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Harbour Heights Hotel

Harbour Heights Hotel
4.0 star property
2.8 km from Shell Bay Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (493 reviews)
"Fabulous room with beautiful sea views, wonderful breakfast and outside area, stunning location "
United Kingdom
CLAIRE
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Harbour Heights Hotel

The Knoll House

The Knoll House
3.5 star property
3.1 km from Shell Bay Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, excellent food and a beautiful location makes for a delightful break. "
United Kingdom
Sally
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
The Knoll House

Flat 7 Sand Acres

Flat 7 Sand Acres
2.0 star property
2.4 km from Shell Bay Beach
The price is €568
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Flat 7 Sand Acres

Sandbanks Hotel

Sandbanks Hotel
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Shell Bay Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (866 reviews)
"amazing views, friendly staff, good breakfast spread"
United Kingdom
jon
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Sandbanks Hotel

The Canford

The Canford
4.0 star property
3.4 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (134 reviews)
"Good parking at the hotel and outside , very nice area with good walking potential. Great vibrant pub / dining area."
United Kingdom
Martin
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
The Canford

Grovefield Manor

Grovefield Manor
4.0 star property
4.8 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (214 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay for the weekend"
United Kingdom
Rosemary
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Grovefield Manor

The Merchant House

The Merchant House
4.0 star property
4.9 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (256 reviews)
"Very comfortable, friendly host, fantastic breakfast. "
United Kingdom
Wayne
The price is €184
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
The Merchant House

Inn In The Park

Inn In The Park
3.5 star property
4.7 km from Shell Bay Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (208 reviews)
"Very helpful staff and 2 minutes walk to the beach "
United Kingdom
Nicola
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Inn In The Park

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (761 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, great breakfast"
United Kingdom
Nick
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole

Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments

Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments
3.0 star property
5.1 km from Shell Bay Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (922 reviews)
"It wasn't very clean. Dirty bed, dirty bathroom, other people's hair everywhere, it felt like they hadn't cleaned or vacuumed. The food was not delivered on time, we had to ask for even plain water. The staff was busy setting the table and didn't pay attention to anything that wasn't there to eat."
United Kingdom
Ruslana
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG
3.0 star property
4.9 km from Shell Bay Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel for my one night stay. Hotel had everything you could want and breakfast was amazing. Only things that would have got a better rating was having someone there when I arrived.i waited a while at check in and I had a ground floor room with a table right outside my window that smokers were using."
United Kingdom
John
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

The Pines Hotel

The Pines Hotel
3.5 star property
6.2 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (383 reviews)
"Buffet breakfast was good but when they cooked it from the kitchen it was excellent."
United Kingdom
Stephen
The price is €148
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
The Pines Hotel

THE NICI Bournemouth

THE NICI Bournemouth
4.0 star property
6.2 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (261 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with good service and pleasant staff."
United Kingdom
Sandra
The price is €205
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
THE NICI Bournemouth

Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns

Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns
3.0 star property
5 km from Shell Bay Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (355 reviews)
"Nice friendly hotel "
United Kingdom
Louise
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns

Applewood Hotel

Applewood Hotel
3.5 star property
6.2 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (717 reviews)
"Great location, clean rooms and friendly helpful staff upon check-in"
United Kingdom
Lynne
The price is €54
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Applewood Hotel

Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth

Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
3.5 star property
6.6 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay."
United Kingdom
Hawatu
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth

The Chocolate Box Hotel

The Chocolate Box Hotel
3.5 star property
6.3 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (481 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay, breakfast great, good choice, staff friendly, great location "
United Kingdom
Wendy
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
The Chocolate Box Hotel

THE GROVE HOTEL

THE GROVE HOTEL
3.0 star property
7.2 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (340 reviews)
"This is middle of the road hotel in Bournemouth which harks back to a bygone era & the staff are fantastic. I enjoyed my stay, nice clean rooms & very close to the seafront & the town centre."
United Kingdom
Simon
The price is €54
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
THE GROVE HOTEL

The Green House

The Green House
4.0 star property
7.3 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely hotel to stay in, check in was really easy. Comfy bed and clean. "
United Kingdom
Louise
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
The Green House

Little Robin Gate

Little Robin Gate
2.5 star property
7.8 km from Shell Bay Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"Everything was great "
United Kingdom
Christina
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Little Robin Gate
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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, take a look at the 30 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Shell Bay Beach?
Haven Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 The Knoll House.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Shell Bay Beach?
Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodation options 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 hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Shell Bay Beach.
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 Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts, Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre and Tower Park. Spend some time wandering around Studland Beach and Nature Reserve, Compton Acres and Old Harry Rocks.

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