The Best Hotels Closest to Shell Beach in Shelter Island - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern lounge area with a pool view, white furniture, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, wooden vanity, and a sink. There is a chair and a small table in the adjacent living area, with a sofa and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a wall art piece with the text "GOOD DREAMS START HERE", and a pink abstract wall design.

A modern outdoor seating area with a white sofa and a table, a sliding glass door, and a number '25' on the wall.

1. The Bentley Hotel Southampton

12.1 mi from Shell Beach

Frank

£124

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A waterfront property with a large house, multiple boats docked, and lush greenery.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a building in the background.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a kitchen area, and large windows providing natural light.

A spacious hallway with a fireplace, a large window, and a built-in shelving unit.

2. Sag Harbor Inn

3.6 mi from Shell Beach

Terri

£189

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by tall trees and string lights.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a forested area.

A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a view of greenery outside.

3. A Room At The Beach

7.6 mi from Shell Beach

"I absolutely loved my stay at **A Room at the Beach** in Bridgehampton. Every detail of the property feels thoughtfully designed, creating an atmosphere that is both elegant and incredibly relaxing. The rooms are stylish, comfortable, and well appointed. They strike the perfect balance between luxury and warmth. What really sets this property apart, though, are the charming grounds. They've created gathering spaces that invite you to pause, read, enjoy a morning coffee, and take in the...

Barbara

£255

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A pool area with umbrellas, potted plants, and a pathway leading to a building.

A hallway with dark wooden doors, a patterned carpet, and a decorative ceiling.

A cozy outdoor seating area with a brick fireplace, cushioned seating, and potted plants.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

4. Faraway Sag Harbor

3.7 mi from Shell Beach

Miguel

£389

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A staircase with a white railing, a white chandelier, and framed artwork on the walls.

A wooden bed with white and red pillows, a blue throw, and a nightstand with drawers.

A covered outdoor seating area with white canopies and brown furniture.

Two wine bottles with labels on a counter.

5. Harpoon House

11 mi from Shell Beach

Yuliya V

£210

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A large, multi-story building with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.

A beach with a lifeguard tower, a few people sitting on chairs, and a white umbrella.

A sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a view of a swimming pool and greenery.

A residential area with houses, a wooden deck, and a garden with pink flowers.

6. East Hampton Art House Bed & Breakfast

9.6 mi from Shell Beach

IVAN

£390

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern building with a wooden exterior, a balcony, and a pathway lined with potted plants and stepping stones.

A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery.

A living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a chair.

A modern room with a blue accent wall, a sofa, a chair, a bed, and a small table with decorative items.

7. Journey East Hampton

10.9 mi from Shell Beach

NAKUL

£222

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A swimming pool with a white fence, a table with chairs, and a building with a white picket fence in the background.

A covered patio area with outdoor seating, a potted plant, and a well-maintained lawn.

A living room with a wooden entertainment center, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

8. Southampton Long Island Hotel

10.8 mi from Shell Beach

William

£143

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A glass-top table with a vase of flowers, surrounded by white-covered chairs, in a bright indoor setting with plants and a fireplace in the background.

A beach scene with a sunset, calm sea, and a few people fishing.

A house with a covered porch, a garden with various plants and flowers, and a 'OPEN' sign on the window.

A spacious living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

9. Hamlet Inn

12.2 mi from Shell Beach

Thomas

£131

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach with a lifeguard tower, sandy dunes, and the ocean.

A large white building with green shutters, surrounded by lush greenery and hydrangea flowers.

A breakfast buffet table with various pastries and fruits, set against a backdrop of large windows overlooking a garden.

A large, white building with a green awning, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and colorful flower beds.

10. The Huntting Inn

9.9 mi from Shell Beach

Josie

£317

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious room with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the sea.

A beach bar with wooden chairs and a small table, overlooking the sea.

A coastal building with large windows, a deck, and a view of the sea at sunset.

A beach scene with a wooden structure, two wooden chairs, a campfire, and string lights.

11. Sound View Greenport

4.6 mi from Shell Beach

Irene

£174

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A rooftop terrace with lounge chairs, a wooden table, and a view of the landscape.

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and two framed artworks on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wicker chair, a small table with a vase, and a lamp.

A reception desk with a sign that reads 'The Harbor Front Inn.' There are potted plants and a lamp on the desk.

12. The Harbor Front Inn

4.2 mi from Shell Beach

Jordan

£149

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A banquet hall with round tables set for dining, each with candles, glassware, and floral centerpieces.

A well-maintained garden with a central pathway leading to a house.

A snow-covered pathway leading to a building with a porch.

13. Southampton Inn

11.3 mi from Shell Beach

Kevin

£185

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

14. Cliffside Resort Condominiums

4.6 mi from Shell Beach

Christine

£230

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach with waves gently lapping onto the shore.

A two-story house with a front porch, a white picket fence, and a sign that reads "The Roundtree."

A patio with four wicker chairs arranged around a round table with a fire pit in the center, set in a grassy outdoor area with trees and a fence in the background.

A house with a gravel driveway, a child holding an adult's hand, and a lamp post.

15. The Roundtree, Amagansett

11.5 mi from Shell Beach

Ryan

£538

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach chair with a striped cushion and a bag with a floral design.

A room with a bookshelf, a chair, a lamp, and a wall mural depicting a beach scene.

A two-story white house with a brick pathway leading to the front door, surrounded by a white picket fence and a flag.

A person riding a bicycle with a basket on a road.

16. The Hedges Inn

10 mi from Shell Beach

Lauren

£432

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with chairs, a sofa, a window with curtains, and a door leading outside.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.

17. The Atlantic Hotel

11.7 mi from Shell Beach

Chris

£96

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A building with a wooden exterior and a small porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a hedge.

A bedroom with two beds, each with a checkered bedspread and pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted shelf.

An outdoor dining area with a table and chairs under a tent, surrounded by a chain-link fence and a street in the background.

A person standing on a beach, looking at a smartphone.

18. Sea Haven Resort Motel

12.3 mi from Shell Beach

Urvashi

£112

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa, a chair, and a small ottoman. There are two windows with curtains, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A kitchen with a central island, two wicker chairs, and a bar area with glasses.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, a bar area, and framed artwork on the walls.

A living room with a sofa, a small table, a vintage refrigerator, and a large window with curtains.

19. The Maidstone

9.9 mi from Shell Beach

Steven

£231

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Shell Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Bentley Hotel Southampton	9.6 Exceptional 593 reviews	View
Sag Harbor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 671 reviews	View
A Room At The Beach	9.2 Wonderful 102 reviews	View
Faraway Sag Harbor	9.0 Wonderful 310 reviews	View
Harpoon House	8.4 Very good 198 reviews	View

Top Shell Beach Hotel Reviews

Sound View Greenport

10/10 Excellent

"We had an excellent stay at Soundview. It was too short. We also enjoyed dinner at the Halyard and brunch on the Saturday. I would highly recommend this hotel."

Zey Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was impressive. We hadn't expected how comfortable and roomy the suite was. The whirlpool bath was like a small swimming pool and the room was large enough to have a party."

Year round family home on Shelter Island with indoor heated pool and dock.

10/10 Excellent

"The outdoor area is a real plus, unfortunately we were there during a Noreaster so we didn't get to use it but had no flooding issues as it sits higher than some surrounding houses. The house is very well stocked and plenty of room for cars. The 5th bedroom is up a steep ladder but there was a daybed that we used in place of that 5th bedroom. Host was very accommodating to our requests."

Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Shelter Island with AC

8/10 Good

"Great but would benefit from actual window treatment as there are none for privacy in bathroom and light in bedrooms. The lighting fixtures are also a bit scarce so at night it feels like being in a hospital with all the built-in ceiling lights… great place otherwise!"

The Shoals Suites and Slips

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were all great, the food from food truck was delicious, check in was quick!"

House on Chase Creek

10/10 Excellent

"Such a cute place to stay! Bill was super kind and helpful! I was only in for a quick night but I would definitely stay here again!!"

Cozy Shelter Island Cottage, walk to beaches and Mashomack Preserve

10/10 Excellent

"Went to Shelter Island for a family wedding. Of course that was the weekend of a Nor'easter. Had a great time despite the weather. The house worked out perfectly. Very clean and comfortable. Had everything you need. Easy communication with owner. Would rent it again and enjoy the offerings of the Island when better weather."

The Chequit

8/10 Good

"The only real problem was the constant loud noise of air rushing outside the room from an air shaft along side the chimney. The staff was not able to quiet it. Most of the noise came in via the window a/c unit so removing it and closing the window would have helped. There refrigerator was warm when we arrived but, the evening clerk promptly got it running for us."

Work and Play Special! Extended Stay Discount

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was as advertised."

Other attractions near Shell Beach

Wades Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Wades Beach during your travels in Shelter Island? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

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Shelter Island Historical Society

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Shelter Island Historical Society during your trip to Shelter Island. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums.

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Havens House

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Havens House during your travels in Shelter Island. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its wineries.

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Mashomack Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at Mashomack Preserve, a lovely green space in Shelter Island. Stroll along the beaches or discover the sunsets in this family-friendly area.

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Sylvester Manor

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Shelter Island Heights when you stop by Sylvester Manor. Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's sunsets.

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Shelter Island Whale's Tail

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Shelter Island Whale's Tail during your travels to Shelter Island. Wander the beaches and waterfront in the area.

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Crescent Beach

9.4/10 (13 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Crescent Beach during your travels in Shelter Island Heights? Experience the area's entertainment choices and theatre scene.

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Shelter Island Country Club

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Shelter Island Heights at Shelter Island Country Club. Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's sunsets.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shell Beach?

Shell Beach is located in Shelter Island. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 27 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Shell Beach?

The Pridwin Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a private beach. It's located 2.5 mi (4 km) from Shell Beach. Other good options within 5 miles include The Chequit and Sound View Greenport.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Shell Beach?

Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Shell Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shell Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Shell Beach.

What can I see and do near Shell Beach?

East End Seaport Maritime Museum, Railroad Museum of Long Island and Havens House feature captivating exhibits. Explore notable local landmarks like Greenport Carousel, Sylvester Manor and St. David AME Zion Church. Local parks like Mashomack Preserve, Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge and Foster Memorial Town Beach are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Shell Beach hotels

1. The Bentley Hotel Southampton

2. Sag Harbor Inn

3. A Room At The Beach

4. Faraway Sag Harbor

5. Harpoon House

6. East Hampton Art House Bed & Breakfast

7. Journey East Hampton

8. Southampton Long Island Hotel

9. Hamlet Inn

10. The Huntting Inn

11. Sound View Greenport

12. The Harbor Front Inn

13. Southampton Inn

14. Cliffside Resort Condominiums

15. The Roundtree, Amagansett

16. The Hedges Inn

17. The Atlantic Hotel

18. Sea Haven Resort Motel

19. The Maidstone

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Top Shell Beach Hotel Reviews

Sound View Greenport

Zey Hotel

Year round family home on Shelter Island with indoor heated pool and dock.

Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Shelter Island with AC

The Shoals Suites and Slips

House on Chase Creek

Cozy Shelter Island Cottage, walk to beaches and Mashomack Preserve

The Chequit

Work and Play Special! Extended Stay Discount

Other attractions near Shell Beach

Wades Beach

Shelter Island Historical Society

Havens House

Mashomack Preserve

Sylvester Manor

Shelter Island Whale's Tail

Crescent Beach

Shelter Island Country Club

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