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4.8 out of 5

"Pricey but you absolutely get what you pay for here. And more. " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 02 Dec 2019

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Hotel Description

4.5-star luxury hotel in Nantucket Town

Nantucket Town stay

You'll be steps from Children's Beach and within a 10-minute walk of White Heron Theatre with a stay at this Nantucket Town hotel. Whaling Museum and Peter Foulger Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

Free shuttle, parking

This hotel features a restaurant, a gym, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool and perks like free self parking and a free beach shuttle.

Harborview Room near Restaurant & Bar

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$300* Per night/room Apr 11 - Apr 12

Room, Harbor View (ADA Compliant)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Partial Harborview Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Harborview Room near Restaurant & Bar

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

One Bedroom Garden Cottage

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Three Bedroom Garden Cottage

Bed Count 3 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

White Elephant Hotel ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for White Elephant Hotel

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4 out of 5

Posted by on Aug 10, 2020

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5 out of 5
Pricey but you absolutely get what you pay for here. And more.

Posted by on Dec 2, 2019

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5 out of 5
The property is right on the harbor. It’s very quaint and picturesque! We loved everything!

Posted by on Nov 2, 2019

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5 out of 5

Great hotel and really nice staff

Very relaxing, pleasant stay. Staff was friendly and efficient. Happy to go the extra mile. Free use of vehicles. Quiet off season experience. Would go back again.

Posted by on Nov 11, 2015

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Property Features

White Elephant Hotel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury White Elephant Hotel. An area shuttle within 3.00 mi and a beach shuttle are free. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Nantucket hotel.

  • 117 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free area shuttle within 3.00 mi and beach shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

White Elephant Hotel offers 117 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. This Nantucket hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Brant Point Grill - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and complimentary bicycles.

  • Free bicycles on site

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 - C0003391970

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 C0003391970. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • State tax ID - C0003391970
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 4–40 per person

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

Hotel Names

  • White Elephant
  • White Elephant Hotel
  • White Elephant Hotel Nantucket
  • White Elephant Nantucket
  • White Elephant Hotel Hotel
  • White Elephant Hotel Nantucket
  • White Elephant Hotel Hotel Nantucket

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.