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Our top choices for Shell Bay Beach hotels

Harbour Heights Hotel

Harbour Heights Hotel
4.0 star property
2.8 km from Shell Bay Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (519 reviews)
"Fabulous room with beautiful sea views, wonderful breakfast and outside area, stunning location "
United Kingdom
CLAIRE
The price is RM892
RM1,071 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Harbour Heights Hotel

Haven Hotel

Haven Hotel
4.0 star property
0.7 km from Shell Bay Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Exceptional staff, fabulous hotel and pool. Lovely breakfast"
United Kingdom
Tony
The price is RM724
RM869 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Haven Hotel

Sandbanks Hotel

Sandbanks Hotel
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Shell Bay Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (901 reviews)
"Lovely clean property with friendly, helpful staff right on the beach"
United Kingdom
Jacqueline
The price is RM860
RM1,032 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Sandbanks Hotel

Little Robin Gate

Little Robin Gate
2.5 star property
7.8 km from Shell Bay Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"The whole experience of our stay was first class. We have no hesitation in recommending this accommodation to anyone. A special thank you to the hosts David and Pumpkin!"
United Kingdom
David
The price is RM619
RM782 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Little Robin Gate

Kingston Country Courtyard

Kingston Country Courtyard
3.0 star property
10.4 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (251 reviews)
"Lovely setting and pleasant accommodation reasonably prices"
United Kingdom
Christine
The price is RM634
RM761 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Kingston Country Courtyard

The Canford

The Canford
4.0 star property
3.4 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (135 reviews)
"Good parking at the hotel and outside , very nice area with good walking potential. Great vibrant pub / dining area."
United Kingdom
Martin
The price is RM717
RM861 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
The Canford

Purbeck House Hotel

Purbeck House Hotel
3.0 star property
7.6 km from Shell Bay Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (421 reviews)
"Very nice great location staff were very helpful and pleasant"
United Kingdom
Martin
The price is RM766
RM919 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Purbeck House Hotel

The Pines Hotel

The Pines Hotel
3.5 star property
6.2 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (403 reviews)
"Such an amazing view that I will never tire of, watching the early morning swimmers and dog walkers at 7am from the balcony - absolute tranquility."
United Kingdom
Amanda
The price is RM960
RM1,152 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
The Pines Hotel

Grand Hotel Swanage

Grand Hotel Swanage
3.0 star property
6.4 km from Shell Bay Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (359 reviews)
"It is indeed a lovely Hotel with a good location."
United Kingdom
Andy
The price is RM826
RM991 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Grand Hotel Swanage

Jasmine Cottage

Jasmine Cottage
3.0 star property
7.8 km from Shell Bay Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4 reviews)
"Parking good but shops to far"
United Kingdom
Gary
The price is RM1,704
RM2,045 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Jasmine Cottage

Mortons Manor

Mortons Manor
3.0 star property
8.9 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (156 reviews)
"Overall, a great place to stay - good facilities, good food, friendly and helpful staff."
United Kingdom
Larry
The price is RM1,041
RM1,250 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Mortons Manor

Bankes Arms Hotel

Bankes Arms Hotel
3.5 star property
8.9 km from Shell Bay Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (630 reviews)
"Room was clean and airy, though a bit close to street noise. Staff were personable and helpful and our meals were superb."
United Kingdom
Elisabeth
The price is RM814
RM977 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Bankes Arms Hotel

Anchorage

Anchorage
3.0 star property
5 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"Historic beautiful property and the staff and service were fantastic"
Australia
Michele
The price is RM719
RM719 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Anchorage

Grovefield Manor

Grovefield Manor
4.0 star property
4.8 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (224 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay for the weekend"
United Kingdom
Rosemary
The price is RM797
RM956 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Grovefield Manor

Inn In The Park

Inn In The Park
3.5 star property
4.7 km from Shell Bay Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (217 reviews)
"Very helpful staff and 2 minutes walk to the beach "
United Kingdom
Nicola
The price is RM559
RM671 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Inn In The Park

The Merchant House

The Merchant House
4.0 star property
4.9 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (262 reviews)
"Very comfortable, friendly host, fantastic breakfast. "
United Kingdom
Wayne
The price is RM724
RM869 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
The Merchant House

THE NICI Bournemouth

THE NICI Bournemouth
4.0 star property
6.2 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (310 reviews)
"Lovely hotel we had such nice weather to make use of outdoor pool area perfect 👌"
United Kingdom
karen
The price is RM1,182
RM1,418 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
THE NICI Bournemouth

The Bear Hotel

The Bear Hotel
3.0 star property
11.6 km from Shell Bay Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
"Heating in the bedroom was very poor. The staff were very friendly and helpful"
United Kingdom
Alex
The price is RM831
RM998 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
The Bear Hotel

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (776 reviews)
"Great location, clean and comfortable room, friendly staff, nice toiletries and great selection of coffee and teas. Great food and drinks available onsite. Ideas for improvement- larger fridge, the fridge is tiny - other than the free water that is provided you can’t fit anything more in there. Robes would be nice as well as body lotion or hand cream in the bathroom."
United Kingdom
Joanna
The price is RM566
RM679 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

Polly's Folly

Polly's Folly
3.0 star property
7.7 km from Shell Bay Beach
The price is RM14,838
RM17,806 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Polly's Folly
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Compare popular hotels close to Shell Bay Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Harbour Heights Hotel
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
519 reviews
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Free daily full breakfast
Haven Hotel
4.0 star property
8.0
Very good
1,008 reviews
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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sandbanks Hotel
4.0 star property
8.0
Very good
901 reviews
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Lobby
Little Robin Gate
2.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
32 reviews
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Restaurant
Kingston Country Courtyard
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
251 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shell Bay Beach?
Shell Bay Beach is located in Swanage. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 30 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Shell Bay Beach?
Haven Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Shell Bay Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Sandbanks Hotel and Harbour Heights Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Shell Bay Beach?
Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Shell Bay Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shell Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Shell Bay Beach.
What can I see and do near Shell Bay Beach?
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Poole Old Lifeboat Museum and Poole Museum feature captivating exhibits. You can check out the local talent at Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts, Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre and Tower Park. Spend some time wandering around Studland Beach and Nature Reserve, Compton Acres and Old Harry Rocks.