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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 Rp5.875.940 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
Rp5.875.940
Rp7.117.567 total
17 Jun - 18 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! (1,620 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 Rp1.550.784 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
Rp1.550.784
Rp1.752.386 total
7 Jul - 8 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! (1,131 reviews)
"It was a basic and clean hotel for one night. The bed was not particularly comfortable, and the pillows were not a size I have even seen on a bed before. Perhaps 18x18, pretty strange. The staff were very nice."

Reviewed on 15 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 Rp2.776.873 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
Rp2.776.873
Rp3.138.002 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! (1,576 reviews)
"This property has gone downhill significantly in the last few years. I wouldn’t return since there are nicer options within that price range."

Reviewed on 14 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
The price is Rp1.904.590 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
Rp1.904.590
Rp2.152.187 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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)
"On of the best stays in recent times. Rooms were super clean, breakfast was the best and staff are super nice."

Reviewed on 14 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 Rp1.933.166 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
Rp1.933.166
Rp2.184.477 total
6 Jul - 7 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! (389 reviews)
"We stayed for one night and did not have any complaints. Good location if you are staying in Wilmington. Close to everything."

Reviewed on 14 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 Rp1.614.901 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
Rp1.614.901
Rp1.824.837 total
1 Jul - 2 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (133 reviews)
"Great location! Staff was friendly and helpful across the board. Hotel was very clean and well maintained. Will definitely stay again when I’m in the area."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

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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