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The Wauwinet

4.5 star property
Beachfront hotel in Nantucket with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Cottage Suite - Idlewild | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
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On Nantucket's shores, The Wauwinet offers an enchanting retreat with a private beach and sun-kissed loungers. With kayaking, hiking/biking trails, and fishing opportunities nearby, guests can unwind in nature while enjoying perks like a coffee shop/cafe and TOPPER'S restaurant.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Area shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Premium bedding

Why we love this property

Beach bliss awaits
The sandy private beach at this hotel beckons with loungers and umbrellas. Guests can soak up the sun or enjoy kayaking and fishing adventures.
Luxury coastal sanctuary
Wander through an artful garden on the way to the private beach at this luxury hotel. Curated decor enhances the exclusive seaside setting.
Fine dining selection
Savor culinary excellence at a restaurant, cafe, or bar. This hotel also tempts taste buds with a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast option.

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop 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
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Coatue Suite - King Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Coatue Suite - King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Cottage Room - Willet

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Cottage Suite - Idlewild

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 34 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Anchorage House

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 79 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

One Bedroom Cottage - Beachplum

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

One Bedroom Cottage - Haulover

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
120 Wauwinet Road, Nantucket, MA, 02584

What's nearby

  • Coatue-Coskata Wildlife Refuge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nantucket Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Jetties Beach - 24 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Surfside Beach - 25 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Madaket Beach - 38 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 18 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 27.7 miles/44.6 km
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

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

When visiting Nantucket, The Wauwinet is a great choice to consider. Guests can indulge in massages, and TOPPER'S serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, an outdoor tennis court, and a terrace are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 32 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Spa services
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Dining

TOPPER'S - This seafood restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15.00 to 40.00 per person
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
State tax ID - C0009631970

Also known as

Wauwinet Inn Nantucket
Wauwinet Inn
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Wauwinet?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Wauwinet?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Wauwinet?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Wauwinet and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, fishing, and hiking and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Enjoy amenities like a private beach, spa services, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Wauwinet?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, TOPPER'S.

What's the area around The Wauwinet like?

The Wauwinet is located a short 2-minute walk from Coatue-Coskata Wildlife Refuge.

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