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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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    Brass Lantern Inn

    Brass Lantern Inn

    (35 reviews)

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    We had a wonderful stay at the Brass Lantern Inn for our 20th Anniversary. We stayed in the Brandt…read morePoint room. Our room was ready by 1pm on check in day and check in was a breeze. Brant Point is located on the top floor (3rd floor) of the Inn. The stairs leading to this room are VERY steep so please keep this in mind when booking. You will have to carry your bags too. The room itself is tastefully decorated and the bathroom is newly renovated. The view is good but not great. You can see the harbor but a few other homes & trees obstruct a lot of the view. The bathroom is fantastic! We loved the rain shower head and the LED mirror. It has ample room and plenty of storage. They provide an iron, ironing board and hairdryer in the room along with basic toiletries. Breakfast is served daily. You must sign up via text the evening before. They provide you with a link and you make your selections from there. You can take the tray back to your room, eat in the dining room or on the patio. Coffee, hot tea , water and fruit are available all day in the dining room. Fresh baked cookies are also put out in the late afternoon. The Inn is centrally located and all the shops and restaurants are within walking distance. We really enjoyed strolling the beautiful streets of Nantucket. It is also very close to the ferry and Whaling Museum. You can rent bikes and Jeeps near by too. We walked to Brandt Point lighthouse - it was not far at all. We enjoyed our time in Nantucket and would definitely recommend The Brass Lantern Inn. It was our first time staying at a bed and breakfast and we couldn't have been more pleased! The grounds are nice, the rooms are clean and well appointed! We highly recommend getting a Jeep to explore the whole island and all of the lighthouses! Madaket Beach was an amazing place to catch the beautiful sunset!

    This was our first trip to Nantucket and we loved staying here! It was walkable to restaurants and…read moreshops. The room was so cute and clean. The breakfast scones and muffins in the morning were such a nice touch! The staff were kind and welcoming. Overall, this was a great experience.

    Blue Iris

    Blue Iris

    (5 reviews)

    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).

    Stayed here for 4 nights in August and we booked 2 rooms, one for me and one for my parents. Rate…read morewas between 700-800 per night for the rooms. We were extremely disappointed with this hotel, both the product as well as the service quality. For 750 pre tax, we expected a higher quality level, namely: -the rooms were old and my parents room (terrace king) had a smell. The rooms were dingy and the bathrooms were extremely dated. The terrace room went for a premium and the terrace was dirty to the point they never went out there (ground floor) -the lobby was tiny and not a place to spend more than 2 mins. It's full of luggage that is being stored and very uninviting -the rooms are marketed as breakfast included when you book but you have to choose between a croissant and oats and you can pour yourself some coffee that is on a warmer -most of the time, the front desk person is actually hanging out in the kitchen and they come out after you make your presence known. -outside of the croissant and coffee program, there is no food, cafe, or restaurant. You'll need to walk over to sister ships / faraway which has lots of offerings -in general I'd say the service quality is very low. They run extremely lean on staffing (maid plus 1 desk person) and the front desk folks are really only focused on checking you in. And the overhead saved by having a skeleton crew working does not get passed on the customer. -I called several times in advance of arrival and most of those calls were never answered, the phone just rings. I did catch a front desk clerk over the phone at some point and asked for some recs. She said she'd email and never did. I ran into her upon check out and she commented, "oh hey sorry I never emailed you those recs". So there is no concierge service -Between no lobby to relax in for a few moments, no restaurant, no reasonable breakfast though breakfast was advertised, no staff, and lousy rooms I dont see how this hotel charges more than $300-400 per night. It's a place to sleep and spend no time otherwise. At every turn, the hotel was a major let down. It was a damper on our trip. I believe the hotel requires complete operational revamp or major price reduction/50 percent. The value you get for the price point is completely upside down. Hope this helps someone to avoid the mistake we made staying there.

    White Elephant Village

    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!

    White Elephant - hotels - Updated August 2026

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