Shelter Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Our guide on where to stay in Shelter Island

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Silver Beach

While Silver Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sunset Beach and Shell Beach.

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Coecles Harbor

While Coecles Harbor isn't home to many top sights, Gardiner's Bay Country Club and Mashomack Preserve are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Menantic Creek

While there might not be top attractions in Menantic Creek, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wades Beach and Shelter Island Historical Society.

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Hay Beach

When in Hay Beach, you can plan a visit to Gardiner's Bay Country Club and Greenport Carousel, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Shorewood

While Shorewood may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wades Beach and Shell Beach.

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

4 out of 5
290 Old Montauk Highway Montauk NY
The price is AU$717 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$717
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Montauk. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Hither Woods Preserve and Hither Hills ...
Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Water's Edge Resort & Spa

Water's Edge Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
1525 Boston Post Road Westbrook CT
The price is AU$319 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$319
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Westbrook. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"This is the best hotel!"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Water's Edge Resort & Spa
Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex

Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex

2 out of 5
1430 Boston Post Rd Old Saybrook CT
The price is AU$127 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$127
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Old Saybrook. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex
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Montauk Manor

Montauk Manor

3.5 out of 5
236 Edgemere St. Montauk NY
Stay at this aparthotel in Montauk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Montauk Manor
Windward Shores Ocean Resort

Windward Shores Ocean Resort

3 out of 5
2062 Montauk Highway Amagansett NY
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Amagansett. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (326 reviews)
"The room was nice but the bed was horrible. They need to replace the bed ASAP. It is so old that the middle of the bed is touching the floor due to it being worn out. Our backs are still hurting. Otherwise it was a nice room."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Windward Shores Ocean Resort
Montauk Oceanside Suites

Montauk Oceanside Suites

3 out of 5
115 South Emerson Avenue Montauk NY
Stay at this aparthotel in Montauk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Montauk Point Lighthouse and Montauk Point are ...
Montauk Oceanside Suites
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Stay near popular Shelter Island attractions

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Shell Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Shell Beach during your travels in Shelter Island? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
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Activities

Private Beach Fire at Town Line Beach

Private Beach Fire Montauk

AU$351
per adult
Private Beach Fire Montauk
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Cities near Shelter Island

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Shelter Island Heights

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East Marion

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