Activities and Amenities

For Whatever Kind of Stay
You're Counting On

There are 100 things to do here, which means you can find whatever kind of stay you're counting. One that's full of get up and go. Or one where blissful relaxation is all that's on the agenda. At The Wauwinet enjoy the best of both worlds with our many exceptional activities and amenities.

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The Hotel

Private Bay Beach, Just for you
Private Atlantic Beach, Just for you
Spa by the Sea Treatments, Inspired by the sea itself
Lawn Chairs, For a snooze or a good book
Miles and miles of secluded beaches, Get lost in the dunes
Chef's Herb Garden, Aromatherapy naps
Har Tru Tennis Courts, For a little light competition
Five Dining Options, In TOPPER'S, Bayview Terrace & Deck, Bar, Lawn Menu, In-Room Dining (in our Cottages, guests can dine on their outdoor porches)

Amenities

The Best Breakfast on Nantucket, Fit for a king
Port and Cheese Hour Daily, To whet the appetite
Fresh Fruit Anytime, An anytime treat
Cold Bottled Water, It's good for you
Early Risers' Coffee, Tea + Fresh Bakery Goods, With the sunrise over the bay
Library Refreshments, Fresh squeezed lemonade in the summer; apple cider in the fall
The Wauwinet Gift Shop, Bragging rights included
Wireless Internet throughout the Inn, Surf to your heart's content
Internet Nook, So you can leave your laptop at home
Ipods, For your morning run, or afternoon nap
Fleece Blankets, To wrap around you when you watch that beautiful sunset
Yoga Mats, For every pose
Pratesi Linens, Snuggle up in 400 thread-count all cotton sheets
Daily Newspapers, If you really want to know...
Fresh Flowers in Every Room, To make your days cheery
Over 200 DVDs to choose from, Hot buttered popcorn included
Daily Weather Report, For the armchair meteorologist in you

Sports

Kayaks, For the sea
Sail Boats, A great escape
Customized iPod, For relaxing, running, sitting
Trek and Cannondale Mountain Bikes, Take the bike by the horns
Hip Waders, Fishing Poles, For catching that big Blue
The Wauwinet Lady, Feel the breeze in your hair on a boat-ride to town

Services

Concierge Service, To enhance your stay with insider tips and ideas
Advance Service, To secure those coveted restaurant reservations and spa treatments
Hourly Jitney Service to and from Nantucket Town, No need to worry about parking
Jitney Service to and from Hyline Cruises, No need to rent a car
Picture Perfect Concierge, Photos that everyone is happy with
Sherpa Service, You don't have to carry your own stuff

Activities on Nanticket

Kayaking, In the pond or the sea
Sailing, The great escape
Surfing, Hang ten
Biking, Take the bike by the horns
Golf, Guaranteed Tee-times at Miacomet Golf Course
Bird Watching, If spotting a Great Crested Flycatcher would make your day
Fishing, The best way to bond
Surfcasting, Wherever the fish are running - particularly blues and striped bass
Shopping, Galleries, boutiques and antique stores. No chains.

Activities at the Wauwinet

Yoga, On the beach
Cooking with Chef Daniels, You get your own apron
Beach Walks, Along the ocean or bay... just steps away
Sunsets, Romantic
Snoozing, On a wicker chaise lounge wrapped in a cozy blanket
Shake it, Don't Stir, Learn to make a variety of cranberry cocktails
Exploring Great Point in 4-Wheel Drive, An adventurer's dream
Cruising Nantucket Bay on Wauwinet Lady, Cocktails in hand
Lobstering, Learn the trade... feel like a local
Exploring Charming Sconset
Ghost Tours, For the thick-skinned
Exploring Island's History, Whaling Museum, Maria Mitchell Observatory, Nantucket Atheneum and others

Fogged In

Board Games, We have all the good ones
Card Games, Still as much fun as when you were 12
Puzzles, Best played with a glass of port
Wellies, Raincoats, Umbrellas, You won't be stopped by anything
Fishing Poles, Waders, Fish in the fog
Cooking with Chef Daniels, Anything special for a rainy day
Wine Tasting with Sommelier, Do you love wine as much as Craig Hanna, our cellar master, does?
Kitty's Restaurant to Play Pool, A favorite local hang-out
Nantucket Ice Rink, Open year-round
Yoga in your Room, Select your favorite yoga DVD
Rent a Jeep, Explore the island
Maria Mitchell, Maria Aquarium, Sign up for a field trip!
Nantucket Atheneum, Everyone loves the library
Over 200 DVDs to choose from, Hot buttered popcorn included
Dine In, Order your favorite comfort food
Massage for Two, Perfect excuse to pamper yourself