Shell Island Travel Guide

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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 Rp5.826.261 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
Rp5.826.261
Rp7.057.392 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,624 reviews)
"The location and the parking lot for guests was excellent. Our bed and pillows were great and I slept very well. The hotel was built in 1984 and it’s in need of major renovation and maintenance. There are no USB charging areas in the room and nowhere to charge our plug in hybrid. The decor is late ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.430.002 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp1.430.002
Rp1.615.903 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,132 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp2.753.395 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
Rp2.753.395
Rp3.111.336 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,579 reviews)
"I really like this hotel. We’ve stayed here at least six times in the last six years. It’s not the most welcoming of hotels on the facade, but it’s modern, clean, orderly, and they do their best to maintain it despite being right there on the unforgiving salt water. The staff has been great, helpful, ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.904.426 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
Rp1.904.426
Rp2.152.002 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,434 reviews)
"The staff wasn’t helpful but full of excuses when I brought concerns to their attention."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Comfort Inn University
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.989.429 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
Rp1.989.429
Rp2.248.055 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (392 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Friendly staff, clean property and of course delicious warm cookies!"

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Spark by Hilton Wilmington

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

2.5 out of 5
4721 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.676.865 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
Rp1.676.865
Rp1.894.858 total
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (135 reviews)
"Overall very clean and comfortable. Moderate breakfast (bagels, cereal, oatmeal and fruit, muffins, juice, coffee/tea). No coffee maker or other appliances in the kitchenette area of room, but did have a mini fridge and prep sink. Somewhat confusing at check-in to be advised of a $100 deposit to ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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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