Nantucket is a gorgeous island 35 miles from Cape Cod. While not many hotels on the island have pools, we’ve rounded up the ones that do. Many are luxurious hotels with top-notch amenities.
Whether you’re traveling with family or friends, a hotel with a pool is a must-have for any summer vacation. Not only is it a great way to cool off after a long day in the sun, but it’s also a fun activity for kids and adults alike. Not a beach person? No problem! Read on to find out what are the best Nantucket hotels with a pool.
Top Nantucket Hotels with Pools
The Nantucket Hotel & Resort
The Nantucket Hotel & Resort is a luxury family-friendly hotel located near downtown. It currently holds the title of #1 Luxury Hotel in the country, as voted by TripAdvisor. And it’s one of the only year-round hotels on the island.
The Nantucket Hotel has a heated pool perfect for both kids and adults, with plenty of space to swim and play. They also offer a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center for our guests to enjoy. For those renting long term on the island, or for locals, The Nantucket Hotel offers The Nantucket Club, with access to the heated pool, sauna, gym, fitness classes, a kid’s club program, and more, on a daily, weekly, monthly, and year-long basis.
The White Elephant Hotel Residences
The White Elephant Hotel is a luxury hotel on Nantucket, located near downtown. The White Elephant has many wonderful amenities and features a beautiful outdoor pool. They also offer poolside food and beverage service, making it easy to spend the whole day relaxing by the pool with the family. Poolside dining and snack bar is open seasonally from Memorial Day through mid-September.
The hotel also has:
- Pool cabanas (additional charge)
- Poolside ice cream cart
- On-site restaurant
- Complimentary bicycles for guest use
- Shuttle passes to go downtown and back
Cliffside Beach Club Nantucket
Cliffside Beach Club and Hotel is a cottage-style hotel on the same site as the famed Galley Beach restaurant. Cliffside is a unique property, as it is part hotel and part beach club for members. Cliffside has three pools: a pool for the serious lap swimmer (60 foot lap pool), a leisure pool, and a hot pool with hydrotherapy jets, large enough to comfortably accommodate 8-10 adults. Their website notes that Children’s play time is between 10am and 12:30pm.
Cliffside also has:
- Private beach with umbrella and chair service
- Beach attendants and lifeguards on the private beach
- Paddleboards, kayaks, and other equipment
- Food and beverage service for members and resort guests only (lunch and dinner available June 21 through Labor Day)
The Summer House Cottages
The Summer House is a boutique hotel of cottages overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, located in the Siasconset neighborhood.
- 2 on-site restaurants
- Rental home properties are also available through Summer House, one of which has its own pool
The Beachside Nantucket
Located in the Brant Point neighborhood of Nantucket, walkable to downtown. The Beachside is open seasonally.
- Outdoor pool open Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Pool front balconies on guest rooms
- Complimentary grab-and-go coffee, tea, and muffins available for all guests
- Washing machine on site for guests to use
Nantucket Inn
The Nantucket Inn boasts 100 guest rooms and three outdoor courtyard spaces, and an indoor heated swimming pool AND outdoor pool and hot tub. They are one of the only hotels to offer guest laundry and tennis courts, too.
- Indoor heated pool
- Outdoor pool and hot tub
- Tennis courts
- Shuttle to and from downtown
Regardless of where you choose to stay, you will have a wonderful time on Nantucket. If you choose one of these hotels, be sure to come back and let us know what you thought!
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