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    White Elephant

    3.9 (78 reviews)
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    Kelsey B.

    We had the most wonderful stay at the White Elephant. I've been coming to Nantucket since I was born, with family on island, however, I'd never been during off season. We decided to spend a week in ACK during early November and I'm so glad we did. While not everything is open due to the season and covid, it was so special visiting the island with so little traffic, no crowds, and the hotel so quiet. Staff: The staff at the White Elephant are absolutely wonderful. Huge shout out to Alice (pronounced Elise), Clive, and the rest of the staff. They provided the best recommendations, were so cheery and helpful, and truly made the trip even better. Covid: All Covid precautions were in place, and we felt incredibly safe staying at the White Elephant. There was hand sanitizer everywhere, everyone was wearing masks, robes were wrapped in plastic in the room, and everything was sparking clean. Location: The location can't be beat, right in town, walking distance to all of the shops and restaurants. You're right on the harbor, and it's the perfect spot for having a glass of wine or catching the sunrises/sunsets. The grounds were immaculate, even in November. They have a raffle twice a day where you can put your name in to be selected to drive one of their beautiful BMWs for four hours. This was a fun touch to drive around the island and they sanitize the vehicles prior to and after use. They also have a free shuttle that will bring you around. Room: I recommend getting a harbor view room if possible. Our room was on the ground floor and had a fireplace, a beautiful patio overlooking the harbor, and was incredibly clean and spacious. The bed was so comfortable with the softest sheets, and perfect pillows. Dining: Brant Point Grill, attached to the hotel, was a great spot to grab breakfast (complimentary coffee/pastries in the AM) or a drink and some oysters in the evening. Nate makes the BEST espresso martinis ever. Spa: The 90 minute Detoxifying Algae Wrap & Body Massage was life changing. Laura at the front desk helped choose the perfect treatment and I believe it was done by Jenn, but will have to confirm. 10/10. We really had a perfect stay here and can't wait to return.

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    Andrew P.

    Absolutely the very best service I've ever experienced. This place was just wonderful, not only were the facilities gorgeous, the staff was on point, and went above and beyond. To say we were impressed would be an understatement. My fiancé (now wife) and I stayed at the hotel, as well as having our rehearsal dinner at the on-site restaurant. Rachel in events was a great help, and made our dinner perfect. We look forward to staying at the White Elephant on every trip to the island.

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    Rachal S.

    Beautiful hotel on the water. Rooms could use a little updating but everything they have to offer makes up for it.

    Tricia O.

    This is a beautiful Inn in a perfect location. The room was nicely decorated and the bed very comfortable. We had a balcony that looked over the water. The staff could not have been nicer. It is a quick and easy walk into town. The bar and restaurant has a nice vibe and great food. If Nantucket is your destination, this is the place to stay.

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    Exceptional experience! McKenzie went out of her way to find us an amazing room and itinerary for our honeymoon and we couldn't be happier.

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    Amazing time at this hotel, the décor is gorgeous. Our room was very spacious. The restaurant was ok. You cannot beat the location.

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    Fantastic restaurant until you get the check. My lobster roll was great and the views were awesome.

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    Great restaurant - lawn is beautiful and harbor is beautiful both nice to look at while eating on patio.

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    We ended up going to the hotel restaurant, Brant Point Grill, for lunch and it was excellent.

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    Ship's Inn-Nantucket

    (57 reviews)

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    What a great restaurant, that continues to be one of my faves on Island. Again, you stepping…read moredownstairs, into this cavernousesque restaurant you can imagine salty whaling captains, peglegs and all, ordering up their ales and bowls of chowder. The staff from the maitre d who has been there for ever to the bartenders and servers, all top notch and friendly. I've dined with reservations for more of the fine dining feel, but also have casually rolled up to the bar and enjoyed the more relaxed vibe, but still great food. Again, Nantucket is expensive, but I find that the meal, service and ambiance warrants the price for a fun and memorable night out. Enjoy the walk back into town and soak in the fresh air!

    We stayed here on the 4th and 5th of October, 2025. We booked in June '25 during our annual week…read morevacation on island. The rate was spectacular, and the inn was even better, but the restaurant and bar is to die for! 5-star. Where to start? The staff is excellent, professional, exceptionally pleasant, and very accommodating. Our room was huge! Clean. Well stocked. Nice clean bathroom. We had tea in the common room in the afternoon; able to chat with other visitors - relaxing and quite pleasant. The restaurant was to die for. We made our reservation on Resy a week before. Everything was just incredible, starting with a mussel appetizer, cod and polenta/spinach dish, to the chocolate soufflé. The next morning we crossed the street to attend services at Saint Paul's Episcopal. Came back for a quick breakfast down stairs; the coffee was top-shelf, eggs perfectly made, and fresh fruit - can't beat any of that. We left our bag at the Inn, and went in town to shop, sip coffee, and take it all in. Picked up our bag and dropped it off at the Hyline building. Had lunch with local friends at Brant Point. The day, hotel, dinner, church, and lunch was all serendipitous. No negatives. Ship's Inn is one of the absolute best and well known inn and restaurant on the island.

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    Blue Iris

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    Had a wonderful stay at Blue Iris. The staff--specifically Casita and Maria, were so kind and…read morehospitable. We went during the summer so prices were steep, but this is a quaint hotel tucked in downtown making it accessible to shops, restaurants and the beach (via bike).

    Not what we expected at all. We have stayed in Nantucket many times and every location was lovely…read morebut here We witnessed multiple people change rooms over three days there. We also changed rooms. The first room had part of the window covering falling off amongst other issues. lol the manager said they had someone coming to fix the window covering (a corner) but c'mon. He could have easily double taped it or done anything to make it look decent. After we left it the next girls in that room said there was no dryer only the attachments and came back out again after the plugs breaker was killed several times. Unfortunately the manager left a young female employee with only a single days training alone. We know this because we helped her find the breaker for the this room that we vacated that the new occupants kept blowing the breaker using the steamer and a curling iron at the same time. The employees are lovely but with management like they have they will never stay. The location is the only redeeming factor. Whomever owns this hotel should be there, train and hire someone who makes this connection with the hotel and their guests. The coffee is terrible and so are the bicycles. They aren't kept up. Also the employees sit at a round table by the door like customers with their laptops and iPads which is as bad as a bar owner sitting at the end of a bar like it's his office. The little room to have a complimentary drink is dark and hot and uncomfortable. Not our kind of place for the price. There was a lively African American woman who help after I fell and soooo gracious. The new girl just two days in also lovely. Work harder to keep them and get rid of your manager who clearly doesn't know or care how to run a hotel.

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    White Elephant Village

    (12 reviews)

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    so far extreme disappointment we were supposed to met at…read moreferry, we were not.Called hotel and one eventually sent. eventually checked into room which was smaller then any junior suite i have ever seen ( does not even have a closet or a bath) and over 80 degrees. apologies given since AC broken through out the hotel, but they are "working on it" so i guess that's alright mattress does not even cover frame so extreme care needed getting out of bed, painful ankles remind one not to get out of bed casually. upside is it is in Nantucket so we can go elsewhere for a lovely dinner it gets better turns out our suite with 2 rooms and patio (as booked) turns into a small standard room. so short stay made shorter trying to get proper room

    One of the nicest hotels I have ever had the pleasure staying in! We had our own private suite with…read morebedroom, living room, dining/kitchen area, enormous bathroom, washer and dryer, and even our own outdoor space. It was almost like renting our own little nantucket cottage with a private entrance to our suite from the neighborhood outside. The service was impeccable as well as all the little, decadent, included perks. Every morning there are amazing pastries in the reception area. I got an assortment of danishes, croissants, and muffins thinking to just sample a bit. I ate it ALL. Each room gets their own drip coffee and nespresso machine. In the afternoons they set out cookies, and in the early evenings are wine and cheese. There are also complimentary bicycles, which allowed me the chance to check out quite a few of the local beaches and lighthouses nearby. One afternoon we went to the pool and enjoyed our private cabana and snacks, drinks, and even fresh fruit! They even provided us with sunscreen and signed copies of nantucket-y beach reads. Seriously, they've thought of everything. Such a relaxing vacation and I hope to come back one day!

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