Luxury HotelsDirectoryBeach ResortsBoutiqueParisLondonNew YorkTokyoLuxury HotelsDirectoryBeach ResortsBoutiqueParisLondonNew YorkTokyoThe Wauwinet is located on the northeastern shore of Nantucket, Massachusetts, at the edge of the Great Point Wildlife Sanctuary. Built in 1875, the property occupies a dramatic promontory with access to both private bay and ocean beaches.
Check availability Official websiteThe Wauwinet occupies the village of Wauwinet on Nantucket Island, positioned 4.7 miles north-northwest of Siasconset. The northeastern location places the hotel at the tip of the island where it overlooks Nantucket Bay and the surrounding coastline.
The property's setting on the northern extremity of the island creates a natural endpoint, with many guests choosing to experience the property and its immediate surroundings without venturing further afield.
The Great Point Wildlife Sanctuary borders the property to the north, with a 2,000-acre nature preserve extending beyond the hotel. This protected landscape provides habitat and scenic views.
Coatue, known for its pristine beaches, lies across the harbor and is accessible by boat. Scenic back roads allow driving to Great Point, with four-wheel-drive vehicle access only to Great Point Lighthouse. The hotel can arrange jeep hire for these explorations.
The property features both calm bay waters suitable for relaxed swimming and recreation, as well as the more active Atlantic surf on the ocean side. This dual-beach arrangement allows guests to choose their water experience based on preference.
The Wauwinet Lady, the hotel's private boat, provides access to the bay and surrounding waterfront scenery, including the spectacular waterfront houses along the south shore of the harbor.
The Wauwinet is accessible via the scenic back roads of Nantucket. Siasconset village can be visited via these scenic drives, with the hotel providing a 1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Woody car for guest use.
Check-in is available from 4 p.m., with check-out required before 11 a.m. The hotel's dramatic setting and expansive harbor views from the lawn create a compelling reason for guests to base themselves at the property.
The Wauwinet is on the northeastern shore of Nantucket, Massachusetts, in the village of Wauwinet at the edge of the Great Point Wildlife Sanctuary.
Siasconset is 4.7 miles south-southeast of the hotel, accessible via scenic back roads.
The Great Point Wildlife Sanctuary borders the property, with a 2,000-acre nature preserve to the north. Coatue's pristine beaches are accessible by boat across the bay.
Yes, Great Point Lighthouse is accessible by four-wheel-drive vehicle, which the hotel can arrange through its jeep hire service.
The property offers both calm bay beaches ideal for gentle swimming and recreation, plus Atlantic surf beaches on the ocean side.
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