White Elephant Hotel - Nantucket
41.28849, -70.09701Overview
White Elephant Hotel Nantucket - Travel + Leisure's World's Best Hotels harborside landmark since the 1920s
Accommodations
White Elephant Hotel offers three distinct accommodation types across the Harborside hotel & Garden Cottages, INN & Residences, and downtown Lofts. All rooms include cable TV, a private bathroom, iPod docking station, and Wi-Fi, with some including harbor views, fireplaces, and luxury linens. The recently renovated rooms and cottages are set within a historic landmark that has been welcoming guests since the 1920s.
Dining
The on-site Brant Point Grill serves signature steaks and seafood dishes in its dining room or on the harbor-side terrace. This restaurant has been recognized for its high-quality dining and stunning views over Nantucket Harbor. Guests also have access to Topper's at the Wauwinet, a sister property with a Grand Award-winning wine list and sunset dining.
Spa & Wellness
The White Elephant Spa, located in the harborside hotel, provides massage and full-service spa treatments focusing on organic and natural products. Guests can use the fitness centre and participate in daily yoga sessions offered on the property. The heated pool area includes a pool bar and is enclosed, offering a calm setting for relaxation.
Family & Activities
Families have access to a children's playground and complimentary bicycle rentals to explore the island. The White Elephant provides a shuttle to Jetties Beach with chairs and umbrellas, plus a house car (BMW) available through a twice-daily lottery. For children, there are scheduled activities at the pool for two hours each day, and babysitting services are available upon request.
Location & Business
Set alongside Nantucket Harbor, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from downtown shops, galleries, and the Nantucket Whaling Museum. Brant Point Lighthouse and Children's Beach are within walking distance, and the Miacomet Golf Course is 4 miles away. Meeting and event spaces accommodate up to 275 guests, making the property suitable for corporate retreats and weddings.
- Accommodations: Harborside hotel & Garden Cottages, INN & Residences, and downtown Lofts
- Dining: Brant Point Grill with signature steaks and seafood
- Wellness: White Elephant Spa with organic treatments and heated pool
- Family: Children's playground, complimentary bicycles, daily kids activities
- Activities: Complimentary beach shuttle with chairs and umbrellas, BMW house car lottery
- Location: Harborside, 10-minute walk to downtown, near Brant Point Lighthouse
- Business: Meeting spaces for up to 275 guests
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
360 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Heating
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Air conditioning
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Room size:
380 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Balcony
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Room size:
305 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Heating
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Air conditioning
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
Restaurant
Free shuttle service
Fitness center
Massage
Spa & wellness center
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Packed lunches
Business
- Business center
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Spa & wellness center
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about White Elephant Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 803 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 3.5 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Nantucket Memorial, ACK |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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