Shell Island Travel Guide

Wrightsville Beach

An aerial view of a coastal town with a long beachfront, clear blue waters, and a marina.
Shell Island
Shell Island
Shell Island
Shell Island

Popular places to visit

Things to do


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 Rp5.870.347 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
Rp5.870.347
Rp7.110.792 total
28 Jun - 29 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! (1,614 reviews)
"The Beach was beautiful and ocean views fabulous! We also enjoyed the pool area which was well kept. Overall the service and staff need improvement. Restaurant and bar service was slow and spotty and the staff was new and often not helpful. We ordered dinner outside and waited for an hour only to ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
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 Rp2.610.074 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
Rp2.610.074
Rp2.949.385 total
28 Jun - 29 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! (1,586 reviews)
"We flew in late on a Saturday night and 1 call had the shuttle to the airport. The driver was so nice, friendly and accommodating for it being midnight! Having reserved our rooms ahead of time check in was quick and easy. Our rooms were clean and smelled good. Beds were especially comfortable The ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp2.016.616 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
Rp2.016.616
Rp2.278.777 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
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! (401 reviews)
"Property itself and room was clean and mostly well maintained. Bathroom had some drainage issues in the shower. The biggest problem here is the lack of security in the parking area. You must pay for parking here and there are no cameras which is a major security issue in a high crime area like this ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.898.619 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
Rp1.898.619
Rp2.145.439 total
9 Jul - 10 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! (1,430 reviews)
"Over all a nice place to Lay My head for a nights rest.."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Comfort Inn University
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 Rp2.319.590 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
Rp2.319.590
Rp2.621.315 total
28 Jun - 29 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 helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Clean room helpful staff"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026

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

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.549.308 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp1.549.308
Rp1.750.717 total
19 Jul - 20 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! (1,128 reviews)
"It was okay"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
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 SUP, 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.



Shell Island Travel Guide