At the White Elephant on Nantucket Harbor, guests are treated to a rare blend of luxury and ease that is the hallmark of this waterfront hotel. Our exceptional level of personal attention ensures flawless service from the moment you arrive and continues uninterrupted until your departure. Additionally, a myriad of comforts can be found in nearly every corner of this waterfront inn.
The Library with its overstuffed chairs and plush sofa is ideal for enjoying a glass of port in the afternoon or relaxing by the fire in the evening.
The Harborside Lawn, with its soft, white wicker furniture, offers the perfect setting for sipping a cool glass of lemonade. From the soft furnishings and fine linen with hand stitching and embroidery in the guest rooms, to the rich walnut furnishings of the lobby, the White Elephant is a waterfront Nantucket Inn that radiates island grace and ease of living.
Nantucket Accommodations
From its stunning Nantucket Harbor waterfront location, the White Elephant offers three distinct types of luxury accommodations. Each has a delightful character all its own and offers exceptional amenities befitting the waterfront hotel's unmatched island location.
White Elephant Guest Rooms & Suites
Garden Cottages
White Elephant Loft
White Elephant Hotel Residences
Guests will be delighted with the services and in room amenities offered throughout all of our hotel accommodations at the White Elephant:
Guest Room
King bedroom |
Harbor View Guest Room
King bedroom with a view of the harbor |
Guest Suite
King bedroom and sitting room with pullout sofa |
Harbor View Suite
King bedroom and sitting room with pullout sofa, fireplace and harbor view |
One Bedroom Garden Cottage
King bedroom with comfortable living area including a full-size pullout sofa |
Two Bedroom Garden Cottage
King master bedroom plus bedroom with two twins or king; living area with fireplace and adjacent den with pullout sofa. Includes kitchenette, dining area, two full baths & patio |
Three Bedroom Cottage
King master bedroom and two bedrooms with two twins or king; living area with pullout sofa plus two baths |
White Elephant Loft
3 bedrooms (includes a Master Suite), living room/dining room, library, gourmet kitchen plus 4 full baths. |
Nantucket Island's only residential guest stay with all the luxuries and spaciousness of a Nantucket residence with one, two, and three bedrooms. Perfect for extended stays, couples getaways and family vacations on Nantucket Harbor.
Nantucket Vacation Planner
For your convenience, prior to arrival, our Nantucket Vacation Planner will contact you to make arrangements for transportation, dining, island excursions, picnics, car and bicycle rentals. To contact the Nantucket Vacation Planner, please email nvp@niresorts.com or call 866.838.9252.
Reservation Policies
- White Elephant is a non-smoking inn.
- Quotes are for single or double occupancy and may change without notice.
- Rates are subject to an 11.7% tax, which includes both state and local occupancy taxes.
- A minimum stay may be required.
- Prepayment is required and cancellation penalties apply.
- All deposits are refundable up to 21 days prior to the scheduled arrival date, less 10% of deposit.
- Pets are not permitted except at our sister property The Cottages & Lofts at the Boat Basin
- We accept major credit cards including American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diner's Club and Discover.
- Room rates vary with room size, location, and availability.
- Vacancies caused by early departures are considered to be cancellations and full payment of reserved stay is expected.
