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The Wauwinet

4.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
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View from room
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Cottage Suite - Idlewild
View from property
Coatue Suite - King Bed

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
120 Wauwinet Road, Nantucket, MA, 02584
  • Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
    4 min drive
  • Squam Head
    7 min drive
  • Quidnet Beach
    8 min drive
  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    18 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Bay View Bedroom - King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bay View Bedroom - Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Guest Bedroom - Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Coatue Suite - King Bed | Living area

Coatue Suite - King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage Room - Willet

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Bedroom - King

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Cottage - Haulover

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage Suite - Idlewild

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Guest Bedroom - Two Twin Beds

Guest Bedroom - Two Twin Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Bedroom - Two Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Anchorage House

Anchorage House

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Accessible Bay View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Cottage - Beachplum

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nantucket

A luxury stay in Nantucket awaits you at The Wauwinet, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Gold List award in 2020. You'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Quidnet Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a private beach, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The seafood restaurant, TOPPER'S, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the outdoor tennis court along with access to kayaking and bike hire. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and spa services. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .With a stay at this 4.5-property class Nantucket hotel, you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Squam Head and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Sesachacha Heathlands Wildlife Sanctuary.

What's nearby

  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Whaling Museum - 18 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Children's Beach - 18 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Surfside Beach - 19 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Jetties Beach - 23 min drive - 15.0 km

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

Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
Step outside to unwind on the sandy beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers.

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
  • Business facilities
  • 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
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Wauwinet offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Awards and affiliations

The Wauwinet is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.
The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • TOPPER'S

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

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 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 fire extinguisher, 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 all 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
Wauwinet
The Wauwinet Hotel Nantucket
Wauwinet Hotel Nantucket
Wauwinet Country House Nantucket
Wauwinet Country House
Wauwinet Hotel
Wauwinet Nantucket
The Wauwinet Hotel
The Wauwinet Nantucket
Wauwinet Hotel Nantucket
The Wauwinet Hotel Nantucket

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Wauwinet?

Yep, The Wauwinet has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Wauwinet?

The closest beach to The Wauwinet is Siasconet Beach (8.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Wauwinet?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

What makes The Wauwinet a romantic place to stay?

A private beach and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Wauwinet.

Does The Wauwinet serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Wauwinet?

No, The Wauwinet does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Wauwinet?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Wauwinet?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Wauwinet?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Wauwinet Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 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

Anthony

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very polite and professional. Accommodations always excellent. This was my third time to Wauwinet. We definitely will go back.
Stayed 1 night 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the shuttle ride that picked us up from the visitor center. I loved that they let us know where to go to be picked up. I loved checking into our room. They offered us champagne and helped us to our room. The room itself was unbelievable!! So beautiful ! The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were so clean! They had cheese and port every afternoon and also hot apple cider that you could drink while you sat next to the fire in the library. The staff was what made it so great. They were very helpful with helping us plan what to do and where to eat. I can’t say enough about our stay there. It was magical!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Suggestion for energy saving: motion sensors for lights, ceiling fans for cool air instead of A/C running all the time, electric shuttle vans instead of gas-run automobiles
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021