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Harbour Heights Hotel
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Harbour Heights Hotel
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (438)
"Good location in Canford Cliffs. Nice terrace and bar. Room nice but a tiny bit old fashioned, as was the hotel. Breakfast pleasant. Really not much to fault but not wow either. Would probably stay again so no complaints. "
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Harbour Heights Hotel
The Canford
Exterior
The Canford
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (114)
"Great hotel for the Poole coast. "
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
The Canford
Little Robin Gate
Interior
Little Robin Gate
2.5 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14)
"Had a lovely stay & made very welcoming. Some lovely personal touches."
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Little Robin Gate
Grovefield Manor
Beach nearby
Grovefield Manor
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (190)
"Spotlessly clean in room and communal areas and breakfast room. Lovley continental breakfast and all staff we camce across were so friendly and helpful. We had a lovley relaxing stay, thankyou."
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Grovefield Manor
Anchorage
Exterior
Anchorage
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (19)
"Absolutely amazing, brilliant and friendly service, Will stay again 😊"
The price is €139
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Anchorage
Hotel 50
Hiking
Hotel 50
3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (106)
"Had a fantastic stay matt and Mel made us very welcome at there property breakfast was amazing room was lovely there was a fridge to use for milk and water and Mel made some lovely banana muffins nothing was to much trouble for them definitely use them again "
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Hotel 50
Amarillo
Luxury Double Room, Ensuite | Exterior
Amarillo
4.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (293)
"Stayed here for 2 nights. Nice location, room beautifully presented, very quiet. "
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Amarillo
The Merchant House
Restaurant
The Merchant House
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (231)
"Lovely cooked breakfast. My room was a bit small, but fine for one night. Great location in middle of time, one street back from the front"
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
The Merchant House
Inn In The Park
Reception hall
Inn In The Park
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (156)
"Don't let the fake wisteria on the outside (which really needs to go) put you off. Inside is warm and welcoming. The Branksome room was spacious with a comfy bed and even a mini fridge, something we wish we had known before we left. All the usual pub fare but very well cooked. Very good full English breakfast. The only reason no 5*s is that there were no plain yogurts available, no choice of juice, only orange and no fruit, i.e. prunes to go with cereal. These are just small things that...
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Inn In The Park
The Nici
Garden
The Nici
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (124)
"Absolutely loved our 3 night stay at The Nici. Staff are wonderful, food and drinks super tasty and we would definitely return. The icing on the cake for us was how dog friendly the hotel is. We watched the hotel Christmas decorations going up yesterday so it looks even more magnificent - tempted to make another trip leading up to the festive celebrations. Great hotel! "
The price is €174
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
The Nici
The Chocolate Box Hotel
House, Ensuite, City View (maisonette)
The Chocolate Box Hotel
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (478)
"A very warm welcome and a lovely room. Bed was comfy and the hotel was quiet for a good night's sleep. A short walk to the beach and pier, and also not too far to the town centre. My only negative was the bathroom is tiny. I would definitely consider staying here again."
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
The Chocolate Box Hotel
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
Property amenity
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (623)
"Lovely hotel and super dog friendly. Would definitely come again"
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Poole
The Lodge at Meyrick Park
Front of property
The Lodge at Meyrick Park
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (294)
"Always stay here for work purposes, ticks all the boxes."
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
The Lodge at Meyrick Park
The Pines Hotel
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Pines Hotel
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (302)
"The room was a superior room and was very comfortable. Food was excellent as was the service."
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
The Pines Hotel
The Lodge Bournemouth
Standard Room
The Lodge Bournemouth
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8)
"Very clean room , value for money . Hotel owner was friendly "
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
The Lodge Bournemouth
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
Lobby
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Very good accommodation for wheelchair user."
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth
Chelsea Hotel
Exterior
Chelsea Hotel
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (76)
"I arrived late, but Chris had given me info on how to access my room, which made it very easy. My room was clean, comfortable and quiet. I needed to leave earlyish and the time for my breakfast was brought forward. The breakfast was a really good, with plenty of choice and cooked to perfection. Also, the hotel is conveniently close to the train station. I would definitely stay again if I find myself back in Bournemouth "
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Chelsea Hotel
Balincourt Guest House
Dining
Balincourt Guest House
5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (263)
"We have just returned home from an excellent 5 night stay at Balincourt. Staff were always friendly and helpful. The accomodation was top class and the breakfast options very good. The location couldn't have been more convenient with bus stops adjacent and a pub opposite."
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Balincourt Guest House
Derby Manor
Exterior
Derby Manor
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (585)
"Overall good. "
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Derby Manor
Rose and Crown
Superior Triple Room
Rose and Crown
3.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (177)
"Great little B&B, room was clean and newly styled. Food downstairs at the bar was very nice and staff were very friendly "
The price is €127
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Rose and Crown
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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 21 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 (0.8 km) from Shell Bay Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include The Knoll House and Sandbanks Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Shell Bay Beach?

Expedia has 21 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.