White Elephant Hotel, Nantucket ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

50 Easton Street, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States, 02554

Close to Children's Beach

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4.3

Loved by guests

Impeccable service
Spacious rooms
Helpful concierge
Complimentary bicycles

"There is a complimentary BMW that there are 2 drawings for (9am and 4pm) every day to use for 4 hours, which was awesome!"

CloudyDae from United States

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"The rooms were a real surprise. It feels more like a home than a hotel."

Terry from United States

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"The complimentary bicycles allowed us to explore more than we could do on foot, and the location, just a quick walk to town, was invaluable for shopping and dining."

JAdels421 from United States

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Rooms and Suites

White Elephant Hotel offers rooms, suites, garden cottages, residences, and lofts. Rooms include a small refrigerator and a private bathroom with a shower. Suites feature a seating area with a sofa bed, a small refrigerator, and a private bathroom with a shower. Garden Cottages provide a master bedroom with a king-sized bed, a second bedroom with two twins or a king, an open living area with a gas fireplace, a full-size pull-out sofa, a pantry-style kitchen, dining space, two full baths, a washer and dryer, and a private deck. The Residences at the White Elephant are decorated with custom furniture, wool rugs, and local artwork, and include a living/dining room, a fireplace, a pantry-style kitchen, and a five-fixture bathroom with a soaking tub. One Easy Street Lofts feature 3,000 square feet of space with three bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, an open living and dining room with a table for 12, a library, a gourmet kitchen, and 3.5 baths. Inn Suites feature a bedroom with a king bed and TV, a bathroom, and a sitting area with a full-size sofa bed, a desk, and a small refrigerator. Most rooms feature either one king bed or two twin beds, some with an outdoor patio or deck overlooking the hotel grounds. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, fine Italian linens, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Some suites offer sofa beds and fireplaces. Bathrooms are equipped with L'Occitane bath products. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available, featuring roll-in showers, lowered peepholes, grab bars, and closed-caption TV. An accessible room offers a plush king bed and a private balcony or patio overlooking resort landscapes.

Harborside Dining Options

Brant Point Grill, located in the White Elephant Nantucket, provides New England cuisine with harbor views. The restaurant specializes in seafood, steaks, and a Lobster Bloody Mary. The grill offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. TOPPER'S, located at The Wauwinet (White Elephant's sister hotel), features New England cuisine, local seafood, and a wine list. The snack bar at the pool offers smoothies, paninis, and ice cream.

Leisure and Entertainment

The White Elephant Spa by Darya focuses on natural elements as a part of each treatment. The hotel provides complimentary Priority Bicycle beach cruisers. The White Elephant pool is open seasonally from Memorial Day to mid-September and is exclusively for overnight guests. Guests can reserve cabanas. A family-friendly beach is located at the end of Surfside Road in Nantucket. The Barton & Gray Mariners Club offers yacht excursions.

Location and Transportation

White Elephant Hotel is 10 km from Nantucket Memorial. The hotel is near the Nantucket Boat Basin and Main Street shops, restaurants, and galleries. The CapeFlyer train runs from the South Station in Boston to the Hyannis Transportation Center with stops in Braintree, Brockton, Middleborough/Lakeville, Wareham Village, and Buzzards Bay, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The hotel provides complimentary van pick-up/drop-off service for ferry passengers.

Hotel Services

The hotel offers concierge services. Room service is available from 7 am to 10 pm. The hotel provides venues for meetings and receptions from 6 to 275 guests. Guests have access to morning coffee and afternoon port and cheese. Through a partnership with BMW, guests can use a luxury courtesy car. Additional amenities include a poolside ice cream cart, boogie boards and beach toys, board games, cribs & pack 'n plays, strollers, and Radio Flyer Wagons. Guests can Visit stores like the Boat Basin, Made on Nantucket, and Island Weaves for souvenirs and locally-made goods.

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Highlights from guests

Sports & FitnessActive Escape

I enjoyed the excellent Technogym equipment in the light and clean gym. Bicycles are also available to explore the area.

Saul from Canada

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DiningFantastic Food

The on-site restaurant was fantastic. I especially enjoyed the dinner, as well as the breakfast offerings.

Christopher from United Kingdom

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Room FeaturesBeyond Gorgeous

The room was spotless, spacious and new. It also came with a fireplace and a beautiful deck.

Akel from France

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Guest ParkingCourtesy Ride

There is a complimentary BMW car service. They also offer drop off and pickup services around town.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Three-Bedroom Cottage

2 persons

33 m²

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Guest Room

2 persons

35 m²

1 King-size bed

Heating

Balcony

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One Bedroom Cottage

2 persons

28 m²

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Accessible Harborview Room

2 persons

42 m²

1 King-size bed

Harbour view

Heating

Air conditioning

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Nantucket700 m

Airports

Nantucket Memorial (ACK) 5.6 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Lift
Currency exchange
Smoke detectors

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Dryer
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Free shuttle service
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Packed lunches

Business

Business centre
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Babysitting/Child services
Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

Spa & wellness centre
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

Dining Onsite

At White Elephant Hotel, culinary experiences are heightened against the backdrop of Nantucket's bustling harbor. The Brant Point Grill stands out with its emphasis on American and seafood dishes, offering idyllic settings for leisurely meals infused with local charm.

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Brant Point Grill

American, Seafood

Ambiance

A sublime setting with commanding views of Nantucket's bustling harbor, perfect for enjoying the vibrant coastal atmosphere.

Key Offerings

Signature breakfast, brunch, and dinner menus highlight fresh, local seafood and classic American fare, making every meal a true celebration of flavors.

Reservation

Recommended

Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Location

50 Easton Street, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States, 02554

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50 Easton Street, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States, 02554

City landmarks

Library

Nantucket Atheneum

680 m

Landmark

Old Mill

1.7 km

Church

Nantucket United Methodist Church

620 m

Museum

Lightship Basket Museum

1.3 km

Gallery

Artists Association of Nantucket

680 m

Church

Unitarian Universalist Meeting House Nantucket

710 m

Church

Saint Pauls Episcopal Church

810 m

Museum

Greater Light

1.2 km

Beach

Jetties Beach

1.4 km

Landmark

Oldest House and Kitchen Garden

1.3 km

Landmark

Hadwen House

1.3 km

Landmark

Quaker Meeting House

1.3 km

Landmark

Fire Hose Cart House

1.3 km

Landmark

Best of the Beach

1.3 km

Landmark

Coffin School

1.3 km

Landmark

Old Gaol

1.5 km

Museum

Maria Mitchell Natural Science Museum

1.5 km

Aquarium

Nantucket Aquarium

1.3 km

Landmark

Miacomet Pond

1.3 km

Landmark

Nantucket Downtown Historic District

1.3 km

Garden

Jethro Coffin House

1.3 km

Library

Nantucket Historical Association Research Library

1.3 km

Landmark

Straight Wharf

1.3 km

Nearby

Museum

Whaling Museum

500 m

Lighthouse

Brant Point Lighthouse

40 m

Church

First Congregational Church

590 m

Beach

Children's Beach

140 m

15 Broad St

Peter Foulger Museum

370 m

Brant Point

370 m

Parking area

The Steamship Authority Nantucket Terminal

370 m

Restaurants

Oran Mor

420 m

2 S Beach St 2nd Floor

Breeze Restaurant

350 m

77 Easton St

Brotherhood of Thieves

620 m

23 Broad St

Rose & Crown Pub

540 m

23 S Water St

Greydon House Restaurant and Bar

560 m

17 Broad St

Via Mare

570 m

17 Broad St

Queequeg's

610 m

6 Oak St Nantucket Town

21 Broad

610 m

21 Broad St

Cru

1.0 km

1 Straight Wharf

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

A buffet breakfast is served and charges are applicable.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Number of rooms:

106

Questions of the users

About White Elephant Hotel

Is it possible to add a cot or a rollaway bed to the rooms?

13 January 2024

Cots and rollaway beds are not available, and the maximum occupancy for each room is set at 2 guests.

Can a family of two adults and a child stay in a Deluxe King Room?

21 February 2024

The Deluxe King Room has a maximum capacity of 2 guests. A suite or larger accommodation is required for a family of two adults and one child.

Will I have a water view from my room?

15 March 2024

Rooms without "harbor view" in the title do not offer a water view. Only specific rooms with that designation provide such scenery.

Are pets allowed at this hotel?

27 April 2024

White Elephant Nantucket does not accommodate pets and is not a pet-friendly property.

What dining options are available at the hotel?

06 May 2024

Brant Point Grill offers exquisite dining overlooking the harbor, serving seafood and steak, along with room service for convenient in-room dining.

Are there activities available for families at the hotel?

17 June 2024

Absolutely! White Elephant is perfect for family vacations, offering various amenities for children, including bike rentals, beach outings, and kid-friendly activities.

What amenities are in the spa?

14 July 2024

The spa features a variety of treatments, including massages and facials that incorporate natural elements from the island, ensuring a tranquil experience.

Is there a nearby beach within walking distance?

20 August 2024

Children's Beach is just a short 160-meter walk from the hotel, perfect for families with gentle waters and amenities.

How can guests explore Nantucket while staying at the hotel?

11 September 2024

Complimentary bicycles are available to explore the island, along with recommendations for local hotspots, including beaches and historic sites.

What makes the White Elephant different from other hotels?

03 October 2024

White Elephant combines luxury and historical charm, having been a significant part of Nantucket's heritage since the 1920s, recently renovated to enhance guest experience.