The Wauwinet

Perched between the Atlantic and Nantucket Bay in the Wauwinet neighborhood, this adults-only inn sits on Nantucket's quiet northeastern shore. Minutes from Coskata‑Coatue Wildlife Refuge, Quidnet Beach and Squam Head, with Sankaty Head Light and the Nantucket shipwreck museums a short drive away. Nantucket Memorial Airport is about 12.6 km from the property.

A storybook coastal inn with roughly 32–33 rooms that mix antique furnishings with modern comforts. Rooms are air-conditioned and feature flat-screen TVs, pillowtop beds with luxury linens, private sundecks in many suites, and select rooms include DVD players and bathrobes. Public spaces include a quiet library and romantically landscaped grounds.

Private access to both an ocean beach and a bay beach, a full spa center, outdoor tennis court and bicycles for rent. Concierge, laundry/dry cleaning, transfer service and an area shuttle (surcharge) keep things easy. Free self-parking onsite and complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout. Wake up to sea‑breeze mornings and linger on the deck.

Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet, a business center and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A banquet/meeting space is available for events.

The inn’s seafood-forward New American restaurant and bar serves an acclaimed menu and offers an open-air deck for casual lunches. Extensive wine selections complement dinner. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily (fee applies), and limited room service is offered during set hours.