Shelter Island, NY

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Shelter Island

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Menantic Creek

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Menantic Creek and surrounding area, you can visit Sunset Beach and Crescent Beach.

Menantic Creek
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Silver Beach

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

Silver Beach
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Coecles Harbor

When in Coecles Harbor, you can plan a visit to Gardiner's Bay Country Club and Mashomack Preserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Coecles Harbor
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Hay Beach

Hay Beach might not have many top sights, but Gardiner's Bay Country Club and Greenport Carousel are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hay Beach
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Shorewood

While there might not be top attractions in Shorewood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mashomack Preserve and Sunset Beach.

Shorewood
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Montclair Colony

While Montclair Colony isn't home to many top sights, Sunset Beach and Crescent Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Montclair Colony
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 ₩112,918 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
₩112,918
₩129,863 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Old Saybrook. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex
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 ₩660,802 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
₩660,802
₩901,886 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Montauk. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the room service in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (668 reviews)
"Amazing resort, very friendly staff, food and drinks are Amazing! We enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook

Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook

2.5 out of 5
100 Essex Rd, Old Saybrook, CT
The price is ₩137,799 per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
₩137,799
₩158,469 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Old Saybrook. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, friendly staff."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook
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Montauk Manor

Montauk Manor

3.5 out of 5
236 Edgemere St., Montauk, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Montauk. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,250 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

Montauk Manor
Windward Shores Ocean Resort

Windward Shores Ocean Resort

3 out of 5
2062 Montauk Highway, PO Box 7031, Amagansett, NY
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Amagansett. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (295 reviews)
"Very nice & affordable"

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

Windward Shores Ocean Resort
Montauk Oceanside Suites

Montauk Oceanside Suites

3 out of 5
115 South Emerson Avenue, Montauk, NY
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Montauk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Montauk Point and South Edison Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (414 reviews)
"Property was clean and nice but did not smell good inside, it need candles and air freshener, also think something was off about the sewage system"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Montauk Oceanside Suites
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Popular places to visit

Gardiner's Bay Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Shelter Island at Gardiner's Bay Country Club. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its wineries.

Gardiner's Bay Country Club

Shelter Island Whale's Tail

You can take time to visit Shelter Island Whale's Tail during your travels to Shelter Island. Wander the beaches and waterfront in the area.

Shelter Island Whale's Tail

Mashomack Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at Mashomack Preserve, a lovely green space in Shelter Island. Stroll along the beaches or discover the sunsets in this family-friendly area.

Mashomack Preserve

Wades Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Wades Beach during your travels in Shelter Island? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Wades Beach

Shell Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Shell Beach during your travels in Shelter Island? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Shell Beach

Shelter Island Historical Society

4/5(1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Shelter Island Historical Society during your trip to Shelter Island. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums.

Shelter Island Historical Society

Cities near Shelter Island

Sag Harbor

Sag Harbor