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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Shell Beach on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Shell Beach consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 26, 2026.

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

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

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

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

1. Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area

7.7 km from Shell Beach

Dorothy

CNY854

CNY982 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A reception area with a tiled floor, a reception desk, a potted plant, and an exit sign.

A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a mirror, a bed with a colorful blanket, and a trash bin.

A reception area with a desk, chairs, a fire extinguisher, and a window with a view.

A building with a blue facade, a brick chimney, and a flagpole with an American flag.

2. Mayflower Motel Milford

10.5 km from Shell Beach

Joe

CNY505

CNY581 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a red accent wall, and a nightstand with lamps.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a beige sofa, a wooden dresser, a floor lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A motel with a red sign, a stop sign, and a parking lot.

3. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ & Suites Guilford

16.4 km from Shell Beach

Cristina

CNY665

CNY764 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

4. Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT

10.5 km from Shell Beach

Edward

CNY430

CNY501 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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.

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

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

5. Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven New Haven

The Centre, 4.7 km from Shell Beach

Adrienne

CNY1,021

CNY1,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

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

6. Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

10.4 km from Shell Beach

Nathan

CNY799

CNY919 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

7. Rodeway Inn & Suites Branford - Guilford

12.5 km from Shell Beach

Erica

CNY525

CNY604 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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.

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

8. American Inn

12.5 km from Shell Beach

Amy

CNY665

CNY764 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

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.

9. Quality Inn

5.3 km from Shell Beach

Yashvi

CNY498

CNY572 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

7.2 km from Shell Beach

gillian

CNY850

CNY978 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

11. Springhill Suites Milford

16.6 km from Shell Beach

Gilad

CNY850

CNY978 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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.

12. Hyatt Place Milford / New Haven

11.2 km from Shell Beach

Brittany

CNY792

CNY911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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.

13. Red Roof Inn Milford - New Haven

16.6 km from Shell Beach

george

CNY571

CNY656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

14. Hilton Garden Inn Milford

11 km from Shell Beach

Lisa

CNY850

CNY978 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

15. Hamden Hotel and Suites – Hamden New Haven

15 km from Shell Beach

Nico

CNY665

CNY764 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

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

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

16. Clarion Inn North Haven - New Haven North

17.7 km from Shell Beach

Robert

CNY779

CNY896 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, lamp, mirror, and a trash bin.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, and a mirror.

A two-story building with a sign for Whitney Inn & Suites. There are parked cars in front and a clear sky.

17. Whitney Inn & Suites

19.2 km from Shell Beach

Mat

CNY665

CNY764 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and tables.

A hotel room with a sofa, two armchairs, a small table with a remote control, a lamp, a bathtub, and a walk-in closet.

18. Baymont by Wyndham Branford/New Haven

12.3 km from Shell Beach

Ritesh

CNY644

CNY741 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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.

19. Motel 6 Milford, CT

16.3 km from Shell Beach

David

CNY503

CNY579 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A hotel with a Super 8 sign, a parking lot, and well-maintained landscaping.

A restaurant with a brick wall, a fireplace, a counter with coffee machines, and a trash bin.

A bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Milford/New Haven

12.6 km from Shell Beach

Mark

CNY514

CNY591 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Shell Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area	9.0 Wonderful 1,110 reviews	View
Mayflower Motel Milford	6.2 Good 626 reviews	View
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ & Suites Guilford	7.0 Good 458 reviews	View
Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT	7.4 Good 1,022 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven New Haven	9.6 Exceptional 639 reviews	View

Other landmarks near Shell Beach

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

Lighthouse Point Carousel

7.8/10 (7 reviews)

East Shore is home to Lighthouse Point Carousel, so why not stop by during your stay in East Haven. If you have fun at Lighthouse Point Carousel, you'll love Shoreline Trolley Museum and Peabody Museum of Natural History, both located nearby.

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A tall lighthouse by the shore with a clear sky.

Lighthouse Point Park

8.4/10 (13 reviews)

Lighthouse Point Park is worth a pic or two when discovering East Shore.

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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)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to East Haven Town Beach, located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from central East Haven. Catch the sunset by the shore at Victoria Beach, just a short walk away.

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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)

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Victoria Beach, located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from central East Haven. Catch the sunset by the shore at East Haven Town Beach, just a short walk away.

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Five Mile Point Lighthouse

8.0/10 (7 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Five Mile Point Lighthouse— just one of the monuments in East Shore. You can also discover the museums and art galleries in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here.

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Pardee Morris House

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at Pardee Morris House in East Shore. If you want to see more of the museums in East Haven, Shoreline Trolley Museum isn't far either.

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West Silver Sands Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, West Silver Sands Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from central East Haven. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to East Haven Town Beach, Victoria Beach, and Shell Beach, located nearby.

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Fort Hale Park

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Fort Hale Park in East Shore. You can also discover the museums and art galleries in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Lighthouse Point Park and East Haven Town Beach, both nearby.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hotels near Shell Beach?

Guests love staying at Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton, which is a hotel near Shell Beach.
Another highly rated hotel is Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, which is a short drive away.
With 2,785 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodations in the area, you'll have plenty to choose from.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Shell Beach?

You can review prices on Hotels.com by entering your search criteria and sorting by price. Remember that rates vary based on where and when you plan to go.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY429

Can I find hotels close to Shell Beach that are fully refundable?

Yes, you'll find hotels with refundable room rates, but be sure to check the cancellation deadline before you book. To find refundable rates, use the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

Both Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton and Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale are highly rated hotels close to Shell Beach that offer these rates.

What are the best romantic hotels near Shell Beach?

If you are looking for a romantic stay, you and your special someone will enjoy New Haven Hotel, which is a short 14-minute drive from Shell Beach.
Another great option is Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels close to Shell Beach with free breakfast?

You can begin your day with a free cooked-to-order breakfast at Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast, which is a short 20-minute drive from Shell Beach.
James Pharmacy Bed & Breakfast is also a recommended place to stay with a free local cuisine breakfast, and it's located 41 minutes away by car.

Which hotels near Shell Beach have rooms with great views?

At Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, there are rooms where you can take in the city views. The hotel is a short 14-minute drive from Shell Beach.
Another great choice nearby is The Blake Hotel, which has rooms with city views.

What are the best family hotels close to Shell Beach?

For travelers looking for a family-friendly stay, New Haven Hotel offers free cribs and a snack bar/deli. Shell Beach is a short drive away.
Another great option for your family's trip is Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale.

What are the best luxury hotels near Shell Beach?

Indulge yourself when you stay at Arbor View House B&B, which is within reach of Shell Beach and offers 2 hot tubs, private wine tours, and Swedish massages.

What are the best hotels near Shell Beach with free parking?

Travelers looking to drive and park with ease should consider a stay at Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton, which offers free parking. You'll be a short 13-minute drive from Shell Beach.
Another property that offers free parking is Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near Shell Beach with a pool?

Travelers can enjoy the indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool at Trumbull Marriott Shelton. Shell Beach is a 35-minute drive from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Holiday Inn Bridgeport-Trumbull-Fairfield, an IHG Hotel.

What cheap motels can I book close to Shell Beach?

To stay economically near Shell Beach, you can book Mayflower Motel Milford, which offers parking and free in-room WiFi.
Another inexpensive motel nearby to consider is Motel 6 New Haven - Branford, CT.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Shell Beach?

You can spend the day relaxing by the water at Shell Beach, though you might also want to see nearby sights like Yale University, University of New Haven, and Southern Connecticut State University.
New Haven Green, Yale Bowl, and Shubert Theater are other places to visit in the area.

What are the best lodges close to Shell Beach?

Get back to nature with a stay at Fun 3-Bed Fishing/Game lodge. Tranquil River leads to LIS, WiFi, in East Haven., which is a short 7-minute drive from Shell Beach. The lodge offers a gym.
Cozy Cottage with Fire Pit is a second option that is located 44 minutes away by car.

What are the best cabins close to Shell Beach?

Spectacular Lake Front Cabin close to CT shoreline: Enjoy rest, relaxation and a fireplace when you stay at this cabin located a 21-minute drive from Shell Beach.
MODERN GUESTHOUSE IN PRIVATE SETTING: This is another cabin retreat to consider, which is 22 minutes away by car.

What are the best campsites near Shell Beach?

PRIVATE LAND ....OPEN SPACE 30 ACRES with POND, Very Basic: Experience tranquility when you stay within reach of Shell Beach.
Perfect 1-bedroom campground in welcoming Southbury for outdoor fun: Here is another choice in the larger area.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Shell Beach?

Your pet companion can join you at Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection By Hilton, which is a short 13-minute drive from Shell Beach.
A second pet-friendly hotel is Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale.

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