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A modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and various food items displayed.

A vending area with a 'Welcome to Commack' sign, a 'Local Honey' chalkboard, and a 'Treats' sign above a shelf with snacks.

An indoor swimming pool with clear depth markers, a lifeguard chair, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, a large window with curtains, and a wall-mounted mirror.

1. Hampton Inn Long Island / Commack

12.4 km from Short Beach

Sarah

₹14,539

₹16,611 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A well-organized snack and beverage section with shelves stocked with various products, a refrigerated display, and a small table with snacks.

A modern office space with two desks, each with a computer monitor, keyboard, and a vase of flowers.

A modern reception area with a wooden desk, two computer monitors, a sofa, and a decorative shelf with various items.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, directional signs, a dining area with chairs, a sofa, and a large framed artwork on the wall.

2. Holiday Inn Long Island-Islip Arpt East by IHG

19.7 km from Short Beach

MARYELLEN

₹11,640

₹13,300 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

An outdoor patio area with a stone fire pit surrounded by sofas and chairs, string lights overhead, and a view of a multi-story building in the background.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, with a high ceiling and large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a TV, and a desk.

3. Residence Inn Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex

16.1 km from Short Beach

Charlene

₹14,175

₹16,195 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A group of people toasting with wine glasses at a table.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, sofa, and a TV.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by red and white tiled walls, and equipped with sun loungers and potted plants.

4. Residence Inn By Marriott Long Island Hauppauge

9.7 km from Short Beach

Debra

₹14,523

₹16,927 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent tower and a covered entrance.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a chair, a kitchenette, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a sectional sofa, dining area, and a bar.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Long Island MacArthur Airport

14.9 km from Short Beach

MD Ekrim

₹12,895

₹14,733 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a modern chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a central fireplace, a bar area, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A store named 'The Shop' with a variety of chilled beverages, snacks, and dairy products.

An outdoor patio area with brick flooring, round tables, chairs, and large umbrellas.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport

15.9 km from Short Beach

Robert

₹11,674

₹13,337 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A couple in white bathrobes holding champagne glasses in a hotel room with a large window and a door in the background.

A spacious atrium with high ceilings, a glass ceiling, and multiple levels of balconies.

A bar area with a hexagonal shelving unit displaying bottles, a flat-screen TV, and bar stools.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a glass atrium, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

7. Jake's 58 Casino Hotel - Adult Only

11.9 km from Short Beach

WILLIAM

₹12,037

₹13,752 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A brick building with a grand entrance, large columns, and a fire pit in the center.

A spacious lobby with exposed brick walls, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a television, and a large plant.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Huntington Downtown

17 km from Short Beach

Jason

₹16,061

₹18,350 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A sign for Stony Brook State University of New York surrounded by greenery and flowers.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a built-in bathtub, and a flat-screen TV.

A large indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, lounge chairs, and a lifeguard stand.

9. Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook by IHG

11.2 km from Short Beach

Wade

₹12,881

₹14,717 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

Two twin beds with white bedding, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

A buffet area with a microwave, toaster, and various food items on a counter.

Whitman Motor Lodge with a sign indicating 2-room suites and free WiFi.

10. Whitman Motor Lodge

16.8 km from Short Beach

ANDREA

₹16,219

₹18,531 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a few chairs near the windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

A modern office space with a large flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a small plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a 'welcome' sign, comfortable seating areas, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

11. Hampton Inn Long Island/Islandia

11.6 km from Short Beach

Carol

₹11,653

₹13,314 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with sunlit areas, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A hallway with a high ceiling, large windows, and a patterned carpet.

A reception area with a dark wood reception desk, two laptops, a vase with white flowers, and a glass table.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a mix of seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows offering views.

12. Hyatt Regency Long Island

11.4 km from Short Beach

Lisa

₹12,881

₹14,716 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by windows and chairs.

An outdoor patio with a grill, dining table, chairs, and a basketball hoop.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent American flag, a covered entrance, and a brick facade.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a black countertop, and a wooden floor.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Holtsville

17.5 km from Short Beach

Tara

₹12,895

₹14,733 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor patio with brick walls, wicker furniture, and a covered seating area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by a brick building and trees.

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and a small round table. There are two lamps on either side of the sofa.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator. There are four chairs around a central island.

14. Chalet Inn & Suites Centerport

12.3 km from Short Beach

Brian

₹14,885

₹17,006 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

An outdoor bar area with seating and a fire feature, surrounded by a building with multiple floors and large windows.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by orange chairs and a lifeguard station.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a clear entrance, and a parking lot.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex

16.1 km from Short Beach

Maria

₹13,739

₹15,697 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A spacious lobby with a large window, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large wall panel.

A hotel room with a leather chair, a desk with a lamp, a mirror, and a television on a stand.

A reception desk at Rodeway Inn with a red and beige color scheme, a digital screen, and a framed award on the wall.

16. Rodeway Inn Macarthur Airport

15.1 km from Short Beach

Michael

₹8,852

₹10,114 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A café named 'CAFE PRONTO' with a counter and seating area.

A boat on a sandy beach with a lifeguard tower in the background.

A spacious restaurant with multiple dining areas, wooden furniture, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, benches, and lounge chairs.

17. Radisson Hotel Hauppauge-Long Island

11.6 km from Short Beach

Qiong

₹11,678

₹13,343 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a car parked in front.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with armchairs and sofas, patterned carpet, and ambient lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a framed artwork above the counter, and a potted plant on the counter.

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport

18 km from Short Beach

Nicholas

₹9,083

₹10,378 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern building entrance with a bench, potted plants, and a blue mat leading to a reception area.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent green sign indicating it's a Holiday Inn Express.

A long indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, two lifeguard chairs, and overhead lighting.

19. Holiday Inn Express Hauppauge-Long Island

11 km from Short Beach

emmanuel

₹13,472

₹15,392 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large abstract paintings, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A conference room with round tables, black chairs, and a patterned carpet.

A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and mirrors.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

20. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Ronkonkoma MacArthur Airport

16.8 km from Short Beach

Paula

₹7,313

₹8,355 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Short Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn Long Island / Commack	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Long Island-Islip Arpt East by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Residence Inn Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex	9.0 Wonderful 772 reviews	View
Residence Inn By Marriott Long Island Hauppauge	8.6 Excellent 422 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Long Island MacArthur Airport	8.4 Very good 1,026 reviews	View

Top Short Beach Hotel Reviews

Jake's 58 Casino Hotel - Adult Only

8/10 Good

"My only disappointment was that I had requested an early check in for 2pm, not really that early, because I had an event to attend . I was told there would be a $50 charge to check in 2 hours early. I declined and ended up changing in the bathroom for my event. Not the best situation."

Marriott Melville Long Island

8/10 Good

"The hotel was wonderful I just don’t like they made you pay for WiFi if you weren’t a member."

Danfords Hotel and Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and nice, clean to the point accommodations."

Hilton Long Island/Huntington

8/10 Good

"Average food"

Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Holtsville

10/10 Excellent

"This place is like a place away from home very nice. He has a kitchen. Everything is nice and the staff is amazing. The guy at the front desk lots of smiles and in the morning the staff was just as nice. I would always come here."

Courtyard by Marriott Long Island MacArthur Airport

10/10 Excellent

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Hampton Inn Long Island-Brookhaven

10/10 Excellent

"very pleasant stay"

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Ronkonkoma MacArthur Airport

8/10 Good

"None"

Courtyard by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex

8/10 Good

"good."

Other attractions near Short Beach

A large red brick building with a green roof, surrounded by trees and a parking lot.

Nissequogue River State Park

You can take time to visit Nissequogue River State Park during your travels to Kings Park. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

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A coastal town with a marina filled with boats, a lighthouse, and a hill with buildings.

Avalon Park and Preserve

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Avalon Park and Preserve, a lovely green space in Head of the Harbor. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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A wooden fence, a pond, and a house with white shutters.

Stony Brook Grist Mill

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

Find out about the history of Head of the Harbor with a stop at Stony Brook Grist Mill. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Makamah Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Makamah Beach during your trip to Fort Salonga? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Harmony Vineyards

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Harmony Vineyards during your travels to Head of the Harbor. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Caleb Smith State Park

5.0/10 (6 reviews)

You can take time to visit Caleb Smith State Park during your travels to Smithtown. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Short Beach?

Short Beach is located in Nissequogue. You'll find 16 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Short Beach?

Holiday Inn Express Hauppauge-Long Island is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. You'll find it 6.8 mi (11 km) from Short Beach. Other good options around the area include Radisson Hotel Hauppauge-Long Island and Hyatt Regency Long Island.

How many hotels will I find near Short Beach?

Expedia has 16 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Short Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Short Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Short Beach.

What can I see and do near Short Beach?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at West Meadow Beach Historic District and Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Avalon Park and Preserve and Blydenburgh County Park. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Nissequogue River, Makamah Beach and Caleb Smith State Park.

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Our top choices for Short Beach hotels

1. Hampton Inn Long Island / Commack

2. Holiday Inn Long Island-Islip Arpt East by IHG

3. Residence Inn Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex

4. Residence Inn By Marriott Long Island Hauppauge

5. Courtyard by Marriott Long Island MacArthur Airport

6. Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport

7. Jake's 58 Casino Hotel - Adult Only

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Huntington Downtown

9. Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook by IHG

10. Whitman Motor Lodge

11. Hampton Inn Long Island/Islandia

12. Hyatt Regency Long Island

13. Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Holtsville

14. Chalet Inn & Suites Centerport

15. Courtyard by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex

16. Rodeway Inn Macarthur Airport

17. Radisson Hotel Hauppauge-Long Island

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport

19. Holiday Inn Express Hauppauge-Long Island

20. Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Ronkonkoma MacArthur Airport

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Top Short Beach Hotel Reviews

Jake's 58 Casino Hotel - Adult Only

Marriott Melville Long Island

Danfords Hotel and Marina

Hilton Long Island/Huntington

Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Holtsville

Courtyard by Marriott Long Island MacArthur Airport

Hampton Inn Long Island-Brookhaven

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Ronkonkoma MacArthur Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex

Other attractions near Short Beach

Nissequogue River State Park

Avalon Park and Preserve

Stony Brook Grist Mill

Makamah Beach

Harmony Vineyards

Caleb Smith State Park

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