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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 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.

1. Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT

10.5 km from Shell Beach

chris

AED 241

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

2. New Haven Hotel

7.1 km from Shell Beach

Louis

AED 447

AED 514 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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.

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

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven New Haven

The Centre, 4.7 km from Shell Beach

Deborah

AED 491

AED 565 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

4. Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

6 km from Shell Beach

Amy

AED 453

AED 521 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

7 km from Shell Beach

Michael

AED 403

AED 463 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

A Rodeway Inn & Suites building with a sign, a green entrance mat, and well-maintained hedges.

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

6. Rodeway Inn & Suites Branford - Guilford

12.5 km from Shell Beach

Bryan

AED 265

AED 305 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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.

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.

7. Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area

7.7 km from Shell Beach

Tanya

AED 496

AED 571 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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 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.

8. Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

7.2 km from Shell Beach

Tishana

AED 590

AED 679 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A brick building with a symmetrical archway formed by topiary trees, a front parking area, and a clear sky.

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

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

9. American Inn

12.5 km from Shell Beach

Myra

AED 364

AED 418 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

10. Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

10.4 km from Shell Beach

Christian

AED 466

AED 536 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

11. The Blake Hotel

7.3 km from Shell Beach

John

AED 816

AED 939 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.'

12. The Study at Yale

7.7 km from Shell Beach

Nicole

AED 951

AED 1,094 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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.

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Orange New Haven

8.5 km from Shell Beach

Erin

AED 496

AED 571 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

14. Graduate by Hilton New Haven

7.7 km from Shell Beach

Lars

AED 656

AED 754 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

15. Quality Inn

5.3 km from Shell Beach

Zhaoyang

AED 265

AED 305 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lobby with seating, a dining area, and large windows.

A modern kitchen area with a central island, a coffee machine, and a sign that reads 'KITCHEN'.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by chairs and potted plants, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a TV mounted on the wall.

16. Clarion Inn North Haven - New Haven North

17.7 km from Shell Beach

Lorraine

AED 400

AED 460 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A patio area with outdoor seating, a round table, and a sofa.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a round coffee table, and large windows.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a menu board.

17. Courtyard New Haven at Yale

8.1 km from Shell Beach

Vesselin

AED 467

AED 537 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

7.2 km from Shell Beach

Krishna Arvind

AED 465

AED 535 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel reception area with a stone wall backdrop, a reception desk, a blue armchair, and a patterned armchair.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and two blue armchairs.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen displaying a show.

A hotel room with a patterned sofa, a small table, two lamps, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

19. Hamden Hotel and Suites – Hamden New Haven

15 km from Shell Beach

Janis

AED 327

AED 376 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

20. Red Roof Inn Milford - New Haven

16.6 km from Shell Beach

Shahrbanoo

AED 312

AED 359 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Shell Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT	7.6 Good 1,044 reviews	View
New Haven Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 2,372 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven New Haven	9.6 Exceptional 645 reviews	View
Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Best Western Executive Hotel Of New Haven - West Haven	8.2 Very good 1,872 reviews	View

Top Shell Beach Hotel Reviews

New Haven Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Large and spotless room with large windows; excellent location. Exceptional value!"

Las Casitas Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"La Caistas Retreat was a wonderful experience. The place was very clean and cozy. We visited with 2 of my adult children and their significant others and had plenty of room. The host, Sujata, was very informative amd checked in daily. The check-in and out were very smooth. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting New Haven!!!!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"great stay!"

Oceanfront Couples Retreat - Pvt Beach + Firepit

10/10 Excellent

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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!!!"

Walk to Beaches: Sunny East Haven Home w/ Yard

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."

Clear LI Sound waterview, Wedding pics, Yale&Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Outstanding experience. Highly recommended!"

Nautical 3BR Sleeps 8 @ Tweed Airport W/ Fire Pit + Smart TVs Near Beach & Yale

10/10 Excellent

"We loved staying in this home! It was super clean and had everything we needed. We especially loved the couches!"

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)

After visiting Lighthouse Point Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in East Haven. Experience the area's art scene and museums.

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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, New Haven 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 Lighthouse Point Carousel. You can watch performances at Long Wharf Theatre, Shubert Theater, and Woolsey Hall if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Shell Beach hotels

1. Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT

2. New Haven Hotel

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven New Haven

4. Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

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

6. Rodeway Inn & Suites Branford - Guilford

7. Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area

8. Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

9. American Inn

10. Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

11. The Blake Hotel

12. The Study at Yale

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Orange New Haven

14. Graduate by Hilton New Haven

15. Quality Inn

16. Clarion Inn North Haven - New Haven North

17. Courtyard New Haven at Yale

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

19. Hamden Hotel and Suites – Hamden New Haven

20. Red Roof Inn Milford - New Haven

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Top Shell Beach Hotel Reviews

New Haven Hotel

Las Casitas Retreat

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

Walk to Beaches: Sunny East Haven Home w/ Yard

Clear LI Sound waterview, Wedding pics, Yale&Beach

Nautical 3BR Sleeps 8 @ Tweed Airport W/ Fire Pit + Smart TVs Near Beach & Yale

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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