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An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a building with large windows and a stone facade.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, yellow chairs, and a modern ceiling design.

A modern dining area with red and blue chairs, tables, and a large window offering a view.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven New Haven

The Centre, 2.9 mi from Shell Beach

Deborah

$152 nightly

$175 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A modern building entrance with a covered walkway, a white car parked in front, and two people near the entrance.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and plants.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a view of the water and city skyline.

2. Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

3.7 mi from Shell Beach

Joseph

$139 nightly

$159 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

3. New Haven Hotel

4.4 mi from Shell Beach

Maria Criselda

$121 nightly

$139 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped front yard.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a door in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a dining area, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

4. Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

6.4 mi from Shell Beach

Yun

$126 nightly

$145 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Orange New Haven

5.3 mi from Shell Beach

Joseph

$144 nightly

$165 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton North Haven

8 mi from Shell Beach

Arelis

$122 nightly

$141 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "CAMBRIA hotel" and a covered entrance labeled "CAMBRIA 12th".

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, seating arrangements, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

7. Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area

4.8 mi from Shell Beach

Tanya

$114 nightly

$132 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

8. Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven

7 mi from Shell Beach

Coran

$118 nightly

$136 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit, wicker furniture, and a bar area with a flat-screen TV.

A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and dark cabinetry.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a dining table with chairs, and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a large flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

9. Residence Inn by Marriott New Haven Hamden

9.5 mi from Shell Beach

Andrea

$144 nightly

$166 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a television, and a microwave.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a glass door entrance.

A hotel entrance with a blue and white facade, a sign reading "BW Best Western," and two large planters with red flowers.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, coffee table, and a chandelier.

10. Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven

4.4 mi from Shell Beach

Leydy

$110 nightly

$126 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

11. Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Orange-Milford

5.4 mi from Shell Beach

Pearl

$110 nightly

$126 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and various food items displayed.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, a medicine ball, and a rack of dumbbells.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites New Haven - South - West Haven

4.4 mi from Shell Beach

Krishna Arvind

$127 nightly

$146 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a decorative wall.

A bar area with multiple stools, a long counter, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and large windows.

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a well-lit facade.

13. The Blake Hotel

4.6 mi from Shell Beach

John

$262 nightly

$301 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A modern meeting room with a large table, chairs, a fireplace, and a television.

14. Hilton Garden Inn Milford

6.8 mi from Shell Beach

Jane Mary

$127 nightly

$146 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A dimly lit bar with wooden furniture, hanging pendant lights, and a bar counter with a neon sign.

A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, wooden columns, a staircase, and a reception desk with framed pictures.

A historic building with a marquee sign reading "Duncan" and a neon sign for "The Old Heidelberg."

A bar with a wooden counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

15. Graduate by Hilton New Haven

4.8 mi from Shell Beach

Danielle

$181 nightly

$208 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A modern library with leather sofas, a checkered rug, and a large wooden bookshelf filled with books.

A modern interior with large windows, a seating area with armchairs and ottomans, and a counter with various items.

A library with bookshelves, a sofa, a lamp, and decorative items.

A modern building with large windows, a brick facade, and a sign for 'Study Heirloom.'

16. The Study at Yale

4.8 mi from Shell Beach

Nicole

$254 nightly

$292 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a view of the city.

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

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

17. Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

4.5 mi from Shell Beach

Tishana

$151 nightly

$174 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

A modern hotel reception area with a large flat-screen TV displaying a weather forecast.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a potted plant, and a sign indicating room number 6.

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, and a television screen.

18. Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT

6.5 mi from Shell Beach

chris

$65 nightly

$75 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a bedside lamp.

A sign for American Inn with a flag, stars, and a mention of free Wi-Fi and king & queen beds.

A reception area with a counter, a refrigerator, a small cabinet, a chair, and a window with a view of the street.

A hotel reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a chair, a coffee machine, a map on the wall, and a clock.

19. American Inn

7.7 mi from Shell Beach

Myra

$99 nightly

$114 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, wooden dining tables, and chairs. There are four wall-mounted appliances and a large window providing natural light.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table with a plant, and a lamp.

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, leather armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

20. Quality Inn

3.3 mi from Shell Beach

Jacqueline Eva

$74 nightly

$85 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Shell Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven New Haven	9.6 Exceptional 639 reviews	View
Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton	9.4 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View
New Haven Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 2,354 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Orange New Haven	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Top Shell Beach Hotel Reviews

New Haven Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel in the heart of New Haven. Good clean rooms, great location, good parking. No free breakfast but plenty of good places nearby."

4000+ SqFt Home. Amazing Views, Private, Close to Downtown and Yale Univeristy

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious house, family-friendly, well-kept, beautiful location, great host!"

Oceanfront Couples Retreat - Pvt Beach + Firepit

8/10 Good

"Such a great little beach find! The house is private and tucked away on a dead-end street, with a huge water facing backyard and an absolutely enormous stretch of beachfront right outside the door. The raised ranch is nicely renovated, has two comfortable bedrooms, and the kitchen and appliances had everything I needed for a beach stay. If only I could find the blender lid…. LolThe beachfront access is really the star here. You have so much space to spread out and enjoy the water without feeling crowded. In the mornings, quietly go outside. You’ll see dear and foxOur only adventure was the kitchen bar window, which doesn’t quite close all the way. Apparently the local insect population received word that a new guest had arrived and took that as a personal invitation to join me. Flies, bees, ladybugs, you name it, they stopped by to welcome me to East Haven. I became a highly skilled member of the household pest-control division by checkout. A small fix to that window would make a huge difference.Overall, it’s a private, spacious, beautifully located beach house with fantastic water access. I really enjoyed my stay and would absolutely recommend it! I absolutely would return 懶"

Walkable New Haven Retreat w/ Ocean Views!

10/10 Excellent

"This property is wonderful, very clean, and organized, very good vibe to the house. So nice to sit outside and look at the water. I brought my elderly Mom , who I come to see,, once a year, I'm from the Pacific NW. She loved it. We want to come back again !!So fun, nice location. Thank you."

The Jewel of The Cove - Historic Coastal Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"This place is spectacularly appointed and one of the most comfortable and stylish places we have ever stayed. Everything was perfect from start to finish. Highly reccommend!!!"

Near Yale & Winter Fun: New Haven Home w/ Hot Tub!

8/10 Good

"The host was very responsive and help with the check in process. The house was clean and well maintain though the pool was peeling and the pool cleaning roomba was left in over the weekend. We very much enjoyed our stay and would stay again."

Walk to Beaches: Sunny East Haven Home w/ Grill

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Close to the beach and local restaurants and a short drive into New Haven. The house was very clean and the beds were comfortable."

Large Waterfront Modern Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"The outdoor areas were great for hanging out. After a busy day the beds were very comfortable."

Clear LI Sound waterview, Wedding pics, Yale&Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Outstanding experience. Highly recommended!"

Other attractions near Shell Beach

A lighthouse, a beach, and a building with a red roof.

Lighthouse Point Carousel

7.8/10 (7 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Lighthouse Point Carousel during your stay in East Haven. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

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A tall lighthouse by the shore with a clear sky.

Lighthouse Point Park

8.4/10 (13 reviews)

Explore a pretty foreshore park under the watch of a historic lighthouse and go swimming, ride a heritage carousel and wander along scenic nature trails.

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A coastal city with a curved road along the beach, a marina, and a bridge over the water.

East Haven Town Beach

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at East Haven Town Beach during your travels in East Haven? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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A rocky shoreline with calm water and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.

Victoria Beach

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Victoria Beach during your trip to East Haven?

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Five Mile Point Lighthouse

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

You can learn about the history of East Haven when you stop by Five Mile Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.

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Pardee Morris House

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Pardee Morris House during your trip to East Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.

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West Silver Sands Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West Silver Sands Beach during your trip to East Haven?

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Fort Hale Park

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Fort Hale Park, a lovely green space in East Haven. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shell Beach?

Shell Beach is located in East Haven. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 15 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

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

New Haven Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a fitness center and a snack bar/deli. It's located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Shell Beach.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Shell Beach?

Expedia has 15 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! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Shell Beach.

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

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Shell Beach, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Shell Beach?

Shoreline Trolley Museum, Knights of Columbus Museum, and Pardee Morris House feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Lighthouse Point Park, Fort Hale Park, and John Slade Ely House. You can watch performances at Shubert Theater, Long Wharf Theatre, and Woolsey Hall if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Shell Beach hotels

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven New Haven

2. Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

3. New Haven Hotel

4. Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Orange New Haven

6. Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton North Haven

7. Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area

8. Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven

9. Residence Inn by Marriott New Haven Hamden

10. Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven

11. Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Orange-Milford

12. Hampton Inn & Suites New Haven - South - West Haven

13. The Blake Hotel

14. Hilton Garden Inn Milford

15. Graduate by Hilton New Haven

16. The Study at Yale

17. Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

18. Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT

19. American Inn

20. Quality Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Shell Beach

Top Shell Beach Hotel Reviews

New Haven Hotel

4000+ SqFt Home. Amazing Views, Private, Close to Downtown and Yale Univeristy

Oceanfront Couples Retreat - Pvt Beach + Firepit

Walkable New Haven Retreat w/ Ocean Views!

The Jewel of The Cove - Historic Coastal Retreat

Near Yale & Winter Fun: New Haven Home w/ Hot Tub!

Walk to Beaches: Sunny East Haven Home w/ Grill

Large Waterfront Modern Beach House

Clear LI Sound waterview, Wedding pics, Yale&Beach

Other attractions near Shell Beach

Lighthouse Point Carousel

Lighthouse Point Park

East Haven Town Beach

Victoria Beach

Five Mile Point Lighthouse

Pardee Morris House

West Silver Sands Beach

Fort Hale Park

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