Shell Island Travel Guide

Wrightsville Beach

An aerial view of a coastal town with a long beachfront, clear blue waters, and a marina.
A crowded beach with people sunbathing, walking, and playing in the water.
A row of beach houses with a wooden fence in the foreground.
A beachside residential area with houses, a wooden fence, and a sandy beach.
A sandy beach with people walking and playing in the water.

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Top hotels in Shell Island

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is 4.591.116 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
4.591.116 ₫
5.888.945 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,685 reviews)
"I Love Your facility but this time I was very surprised of how unclean it was."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is 2.108.400 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
2.108.400 ₫
2.382.492 ₫ total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,492 reviews)
"Clean room great staff"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Comfort Inn University
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.670.413 ₫ per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
2.670.413 ₫
3.017.566 ₫ total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

2.5 out of 5
1211 Lake Park Blvd S Carolina Beach NC
The price is 3.846.370 ₫ per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
3.846.370 ₫
4.346.398 ₫ total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,119 reviews)
"All the staff from the beginning to the end of our staff were very friendly and eager to help in any situation. The property overall was clean. There is some rust along some of the metal framing but I guess that's to be expected in the beach environment. I personally did not take advantage of the ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

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

2.5 out of 5
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is 3.517.500 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
3.517.500 ₫
3.975.038 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
Spark by Hilton Wilmington

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

2.5 out of 5
4721 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is 1.980.300 ₫ per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
1.980.300 ₫
2.237.738 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
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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 Wrightsville Beach and Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, 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 Wrightsville Beach and Wrightsville SUP.



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