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Sunset Beach Hotel

4.1 ★★★★☆ 559 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Shelter Island Heights, New York · 0.5 mi to the sand

On-site lodging

Sleek rooms with decks & sea views in a modern hotel featuring a lively French bistro/bar.

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.5 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone +1 631-749-2001
  • Website sunsetbeach.fun — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

35 Shore Rd, Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 559 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 13 mentions

“The beach itself is beautiful, pristine, and incredibly relaxing, but what truly elevated the experience was the exceptional service provided by Massimo, the beach attendant.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 2 mentions

From the reviews

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sunset Beach Hotel is a quintessential Shelter Island escape—effortlessly chic, beautifully curated, and perfectly positioned for unforgettable sunsets. The relaxed yet refined vibe makes it an ideal destination for both locals and visitors seeking a taste of coastal luxury.

★★★★★ — Cassandra, May 2025

Great place to go and have fun with your friends and relax definitely a different vibe from the Hamptons, which is why I go love Sunset Beach have been going for years, each summer brings a whole new level to their services

★★★★★ — Ja, May 2026

Sunset Beach was one of the highlights of my shelter island weekend. I came to the beach to relax and read. The beach itself is beautiful, pristine, and incredibly relaxing, but what truly elevated the experience was the exceptional service provided by Massimo, the beach attendant.

★★★★★ — Sydney, Jun 2026

Masimo is the best beach attendant we’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. His warm, welcoming personality made our day at the beach even more enjoyable than we imagined. His charming Italian accent adds to the experience and makes you feel as though you’ve been transported to a beautiful beach in Italy.

★★★★★ — Laurence, Jun 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 559 reviews →

Getting married at Sunset Beach Hotel

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.