Best Family Hotels in Nantucket

The hotel is home to a complimentary kids club, where a variety of supervised activities for children ages 3 to 12 are available year-round. If parents want an evening out, the resort offers a supervised program Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights that includes dinner, activities and movies for $45 per child. A playroom that features supervised activities for parents and toddlers is available as well during select days in June and September. Additionally, the property boasts a family pool with water jets and a separate kiddie pool.

This hotel caters to families with an array of amenities. Children are treated to beach toys, a scavenger hunt (with prizes) and a guide to activities on the island. Additionally, families have access to cribs, baby toiletries, diaper genies, strollers and disposable diapers during their stays. Loaner board games are available as well.

Popular with honeymooners, The Wauwinet sits in a quieter northern corner of Nantucket island, less than 2 miles from the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Here, you can stretch out your sea legs on one of two private beaches or sample the local seafood at the ever-popular TOPPER's restaurant. The attentive service staff deserves a mention as well: Everyone, from the reservations assistants to the cleaning staff, receives high praise from guests. The concierge even makes pre-vacation planning phone calls. The luxurious rooms and cottages, outfitted in soothing yellow tones with wooden furnishings, free Wi-Fi access and 400-thread-count Pratesi linens, leave guests vying for more time at this romantic retreat. Also included in your room rate: coffee and pastries in the morning and evening port and cheese. Because The Wauwinet is a member of the Relais & Châteaux family, Club 5C members can earn or redeem points here for additional benefits. Keep in mind: The Wauwinet is a seasonal property, open from late April to the end of October.

The property provides kids with a check-in gift that includes a miniature boat, look-book and crew bracelet. Child-size fishing rods are also available, as well as childrens menus and sip cups at the Brant Point Grill at the White Elephant Hotel, a sister-property.