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A lifeguard chair with a sign that reads "NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY" on a beach with calm water and a clear sky.

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A spacious lobby with a curved ceiling, red and green seating, and a tiled floor.

A wooden gazebo with a bench, surrounded by a gravel and red mulch garden bed, with trees in the background.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Quality Suites" and a clear sky above.

A hotel reception area with a counter displaying pastries, a fruit bowl, a coffee machine, and a waffle maker.

1. Quality Suites Stratford

2 mi from Short Beach

Mark

$113 nightly

$130 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a view of the ocean at sunset, a dining table with plates and glasses, and a wicker chair.

A seaside restaurant with a balcony overlooking the ocean, a clear sky, and a sign reading "SURFSIDE."

A spiral staircase with a patterned wall and a hanging light fixture.

A bedroom with a large bed, multiple pillows, a wooden wall, and a view of the sea through a balcony door.

2. The Surfside Hotel

Lordship, 1.6 mi from Short Beach

Alycia

$215 nightly

$247 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A white building with a covered porch, large windows, and hanging flower baskets.

A hotel lobby with a blue wall, a staircase, a brick planter, a patterned rug, and a bicycle.

A hotel room with a bed, a red sofa, a lamp, and a window with a view of the outside.

3. The Circle Hotel Fairfield

7 mi from Short Beach

Kristi

$147 nightly

$169 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and lanterns.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and decorative lanterns.

A bar area with red chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and shelves with bottles.

An indoor swimming pool with red lounge chairs and a brick wall.

4. Trumbull Marriott Shelton

5.3 mi from Short Beach

Andrew

$152 nightly

$175 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A café named 'CAFE PRONTO' with a counter and seating area.

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining areas, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, red and beige seating areas, a bar with a counter, and a conference room with red chairs and a desk.

A boat on a sandy beach with a lifeguard tower in the background.

5. Radisson Hotel Hauppauge-Long Island

26.1 mi from Short Beach

Iwona

$122 nightly

$140 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and landscaped gardens.

A modern reception area with two wooden reception desks, a large abstract wall art piece, and a seating area with a sofa and ottoman.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

A self-service food area with refrigerated drink dispensers, snack shelves, and a coffee machine.

6. Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Orange-Milford

8.4 mi from Short Beach

Pearl

$118 nightly

$136 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a glass door entrance, and a landscaped area with shrubs.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear view of exercise equipment and seating areas.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, bar stools, and a cabinet with bottles.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a modern chandelier.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Milford

6.3 mi from Short Beach

Selena

$127 nightly

$146 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with sunlit areas, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A reception area with a dark wood reception desk, two laptops, a vase with white flowers, and a glass table.

A hallway with a high ceiling, large windows, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a mix of seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows offering views.

8. Hyatt Regency Long Island

24.6 mi from Short Beach

Lisa

$144 nightly

$164 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a television mounted on the wall, a trash can, and a seating area with orange chairs and a table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and framed artwork on the walls.

A hotel lobby with a red sofa, orange armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and two lamps. There are two framed artworks on the wall and a notice sign.

A Motel 6 building with a large sign, a blue awning, and a landscaped entrance area.

9. Motel 6 Milford, CT

3.4 mi from Short Beach

Chevol

$70 nightly

$80 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a round table, two black chairs, a sofa, a TV, a minibar, and a mirror.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, a microwave, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchenette area.

A Red Roof Inn building with a flat roof and a sign on the side.

10. Red Roof Inn Milford - New Haven

3.4 mi from Short Beach

Lester

$80 nightly

$92 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Total with taxes and fees

A stone building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a fire feature.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

A modern lobby with a seating area featuring sofas and armchairs, a fireplace, and a television.

A buffet setup with various food stations, including a meat station and a salad bar.

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Orange New Haven

8.3 mi from Short Beach

Joseph

$144 nightly

$165 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

A modern reception area with a curved desk, digital displays, and vending machines.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a dining section.

A vending area with refrigerated beverage dispensers and snack shelves.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

12. Springhill Suites Milford

3.3 mi from Short Beach

Akosua

$134 nightly

$154 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

An indoor swimming pool with a view of outdoor seating and a slide.

A spacious lobby with a patterned carpet, a staircase with wooden railings, and a seating area with a lamp.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with a covered area and a green roof.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Shelton

7.7 mi from Short Beach

Eileen

$138 nightly

$158 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with outdoor seating, a white facade, and a sign reading "ARTISAN".

A luxurious hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a zebra-patterned rug.

A dining area with round tables set for a meal, surrounded by dark wooden bookshelves filled with books and decorative items.

A two-story building with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with a black door and a sign above that reads "DEIAMAR SOUTHPORT".

14. Delamar Southport

9.5 mi from Short Beach

allyson

$319 nightly

$363 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, and a desk with a telephone.

A bar area with a curved counter, a refrigerated display case, and several wooden bar stools.

A modern lobby with leather sofas, a wooden reception desk, and a large abstract art piece on the wall.

15. Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven

6.1 mi from Short Beach

Coran

$118 nightly

$136 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious lobby with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a fireplace and a wall-mounted artwork.

A kitchen with wine bottles, glasses, and a chalkboard menu.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, white ottoman, and a grey armchair. There are two lamps on side tables, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a wine display.

16. New Haven Hotel

13.4 mi from Short Beach

Lhatoya

$128 nightly

$147 total

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Total with taxes and fees

A bar entrance with a sign reading "21 Lake The Bar".

A wedding ceremony setup with white chairs, a central aisle, and a chandelier.

A covered garden area with a brick building in the background, a central pathway, and various plants and flowers.

A gazebo with a tiled roof and white columns, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and various shrubs.

17. Ethan Allen Hotel

24.5 mi from Short Beach

Lynette

$116 nightly

$134 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living area with a dining table, comfortable seating, and a large window providing natural light.

A two-story building with a beige facade, a prominent entrance with glass doors, and a landscaped garden with various plants and flowers.

A vending machine area with a variety of snacks and drinks, including chips, cookies, and bottled beverages.

A reception area with two counters, a vending machine, and a display of snacks.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Milford

3.3 mi from Short Beach

Anissa

$166 nightly

$191 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering a city view, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, plush seating, a chess table, and a classic fireplace.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, wooden paneling, and a chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with armchairs and sofas.

A spacious lobby with a central coffee table, two armchairs, and a dining area in the background.

19. Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

13.5 mi from Short Beach

Tishana

$159 nightly

$183 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a phone and a remote control.

A hotel with a rooftop solar panel array, a covered outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

A bathroom with a white sink, dark vanity, and a towel rack.

A covered outdoor seating area with red metal chairs and a glass table, white brick walls, and a door with a sign.

20. Hotel Hi-Ho - Contactless Check-In

8.8 mi from Short Beach

Danielle

$135 nightly

$156 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Short Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Quality Suites Stratford	8.2 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
The Surfside Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 221 reviews	View
Springhill Suites Milford	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
The Circle Hotel Fairfield	9.0 Wonderful 1,472 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Orange New Haven	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top Short Beach Hotel Reviews

Quality Suites Stratford

10/10 Excellent

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The Surfside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic resort, delicious food & friendly staff. We had an excellent time it exceeded my expectations"

Salt & Blue - Walk to Beach - Near Tyde Wedding Venue

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! Very clear check in and check out instructions. Nice and clean."

Lordship Charmer HAS IT ALL! Comfortable stay, accessible, family friendly!

10/10 Excellent

"Exactly what we were looking for - a comfortable home base near the beach and a short drive to Bridgeport."

Cozy Ocean Front Retreat with Private Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful home with a beautiful view"

Milford beach cottage. Steps to beach.

10/10 Excellent

"Relaxing 2 weeks in Milford..comfortable beds!(very important) off street parking, full kitchen, good shower, outdoor space and walk to ice cream shop!! Good communication from host Thanks…we will be back next year!!"

The W – Coastal + Cozy - Walk to Beach + Tyde

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice yard with lots of flowers. Exceptionality clean very close to all the beaches. It did have good parking. Would definitely go back again."

Akasa Ocean Front Oasis- Seasonal Pool, Grill

10/10 Excellent

"We had another wonderful stay at Akasa! The views from the living rooms were amazing, a great way to start and end the day. This is becoming a family favorite vacation and we are looking forward to booking another stay for next year."

90-Sec Walk to Beach - Walnut Beach Luxury House

10/10 Excellent

"Very accessible to the beach and town center! Great for family bike rides and can easily walk to coffee shop in the morning and ice cream in the evening. The property was beautiful and felt very high end but comfortable! Would absolutely recommend for families or for an adult trip!"

Other attractions near Short Beach

A rocky shoreline with a calm sea and a cloudy sky.

Lordship Beach

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lordship Beach during your trip to Stratford? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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A beach with rippled sand patterns and a sunset sky.

Long Beach

8.6/10 (7 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Long Beach during your trip to Stratford? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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The Coastal Center at Milford Point

8.6/10 (32 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at The Coastal Center at Milford Point, a lovely green space in Devon. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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Stratford Point Lighthouse

After visiting Stratford Point Lighthouse, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Stratford.

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Academy Hill

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Stratford when you stop by Academy Hill. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Stratford Historical Society Capt David Judson House

8.4/10 (7 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Stratford with a stop at Stratford Historical Society Capt David Judson House. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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Perry House

8.6/10 (8 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Perry House in Stratford. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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National Helicopter Museum

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Helicopter Museum during your travels in Stratford. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top-rated hotels near Short Beach?

Discover the top-rated hotels near Short Beach that promise comfort and scenic views for your stay in Stratford, Connecticut.Quality SuitesQuality Suites is a solid choice for travelers, rated 8.0 by travelers, and situated 2.5 miles from Short Beach. With complimentary amenities like a buffet breakfast and parking, it caters to convenience. Guests can enjoy on-site golf facilities or beach volleyball, making it a fun stay for those looking to be active. The hotel also features spacious rooms with premium bedding, ensuring a comfortable night's rest after a day of exploring.The Surfside HotelThe Surfside Hotel boasts an impressive travelers' rating of 9.4 and is located just 2.1 miles from Short Beach. This beachfront hotel invites travelers to indulge in a variety of wellness treatments at its full-service spa, including Swedish and Thai massages, perfect for relaxation after a day in the sun. Guests can savor ocean views from the on-site restaurant or unwind on their furnished balcony while enjoying beach access and private picnic experiences.

How much is a hotel near Short Beach?

Staying near Short Beach is a treat, with plenty of hotels from $92 offering incredible amenities. If you're leaning toward a little luxury, prices can rise, especially in peak season. Be sure to book in advance to enjoy more options and potentially better rates, especially if you're planning a vacation during weekends or around public holidays.

What are the most popular family-friendly hotels near Short Beach?

For families seeking a fun getaway, these top-rated family-friendly hotels near Short Beach provide a welcoming atmosphere and excellent amenities for a memorable stay.Quality SuitesQuality Suites is a cozy option just 2.5 miles from Short Beach, rated 8.0 by travelers. This family-friendly hotel offers complimentary buffet breakfast and free cribs, ensuring a convenient stay for families. Guests can enjoy the onsite beach volleyball court and relax in rooms with premium bedding and a sofa bed, perfect for additional comfort. With easy access to local historical sites and a nearby sandy beach, it's an ideal choice for families looking to explore.The Surfside HotelThe Surfside Hotel, located only 2.1 miles from Short Beach, boasts an impressive review rating of 9.4. This family-friendly hotel features daily housekeeping and a delightful kids' menu at the restaurant, making dining easy for families. Enjoy beachfront access along with private picnic areas, perfect for a day of fun in the sun. With luxurious amenities like a spa and sea view rooms, this hotel combines family comfort with a touch of relaxation.

Which hotels near Short Beach offer the best views?

Discover the ideal getaway near Short Beach with stunning views and top-rated amenities.The Surfside HotelThe Surfside Hotel, rated 9.4 by travelers, is a charming beachfront retreat located just 2.1 miles from Short Beach. This 4-star hotel offers breathtaking sea views that enhance the overall experience. Guests can indulge in onsite dining at the ocean-view restaurant, unwind on the furnished balcony or patio, and enjoy a variety of spa treatments, including Thai and Swedish massages. The hotel also features romantic beachside yoga classes and private picnic options, making it a perfect choice for those seeking relaxation and scenic beauty.

What are the best affordable hotels near Short Beach?

For those seeking affordable yet delightful stays near Short Beach, these top-rated hotels ensure a memorable experience without breaking the bank.Quality SuitesQuality Suites is a welcoming 2.5-star hotel situated 2.5 miles from Short Beach, featuring a solid review rating of 8.0. Ideal for families, the hotel provides free cribs and a complimentary buffet breakfast, making mornings stress-free. Guests will appreciate the self-parking options and the nearby beach activities, including beach volleyball and golf facilities, ensuring a fun-filled stay for everyone.The Surfside HotelThe Surfside Hotel is a charming 3-star option located just 2.1 miles from Short Beach, an impressive travelers' rating of 9.4. This beachfront hotel offers a host of family-friendly amenities, including complimentary WiFi and free parking. Guests can indulge in on-site dining with ocean views, relax at the spa, or take part in yoga classes on the beach, making it a perfect getaway for families and couples alike.

Can I book a fully refundable hotel close to Short Beach?

Most bookings on Expedia are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of arrival, though this depends on the hotel's individual cancellation policy, which you should check in your booking confirmation. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by going to "My Trips" and selecting your reservation. To find fully refundable hotel options, simply enter "Short Beach", set your travel dates, and use the "Fully refundable" filter under "Deals & Discounts" on the results page. Alternatively, explore deals with free cancellation options on Expedia.

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Our top choices for Short Beach hotels

1. Quality Suites Stratford

2. The Surfside Hotel

3. The Circle Hotel Fairfield

4. Trumbull Marriott Shelton

5. Radisson Hotel Hauppauge-Long Island

6. Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Orange-Milford

7. Hilton Garden Inn Milford

8. Hyatt Regency Long Island

9. Motel 6 Milford, CT

10. Red Roof Inn Milford - New Haven

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton Orange New Haven

12. Springhill Suites Milford

13. Hilton Garden Inn Shelton

14. Delamar Southport

15. Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven

16. New Haven Hotel

17. Ethan Allen Hotel

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Milford

19. Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

20. Hotel Hi-Ho - Contactless Check-In

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Top Short Beach Hotel Reviews

Quality Suites Stratford

The Surfside Hotel

Salt & Blue - Walk to Beach - Near Tyde Wedding Venue

Lordship Charmer HAS IT ALL! Comfortable stay, accessible, family friendly!

Cozy Ocean Front Retreat with Private Beach!

Milford beach cottage. Steps to beach.

The W – Coastal + Cozy - Walk to Beach + Tyde

Akasa Ocean Front Oasis- Seasonal Pool, Grill

90-Sec Walk to Beach - Walnut Beach Luxury House

Other attractions near Short Beach

Lordship Beach

Long Beach

The Coastal Center at Milford Point

Stratford Point Lighthouse

Academy Hill

Stratford Historical Society Capt David Judson House

Perry House

National Helicopter Museum

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