Award Winning Hotels and Resorts in Nantucket and Palm Beach

As one of Travel + Leisure World's Best 500 Hotels and a winner of the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, White Elephant Resorts offers a collection of award-winning hotels and resorts on the island of Nantucket and Palm Beach, Florida. Our hotels, restaurants and marina have received many awards and accolades throughout the years for our genuine service, beautiful locations, and incredible vacation experiences. In 2018, we made it to the list of the U.S. News and World Report's Best Hotels in the U.S.

White Elephant Resorts

Travel.UsNews.com, February 4, 2020. "Best Hotels in the USA," "Best Hotels in Massachusetts," "Best Hotels in Nantucket."
Boston Globe, Top Places to Work in Massachusetts 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
U.S News World Report, All 5 Hotels Top 50 Best Hotels in Massachusetts 2018

The Wauwinet

Yankee, Summer 2020, "Best of New England."
Brides.com, March 6, 2020. "The 10 Best U.S. Honeymoon Resorts of 2020."
TOPPER'S at The Wauwinet, WineSpectator.com, June 25, 2020. "100 Grand Award Winners."
Travel + Leisure, August 2020, "Top 15 Northeast Resort Hotels."
TOPPER'S at The Wauwinet, 2019, 2018, AAA Five Diamond Award Winner
Zagat Survey Highest Rated Restaurant in New England 2017
Zagat Survey Best Overall Restaurant on Nantucket 2017, 2013, 2012, 2011
Zagat Survey Best Overall Restaurant in MA 2014
Travel + Leisure World's Best 500 Hotels 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2006
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012 2011 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice: Top Resorts in New England 2018, #18
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award and Hall of Fame Award, 2019, 2018
Boston Magazine, Best of Boston, Wedding Venues, 2019, 2017
Boston Magazine, Best of Boston 'Best Nantucket Resort', 2019, 2018
Andrew Harper Top 100 Hideaways in the World, 2017
Wine Spectator Grand Award, TOPPER'S, 23 years running, 2019
Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Award, Multi Year Winner Since 2012
U.S. News and World Report, Best Hotels in Nantucket and Massachusetts 2018, 2017, 2016
Member of Relais & Châteaux
Member of American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts
Cape Cod Life Readers' Choice Awards Gold: Place for a Wedding, Silver: Resort/Hotel, Gold: Restaurant Reachable by Boat, 2019, 2016, 2014, 2013
Wine Enthusiast "100 Best Wine Restaurants in America" 2015
Andrew Harper Readers' Choice Awards Top US Hideaways (less than 50 rooms), 2015, 2014, 2012
Inquirer & Mirror, Best of Nantucket, Most Romantic Restaurant 2014
Top 25 Resorts in New England: Reader's Choice Awards 2019 , #17

White Elephant

10Best.com, August 10, 2020. "Best Waterfront Hotel."
BostonMagazine.com, August 4, 2020. ""Best of Boston: Best Hotel on Nantucket.
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, Top Hotel in US 2018, #23
Zagat Survey Brant Point Grill highly rated for 2017, 2012, 2011
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice: Top Hotels in New England 2017, #9
Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards, Top 10 Resort Hotels in the Northeast, 2019, 2018
Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, #6 in Top 50 Resorts in the U.S. #52 in Top 100 Hotels in the World 2014
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards Best Hotels in the Northeast 2014
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, Top Hotels in New England, 2018, 2015
Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, ‘The Top 10 Resort Hotels in the Northeast', 2019, 2018
Condé Nast Traveler Gold List, 2013, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award and Hall of Fame Award, 2019, 2018
Wine Spectator, Brant Point Grill, Best Award of Excellence, 2016, 2017, 2018
USA TODAY's "2017 10 Best Readers' Choice Travel Awards."
Forbes Travel Guide, Four Star Award, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015
U.S. News and World Report, Best Hotels in Massachusetts 2018, 2017, 2016, 2013
Inquirer & Mirror, Best of Nantucket, Best Sunday Brunch, 8 consecutive years
Inquirer & Mirror, Best of Nantucket, Best Luxury Hotel 2014
Boston Magazine, Best of Boston, ‘Best Wedding Venue', 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
Boston Magazine, Best of Boston, Best Nantucket Resort, 2019, 2016
Cape Cod Life Readers' Choice Awards, Gold: Day Spa, Gold: Fine Dining, Gold: Resort/Hotel, Gold: Reward Water View Restaurant 2013
Andrew Harper Readers' Choice Awards Top 20 Family Hotels 2012
U.S. News and World Report, #2 Best Hotel in Nantucket 2012
Top 30 Hotels in New England - Readers' Choice Awards 2019, #23

White Elephant Residences & Inn

Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, Top Hotel in US 2018, #36
Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2017, #82 Top 100 Hotels in the World, #5 Resorts Hotels in the Northeast
Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice: Top Hotels in New England 2018, #35
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice: Top Hotels in New England 2017, #14
Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, Best Hotels in the Northeast, ranked #24, 2014
U.S. News and World Report, Best Hotels in Massachusetts 2018 #1
Forbes Travel Guide, Four Star Award, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
AAA Four Diamond Award 2017, 2016
Boston Magazine, Best of Boston, Best Resort on Nantucket, 2014
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award, 2016
Top 30 Hotels in New England - Readers' Choice Awards 2019, #20

Jared Coffin House

Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, Top Hotel in New England 2018, #20
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice: Top Hotels in New England 2017, #35
U.S. News & World Report, Best Hotels in Massachusetts 2018, 2017
"…there's still something to be said for a prime location and the historic Jared Coffin House has one of the best in town." - Forbes Travel Guide
"… graceful accommodations and easy access to the diverse shopping and dining scene." - Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles 2013
Top 30 Hotels in New England - Readers' Choice Awards 2019, #11

The Cottages at the Nantucket Boat Basin

Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, Top Hotel in US 2018, #19
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards: Top Hotels in New England 2019, 2017, 2016
Condé Nast Traveler Best Location in the U.S. with perfect score of 100, 2011
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards Top 50 Small U.S. Hotels, 2011
U.S. News and World Report, Best Hotels in the U.S. 2018, 2017, 2016
Forbes Top 10 Pet Hotels in the U.S. 2011
USA TODAY, Readers' Choice Travel Awards, Best Pet Friendly Hotels, 2016
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award, 2019
Top 30 Hotels in New England - Readers' Choice Awards 2019, #10

Nantucket Boat Basin

MarinaLife Top Marina in Best Awards, 2019
Marinas.com, Boaters' Choice Awards 2017, 2018 #1 Marina in the U.S., #2 World Wide 2015
MarinaLife Top Marina in Best Awards, 2018
2017 Best Overseas Marina/Harbor by Sailing Today Magazine
Power & Motoryacht Magazine Top 25 Marinas in North America, 2014
MarinaLife Best Transient Marina 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010
Yachting 50 Best Towns for Boating in America, 2013

Nantucket Island

Travel + Leisure, One of the Top Islands in the World 2013
Travel + Leisure, Best Islands in the Continental U.S., 2017 (Nantucket #2)
Travel + Leisure, Best Islands in the Continental U.S., 2016 (Nantucket #4)
Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, Best Islands 2012
Condé Nast Traveler Top 10 Best Islands in U.S. 2012
National Geographic, "Best Island in the World" 2016
Smithsonian Magazine, "20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2015" (Nantucket #2)
Yahoo Travel & Budget Travel Magazine Top 10 Beautiful Beach Town Bargains 2013
GoLocal.com New England's 25 Best Food Towns 2012
Huffington Post.com Best U.S. Island Getaways: 10 Tranquil Destinations for Rest & Relaxation 2012
National Geographic One of Top 10 Beaches in the World 2012, 2011
oyster.com Top 8 Affordable Island Getaways 2012
U.S. News and World Report, Top Couples Vacations

Accolades

Award Winning Hotels and Resorts in Nantucket and Palm Beach

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