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Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 star property
Shell Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1569)
"Clean, great location, accommodating staff."
United States
David
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

3.5 star property
15.6 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Great place "
United States
Marcus
The price is 3.142.350 ₫
3.550.856 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

3.0 star property
0.4 km from Shell Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Clean room, nice amenities and great location "
United States
Shannon
The price is 2.978.906 ₫
3.813.000 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3.0 star property
23.6 km from Shell Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Best Hotel On The Island!! "
United States
Bradley
The price is 2.218.446 ₫
2.506.845 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

2.5 star property
9 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"The room was spotless. The staff was courteous. "
United States
Celeste
The price is 2.307.993 ₫
2.608.032 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3.5 star property
23.3 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Super friendly service.. Great location. "
United States
Michael Roland
The price is 2.931.454 ₫
3.312.544 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

3.5 star property
9.5 km from Shell Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (153)
"One of the best hotels in the area. Very clean, and great service "
United States
neri
The price is 2.572.404 ₫
2.906.816 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

2.5 star property
14 km from Shell Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Staff was wonderful."
United States
Jeff
The price is 2.715.286 ₫
3.068.275 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
15.4 km from Shell Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1407)
"Great location "
United States
Alex
The price is 2.834.507 ₫
3.202.993 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

2.5 star property
24.8 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1190)
"Staff was very friendly and made sure that we had a pleasant stay. Rooms were clean and having a small fridge and a microwave was very useful and convenient. I highly recommend this hotel. "
United States
Mariela
The price is 2.442.439 ₫
2.759.837 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Admiral's Quarter

2.0 star property
27.6 km from Shell Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (373)
"Very clean, on the ocean, perfect location, walkable to shops restaurant bars, ocean view rooms with balconies pet friendly"
United States
Susan
The price is 2.725.831 ₫
3.159.276 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Admiral's Quarter

Dry Dock Inn

3.0 star property
23.8 km from Shell Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Clean, quiet, a perfect location"
United States
Kathleen
The price is 2.333.037 ₫
2.636.200 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Dry Dock Inn

Surf Suites

2.5 star property
South End, 4 km from Shell Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (468)
"Clean beautiful suite, Perfect location, Easy parking, Friendly staff. Will definitely come again. "
United States
Rebecca
The price is 2.873.458 ₫
3.247.007 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Surf Suites

ARRIVE Wilmington

4.0 star property
15.1 km from Shell Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (805)
"Super cute boutique hotel!"
United States
Jamie
The price is 3.822.490 ₫
4.766.250 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
ARRIVE Wilmington

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

2.5 star property
11 km from Shell Island
7.2 out of 10, Good, (874)
"The property was convenient to downtown yet definitely afforable. It was quiet considering it is right on market street"
United States
Jean
The price is 1.690.464 ₫
1.910.225 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington

2.5 star property
21.6 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (375)
"Great location near grocery store and restaurants. "
United States
Corey
The price is 2.151.139 ₫
2.382.387 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

2.5 star property
4.3 km from Shell Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (447)
"Clean room, staff very friendly, pool and other games available, snacks offered, breakfast great"
United States
Wayne
The price is 2.509.662 ₫
2.835.918 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

2.5 star property
7.4 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Great hotel and staff! "
United States
Daylon
The price is 2.372.580 ₫
2.681.016 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

3.0 star property
4.7 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Room was clean and staff was courteous. "
United States
Cynthia
The price is 2.509.662 ₫
2.835.917 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

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, (242)
"Excellent stay and place to see the flotilla and Alex was great and all the staff "
United States
Michelle
The price is 3.427.190 ₫
5.004.752 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
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Where to stay in Shell Island

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

South End

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

South Harbor Island

When in South Harbor Island, you can plan a visit to Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Aussie Island Surf Shop, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Parmele Isle

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

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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 107 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, Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville SUP are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wrightsville Beach.