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, Nantucket Inn offers 100 newly appointed guest rooms overlooking three landscaped courtyards near Nantucket Memorial Airport. The hotel features indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, onsite bar and café, plus complimentary shuttle service to historic downtown Nantucket and Surfside Beach for a comfortable and convenient island stay.
Renovated in 2023, Nantucket Inn offers 100 newly appointed guest rooms overlooking three landscaped courtyards near Nantucket Memorial Airport. The hotel features indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, onsite bar and café, plus complimentary shuttle service to historic downtown Nantucket and Surfside Beach for a comfortable and convenient island stay.
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.
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 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.
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.
Hotel Pippa is a boutique hotel located in downtown Nantucket offering thoughtfully designed guest rooms, modern comforts, and easy access to the island’s restaurants, shops, beaches, and ferry terminals. The hotel combines relaxed coastal style with contemporary details and personalized hospitality, creating a comfortable stay in the center of Nantucket’s historic district for island visitors and weekend travelers.
Hotel Pippa is a boutique hotel located in downtown Nantucket offering thoughtfully designed guest rooms, modern comforts, and easy access to the island’s restaurants, shops, beaches, and ferry terminals. The hotel combines relaxed coastal style with contemporary details and personalized hospitality, creating a comfortable stay in the center of Nantucket’s historic district for island visitors and weekend travelers.

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.

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.
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 known for exquisite interiors, personalized service, and one of Nantucket’s most desirable downtown locations. Guests enjoy made to order breakfast, thoughtfully designed accommodations, and convenient access to the island’s shops, restaurants, beaches, and cultural attractions.

Named the Best Small Hotel in America by TripAdvisor, The Union Street Inn is known for exquisite interiors, personalized service, and one of Nantucket’s most desirable downtown locations. Guests enjoy made to order breakfast, thoughtfully designed accommodations, and convenient access to the island’s shops, restaurants, beaches, and cultural attractions.

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

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Travel Tips

  • Book ferry or flights early, especially for summer and holidays
  • Reserve lodging and dining in advance during peak season
  • Bring layers as weather can change quickly
  • Bike to get around and avoid limited parking
  • Plan transportation before arriving
  • Check seasonal ferry and flight schedules
  • Make dinner reservations early
  • Explore beaches, trails, and areas beyond town
  • Pack for beach days and walking
  • Visit spring or fall for fewer crowds

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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.