Wrightsville Sound Travel Guide
Wilmington

Visit Wrightsville Sound
Stay near popular Wrightsville Sound attractions
Things to do

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
Top hotels in Wrightsville Sound

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
"Great staff and nice location!"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"Very nice resort. No waterfountain to fill up personal water bottles, the toaster and coffee maker were low end products, and the hours of the restaurant were confusing. Other than that, the staff were pleasant, the pool was clean and the rooms were comfortable."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Unfortunately we didn’t have a great experience here. Our room had not been cleaned well (or maybe not at all).There was hair on all the pillows on one of the beds, a dirty towel hanging in the bathroom and dirt and crumbs on the floor by the window and one of the beds. Our room was just by the elevator, ..."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
"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

Comfort Inn University

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
"The outside was ok the inside rooms were updated but not bathroom which needs updating. Not super clean but was not filthy. Wouldn’t rate an 8.2"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Wrightsville Sound

Downtown Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

Riverfront District
If you're spending some time in Riverfront District, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.

Wilmington Historic District
Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Bellamy Mansion Museum and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.
Landfall
While there might not be top attractions in Landfall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayfaire Town Center and Wrightsville Beach Museum of History.
The Bottom
While The Bottom may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bellamy Mansion Museum and Cape Fear Museum.











