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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, (1,605 reviews)
"Best beach view, clean good spacious rooms!"
United States
Seshi
The price is 8.652.042 ₫
10.480.279 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Tru by Hilton Wilmington
3.0 star property
9.5 km from Shell Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (542 reviews)
"Enjoyed stay there"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is 3.310.048 ₫
3.740.355 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Tru by Hilton Wilmington

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, (532 reviews)
"Very quick check in, extremely comfortable beds, and delicious breakfast! I would stay here again."
United States
Sara
The price is 3.339.846 ₫
3.774.026 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd
3.0 star property
14.1 km from Shell Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (124 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The staff were super helpful and the room was clean and the pool as well."
United States
Kristen
The price is 2.996.420 ₫
3.385.955 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown
3.0 star property
13.4 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (659 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Tasha Mhae
The price is 3.428.733 ₫
3.874.469 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

StudioRes by Marriott Leland

StudioRes by Marriott Leland
2.5 star property
24.7 km from Shell Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (17 reviews)
"The employees were very friendly and helpful. Definitely will book there agin."
United States
Fahima
The price is 2.812.923 ₫
3.115.313 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
StudioRes by Marriott Leland

Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
3.5 star property
9.5 km from Shell Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (289 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Gretchen
The price is 3.040.575 ₫
3.435.850 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

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, (613 reviews)
"We enjoyed the stay. Very clean, nice staff. Definitely will come back to this hotel."
United States
Alfredo
The price is 3.387.182 ₫
3.827.515 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
15.6 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,042 reviews)
"Great hotel clean and great views"
United States
Latashia
The price is 4.301.301 ₫
4.860.396 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Steps to Ocean! Family-friendly Carolina Beach Gem

Steps to Ocean! Family-friendly Carolina Beach Gem
3.0 star property
25.3 km from Shell Island
The price is 5.285.898 ₫
11.516.420 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Steps to Ocean! Family-friendly Carolina Beach Gem

Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Landfall

Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Landfall
3.0 star property
4.3 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (372 reviews)
" Convenient location - decent breakfast, bar, outdoor pool was nice."
United States
Donald
The price is 4.224.774 ₫
4.773.995 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Landfall

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)
"We enjoyed our stay here and the entire experience was delightful."
United States
Tom
The price is 9.414.684 ₫
11.530.358 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.5 star property
23.3 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean rooms, super friendly staff! "
United States
Cobie
The price is 9.251.110 ₫
10.453.755 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
15.4 km from Shell Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,577 reviews)
"Good stay, would stay there again"
United States
Estevan
The price is 3.846.871 ₫
4.346.965 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Extended Stay America Suites Wilmington New Centre Drive

Extended Stay America Suites Wilmington New Centre Drive
2.5 star property
8.9 km from Shell Island
6.4 out of 10, (1,025 reviews)
"Clean room. Friendly staff. Some modern updates needed, but overall no issues"
United States
Shaheed
The price is 2.436.727 ₫
2.753.509 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Extended Stay America Suites Wilmington New Centre Drive

Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire
3.0 star property
4.7 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Have stayed here several times, good location, clean rooms, breakfast is adequate."
United States
susan
The price is 3.554.175 ₫
4.016.217 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

Water Street Retreats

Water Street Retreats
3.5 star property
15.4 km from Shell Island
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (246 reviews)
"Excellent location and very nice apartment."
United States
David
The price is 5.891.365 ₫
8.234.504 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Water Street Retreats

Sea Vista Motel

Sea Vista Motel
2.0 star property
19.3 km from Shell Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (192 reviews)
"Perfect laid back beach hotel. Lovely Jews of a pristine beach and the location was great for access to walking places and local restaurants."
United States
David
The price is 5.478.454 ₫
6.918.234 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Sea Vista Motel

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC
2.5 star property
11 km from Shell Island
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,021 reviews)
"Our room was clean, staff was polite& helpful. Great budget friendly stay."
United States
Taylor
The price is 1.895.823 ₫
2.142.279 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

Oceaneer

Oceaneer
2.0 star property
25.6 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (132 reviews)
"Great hotel and staff!"
United States
Daniel
The price is 5.893.382 ₫
6.659.443 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Oceaneer
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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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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. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Shell Island? Consider a visit to Wrightsville Beach while you're in the neighbourhood.
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 108 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?
Popular attractions in Shell Island include Wrightsville Beach. While you're out sightseeing, Wrightsville SUP and Wrightsville Beach Museum of History are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wrightsville Beach.