Hay Beach
Shelter Island
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.
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.
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.
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.
Havens House
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Havens House during your trip to Shelter Island. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its wineries.
Menhadden Lane Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Menhadden Lane Beach during your travels in Shelter Island Heights?
Things to do

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Top hotels in Hay Beach

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Staying at Gurney's after their many renovations was surprising !! The rooms don't look outdated anymore including the Spa / Pool area - for the price you're paying per night, I appreciated the face lift. Oceanviews from any angle of this hotel site will always be incredible !
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex
muy limpias
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Sound View Greenport
This is our fourth trip back to the Soundview Inn, and we are big fans! The atmosphere is simple, modern, with a laid-back vibe. The rooms are well appointed and are finished with an indoor/outdoor use in mind. The room can be chilly in the winter, but it’s easy to get cozy. The included breakfast ...
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Water's Edge Resort & Spa
Great room and staff
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

The Atlantic Hotel
Staff was very friendly room was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Best Western Niantic - New London/Mystic Area
Clean, modern and remodeled! Nice staff, great customer service and comfy bed. For a 2.5 star hotel this place was a great price and superceeded my expectations. A quick ride to Mohegan.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hay Beach

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

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 Shelter Island Whale's Tail.

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

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.

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 Sunset Beach and Crescent Beach.
