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

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

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

1. New Haven Hotel

7.1 km from Shell Beach

Lhatoya

RM543

RM625 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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 spacious indoor area with multiple seating options, including sofas and round tables, and is well-lit with natural light from large windows.

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

2. Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

6 km from Shell Beach

SUNG JIN

RM547

RM629 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A modern reception area with a counter, shelves with snacks, and a view of the outside.

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

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven New Haven

The Centre, 4.7 km from Shell Beach

Deborah

RM616

RM708 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Orange New Haven

8.5 km from Shell Beach

Joseph

RM581

RM668 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

5. Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton North Haven

12.9 km from Shell Beach

Arelis

RM528

RM607 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 breakfast bar with labeled sections for fruit, cereal, and hot food.

6. Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

10.4 km from Shell Beach

Yun

RM530

RM610 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls and a ceiling with skylights.

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.

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

7 km from Shell Beach

Leydy

RM459

RM528 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 dining area with wooden tables and grey upholstered chairs, a decorative wall with horizontal slats, and large windows offering a view of trees.

8. Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area

7.7 km from Shell Beach

Nancy

RM547

RM629 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A snack display in a hotel lobby with various brands of chips and snacks.

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

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

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

7.2 km from Shell Beach

Linda

RM547

RM629 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

10. Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

7.2 km from Shell Beach

Thomas

RM634

RM729 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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.

11. Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven

11.2 km from Shell Beach

Coran

RM546

RM628 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

A modern hotel lobby with a red sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

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

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

12. The Blake Hotel

7.3 km from Shell Beach

Jose I

RM951

RM1,094 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

13. The Study at Yale

7.7 km from Shell Beach

Aakash

RM1,008

RM1,159 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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

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

14. Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Orange-Milford

8.7 km from Shell Beach

Brooke

RM444

RM510 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A traditional room with a wooden paneled wall, a large bookshelf, and a red carpeted floor.

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

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

15. Graduate by Hilton New Haven

7.7 km from Shell Beach

Lisa

RM697

RM801 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

16. Hilton Garden Inn Milford

11 km from Shell Beach

Joseph

RM512

RM589 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A building entrance with a 'welcome' sign, a covered area, and a clear sidewalk.

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

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

17. Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT

10.5 km from Shell Beach

Liliana Marie

RM256

RM298 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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

18. American Inn

12.5 km from Shell Beach

Myra

RM400

RM460 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

A two-story building with a covered entrance and a garage.

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.

19. Quality Inn

5.3 km from Shell Beach

Sergio

RM308

RM354 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a small dining area with two chairs, a refrigerator, and a television.

A hotel reception area with wooden cabinetry, a reception desk, and a television screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

20. Rodeway Inn & Suites Branford - Guilford

12.5 km from Shell Beach

Bryan

RM292

RM336 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Shell Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
New Haven Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 2,325 reviews	View
Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton	9.4 Exceptional 1,017 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven New Haven	9.6 Exceptional 628 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Orange New Haven	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton North Haven	9.4 Exceptional 100 reviews	View

Top Shell Beach Hotel Reviews

Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

New Haven Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location in downtown New Haven. Near the hospital and the Yale campus. Friendly helpful staff, clean rooms, nice restaurants near by."

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

8/10 Good

"Excellent staff and very clean facilities, including room, exercise room, and lobby. Backup plans for coffee/gift shop being open should be made as one day it was closed during prime morning hours. Only negative was it's right in the bar zone between Church and Chapel. If you are there Friday or Saturday, plan on being up quite late."

Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"It’s a beautiful hotel! Staff are nice and courteous! The bar/ restaurant is top knotch. I ordered a snack it’s hummus plate ! The veggies were straight from a garden! Delicious!!! Will come again!"

Quality Inn

8/10 Good

"It was well situated (close to highways (I-95 and others). The road to the hotel is quite rough. The building was fully renovated (clean inside, bath room). The parking is free and safe. Breakfast is provided but very minimal (muffin; waffle; cereal with milk)."

Hampton Inn & Suites New Haven - South - West Haven

10/10 Excellent

"Tatianna the front desk receptionist was so pleasant and accommodating coming in from out of town she went above and beyond to assist us an anyway possible being in customer service is challenging and she does it with ease because of her kind spirit will definitely be back and I am also now a rewards member 😁"

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 care-free 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 with a trip to 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 travels in 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, take a look at the 15 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven New Haven is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Shell Beach.

How many hotels are there close to Shell Beach?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodation options 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 that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Shell Beach.

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, Five Mile Point Lighthouse and Fort Hale Park. You can watch performances at Shubert Theater, Woolsey Hall and Long Wharf Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Shell Beach hotels

1. New Haven Hotel

2. Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven New Haven

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton Orange New Haven

5. Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton North Haven

6. Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

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

8. Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area

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

10. Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

11. Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven

12. The Blake Hotel

13. The Study at Yale

14. Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Orange-Milford

15. Graduate by Hilton New Haven

16. Hilton Garden Inn Milford

17. Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT

18. American Inn

19. Quality Inn

20. Rodeway Inn & Suites Branford - Guilford

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Top Shell Beach Hotel Reviews

Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven

New Haven Hotel

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Quality Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites New Haven - South - West Haven

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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