South Harbor Island Travel Guide

Wrightsville Beach

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, a pier, and a river.

Things to do

Wilmington: Wrightsville Beach Afternoon Sailboat Cruise

Intracoastal Waterway: Eco Tour

Rp2.143.320
per adult
Intracoastal Waterway: Eco Tour
Sunset Location on Banks Channel Perfect Photograph Shot

Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise

Rp893.050
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruise
Sunset Cruise with Live Music

Sunset Cruise with Live Music

Rp803.745
per adult
Sunset Cruise with Live Music
Picture 4 for Activity Wilmington: Ghosts of the Port City Haunted Walking Tour

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

Rp571.552
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Rp355.434
per adult
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

Rp355.434
per adult
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
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Top hotels in South Harbor 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 Rp2.816.726 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp2.816.726
Rp3.656.188 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,732 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and helpful. The outside pool was very nice but observed the hot tub wasn’t working. The hotel is very dated. Still using drip coffee pots with filters. Small things could be done to make up for age and condition of the hotel. For example, New pillows for sofa are stained which ..."

Reviewed on 29 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 Rp1.466.219 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.466.219
Rp1.656.828 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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. ...
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 Rp1.746.033 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.746.033
Rp1.973.018 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,006 reviews)
"This property is centrally located between downtown and the beach. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Beds were oh so comfortable and breakfast top notch and offered quite a variety for a hotel. We will certainly try and stay here again."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.740.991 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.740.991
Rp1.967.320 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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
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 Rp2.306.813 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.306.813
Rp2.606.699 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.480.550 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
Rp1.480.550
Rp1.673.021 total
29 Sept - 30 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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,180 reviews)
"Shower was very dated and cracked. Whole hotel could use a fresh coat of paint."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
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Where to stay in South Harbor Island

Find the best South Harbor Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a long beachfront, clear blue waters, and a marina.

Shell Island

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shell Island and surrounding area, you can visit Wrightsville Beach and Wrightsville SUP.

A sunset over a beach with waves reflecting the sky's colors.
Photo by Jeff Sloop
Open Photo by Jeff Sloop

South End

If you're spending some time in South End, Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal cityscape with a large body of water, green patches, and a sunset.

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.

South Harbor Island Travel Guide