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The Wauwinet

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront hotel with restaurant

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Cottage Suite - Idlewild | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
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Courtyard
Coatue Suite - King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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120 Wauwinet Road, Nantucket, MA, 02584
  • Place, Coatue-Coskata Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jetties Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Surfside Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Bay View Bedroom - King Bed

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Bay View Bedroom - King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bay View Bedroom - Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 218 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Guest Bedroom - Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cottage Room - Willet

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Bedroom - King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 311 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cottage Suite - Idlewild

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cottage Suite - Idlewild

  • 370 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Guest Bedroom - Two Twin Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Guest Bedroom - Two Twin Beds

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Bedroom - Two Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 305 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Anchorage House | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Anchorage House

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Accessible Bay View

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

One Bedroom Cottage - Beachplum

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

One Bedroom Cottage - Haulover

  • 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

  • Coatue-Coskata Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Jetties Beach - 24 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Surfside Beach - 25 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Madaket Beach - 38 min drive - 16.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cru - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Slip 14 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Gazebo - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Crosswinds Restaurant - ‬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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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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.

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 0.1 mi away from Wauwinet.