getting Around

Once on island, visitors can choose from bike rentals, car and jeep rentals, taxis, shuttles, and private car services to get around. With limited parking in town, many visitors prefer biking or using local transportation services to explore beaches, dining, and island attractions.