The Wauwinet

Property class: 4.5
Beachfront hotel in Nantucket with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $495
$553 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Bay View Bedroom - King Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wooden chest, and a view of the ocean through the windows.

Deluxe Bay View Bedroom - King Bed

  • Bay view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Bay View Bedroom - Queen Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There are windows and a balcony.

Bay View Bedroom - Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Guest Bedroom - Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps.

Guest Bedroom - Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Coatue Suite - King Bed

A modern living room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a white armchair. There is a bookshelf and a decorative bird painting on the wall.

Coatue Suite - King Bed

  • Bay view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Cottage Room - Willet

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window, and a small table with flowers.

Cottage Room - Willet

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Bedroom - King

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and a view of trees through the windows.

Superior Bedroom - King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Cottage Suite - Idlewild

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Cottage Suite - Idlewild

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Guest Bedroom - Two Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

Guest Bedroom - Two Twin Beds

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Bedroom - Two Queen Beds

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wardrobe.

Superior Bedroom - Two Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Anchorage House

A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

Anchorage House

  • 79 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Accessible Bay View

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There are windows and a balcony.

Accessible Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for One Bedroom Cottage - Beachplum

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows and a decorative pillow with text, flanked by two tall, black, spiral-style lamps on either side.

One Bedroom Cottage - Beachplum

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for One Bedroom Cottage - Haulover

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window, and a small table with flowers.

One Bedroom Cottage - Haulover

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

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120 Wauwinet Road, Nantucket, MA, 02584

What's nearby

  • Sesachacha Heathlands Wildlife Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Squam Head - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Quidnet Beach - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Siasconet Beach - 14 min drive - 9.4 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
  • ‪Handlebar Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Nantucket Lobster Trap - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Gazebo - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Straight Wharf - ‬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

Hotel size

    • 32 rooms

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

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

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

Children

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

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

Parking

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

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

The Wauwinet Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The property offers private beach access with calm and deserted beaches, perfect for a peaceful vacation. (5 reviews)
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Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, welcoming & caring staff, interesting tours, & wonderful access to beach. Will go back again. Loved the Wauwinet & would recommend for anyone wanting a peaceful vacation.
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10/10 Exceptional

I love the remote location, as well as the activities available at the property. The staff is also excellent!
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10/10 Exceptional

Special Place

Awesome hotel in a quiet, beautiful part of Nantucket. The staff and facilities are fantastic, highly recommend.
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6/10 Good

I would expect there to be more frequent transport available to take guests between town and hotel. Only one an hour is not enough. I would expect coffee in the room and not have to go to lobby. The staff did not help much when it looked like a storm might strand us at the hotel, I had to do all the investigating - fortunately we were able to get a ferry. It’s not a hotel for anyone wanting to be anywhere than in their room. And in the bad weather we had on our stay it felt empty and lifeless unfortunately. I would stay in town if you want to feel like there is more life on the island than just you! That said the room was exquisite and the staff were lovely.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful peaceful property. Staff and management went out of their way to accommodate our every need.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

This out of the way place is a gorgeous little inn away from it all with impeccable attention to service and detail. The amenities were a great addition including many excursions and our staff went above and beyond to accommodate us. I want to give a personal shout out to Tia who was so very sweet!
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10/10 Exceptional

Impeccable service! Friendly, knowledgeable and very accommodating staff....each and everyone. The Inn itself; beautiful, comfortable, and charming. 5 stars all around!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay with a ton of amenities and great staff! This was a romantic spot with a private bay and beach access, a convenient shuttle to town that runs every hour to access shops and restaurants, and an option to take the hotel BMW for a few hours to explore the island on our own, not to mention complimentary bikes and afternoon boat rides. Staff supported every request (big and small) and the food was amazing, with views even more so! Overall, so glad we stayed out of the main town area and selected the Wauwinet! I highly recommend it and hope to come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

What an amazing experience from beginning to end. This resort is definitely worth the money. Amazing views. Awesome access to a bay on one side and the ocean on the other. We practically had the beaches to ourselves. And the afternoon port wine and cheese is relaxing and a great social hour to learn more about others and all that the island has to offer. And the resort staff are all awesome. They are not only knowledgeable, but caring. They literally go out of their way to help you, regardless if they are currently busy. I hope the owners (Karps) read this review and are aware that you can have a great set of programs like they currently do, but it is their current staff and management that takes their resort "over the top." Captain Rob, the tour guide is a historian and navigator of the island. And Sean Burpee, their manager of the Wauwinet, really works with you to get the type of experience(s) you want while you are at their resort. They are nothing short of outstanding and I hope that if they ever receive offers from other programs that the owners will match those offers and increase their salaries to keep these amazing people in place so that the program does not suffer. These people know exactly how to make you have the experience of a lifetime. This place and all the staff are easily an 11/10.
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10/10 Exceptional

Pristine accommodations and outstanding service together with natural beauty
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful well maintained
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, secluded spot on Nantucket, can’t wait to go back again!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

A perfect place to unwind

Gorgeous estate. Fantastic location. Well groomed. Tranquil.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very peaceful atmosphere. Great place to escape and unwind.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was fantastic. I can’t wait to go back.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is beautiful. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of town. Staff is amazing! they can’t do enough for you. Food is excellent. Great place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing!
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10/10 Exceptional

This property was incredible. The team was attentive to every detail.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff is very polite and professional. Accommodations always excellent. This was my third time to Wauwinet. We definitely will go back.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is beautiful and quiet. We enjoyed being away from the hustle and bustle of Nantucket and other cities. The staff was very accommodating and the shuttles ran every hour into town till 11:00 pm for when you wanted to go in. I definitely would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Nantucket. Topper’s was an exceptional dining experience. I felt like I was an extra in The Bear series.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.