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White Elephant

50 Easton Street, PO Box 1139, Nantucket, MA 02554
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White Elephant
Ranked #1 of 9 hotels in Nantucket
4.5 of 5 stars 168 Reviews
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  • Harbor view(3)
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Norwood, Massachusetts
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

..as a frequent visitor to Nantucket and the White Elephant, I didn't think their level of friendly customer attentiveness could get any better but it did and I owe them a long overdue Thank you! It was during Daffodil Festival weekend. On Saturday I had enjoyed the delicious food and libations hosted by the White Elephant at the Sconset Picnic... More

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San Jose, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Gorgeous hotel and property. Massage at their spa with a female (I think her name was Kira) was one of the best ones I've had in my life!

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Wilton, Connecticut
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

The White Elephant is just elegant enough to have everything in very good form. It is also laid back so you can really relax without the need for pretention. It's expensive - and the people who go there are wealthy - but you get the sense of old money and everyone is cordial. The hotel is small enough, and the... More

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Seymour, Connecticut
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We love, love, love nantucket! staying at the white elephant made it so special! luxurious, friendly and gorgeous views of the harbor. Felt like we were in the middle of a fairy tale and didn"t want it to end.

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WhiteElephant1, General Manager at White Elephant, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Dear vita c; Thank you for submitting your review! We are thrilled you loved your stay. Come again soon! Sincerely, Bettina Landt General Manager More

Worcester, Massachusetts
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
3
people found this review helpful

My wife and I wanted a nice place to stay on Nantucket and the White Elephant Residences were recommended to us. The staff at the main hotel were very nice as well as the people who greeted us at the check in at the Residences. However, when we ordered room service, it never came. The reason for this was that... More

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WhiteElephant1, General Manager at White Elephant, responded to this review
8 May 2012

Dear John S; Thank you for posting your review. I appreciate you letting us know of your experience and we have followed up with the team to see what happend. I am glad that apart for your experience with room service you enjoyed your stay. Thank you again. Sincerely, Bettina Landt General Manager More

Connecticut
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
3
people found this review helpful

My boyfriend and I came to Nantucket to celebrate his milestone birthday so we wanted it to be special. I debated between the standard room in a "busy area" and the one bedroom cottage. I chose the cottage for the extra room and extra privacy. Unfortunately we got neither. The bathroom sink was the size of an airplane bathroom sink.... More

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WhiteElephant1, General Manager at White Elephant, responded to this review
29 April 2012

Dear R0ta: Thank you for posting your extensive review of the White Elephant. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed aspects of your stay. I appreciate your candor with regards to the areas we need to work on and it is nice to get this feedback just as we open, so we can address the areas in question. Please... More

Hyannis, Massachusetts
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I travelled to Nantucket in September 2011 for his birthday. We live on the Cape yet we LOVE any excuse to come to Nantucket and the White Elephant is one of the reasons why! We stayed in a three bedroom cottage with my sister and our one year old son. It was HUGE! There was plenty of... More

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WhiteElephant1, General Manager at White Elephant, responded to this review
29 April 2012

Dear Mamenard; Thank you for posting such a lovely review. We do try to accommodate everyone, in particular our youngest guests! Please let me know when you come back to stay with us! Sincerely, Bettina Landt General Manager More

Brit abroad
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We had a really fabulous stay at the White Elephant. This is probably, our favourite hotel, not just because of its location, well appointed rooms and facilities but because of the very warm welcome that we received. The staff were very friendly and helpful and made us feel at home from the very beginning. The Spa was excellent and we... More

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WhiteElephant1, General Manager at White Elephant, responded to this review
29 April 2012

Dear Brit abroad; Thank you for posting your review. It is so nice to hear that you enjoyed every aspect of your stay! Sincerely, Bettina Landt General Manager More

Southborough, Massachusetts
Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was our first trip to Nantucket. This hotel was outstanding in too many ways to count. I will focus however, on the personalized and attentive service. Highly recommended.

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WhiteElephant1, General Manager at White Elephant, responded to this review
29 April 2012

Dear rbdiaz; Thank you for posting your review of the White Elephant. I am glad you enjoyed the service we provide! Please let me know when you come back to stay with us! Sincerely, Bettina Landt General Manager More

Portland, Maine
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed at the White Elephant in a one bedroom cottage. What a dream! So well appointed, the perfect amount of space, a very, very comfortable bed. Just perfect. There are lawn chairs right outside on a communal lawn which was so relaxing. A short walk to the main hotel for afternoon cheese and port and a short walk into... More

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WhiteElephant1, General Manager at White Elephant, responded to this review
29 April 2012

Dear MaineDish; Thank you for posting such a nice review. I am glad you enjoyed yourselves! Please let me know when you come back to stay with us! Sincerely, Bettina Landt General Manager More

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Address: 50 Easton Street, PO Box 1139, Nantucket, MA 02554
Price range (per night):* 435 AUD - 2,001 AUD

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