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White Elephant Hotel

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel in Nantucket Town

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White Elephant Hotel

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Exterior
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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Indoor wedding
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Overview of White Elephant Hotel

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Map
50 Easton Street, Nantucket, MA, 02554
  • Popular LocationWhaling Museum6 min walk
  • Popular LocationNantucket Ferry Terminal9 min walk
  • Popular LocationJetties Beach16 min walk
  • AirportNantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)6 min drive

Room options

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Guest Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Guest Suite

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Partial Harborview Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Harborview Suite

  • 495 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Harborview Room

  • 375 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Partial Harborview Suite near Restaurant & Bar

  • 495 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Accessible Harborview Room

  • 450 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Partial Harborview Suite

  • 450 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Easy Street Loft on Main Street | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Easy Street Loft on Main Street

  • 3000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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INN Suite Handicap Accessible-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

INN Suite Handicap Accessible-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Two-Bedroom Residence-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

  • 1194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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One-Bedroom Residence-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

One-Bedroom Residence-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

  • 800 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Three-Bedroom Residence-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Three-Bedroom Residence-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

  • 1400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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INN King Room-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

INN King Room-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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INN Junior Suite-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Two-Bedroom Residence Accessible-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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INN Suite Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

King Guest Room Accessible

  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Guest Room

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Guest Suite Accessible | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

King Guest Suite Accessible

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Harborview Room near Restaurant & Bar

  • 375 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Garden Cottage | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

One Bedroom Garden Cottage

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Three Bedroom Garden Cottage | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Three Bedroom Garden Cottage

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 King Beds

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Two Bedroom Garden Cottage | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Two Bedroom Garden Cottage

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Nantucket

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).

What's nearby

  • Whaling Museum - 6 min walk
  • Brant Point Light - 7 min walk
  • Nantucket Atheneum - 8 min walk
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk
  • Jetties Beach - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cru - 13 min walk
  • Club Car Lounge - 9 min walk
  • Jack and Charlie's - 10 min walk
  • Lemon Press - 10 min walk
  • Juice Bar - 7 min walk

About this property

White Elephant Hotel

4.5-star luxury hotel in Nantucket Town
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
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.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Beach toys
  • Children's games
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Area shuttle
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: USD 4–40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 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.

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 - C0003391970
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is White Elephant Hotel to the airport?

White Elephant Hotel is 3.4 mi (7-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 White Elephant Hotel?

As of Apr 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Elephant Hotel on Apr 24, 2024 start from $225.0, 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 White Elephant Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at White Elephant Hotel.

How close is White Elephant Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Children's Beach and 0.8 mi (3-min drive) from Jetties Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does White Elephant Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at White Elephant Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 4 and 40 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at White Elephant Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at White Elephant Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at White Elephant Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does White Elephant Hotel have a pool?

White Elephant Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does White Elephant Hotel have a restaurant?

White Elephant Hotel is home to Brant Point Grill, which features seafood, al fresco dining, and brunch.

Does White Elephant Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer hot stone massages, facials, and body treatments.

How close is White Elephant Hotel to downtown Nantucket?

White Elephant Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Nantucket.

White Elephant Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 248 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful in every way!!! Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and staff and in walking distance to the shops. The room had a fireplace and balcony overlooking the harbor. Just beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JON, Charleston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch facilities with this property other than being placed in a tent at the Brant Point Grill which was somewhat off putting. It was rather cold and seems odd to still be using it in late October. Still, service and food were outstanding. Staff is amazingly attentive. Room was first class.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023