5 Best, Genuine Boutique Hotels in Nantucket in 2026

We revisit White Elephant Resorts for an absolutely classic boutique hotel in the center of Nantucket. Jared Coffin House, like many of the White Elephant properties, is a beautiful old home renovated to provide top of the range accommodation. This house, more than the others, is tailor-made for anyone interested in the history of the island. Built in 1845 for one of the area’s most successful whaling shipowners, the house is one of the central landmarks of the Nantucket Historical district. And you can stay there, within the strong brick… > Read Our Full Review

Based on a group of classic New England cottages built in the 1920s, White Elephant is now one of the oldest hotels on Nantucket, having been transformed into luxury accommodation back in 1960. Perfectly weathered shingles add just a touch of historical charm to modern upscale furnishings, in a (no surprise there) blue and white color scheme that might be derivative if it wasn’t so classic. From the matching deck chairs to the views towards the boatyard, every inch of this property has been carefully designed for decades.   What… > Read Our Full Review

Another offering from the folks at White Elephant Resorts (burgeoning monopoly of Nantucket hospitality), this Wauwinet Village boutique hotel brings high-class luxury to the Island’s east side. The residence is unmistakably Cape Cod and New England, a classic shingled manor house looking out over the great Atlantic. Nantucket might not be a bustling metropolis, but it’s certainly a vibrant center compared to Wauwinet’s seaside tranquility. Expect more general relaxation here. The property is romantic in every way, with grass and sand stretching towards the sea and absolutely stunning sunrises you’ll… > Read Our Full Review

Variety is said to be the spice of life, and the collection of buildings that is the Faraway Hotel in Nantucket’s Downtown is another good example. The hotel’s buildings hail from the 1800s to the 20-teens, and all are connected by a central courtyard. They have varying levels of historical prestige, and a pretty consistent charm. The architectural flavor of New England is so strong on Nantucket, the five work together well. It’s clapboard, shingles, and breezy porches everywhere you look. The interiors also do a fantastic job of melding… > Read Our Full Review

Greydon House is one more gorgeous boutique hotel in central Nantucket, Cape Cod, part of the Nantucket Historical District, though the property doesn’t really give the salty sea captain vibe you might expect. No, instead, the house takes its inspiration from the wide-ranging travels of the whaling trade for an eclectic design scheme that is no less appealing for being diverse. Indeed, the bespoke headboards, hand-painted imported tile, intricately patterned bed linens, retro phones and antique tables work perfectly to create something unique, chic and inviting. If you want 1800s… > Read Our Full Review