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

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.

1. Quality Suites Stratford

2 mi from Short Beach

Mark

$107 nightly

$123 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 wooden bench with cushions, a rustic mirror, and hanging lights in a room with wooden walls and floors.

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

2. The Surfside Hotel

Lordship, 1.6 mi from Short Beach

Alycia

$215 nightly

$247 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A covered walkway leading to a building with a white brick facade and a blue door.

3. The Circle Hotel Fairfield

7 mi from Short Beach

Kristylynn

$164 nightly

$189 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 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.

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

4. Red Roof Inn Milford - New Haven

3.4 mi from Short Beach

Shahrbanoo

$85 nightly

$98 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 lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, and a decorative wall with a light fixture.

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

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

5. Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven

6.1 mi from Short Beach

Coran

$118 nightly

$136 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, benches, and lounge chairs.

6. Radisson Hotel Hauppauge-Long Island

26.1 mi from Short Beach

Demetra

$135 nightly

$154 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

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

A spacious room with a large wooden dining table, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf filled with books.

7. Trumbull Marriott Shelton

5.3 mi from Short Beach

Sheniek

$144 nightly

$165 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

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

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by large windows and a modern architectural design.

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

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

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Orange New Haven

8.3 mi from Short Beach

Joseph

$144 nightly

$165 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

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

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a zebra-striped carpet. Tables are neatly arranged with chairs, and the room is well-lit with ceiling lights.

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.

9. Hyatt Regency Long Island

24.6 mi from Short Beach

Leonardo

$144 nightly

$164 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

10. Hilton Garden Inn Milford

6.3 mi from Short Beach

Jane Mary

$127 nightly

$146 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A modern hotel kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee station.

11. Springhill Suites Milford

3.3 mi from Short Beach

Akosua

$127 nightly

$146 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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".

12. Delamar Southport

9.5 mi from Short Beach

allyson

$303 nightly

$345 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small table, a large abstract painting on the wall, and a bed.

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

13. 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 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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a store named "The Market" with various items on display.

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.

14. New Haven Hotel

13.4 mi from Short Beach

Maria Criselda

$125 nightly

$144 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

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

15. Hilton Garden Inn Shelton

7.7 mi from Short Beach

Chris

$138 nightly

$158 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

16. Motel 6 Milford, CT

3.4 mi from Short Beach

Sean

$75 nightly

$86 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Milford

3.3 mi from Short Beach

Anissa

$157 nightly

$181 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel room with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern bar area with high stools and a central round table, surrounded by bar chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade and a covered entrance.

18. Hyatt House Shelton

7.2 mi from Short Beach

Shenise

$135 nightly

$155 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A covered wooden deck with white railings, blue doors, and hanging flower arrangements.

A marina with multiple yachts docked at night.

A marina with boats docked, a pier with blue umbrellas and white chairs, and a flagpole with flags.

A wooden dock with wicker chairs and a blue umbrella, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.

19. Danfords Hotel and Marina

15.2 mi from Short Beach

Martin

$187 nightly

$212 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of a cityscape.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a chair. There are large windows with curtains and a view of the city.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a chandelier, and wooden paneling.

20. Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

13.5 mi from Short Beach

Tishana

$151 nightly

$174 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 1,005 reviews	View
The Surfside Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 222 reviews	View
Springhill Suites Milford	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Hyatt House Shelton	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Delamar Westport	9.6 Exceptional 153 reviews	View

Top Short Beach Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Milford, CT

10/10 Excellent

"I was pleasantly surprised by how clean the room was during my stay. I will certainly recommend this property to others and look forward to returning in the future."

Quality Suites Stratford

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice people made this a nice hotel."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely clean and well decorated with good size bedrooms and close to the beach."

The Surfside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful ocean front location. Private Sandy Beach. Clean and well maintained. Great onsite pub and restaurant. We enjoyed our stay so much!"

BREATHTAKING BUNGALOW-HOME AWAY FROM HOME

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome Stay -- Bungalow was better then pictured, the location was one of the best in Milford. Access to a private beach really made the experience. The host's extra little touches were really appreciated, we got in late one night and all the snacks came in handy. Can't say enough good things about this place, we will definitely be staying again when we want a nice peaceful day at the beach."

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

"Great"

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."

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 $98 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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1. Quality Suites Stratford

2. The Surfside Hotel

3. The Circle Hotel Fairfield

4. Red Roof Inn Milford - New Haven

5. Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven

6. Radisson Hotel Hauppauge-Long Island

7. Trumbull Marriott Shelton

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Orange New Haven

9. Hyatt Regency Long Island

10. Hilton Garden Inn Milford

11. Springhill Suites Milford

12. Delamar Southport

13. Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Orange-Milford

14. New Haven Hotel

15. Hilton Garden Inn Shelton

16. Motel 6 Milford, CT

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Milford

18. Hyatt House Shelton

19. Danfords Hotel and Marina

20. Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

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Top Short Beach Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Milford, CT

Quality Suites Stratford

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

The Surfside Hotel

BREATHTAKING BUNGALOW-HOME AWAY FROM HOME

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

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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