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One Bedroom Garden Cottage
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Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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50 Easton Street, Nantucket, MA, 02554
  • Place, Children's Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Whaling Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantucket Atheneum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Guest Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Harborview Room near Restaurant & Bar

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Garden Cottage

One Bedroom Garden Cottage

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Three Bedroom Garden Cottage

Three Bedroom Garden Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 65 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Two Bedroom Garden Cottage

Two Bedroom Garden Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Guest Suite

Guest Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Harborview Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Harbour view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Harborview Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Harbour view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Partial Harborview Suite near Restaurant & Bar

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Harbour view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Accessible Harborview Room

  • Harbour view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Partial Harborview Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Flat-screen TV

Two-Bedroom Residence-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

  • Garden view
  • 111 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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One-Bedroom Residence-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

One-Bedroom Residence-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Flat-screen TV

Three-Bedroom Residence-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

  • Garden view
  • 130 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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INN King Room-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

INN King Room-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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INN Junior Suite-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

INN Junior Suite-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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INN Suite Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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INN Suite Handicap Accessible-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

INN Suite Handicap Accessible-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Guest Room Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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King Partial Harborview Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Flat-screen TV

Two-Bedroom Residence Accessible-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street

  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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King Guest Suite Accessible

King Guest Suite Accessible

  • Garden view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Easy Street Loft on Main Street

Easy Street Loft on Main Street

  • 279 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Nantucket

Nantucket Town stay.You'll be steps from Children's Beach and within a 10-minute walk of White Heron Theatre with a stay at this Nantucket Town hotel. Whaling Museum and Peter Foulger Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Children's Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whaling Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nantucket Atheneum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • First Congregational Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jetties Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brotherhood of Thieves - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stubbys - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Straight Wharf - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Island Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Club Car - ‬9 min walk

About this property

White Elephant Hotel

4.5-star luxury hotel in Nantucket Town
White Elephant Hotel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury White Elephant Hotel. An area shuttle within 3.00 mi and a beach shuttle are free. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Nantucket hotel.

  • 117 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Towels for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
White Elephant Hotel offers 117 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. This Nantucket hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Beach toys
  • Children's games
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property 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 full breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 40 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 - C0003391970
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The tax ID number is C0003391970. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Property is also known as

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White Elephant Hotel Nantucket

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Frequently asked questions

How close is White Elephant Hotel to the airport?

White Elephant Hotel is 3.4 mi (7-min drive) away from the Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at White Elephant Hotel?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Elephant Hotel on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $923, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does White Elephant Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at White Elephant Hotel.

How close is White Elephant Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Children's Beach and 0.8 mi (3-min drive) from Jetties Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does White Elephant Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at White Elephant Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 4 and 40 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at White Elephant Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at White Elephant Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at White Elephant Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does White Elephant Hotel have a pool?

White Elephant Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does White Elephant Hotel have a restaurant?

White Elephant Hotel is home to Brant Point Grill, which features seafood, al fresco dining, and brunch.

Does White Elephant Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, body treatments, and prenatal massages.

How close is White Elephant Hotel to downtown Nantucket?

White Elephant Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Nantucket.

White Elephant Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 342 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
comfortable beds amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and easily walkable to all restaurants and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff. Easy access to restaurants, shopping, walking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an amazing place to stay in Nantucket-staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great experience. Relaxing, convenient, excellent amenities and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very professional and nice. Property was conveniently located, very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
White Elephant is top notch staff food and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our absolute favorite places to stay. Best staff of any hotel I’ve ever stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second time staying at White Elephant. Quality and Service is superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute must stay in Nantucket
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sahana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, lovely rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice resort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and wonderful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel so gorgeous and luxe!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Simply Fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff, gorgeous property!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place and will be back in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

TROY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an awesome staff to go with a great property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeliel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a magical place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

We had a great time - kids loved playing at the pool and very convenient location! Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024