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Our top choices for Shell Island hotels

A hotel room with a large balcony, two armchairs, a small table, and a lamp.

1. Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 star property
Shell Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,761 reviews)
"Great location beautiful view"
United States
Whitney
The price is 3.621.984 ₫
4.788.876 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the sea, a balcony, and several pieces of furniture including sofas and a coffee table.

2. Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
3.0 star property
0.4 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Ferdinand
The price is 5.516.240 ₫
7.115.429 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
A balcony with a view of a beach and pier.

3. Silver Gull Motel

Silver Gull Motel
2.0 star property
1.2 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, parking great, beach view and staff friendly and helpful"
United States
Jill
The price is 4.397.380 ₫
4.969.039 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Silver Gull Motel
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

4. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
4.3 km from Shell Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (747 reviews)
"Great Stay"
United States
James
The price is 2.965.760 ₫
3.351.308 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a swimming pool and palm trees.

5. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire
3.0 star property
4.7 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice breakfast and rooms comfortables."
United States
Diego
The price is 2.841.644 ₫
3.211.057 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative rug.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
3.0 star property
7.4 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay."
United States
Eduardo
The price is 2.189.583 ₫
2.474.229 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'STUDIORES BY MARRIOTT' sign, featuring a modern architectural design with large windows and a parking lot in front.

7. StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington
3.0 star property
6.4 km from Shell Island
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Perfect area, very clean"
United States
Victoria
The price is 2.315.780 ₫
2.616.832 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

8. Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University
2.5 star property
8.2 km from Shell Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,568 reviews)
"Friendly Staff ,clean rooms, convenient location"
United States
Christy
The price is 2.200.511 ₫
2.486.576 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Comfort Inn University
A hotel lobby with a large wooden conference table surrounded by green and blue patterned chairs, a chandelier, and a green-themed backdrop with a television.

9. SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
3.0 star property
4.3 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Jami
The price is 3.074.263 ₫
3.473.918 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
3.3 km from Shell Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"
United States
Pamela
The price is 3.358.922 ₫
3.795.582 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a stone accent wall.

11. Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
8.5 km from Shell Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"I highly recommend this hotel, we loved the breakfast and everything!"
United States
SANDRA
The price is 2.410.753 ₫
2.724.152 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a poolside seating area with chairs and tables, and a ceiling with blue accents.

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
3.0 star property
9.2 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (561 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay"
United States
Wayne
The price is 2.539.032 ₫
2.869.106 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
A beach with rows of orange umbrellas and white chairs.

13. Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
4.0 star property
2.6 km from Shell Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (375 reviews)
"Our room was well appointed and the coffee was great! Beautiful beachside setting"
United States
Patricia
The price is 6.218.780 ₫
8.497.351 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, grey chairs, and umbrellas.

14. Element by Marriott Wilmington

Element by Marriott Wilmington
3.0 star property
4.5 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (128 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is 3.955.040 ₫
4.469.196 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Element by Marriott Wilmington
A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

15. Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG
2.5 star property
8.5 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (567 reviews)
"Great hotel and staff"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is 3.408.620 ₫
3.851.741 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a framed artwork on the wall.

16. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
3.0 star property
9 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Kathy
The price is 2.521.598 ₫
2.849.406 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
A modern bar area with a white countertop, bar stools, a wine rack, and a television.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center

Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center
3.0 star property
4.7 km from Shell Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel! Clean and right in the heart of everything! And the staff is wonderful! We always stay here when in Wilmington and will continue."
United States
Steven
The price is 2.752.396 ₫
3.110.208 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center
A modern outdoor seating area with blue Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a bar area with string lights.

18. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
3.0 star property
7.9 km from Shell Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (359 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Montreal
The price is 3.064.115 ₫
3.462.449 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a staircase, a reception desk, and a large green wall mural.

19. Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
2.5 star property
8.9 km from Shell Island
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,201 reviews)
"Good two night stay."
United States
Todd
The price is 2.070.151 ₫
2.339.271 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
An outdoor patio with string lights, tables, and chairs.

20. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station
2.5 star property
7.9 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice and clean place to stay. Lots of restaurants with in a few miles."
United States
John
The price is 2.580.403 ₫
2.915.856 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station
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Where to stay in Shell Island

Find the best Shell Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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South End

If you're spending some time in South End, Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.

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South Harbor Island

When in South Harbor Island, you can plan a visit to Wrightsville Beach and Wrightsville SUP, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Parmele Isle

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parmele Isle and surrounding area, you can visit Wrightsville Beach and Wrightsville SUP.

Top Shell Island Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

8/10 Good
"Pleasant stay but $12/day for parking, given the facility and location, is ridiculous."
John 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

Frequently asked questions

What is Shell Island like?
Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Wrightsville Beach's Shell Island neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Wrightsville Beach as part of your Shell Island travel plans.
How many hotels are there in the Shell Island area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Wrightsville Beach, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 110 Shell Island hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shell Island, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals in Shell Island.
What are the top things to see and do in Shell Island?
Wrightsville Beach is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Shell Island. While you're out sightseeing, Wrightsville SUP and Wrightsville Beach Museum of History are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wrightsville Beach.