About Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach offers a chic, laid-back waterfront escape on Shelter Island, blending European beach-club vibes with the natural beauty of Crescent Beach. Guests enjoy bright, airy accommodations, lively social spaces, and effortless access to sun, sand, and shoreline sunsets. With its relaxed atmosphere, vibrant dining scene, and unbeatable location, it’s an idyllic spot for both leisure seekers and summer adventurers. Stylish, minimalist guest rooms with private balconies On-site restaurant and bar with vibrant coastal cuisine Outdoor seating and lounge areas perfect for sunset views Steps from swimming, biking, and water activities

Amenities at Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach offers Children's activities, Bar/lounge, Breakfast service, Restaurant, Snack bar/deli, Wedding services, Free WiFi, Electric car charging station, Free self parking, Parking onsite, Accessible property, Babysitting or childcare, Beach umbrellas, Front desk (limited hours), In-room massage available, Luggage storage, Multilingual staff, Pets allowed, Air conditioning, Daily housekeeping, Turndown service, Wifi Available, Families welcome, Wheelchair accessible.

Location

Sunset Beach is located at 35 Shore Rd, Shelter Island.

Reviews and ratings

Sunset Beach has an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 544 guest reviews.

Rooms and accommodations at Sunset Beach

  • Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Bay View

    1 King Bed

    Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Bay View

  • Suite, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom, Bay View

    2 Double Beds

    Suite, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom, Bay View

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Property Overview

Sunset Beach offers a chic, laid-back waterfront escape on Shelter Island, blending European beach-club vibes with the natural beauty of Crescent Beach. Guests enjoy bright, airy accommodations, lively social spaces, and effortless access to sun, sand, and shoreline sunsets. With its relaxed atmosphere, vibrant dining scene, and unbeatable location, it’s an idyllic spot for both leisure seekers and summer adventurers.

  • Stylish, minimalist guest rooms with private balconies
  • On-site restaurant and bar with vibrant coastal cuisine
  • Outdoor seating and lounge areas perfect for sunset views
  • Steps from swimming, biking, and water activities

Amenities

Activities

  • Children's activities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Breakfast service
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Wedding services

Internet access in public areas

  • Free WiFi
  • Wifi Available

Parking

  • Electric car charging station
  • Free self parking
  • Parking onsite

Property services

  • Accessible property
  • Babysitting or childcare
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • In-room massage available
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pets allowed
  • Families welcome
  • Wheelchair accessible

Features

  • Air conditioning

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Turndown service

Reviews

3.9
544
Reviews

Sunset Beach presents a mixed experience, with stunning views and a vibrant atmosphere, particularly highlighted by positive comments about the restaurant and initial room setup. However, recent reviews detail significant issues with inconsistent service, unprofessional staff behavior, and unresolved maintenance problems, leading to a frustrating and disrespectful stay. Guests reported feeling undervalued and treated poorly, detracting from the overall vacation experience.

Stunning viewsVibrant atmosphereGood restaurantInitial room setup
cleanliness3
location4.5
value2
service1.5
amenities3.5
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A Sourtis
9 months ago

Such an insane experience, it’s taken me two days to comprehend what just happened to us! Of course the beach is beautiful and the views are great! But I the weirdest people worked there, like they were doing us a favor. To start non of our outlets in the room worked, we went downstairs three times the first day- smiling totally understanding- to tell the girls ( the only nice people there!) and nothing was done to fix it (other rooms were available). Maintenance randomly decided the next day (after earlier in the day saying something inappropriate to me when going to sit on bike) he decided to shout up to me while I was relaxing on the porch to ask if we wanted him to come up there and check the wires, at this point I said no. Completely done with this place we would walk down the road for any drinks or food. The first night there we had reservations but first went there for drinks and were not greeted just looked at while standing at the empty bar full of wasps. Mind you we were paying to be $200 to be treated like this for a few drinks and two appetizers. We would have excepted this and found somewhere positive/normal to go but we had reservations that charge you a $100 for cancellation we considered it! My boyfriend still determined to turn things around because again we were stuck going there gave someone money for a certain table and when we came back they sat us somewhere else because those seats were going to some other party in the future which never happened. Fine. That night after the bar closed the staff hung out all night and blasted music but we were relieved they’d be off the next day and gone but noooo they ended up having a beach party the next day and after a bemoaning of sunbathing and getting in the mode of OUR VACATION we reluctantly left the beach early cause there vibe was not what we paid for :) we went back to our room to the deck to relax and figure out where to go- or run to just for them to take over the bar and restaurant all night long!!! Music blasting, girls and guys screaming- next to our room with no working outlets and half naked staff blasting music and screaming like clothes were coming off hahahaha we had to stay on our porch and then sleep through this club next store and n the beach. We paid so much money to not be treated like crap, have no working staff and he treated like we were worked there and we were intruding. I was getting stared at by drunk staff for sitting downstairs at the hotel I paid for like I was intruding. So we paid to get tortured and disrespected. Such a scam! So much money wasted, disgraceful business practice. It felt like no adults were there, can only imagine what the owner is like and I’ve worked in hospitality most of my life, ran places and have had my share of fun but not while there were customers paying for service. This was a hostage situation, and such a horrible way to spend a few thousand dollars. Don’t do it!

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Inna Gorelik
9 months ago

Overpriced with horrific food and zero value. Mussels tasted like onion soup, eggplant was sour and spoiled. Asked for sunset seating but got stuck in a bush with no view. Rushed service on top of it. A pure be-seen spot, not a place to eat. Save your $ and joy on a better vibe and food elsewhere.

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Natasha Mathias
9 months ago

Reviewing the restaurant. The view far outshines the service and the food is solid but pricey just like the clientele. Grabbed some small bites late afternoon. The cocktails were fine, the ceviche was fresh. Artichoke was steamed but not anything special. Soft shell crab was crisp and well seasoned. $24 for 3 sliced peaches, sprayed with canned whipped cream. Just Sign the check, don’t look at it!

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Genevieve Minardi
9 months ago

The food at this restaurant was excellent, and the atmosphere was truly beautiful, it had so much potential to be a great night out. Unfortunately, the service completely ruined the experience. Our waiter was arrogant, dismissive, and made us feel unwelcome from the start. Instead of enhancing the evening, he brought the mood down with his attitude, which left a really bad impression. It’s a shame because the kitchen and ambiance clearly deliver, but when the front-of-house service is this poor, it overshadows everything else. Good food can’t make up for being treated poorly. I hope the restaurant addresses this, because no guest should feel uncomfortable or belittled when dining out.

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Volodymyr Gelias
9 months ago

Absolutely amazing experience! The oysters were fresh and delicious, the pasta was cooked to perfection, and the drinks were spot on. The atmosphere was vibrant yet relaxing, with a stunning view that made the evening even more special. Excellent service. Highly recommend!

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Ray Willie
10 months ago

My wife and I decided to check out sunset beach for our 30th wedding anniversary. Sunset beach did not disappoint. Services was great, room was awesome with a great view. They also had bottle of wine waiting in our room. The restaurant was on point and the food was amazing. What a great experience. Can’t wait to go back.

Map

Property Address
35 Shore Rd
Shelter Island
Property Contact
631-749-2001