Shelter Island is located off eastern Long Island. Hotels on Shelter Island are on the northern part of the island in the Shelter Island Heights community.
Shelter Island is accessible only by ferry. Check local ferry schedules before traveling to this area.
Hotels and Motels in or near Shelter Island, Long Island, New York
Shelter Island is located off eastern Long Island. Hotels on Shelter Island are on the northern part of the island in the Shelter Island Heights community.
Shelter Island is accessible only by ferry. Check local ferry schedules before traveling to this area.
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We offer no hotels in Shelter Island. The closest cities with additional hotels are Sag Harbor, East Marion, Bridgehampton, and East Hampton.
Sag Harbor NY Hotels, Motels – approximately 22 minutes south of Shelter Island. This includes 6 miles of drive time and a 10-minute ferry ride from South Ferry Terminal to North Haven Terminal.
East Marion NY Hotels, Motels – approximately 24 minutes north of Shelter Island. This includes 6 miles of drive time and a 10-minute ferry ride from North Ferry Terminal to Greenport Terminal.
Bridgehampton NY Hotels, Motels – approximately 29 minutes south of Shelter Island. This includes 10 miles of drive time and a 10-minute ferry ride from Orcas Island Terminal to Anacortes Terminal.
East Hampton NY Hotels, Motels – approximately 34 minutes southeast of Shelter Island. This includes 12 miles of drive time and a 10-minute ferry ride from South Ferry Terminal to North Haven Terminal.
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Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
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The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
