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Our top choices for Shell Bay Beach hotels

1. Harbour Heights Hotel

Harbour Heights Hotel
2.8 km from Shell Bay Beach
United Kingdom
Claudia
¥19,759
¥23,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Harbour Heights Hotel

2. The Knoll House

The Knoll House
3.1 km from Shell Bay Beach
United States
Xiaowei
¥20,532
¥24,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
The Knoll House

3. Flat 7 Sand Acres

Flat 7 Sand Acres
2.4 km from Shell Bay Beach
¥86,624
¥103,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Flat 7 Sand Acres

4. Haven Hotel

Haven Hotel
0.7 km from Shell Bay Beach
United Kingdom
Mary
¥20,421
¥24,505 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Haven Hotel

5. Sandbanks Hotel

Sandbanks Hotel
2.3 km from Shell Bay Beach
United Kingdom
Alun
¥18,402
¥22,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Sandbanks Hotel

6. Amarillo

Amarillo
8.3 km from Shell Bay Beach
United Kingdom
Steve
¥14,709
¥14,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Amarillo

7. Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth

Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
6.6 km from Shell Bay Beach
United Kingdom
Alan
¥14,140
¥16,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth

8. YHA Swanage - Hostel

YHA Swanage - Hostel
7.8 km from Shell Bay Beach
United Kingdom
Ancy
¥7,003
¥8,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
YHA Swanage - Hostel

9. Red Lion

Red Lion
7.6 km from Shell Bay Beach
Australia
Emma
¥17,786
¥21,343 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Red Lion

10. Purbeck House Hotel

Purbeck House Hotel
7.6 km from Shell Bay Beach
United Kingdom
tom
¥23,290
¥27,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Purbeck House Hotel

11. The Pines Hotel

The Pines Hotel
6.2 km from Shell Bay Beach
United Kingdom
Steve
¥27,842
¥33,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Pines Hotel

12. Grand Hotel Swanage

Grand Hotel Swanage
6.4 km from Shell Bay Beach
United Kingdom
Andy
¥24,952
¥29,942 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Grand Hotel Swanage

13. Jasmine Cottage

Jasmine Cottage
7.8 km from Shell Bay Beach
United Kingdom
Gary
¥65,906
¥79,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Jasmine Cottage

14. The Canford

The Canford
3.4 km from Shell Bay Beach
United Kingdom
Martin
¥20,609
¥24,732 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
The Canford

15. Grovefield Manor

Grovefield Manor
4.8 km from Shell Bay Beach
United Kingdom
Carmel
¥21,571
¥25,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Grovefield Manor

16. Inn In The Park

Inn In The Park
4.7 km from Shell Bay Beach
United Kingdom
Susan M
¥16,301
¥19,562 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Inn In The Park

17. Anchorage

Anchorage
5 km from Shell Bay Beach
United Kingdom
DanIel
¥24,395
¥24,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Anchorage

18. The Chocolate Box Hotel

The Chocolate Box Hotel
6.3 km from Shell Bay Beach
United Kingdom
Wendy
¥14,358
¥17,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Chocolate Box Hotel

19. Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
5.1 km from Shell Bay Beach
United States
Neil
¥20,312
¥24,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

20. THE NICI Bournemouth

THE NICI Bournemouth
6.2 km from Shell Bay Beach
United Kingdom
karen
¥33,270
¥39,924 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
THE NICI Bournemouth
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Top Shell Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Haven Hotel

Haven Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Despite mixed reviews we have nothing but praise for this hotel and its staff. The location and views were wonderful. The room was clean, the staff were friendly and the food in the restaurant and breakfast was excellent. Yes, the hotel is a bit tired and dated but fully understand why with the continuous battle for it to remain open and not be developed into flats. That must be worrying for all staff, but I could not fault them one bit on their service and attitude. Please let this hotel remain here and invest in its future for people to come and stay for many more years to come."
Joanna 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Haven Hotel
Sandbanks Hotel

Sandbanks Hotel

8/10 Good
"We stayed in a family room on the first floor which was spacious and clean with a sea view. The furnishing in general was adequate but quite dated. This was reflected throughout the hotel. The bath was rusty which meant we relied on the shower which was good. The balcony door wasn’t secure with a flimsy catch. The radiator although not used was very rusty in need of maintenance. The decoration in the public areas was better in general it felt like the hotel needed a refurb"
glenn 3-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Sandbanks Hotel
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were incredibly helpful and helped me with sorting arrangements for my trip"
Thomas 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
The Knoll House

The Knoll House

10/10 Excellent
"Location and comfortable bed. Breakfast is very good. So is diner."
Xiaowei 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Knoll House
The Canford

The Canford

10/10 Excellent
"Loved our room (the suite) and it was perfectly quiet! Perfect location to get to the beach. Great breakfast and really friendly staff. Definitely will stay again!"
Sharon 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Canford
Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

8/10 Good
"very well presented and the staff were very pleasant. we thought the car park was over priced as we only stayed one night. Premeir Inn only charge £3.00."
Mike 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG
Sandbanks waterfront flat with panoramic views over Poole Harbour

Sandbanks waterfront flat with panoramic views over Poole Harbour

10/10 Excellent
"A beautiful flat with several balconies giving great sea views and views of the boats etc. The rooms were comfortable and clean. As we were on public transport we would have appreciated the offer of paying a bit extra for towels as they tend to take up a lot of room in luggage. Mark was excellent at keeping in touch with us. answering any queries. Supplies of cutlery, crockery and utensils were excellent. Sea views were wonderful. Plenty of chairs for sitting out. Luxurious showers. The only area that needed a bit more care was the area around the kitchen sink.But we were all retired nurses!"
Bridget H. 4-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Sandbanks waterfront flat with panoramic views over Poole Harbour
Modern apartment on Sandbanks Peninsula, with private garden. (pet friendly)

Modern apartment on Sandbanks Peninsula, with private garden. (pet friendly)

10/10 Excellent
"Overall our stay was excellent right in the middle of a heatwave. Only niggle was slow water trickle and no hot water to hand basin in bathroom but put up with it as we were only there for 3 nights.Be aware double bed mattress is very soft!"
Graham B. 3-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Modern apartment on Sandbanks Peninsula, with private garden. (pet friendly)
Waterfront Cottage on the Beach In Beautiful Dorset Countryside Sleeps 12

Waterfront Cottage on the Beach In Beautiful Dorset Countryside Sleeps 12

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing setting on Ower Bay, beautiful outdoor space. House itself is comfortable, has all amenities needed, and is cozy and clean but in a way you would expect in an older English cottage (low ceilings in some rooms, a few cracks in the paint on window frames etc). Emma was very responsive and helpful."
Anonymous traveler 4-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Waterfront Cottage on the Beach In Beautiful Dorset Countryside Sleeps 12

Other attractions near Shell Bay Beach

A concrete pier extending into the sea with large rocks on either side, under a cloudy sky.
Photo by Lamma Maund

Sandbanks Beach

9.2/10 (225 reviews)
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Sandbanks Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Sandbanks.
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A riverside town with historic buildings, including a castle-like structure.

Brownsea Castle

8.2/10 (26 reviews)
Ride a ferry to a forested island. Observe colorful peacocks and playful red squirrels beside this grand castle from the 1500s.
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A sandy beach with dunes and grass.
Photo by Steve Hocking

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve

9.6/10 (162 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Studland Beach and Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Swanage. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.
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A garden with a stone staircase, white and blue flowers, and statues.

Compton Acres

8.6/10 (50 reviews)
The fine historic gardens of late Victorian mixed style were set up in the early 20th century. Peruse the range of exotic sections remaining today.
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A coastal landscape with white cliffs and a river.

Old Harry Rocks

9.6/10 (143 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Old Harry Rocks, a lovely green space in Studland. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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Knoll Beach

9.6/10 (36 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Knoll Beach during your trip to Studland? Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.
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Canford Cliffs Beach

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Canford Cliffs Beach during your trip to Poole? Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
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Studland South Beach

9.6/10 (67 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Studland South Beach during your trip to Studland? Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shell Bay Beach?
Shell Bay Beach is located in Swanage. This welcoming area is known for its beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 32 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Shell Bay Beach?
Haven Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Shell Bay Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Sandbanks Hotel and Harbour Heights Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Shell Bay Beach?
Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Shell Bay Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shell Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Shell Bay Beach.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Shell Bay Beach?
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What can I see and do near Shell Bay Beach?
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Poole Old Lifeboat Museum, and Poole Museum feature captivating exhibits. You can check out the local talent at Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre, Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts, and Tower Park. Spend some time wandering around Studland Beach and Nature Reserve, Compton Acres, and Old Harry Rocks.