The White Elephant Nantucket
It’s the city cousin of the more secluded Wauwinet, but its in-town convenience does little to dampen its mellow country style — the décor is traditional, bright and breezy, and the atmosphere is anything but urban. Rooms range from the relatively cozy — with plenty of room for a king bed — on up to the Shoreline Suite, complete with pull-out sofa and wet bar.
There’s a beach for a bit of lounging, but the White Elephant is just as much about sailing — you’re welcome to arrive by boat, if you wish. Port and sherry are served in the afternoon, along with a cheese plate, and the restaurant serves steaks and the latest catch. It’s a Massachusetts favorite, and so quintessentially Nantucket that it would be hard to think of a better introduction to the island.
How to get there:
From Nantucket Memorial Airport to the hotel is 3.7 miles, approximately 12 minutes.
Location
Guest Score & Reviews
Our 20-point scale is based on post-stay ratings from verified MICHELIN Guide guests. This feedback is important, and plays a role in helping us decide whether or not a hotel should remain in our selection.

Comfort, location, style, attentive very pleasant service. Staff was very helpful in advising us as to arrival and departure matters re: ferry service. When asked to search for car keys thought to have been left in the room; they were quick to call back; turned out we had misplaced them in our own bags. Very helpful!

I loved the harbor view.

The White Elephant is basically the quintessential Nantucket hotel. A short distance from the ferry dock, they will pick you up or you can walk. Also an easy walk to most of the old town Nantucket shops and restaurants.
Rooms & Rates
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INN Junior Suite-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street
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Fits 2 people
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1 King Bed
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430 ft²/40 m².
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Closet
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Phones
- Sofa sleeper
- Standard television
- Television
- Wake up service




Guest Room
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Fits 2 people
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1 King Bed
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376 ft²/35 m².
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Closet
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Minifridge
- Patio
- Phones
- Standard television
- Television
- Wake up service




Harborview Room Near Restaurant & Bar
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Fits 2 people
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1 King Bed
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301 ft²/28 m².
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Closet
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Minifridge
- Patio
- Phones
- Standard television
- Television
- Wake up service





King Guest Room Accessible
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Fits 2 people
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1 King Bed
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398 ft²/37 m².
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Closet
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Phones
- Standard television
- Television
- Wake up service





One Bedroom Cottage
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Fits 3 people
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1 King Bed
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301 ft²/28 m².
Views: Garden.
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Central heating
- Closet
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- Hardwood floor
- Iron
- Minifridge
- Phones
- Sofa sleeper
- Standard television
- Television
- Wake up service





INN Suite-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street
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Fits 3 people
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452 ft²/42 m².
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Closet
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Phones
- Sofa sleeper
- Standard television
- Television
- Wake up service





INN Suite Handicap Accessible-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street
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Fits 3 people
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548 ft²/51 m².
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Closet
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Phones
- Sofa sleeper
- Standard television
- Television
- Wake up service




INN Suite Accessible-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street
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Fits 4 people but not more than 3 adults
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1 King Bed
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452 ft²/42 m².
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Central heating
- Closet
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Phones
- Sofa sleeper
- Standard television
- Television
- Wake up service





Partial Harborview Suite Near Restaurant & Bar
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Fits 3 people
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1 King Bed
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301 ft²/28 m².
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Closet
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Minifridge
- Patio
- Phones
- Sofa sleeper
- Standard television
- Television
- Wake up service





Harborview Room
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Fits 2 people
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1 King Bed
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376 ft²/35 m².
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Closet
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Minifridge
- Patio
- Phones
- Standard television
- Television
- Wake up service





One-Bedroom Residence-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street
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Fits 3 people
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753 ft²/70 m².
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Central heating
- Closet
- Full kitchen
- Gas fireplace
- Hairdryer
- Hardwood floor
- Iron
- Minifridge
- Phones
- Sofa sleeper
- Standard television
- Television
- Wake up service




Guest Suite
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Fits 3 people
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1 King Bed
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452 ft²/42 m².
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Closet
- Desk
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Minifridge
- Patio
- Phones
- Sofa sleeper
- Standard television
- Television
- Wake up service





Partial Harborview Suite
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Fits 3 people
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452 ft²/42 m².
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Closet
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Phones
- Standard television
- Television
- Wake up service





Harborview Suite
-
Fits 3 people
-
1 King Bed
-
452 ft²/42 m².
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Carpeted floor
- Central heating
- Closet
- Desk
- Gas fireplace
- Hairdryer
- Iron
- Minifridge
- Patio
- Phones
- Sofa sleeper
- Standard television
- Television
- Wake up service





Two-Bedroom Residence- Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street
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Fits 5 people
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1097 ft²/102 m².
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Central heating
- Closet
- Full kitchen
- Gas fireplace
- Hairdryer
- Hardwood floor
- Iron
- Minifridge
- Phones
- Sofa sleeper
- Standard television
- Television
- Wake up service





Three-Bedroom Residence-Located at the White Elephant Inn at 19 North Water Street
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Fits 7 people
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1603 ft²/149 m².
Includes:
- Air conditioning
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Central heating
- Closet
- Full kitchen
- Gas fireplace
- Hairdryer
- Hardwood floor
- Iron
- Minifridge
- Phones
- Sofa sleeper
- Standard television
- Television
- Wake up service