The Best Beach Hotels in Nantucket

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Nantucket

Nantucket, MA Nantucket, MA

Nantucket, Massachusetts is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in Nantucket, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in Nantucket, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in Nantucket based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in Nantucket, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in Nantucket offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

You'll find the calmest water at the northern beaches, and cooler water with rougher surf to the south. Many of the beaches are accessible from town, but parking can be limited. There are both public and private beaches, each with beautiful settings and relaxing vibes.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Seven Sea Street Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $486 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Nantucket
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 7 Sea Street, Seven Sea Street Inn has great rooms from $486 (before taxes). It offers room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, breakfast, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a free breakfast, and cooking classes at this beach hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Nantucket Inn

3-star Resort with prices starting at $295 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Nantucket
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Nantucket Inn which has nice rooms starting at $295. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1 Miller's Lane. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers golf, a free breakfast, a hot tub, a game room, and an indoor pool which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.2 miles from the city center. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Carlisle House Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $317 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Nantucket
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

We found Carlisle House Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $317. We loved that is has room service, snorkeling, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 26 North Water Street. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, child care, golf, a free breakfast, and cooking classes which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.3 miles from the center of town. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Brass Lantern Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $497 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Nantucket
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $497, Brass Lantern Inn, at 11 North Water Street provides room service, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers golf, a free breakfast, cooking classes, a spa, and bicycle rental. It's located just 0.2 miles from the city center, too. The room service is especially nice after a long day. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Picnic area


White Elephant Hotel Nantucket

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $1084 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pool

White Elephant Hotel Nantucket has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers a pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $1084 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 50 Easton Street. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and free parking, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.4 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


The Wauwinet Nantucket

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $988 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Nantucket
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of The Wauwinet Nantucket is 9.30 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, outdoor tennis, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $988, and it's located at 120 Wauwinet Road. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, fishing, and air-conditioning which are great for travelers. And since it's just 6.2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned


The Beachside at Nantucket

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $523 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Nantucket
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is The Beachside at Nantucket because it has great rooms that start at $523. It has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, laundry services, free parking, and laundry facilities, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 30 North Beach Street. Only 0.5 miles from the city center, beach-goers will especially love a kid-friendly atmosphere, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, balconies, and picnic areas at this fun hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Kid-friendly
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Cliff Lodge

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $449 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Cliff Lodge offers room service, rooms with kitchens, a free breakfast, free parking, and family rooms which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $449 (before taxes). It's located at 9 Cliff Road and has earned a guest rating of 9.20/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, outdoor dining areas, and private parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.3 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Martin House Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $361 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Nantucket
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 61 Centre Street, Martin House Inn has great rooms from $361 (before taxes). It offers breakfast, laundry services, a free breakfast, a game room, and free parking. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 0.3 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Union Street Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $808 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Nantucket
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Union Street Inn which has nice rooms starting at $808. Offering breakfast, rooms with kitchens, a free breakfast, free parking, and bicycle rental, it also has a great guest rating of 9.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 7 Union Street. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a tour desk, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator. It's located just 0.1 miles from the city center, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Provincetown, Dennis Port, South Yarmouth, and Falmouth.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Nantucket, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Nantucket, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Nantucket, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Nantucket, Best Hotels for One Week in Nantucket, Best Hotels for One Night in Nantucket, or Best Business Hotels in Nantucket.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Nantucket?

Nantucket Average Beach Hotel Price
$517

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to Nantucket, Massachusetts. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in Nantucket, Massachusetts based on data from 21 hotels is an affordable $517. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Nantucket.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $714
  • 3-star hotels: $419
  • 2-star hotels: $415


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