The Best Hotels Closest to Shell Beach in Shelter Island for 2026

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

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

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, tables, and a large window.

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

1. Sag Harbor Inn

5.9 km from Shell Beach

Terri

NT$7,045

NT$8,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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 modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a round table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a small side table with a lamp.

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

2. The Bentley Hotel Southampton

19.4 km from Shell Beach

Doug

NT$4,600

NT$5,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A two-story house with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a variety of plants.

A bar area with stools, a shelf with glasses, and decorative plants.

A restaurant with a signboard listing its hours of operation.

A bathroom with a bathtub, green tiled walls, and windows with white blinds.

3. Zey Hotel

7 km from Shell Beach

Renee

NT$5,863

NT$6,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

4. East Hampton House Resort

16.9 km from Shell Beach

Tina

NT$5,143

NT$6,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A lakeside patio with outdoor seating and a view of the water.

A grassy area with trees and a view of a body of water.

A room with a bed, two wicker chairs with checkered cushions, a small round table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a lake through a window with a bamboo blind.

5. Silver Sands Motel & Beach Bungalows

6.3 km from Shell Beach

Keith

NT$9,007

NT$10,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Two bicycles with wicker baskets labeled "Sophie & Co." parked in front of a building with a dark door and white columns.

A wooden outdoor seating area with a sofa and a table, surrounded by gravel and greenery, with a house in the background.

A wooden building with a white window and a balcony.

A beach with pebbles and sand, a sunset, and a calm sea.

6. The Sagaponack

12.9 km from Shell Beach

Jane

NT$6,505

NT$8,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

7. Hamlet Inn

19.7 km from Shell Beach

Eric

NT$5,121

NT$6,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors.

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

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

8. Journey East Hampton

17.5 km from Shell Beach

Erika

NT$8,020

NT$10,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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

9. A Room At The Beach

12.2 km from Shell Beach

Samantha

NT$9,525

NT$10,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.

A tented accommodation with a bed, television, and a small table with a chair.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, white cabinets, and a blue-tiled backsplash.

A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

10. North Fork Resort

7.5 km from Shell Beach

Harold

NT$10,336

NT$11,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A child playing with a colorful kite in a grassy field.

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 swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a fence.

11. The Harbor Front Inn

6.7 km from Shell Beach

Antrii

NT$5,758

NT$7,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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.

12. Faraway Sag Harbor

6 km from Shell Beach

Thomas

NT$11,958

NT$15,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

13. Cliffside Resort Condominiums

7.5 km from Shell Beach

William

NT$5,477

NT$9,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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.

14. The Hedges Inn

16.1 km from Shell Beach

Lauren

NT$11,552

NT$15,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A living room area with a sofa, a dining table, and a separate queen bedroom.

15. Southampton Long Island Hotel

17.3 km from Shell Beach

William

NT$5,115

NT$6,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A large, modern house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a pool and a wooden deck.

16. East Hampton Art House Bed & Breakfast

15.4 km from Shell Beach

IVAN

NT$14,657

NT$16,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a lamp, a wall art piece, and a nightstand.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window providing a view of trees.

A dining area with a round table, chairs, a vase, and a painting on the wall.

A modern outdoor seating area with a sofa, cushions, a wooden coffee table with a fire feature, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

17. Oyster Estate

6.8 km from Shell Beach

Allison

NT$7,238

NT$9,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern building with a pool, featuring a dining area with tables and chairs, and a glass entrance.

A bar area with shelves stocked with various bottles and glasses.

A large, white, two-story building with a covered porch and a bicycle parked in front.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the garden.

18. Topping Rose House

12.2 km from Shell Beach

Adam

NT$20,122

NT$23,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and bamboo, leading to a building with a wooden exterior.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and hanging lanterns.

A reception desk with a white backdrop, surrounded by various plants and a modern pendant light.

A modern lounge area with a curved sofa, round coffee tables, and a large potted plant.

19. American Beech Hotel

6.9 km from Shell Beach

Mary

NT$8,068

NT$10,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A house with a sloped roof, large windows, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A cozy living room with a white sofa, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, a potted plant, and framed pictures on the wall.

A dining area with a chandelier, a large table, chairs, and a vase with flowers.

A wooden gate leading to a pathway surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

20. Mill House Inn

15.9 km from Shell Beach

Rhett

NT$10,455

NT$15,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Shell Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sag Harbor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 679 reviews	View
The Bentley Hotel Southampton	9.6 Exceptional 600 reviews	View
Zey Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 430 reviews	View
East Hampton House Resort	9.0 Wonderful 346 reviews	View
Silver Sands Motel & Beach Bungalows	10.0 Exceptional 178 reviews	View

Top Shell Beach Hotel Reviews

Silver Sands Motel & Beach Bungalows

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great mid-October stay. The property was beautiful and peaceful. Location was perfect. All of the on-sites food options were fun and delicious. Room was clean and cute. The staff, especially David at the front desk, were extremely kind and helpful. Very glad we chose to stay at Silver Sands."

The Harbor Front Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful view and quiet"

Zey Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff particularly James were over the top accommodating!!"

Sound View Greenport

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast could have had a better choice."

The Menhaden

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, excellent staff and excellent location. All of the shops and restaurants are within walking distance, and the wineries a very short cab ride. Really enjoyed staying here and we will absolutely be back."

The Shoals Suites and Slips

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean property, beautiful view, and quiet."

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!!"

Other attractions near Shell Beach

Wades Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a carefree 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 studying 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 browsing the exhibits at Havens House during your trip to 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 carefree afternoon at Crescent Beach during your travels in Shelter Island Heights? Experience the area's entertainment venues and theater 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, check out the 27 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Shell Beach?

The Pridwin Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 will I find near Shell Beach?

Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodations 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 fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Shell Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Shell Beach?

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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. Sag Harbor Inn

2. The Bentley Hotel Southampton

3. Zey Hotel

4. East Hampton House Resort

5. Silver Sands Motel & Beach Bungalows

6. The Sagaponack

7. Hamlet Inn

8. Journey East Hampton

9. A Room At The Beach

10. North Fork Resort

11. The Harbor Front Inn

12. Faraway Sag Harbor

13. Cliffside Resort Condominiums

14. The Hedges Inn

15. Southampton Long Island Hotel

16. East Hampton Art House Bed & Breakfast

17. Oyster Estate

18. Topping Rose House

19. American Beech Hotel

20. Mill House Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Shell Beach

Top Shell Beach Hotel Reviews

Silver Sands Motel & Beach Bungalows

The Harbor Front Inn

Zey Hotel

Sound View Greenport

The Menhaden

The Shoals Suites and Slips

House on Chase Creek

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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