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The Wauwinet

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront hotel with restaurant

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Coatue Suite - King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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Coatue Suite - King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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120 Wauwinet Road, Nantucket, MA, 02584
  • Siasconet Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Jetties Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Bay View Bedroom - King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Bay View Bedroom - King Bed

  • 259 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Bay View Bedroom - Queen Bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Guest Bedroom - Queen Bed

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Coatue Suite - King Bed

  • 500 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Cottage Room - Willet

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Bedroom - King

  • 311 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Cottage - Haulover

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

One Bedroom Cottage - Haulover

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cottage Suite - Idlewild

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Cottage Suite - Idlewild

  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Guest Bedroom - Two Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Guest Bedroom - Two Twin Beds

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Bedroom - Two Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Bedroom - Two Queen Beds

  • 305 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Anchorage House | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Anchorage House

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Accessible Bay View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

One Bedroom Cottage - Beachplum

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Nantucket

Beachfront retreat .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Coatue-Coskata Wildlife Refuge and 2 miles (3 km) of Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge with a stay here. Quidnet Beach and Squam Head are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Siasconet Beach - 13 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Brant Point Light - 22 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Jetties Beach - 22 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Surfside Beach - 23 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stubbys - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cru - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Island Coffee Roasters - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Juice Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Slip 14 - ‬17 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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

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 provided

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 at the property

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 to 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.

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
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The Wauwinet Hotel Nantucket
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Wauwinet Country House Nantucket
Wauwinet Country House
Wauwinet Hotel
Wauwinet Nantucket
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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 Jun 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wauwinet on Jun 18, 2025 start from $995.0, 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. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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. 92 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edyta

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Weatogue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fantastic. I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Joann, Hampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Cincinnati

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful atmosphere. Great place to escape and unwind.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Scarsdale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wauwinet is magical. Nothing else remotely compares. Beautiful property with easy strolls along the beach on both the ocean and the harbor sides. Wonderful restaurant as well. Stay here if you can - and can afford it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022