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Inside My Luxurious Stay at the White Elephant Nantucket

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If you’re looking for a luxury stay in Nantucket, the White Elephant is one of the island’s most talked-about properties. After finally experiencing it for myself during Daffodil Festival weekend, I can say it truly lived up to the excitement.

The White Elephant

The White Elephant offers several types of accommodations, including cottages, residences, and its harborside hotel.

We stayed at the inn, and the experience started the moment our ferry arrived.

Checking into The White Elephant Nantucket starts here, just a short walk from the ferry and downtown.
White Elephant Nantucket Inn and Residences sign pointing toward reception in Nantucket.

The hotel shuttle picked us up right at the dock, which made arriving on a busy festival weekend feel easy and stress-free.

Guests enjoying welcome prosecco at The White Elephant Nantucket inside the inn lobby during check in.
A warm welcome at The White Elephant Nantucket with complimentary prosecco after arriving on the island

Once we arrived, we were welcomed with a glass of prosecco before being shown to our room.

It was a thoughtful touch that instantly set the tone for the stay.

Our Room at the Inn

Our room felt polished, comfortable, and inviting.

The bed was one of the most comfortable I have ever slept in, the kind of bed that makes you want to sleep in longer than planned.

Guest room bed at The White Elephant Nantucket with plush bedding, decorative pillows, and warm lighting.
The bed at The White Elephant Nantucket was one of the most comfortable I have ever slept in.

Waiting on the bed were welcome chocolates, a simple detail that made the room feel even more special.

After a day of exploring Nantucket, it was the perfect place to come back to and recharge.

Lunch at Brant Point Grill

After settling in, we took a short walk over to the Harborside Hotel and stopped at Brant Point Grill for cocktails and lunch before heading out to enjoy the festival.

Exterior grounds of The White Elephant Nantucket with lawn seating and classic Nantucket shingle style buildings.
The White Elephant Nantucket blends classic island style with beautiful outdoor spaces

It was a great way to start the afternoon and made the whole stay feel like a true getaway.

Yellow cocktail at Brant Point Grill at The White Elephant Nantucket beside fresh spring flowers.
Cocktails at Brant Point Grill added the perfect start to our afternoon at The White Elephant Nantucket.

Read all about Visiting the Nantucket Daffodil Festival for the First Time!

Complimentary Port and Cheese Hour

One of my favorite touches of the stay was visiting the library at the inn later that evening.

The White Elephant offers a complimentary port wine and cheese hour, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, which felt like such a classic and relaxing experience.

Complimentary port wine and cheese board at The White Elephant Nantucket with grapes, cheeses, crackers, and preserves.
The complimentary port wine and cheese hour at The White Elephant Nantucket

It gave us a chance to slow down and enjoy the property before the night continued.

A Relaxing Nantucket Escape

Back in the room, I ended the evening with a bubble bath before climbing into that unbelievably comfortable bed.

Sometimes it’s the simple moments that make a stay memorable, and this one had plenty of them.

Complimentary guest bikes at The White Elephant Nantucket available for exploring Nantucket.
The complimentary bikes at The White Elephant Nantucket make it easy to get around town

They also offer complimentary bikes for guests, which is a fun and easy way to get around Nantucket and explore more of the island at your own pace.

For summer, read about my Day Trip to Nantucket from Cape Cod: Ferry + One-Day Itinerary!

Is the White Elephant Nantucket Worth It?

For me, the answer is yes.

Between the warm welcome, thoughtful extras, beautiful accommodations, and easy walkable location, the White Elephant Nantucket absolutely lived up to the hype.

If you’re planning a special trip to Nantucket and want a luxury stay, this is a property I would gladly recommend.

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