The Wauwinet

The Wauwinet, a historic oceanfront resort in Nantucket

The Wauwinet is a luxury resort located on the northeast coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, next to the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. The property presents itself as the only hotel in Nantucket that is a member of Relais & Châteaux and combines historic architecture with contemporary coastal design. It is part of White Elephant Resorts, a collection of hotels and resorts with properties in Nantucket, Palm Beach (Florida), and Aspen (Colorado).

Opened in 1875, the resort is described as a historic landmark on the island and celebrates 150 years as a destination in Nantucket. Its offerings include views of Nantucket Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, two private beaches, and a setting of gardens and coastline.

Accommodations: rooms, suites, and cottages

The resort has rooms and suites distributed between the main inn and adjacent cottages. Available categories include:

• Superior Two Queens: two queen beds, a sitting area, and garden views, on the second floor of the inn.
• Superior Bedrooms: king beds and a sitting area with garden views, on the first and second floors.
• Bayview Bedrooms: queen bed and custom furnishings, with bay views from the second and third floors.
• Deluxe Bayview Bedrooms: king beds, island-inspired decor, and expansive bay views.
• Guest Bedrooms: queen bed and garden views, on the second and third floors of the main inn.
• Guest Two Twin Beds: two twin beds, nautical decor, and a picture window with garden views.
• Coatue Suite: first-floor suite with a sitting area, king bed, and French doors opening onto a terrace with bay views.
• One Bedroom Cottage Suite: one-bedroom cottages with a living room (some with a gas fireplace) and a separate king bedroom.
• Anchorage House: three-bedroom house with an open living and dining area, kitchen, furnished terrace, and patio, designed for family vacations or groups.
• Queen Accessible Bay View Superior With Roll-in Shower and King Accessible Bay View Superior With Roll-in Shower: accessible rooms with bay views, grab bars, and a roll-in shower; the king version includes lowered peepholes in the door.

Dining: TOPPER'S and room service

TOPPER'S restaurant, located on the waterfront, serves fresh local seafood and New England-inspired cuisine, accompanied by a wine list. It has a terrace, TOPPER'S Deck, with views of Nantucket Bay. Room service allows guests to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner in their room, suite, or cottage, with dishes from the TOPPER'S menu and a selection of wines, beers, and cocktails.

The Wauwinet Lady, a 20-passenger vessel, offers service between The Wauwinet and White Elephant to combine the dining experience with a cruise.

Activities and facilities

The resort offers guests two private beaches, one on the Atlantic Ocean and one on Nantucket Bay, where guests can swim, boogie board, kayak, and go boating. It also offers complimentary bicycles to explore the island, tennis courts, and boat cruises aboard The Wauwinet Lady. The property includes an oceanfront lawn, described as a space for cocktails, sunsets, and events.

Events, weddings, and meetings

The resort presents itself as a wedding venue, with waterfront spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and the option to reserve the entire property for a private celebration. For corporate meetings and social events, it has indoor and outdoor spaces, including the Sunroom and the TOPPER'S Deck terrace.

Offers and packages

The site's catalog includes packages such as Happy Honeymoons, which includes two nights' accommodation, breakfast for two each morning, one lunch and one dinner at TOPPER'S, plus flowers, oysters, and champagne upon arrival. The Anchorage House Experience offers five consecutive nights in that house with a $1,000 food and beverage credit; according to the published information, it was available for five-night stays at Anchorage House in July and August 2026. The resort also announces special seasonal events, such as autumn events, which include cocktails, dining, and sunsets.

Surroundings and access

The Wauwinet is located next to the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge, a protected area with dunes, forest, and trails. The area allows for hiking, biking, and 4x4 tours. Historic downtown Nantucket, with shops, galleries, and traditional New England architecture, is another nearby point of interest.

Location and contact

Phone: 508-228-0145 · Email: reservations@wauwinet.com