Deciding where to stay on your Nantucket vacation is not as easy as hopping onto Booking.com or some other major hotel site. One of the best things about Nantucket is that the beaches are not lined with giant hotels and timeshares. They are rugged, pristine & preserved. The flip side of this is the challenge of finding a place to stay on your trip to Nantucket can be a bit of a challenge, particularly in the busy summer months.
If you are planning to visit Nantucket for a few days and prefer the taste of luxury on your trip, the newly renovated White Elephant Hotel offers proximity to "town" as well as the beach in combination with unmatched service and amenities. The White Elephant also offers The Residences, luxurious 1 and 2 bedroom units intended for longer stays in case you decide to extend your travel plans. The White Elephant's sister hotel, The Wauwinet, combines historic charm with coastal elegance a little further outside of town in case you need a break from the crowds on this trip to the island. Welcoming generations of guests since 1875, the Wauwinet prides itself on superb hospitality and for providing an authentic Nantucket experience. While the hotel is located a fairly far distance from "town," the hotel does offer a number of food and excursions on the hotel grounds.
As you might have guessed, a weekly rental or an AirBnB property provide excellent options for larger parties and longer term stays. Most Nantucket real estate offices manage weekly rentals, so do not be afraid to reach out to brokers directly for assistance with rentals. Maury People of Nantucket is an excellent resource for rentals and even has a searchable rentals section on their traditional real estate website. You can find rentals throughout the island and at all budget levels. From renting a room in a home to ponying up for a 5,000 square foot estate for the week, with a little diligence you can find exactly what you need in a property via these options.
Many Nantucket hotels offer a shuttle service to pickup guests at the ferry docks or the airport. If you plant to rent a car, definitely checkout Becky's Broncos. You can have a brand new Bronco convertible delivered right to the ferry or airport with no delivery charge. There are also Ubers and taxis available in case you just need a few rides during your stay. Most hotels and rental properties provide beach chairs, beach towels and the essentials you need to enjoy your stay. Just don't forget your sandals!