White Elephant Harborside Hotel

White Elephant Harborside Hotel sits on Easton Street. It is a five-minute walk from the ferries at Straight Wharf and offers a path along the water to the rest of the harbor.

The hotel is a better choice than the clustered inns in the center of town for travelers who prioritize proximity to the water over being tucked into the dense streets near the Whaling Museum. While the bustle of the main thoroughfares can overwhelm in peak season, this location relies on its own quiet stretch of shore. Guests here trade the local foot traffic for a view of the harbor, making it the most sensible base for those who intend to spend their time walking the docks rather than navigating the interior of the village.