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The Wauwinet — Nantucket, MA, United States

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The Wauwinet

Nantucket, MA, United States

Style: Boutique/Design. Built: 1850. Remodeled: 1988.

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This Historic Country Inn, With 35 Rooms, is Located At The Head Of Nantucket Bay Between The Bay And The Atlantic Ocean, with Over 30 Miles Of Private Beach To Enjoy. Each Room Is Individually Decorated, All With Antique Furniture, Beautiful Artwork And Custom Fabrics. Many Have Splendid Water Views And Private Porches. Full Breakfast Is Included In Room Rate As Well As Recreation. Complimentary Port Sherry And Cheese Are Served In The Library Every Afternoon. Toppers, the Inn's Restaurant, Features Fresh Seafood And An Award-winning Wine List With Over 1,200 Selections. A Wood-burning Fireplace, Pickled Pine Floors And Gorgeous Sunsets All Make The Dining Experience Exquisite.



Awards
Conde Nast Award Winner, Travel & Leisure Award Winner
Recommended Rooms
Each room and the cottages are individually decorated. Anchorage cottage has 4 bedrooms, smaller cottages are also available. VCR library with hot popcorn. The library has daily cheese, port and sherry tastings
Banquets & Meetings
not a meeting facility hotel
Fine Dining on Site
Toppers restaurant is award winning, has special wine events in May
Fine Dining Nearby
Nantucket town is 9 miles away
Child Programs
No children under 12 allowed, children 12 - 18 must stay in cottages
Pool, Indoor
on beach
Ballooning, Hot Air
Lobstering cruises, outdoor cooking lessons by chef, croquet, bocci ball
Ecological Tourism
adjacent to Great Point Wildlife Sanctuary, Wauwinet Lady (their boat) takes many cruises with cocktails and sunsets
Fishing - Fly
Surfcasting is a specialty, classes taught
Golfing
Special package for nearby golf course for hotel guests
Jet Skiing
available thru conciege
Shopping
In Nantucket town
Winery Tours
1946 Ford Woody Wagon natural history excursions, smores on beach

Hotel Amenities
  • - Fine Dining Nearby
  • - Fine Dining on Site
Available Activities
  • - Fishing - Ocean
  • - Golfing
  • - Jet Skiing
  • - Winery Tours
  • - Sailing
  • - Beach
  • - Hiking
  • - Biking, Touring
  • - Tennis Courts Nearby
  • - Boating

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Location Summary
Located 9 Miles From Nantucket Town At The Very Head Of The Harbor. Between Nantucket Bay And The Atlantic Ocean. Water Views Galore. Located At The Eastern End Of The Island And Bordering The Great Point Nature Preserve Over 30 Miles Of Private Beach Access. The Wauwinet Is A Historic Country Inn Built In The Mid 1850s And Expertly Restored Renovated In 1988.

Directions to Hotel
Directions From Airport -bos- Boston Logan Airport 120 Miles Se Get A Cab-take Old South Road To Rotary. Take Milestone Road From The Rotary And Take Your Second Left Onto Polpis Road. Follow Polpis Road For 5 Miles And Take Left Onto Wauwinet Road- Approximately 2 Miles. The Inn Is On Your Left. . Other Airports -ack- Nantucket 9 Miles W -lga- La Guardia 200 Miles S .
Child policies vary by hotel. Many hotels are able to provide a rollaway bed or crib, though there may be an extra fee. Such fees will not be included in the quoted rate.

If you are ready to book, our advice is to first make your reservation. Our agents will then be able to more effectively assist you with details regarding your children.

If you require further information before making a reservation, please contact us with the hotel name, your dates, and the number and age of the children. Thank you.


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