Hay Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

Gardiner's Bay Country Club

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.

Shelter Island Whale's Tail

Shelter Island Historical Society

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Shelter Island Historical Society during your trip to Shelter Island. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums.

Shelter Island Historical Society

Wades Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Wades Beach during your travels in Shelter Island? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Wades Beach

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.

Mashomack Preserve

Shell Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Shell Beach during your travels in Shelter Island? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Shell Beach

Activities

Join a small group full-day wine tour with a certified Sommelier host

Long Island Wine and Food Day Trip with Sommelier host from NYC

NZ$265
per adult
Long Island Wine and Food Day Trip with Sommelier host from NYC
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From Mattituck: North Fork Area Bike Tour with Food Tasting

NZ$227
per adult
From Mattituck: North Fork Area Bike Tour with Food Tasting
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Our pick of the best Hay Beach Hotel Deals

Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook

Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook

2.5 out of 5
100 Essex Rd, Old Saybrook, CT
The price is NZ$210 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$210
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Old Saybrook. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Just a little tired looking, but very nice staff. Everything went well. Thank you. Good value for everything."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook
Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

4 out of 5
290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY
The price is NZ$1,887 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$1,887
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Montauk. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the room service in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (647 reviews)
"the property is beautiful however there was construction being done upon the premises and certain areas were closed off"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex

Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex

2 out of 5
1430 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT
The price is NZ$152 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$152
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Old Saybrook. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very convenient to the beaches and very clean room. I had some trouble with the door lock but nothing major. I'm a doofus. Will definitely return."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex
Best Western Niantic - New London/Mystic Area

Best Western Niantic - New London/Mystic Area

2.5 out of 5
265 Flanders Road, Niantic, CT
The price is NZ$234 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$234
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Niantic. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions New London Ferry Dock and Flanders ...
9/10 Wonderful! (300 reviews)
"This hotel was clean and updated. It was also very convenient. What could make it better would be free water in the room. For the price, I should not have had to pay $3.00 for a bottle of Poland Spring."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Best Western Niantic - New London/Mystic Area
Sound View Greenport

Sound View Greenport

4 out of 5
58775 County Rd 48, Greenport, NY
The price is NZ$960 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$960
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Greenport. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (541 reviews)
"Every room comes with an ocean view, steps down to the beach. Activities at night. Band at the ocean on certain nights. Will be back every year! Help with bags and getting to room by golf cart."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Sound View Greenport
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina

Saybrook Point Resort & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2 Bridge St, Old Saybrook, CT
The price is NZ$702 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$702
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Old Saybrook. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Rooms were large and spacious but quite dark. The Choo Choo lounge and the outside bar were very pleasant. The onsite dining restaurant was disappointing, food was below expectations and did not live up to their rating. Staff were all very pleasant. Parking was a difficult but it is high season."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
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Other neighbourhoods around Hay Beach

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Coecles Harbor

While Coecles Harbor isn't home to many top sights, Shelter Island Whale's Tail and Gardiner's Bay Country Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Coecles Harbor
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Menantic Creek

While there might not be top attractions in Menantic Creek, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wades Beach and Shelter Island Historical Society.

Menantic Creek
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Shorewood

While Shorewood may 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.

Shorewood
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Montclair Colony

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Montclair Colony and surrounding area, you can visit Sunset Beach and Crescent Beach.

Montclair Colony
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Silver Beach

While Silver Beach may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Crescent Beach and Sunset Beach.

Silver Beach

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