THE WAUWINET NANTUCKET, Nantucket

The Wauwinet Nantucket - A historic waterfront resort with AAA Five Diamond dining, private beaches, and luxury accommodations

The Wauwinet Nantucket, a 5-star hotel, features 32 guest rooms, suites, and cottages with custom furnishings, 400-thread-count linens, and views of Nantucket Bay or the gardens. Accessible queen rooms include roll-in showers and lowered controls, while the Anchorage House offers a three-bedroom retreat with a furnished deck. TOPPER'S, the on-site restaurant, is Nantucket's only AAA Five Diamond dining venue, serving locally harvested oysters and New England cuisine paired with a 1550-bottle wine list. Guests can walk to private beaches on Nantucket Bay and the Atlantic Ocean or explore 30 miles of bike trails. The Wauwinet Lady provides seasonal boat service to TOPPER'S from White Elephant Hotel.

Pros

TOPPER'S offers waterfront dining with locally sourced seafood and a multimillion-dollar wine collection.

Private beaches on Nantucket Bay and the Atlantic Ocean provide swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding.

Complimentary bicycles and shuttle service facilitate island exploration.

Accessible rooms feature roll-in showers, grab bars, and lowered controls.

Cons

The Wauwinet Lady boat service operates seasonally (late June to early September).

Nantucket Memorial Airport is 9.5 miles away, requiring ground transportation.