Shell Island Travel Guide
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Stay near popular Shell Island attractions
Things to do

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Rp428.616
per adult
80% of travellers recommend

Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Rp355.394
per adult

Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
Rp355.394
per adult

Masonboro Island Intracoastal Kayak Tour
Rp1.196.596
per adult
Top hotels in Shell Island

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp5.920.355 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
Rp5.920.355
Rp7.171.367 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
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! (1,628 reviews)
"Very cute 100% recommended"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp3.128.971 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp3.128.971
Rp3.535.658 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (1,607 reviews)
"We stayed here two years ago and love it but I was honestly surprised how much this property had gone downhill since. The floor and baseboards were quite dirty. The bed and pillows were very uncomfortable. The toilet is mounted on the wall and it sunk and made noises when sitting on it. The wall ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is Rp2.393.335 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp2.393.335
Rp2.704.469 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 helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Good but could be cleaned sheets better"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
1211 Lake Park Blvd S Carolina Beach NC
The price is Rp5.115.619 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp5.115.619
Rp5.780.714 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,126 reviews)
"Great start"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.624.049 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp1.624.049
Rp1.835.310 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! (1,147 reviews)
"The location of the property is great. The breakfast was very disappointing. First morning, they did not have any eggs, when asked I was told that the truck didn’t deliver it. I thought that was a very strange answer. But the lady who served in the breakfast area . She is an African American, she ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp2.135.647 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp2.135.647
Rp2.413.309 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (422 reviews)
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Shell Island
Find the best Shell Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.






