"White Elephant has been a Nantucket landmark for nearly a century, with more rooms than a typical inn but without sacrificing the intimacy and personal service of a small property. Located on the waterfront a short walk from Brant Point Light, the inn has a sprawling lawn with chaises for relaxing, as well as shuttle service to the area's beaches. Accommodations range from king-bedded guest rooms (each with a private balcony or patio) in the main inn building to spacious garden cottages (some with kitchens and fireplaces) and penthouse-like lofts in downtown Nantucket. A small spa offers therapeutic massages, facials, and body treatments. A luxury resort that is truly family-friendly, kids and babies can get fully kitted out for bath time, mealtime, or beach time with a wealth of amenities and toys. The Brant Point Grill is a local favorite for an al fresco lunch, lobster dinner, or Sunday brunch (complete with Bloody Mary bar). The White Elephant also provides regular transfers on the 21-passenger boat, Lady Wauwinet, to the Wauwinet Inn’s restaurant TOPPER’S, which cultivates its own oysters."

"The Wauwinet makes the most of its coastal setting between the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Bay. Next to the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge, the resort has 32 rooms, plus four cottages with separate living rooms and the three-bedroom Anchorage House across from the main inn. In addition to private beach access and bikes to explore the island, guests can take out a kayak, play a game of tennis, or watch a movie in their room with hot buttered popcorn. A spa offers sea-inspired facials, massages, and body treatments. TOPPER’S restaurant is known for its Retsyo oysters, harvested only 300 yards from the restaurant, and offers transfers to and from White Elephant Hotel’s Brant Point Grill on its 21-passenger boat, Lady Wauwinet. The inn also provides regular shuttle services to the ferry and Nantucket town (about 10 miles away), and outside of peak summer season will drive guests to the village of ‘Sconset in its 1947 Woody station wagon."

"If you’d like the space and privacy of a vacation apartment but still want the service and amenities of a hotel, the Cottages & Lofts at the Nantucket Boat Basin are ideal. You’ll be whisked away from the Hy-Line ferry and taken to the wharves of Nantucket's harbor, about as close you can get to the water without staying on a boat. Cottages and loft rooms range from studio-size to three bedrooms, all with full kitchens and private patios. A complimentary shuttle bus can take you to the beach, and bicycles can take you wherever you can’t walk from the cottages. There’s no restaurant on-site, but plenty of options are at the marina, and guests get a discount at the White Elephant’s Brant Point Grill. Children and pets are VIP guests as well: Kids get fishing and beach gear to use during their Nantucket stay, and a pet concierge will assist with stays at the “Woof Cottages.”"

"A classic New England bed and breakfast with a boutique hotel vibe, the Union Street Inn is housed in an impeccably maintained 1770 whaling captain’s home just off Main Street in downtown Nantucket. A short walk from the Hy-Line ferry and harbor, the inn has a convenient location in town (including parking, a huge perk on the island) and can also outfit guests with beach gear for a day on the sand. A quintessential gray-shingled exterior contrasts with the bright blue chinoiserie patterns and crisp white Frette and Matouk linens in the inn’s 12 immaculate rooms. Union Street’s cherry on top is the made-to-order gourmet breakfast, which might feature fresh peach cinnamon rolls or homemade carrot cake, depending on the season."

"The Ultimate Family-Friendly Hotel on Nantucket Generations of families return to Nantucket summer after summer to bike, boat, feast on lobster rolls and clam chowder, and linger at the beach until after sunset. If you aren't lucky enough to own a home on the island (or know someone who does), accommodations can be tricky. The island's many B&Bs and inns aren't always the most family-friendly and rental cottages get scooped up sometimes a year in advance. Thankfully, the Nantucket Hotel opened its doors in 2012, filling a much-needed gap in the market. The hotel, walking distance from all the shops and restaurants of downtown, can be recognized by the bright red antique firetruck parked out front. Rides on the truck are one of many activities kids will love. The hotel's kids' club offers movie nights, treasure hunts, s'mores gatherings around the fire pit, and even kiddy spa days. Every room and suite feels like a unique beach cottage and most have cots and pull-out sofas. Each room has a carefully curated library (just the right balance of romance, mystery, and biography) and games and DVDs are available downstairs. Guests can preview room layouts online before booking and if they love their room, they can put a $200 deposit down to hold it for the next year (they get their money back if they decide not to come). Jamie, the general manager, is a wealth of Nantucket knowledge and can direct guests to the best restaurants, historical spots (the hotel offers free vouchers to climb the town's bell tower), and bike rides. The hotel also runs shuttles to the island's beaches and there are two pools on-site for lounging. The best part is that The Nantucket Hotel stays open most of the year (unlike many places in town) so you can always return when summer ends."