What's the area like around Shell Bay Beach?

Shell Bay Beach is located in Swanage. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Shell Bay Beach?

Haven Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this 4-star hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Shell Bay Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Sandbanks Hotel and Harbour Heights Hotel .

What can I see and do near Shell Bay Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Poole Museum, Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum and Poole Old Lifeboat Museum. Brownsea Castle, Poole Twin Sails Bridge and The Square are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can enjoy live performances at Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre and Tower Park.

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Frequently asked questions

: Shell Bay Beach is located in Swanage. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful ocean views. If you’re looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 14 hotels and other accommodations you’ll find within a mile.
: Haven Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this 4-star hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It’s located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Shell Bay Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Sandbanks Hotel and Harbour Heights Hotel.
: You’ll want to browse the collections at Poole Museum, Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum and Poole Old Lifeboat Museum. Brownsea Castle, Poole Twin Sails Bridge and The Square are notable landmarks to explore if you’re in the area. You can enjoy live performances at Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre and Tower Park.

Shell Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Expedia Verified Review…

4 out of 5

The staff were friendly and welcoming. We chose Knoll House because they are dog friendly and we weren’t disappointed.…

A verified traveller stayed at The Knoll House

Posted 3 months ago

The Knoll House

Studland Family House On The Edge Of Village

Beautiful, clean, well maintained home in an excellent location. No hesitation in recommending it.…

5 out of 5

We had a full house attending wedding and enjoying Studland. House exceeded expectations.…

A verified traveller stayed at Studland Family House On The Edge Of Village

Posted over a year ago

Studland Family House On The Edge Of Village

Expedia Verified Review…

5 out of 5

Overall very pleasing stay. Rooms were clean, spacious and had everything we needed and more. The view was stunning. Cleanliness and comfort of the room and hotel in general was excellent. The receptionist was excellent, although I don’t know her name sorry (lady had blond hair). Breakfast was great, although the staff working in the restaurant seemed a bit stressed. Location is great, but a shame there is a need to charge hotel guests for parking. Would stay here again. …Overall very pleasing stay. Rooms were clean, spacious and had everything we needed and more. The view was stunning. Cleanliness and comfort of the room and hotel in general was excellent. The receptionist was excellent, although I don’t know her name sorry (lady had blond hair). Breakfast was great, although the staff working in the restaurant seemed a bit stressed. Location is great, but a shame there is a need to charge hotel guests for parking. Would stay here again.

A verified traveller stayed at Harbour Heights Hotel

Posted 3 months ago

Harbour Heights Hotel

Enjoy a Winter Break Away Before the Christmas Rush Deluxe Apartment

Lovely sandbanks apartment…

4 out of 5

Lovely property in a perfect location to the beach, everything you need is available to make this a great holiday. We did have an issue when checking in and were left waiting for 2 hours outside the apartment with no answer on the mobile number we were told to call. We were also blamed for this when they eventually responded and still haven’t had an apology or any attempt to compensate for this. When we eventually got the keys we did have a great time, but this is not something you expect with this level of property.…Lovely property in a perfect location to the beach, everything you need is available to make this a great holiday. We did have an issue when checking in and were left waiting for 2 hours outside the apartment with no answer on the mobile number we were told to call. We were also blamed for this when they eventually responded and still haven’t had an apology or any attempt to compensate for this. When we eventually got the keys we did have a great time, but this is not something you expect with this level of property.

A verified traveller stayed at Enjoy a Winter Break Away Before the Christmas Rush Deluxe Apartment

Posted 6 months ago

Enjoy a Winter Break Away Before the Christmas Rush Deluxe Apartment

Expedia Verified Review…

5 out of 5

No parking charges. Lovely location with views of Poole Harbour and marina. Friendly and helpful staff. Good restaurant food and varied breakfast. I could find nothing to complain of and will return here on my next trip to Poole.…

A verified traveller stayed at Salterns Harbourside Hotel

Posted 3 months ago

Salterns Harbourside Hotel