Shell Island Travel Guide

Wrightsville Beach

An aerial view of a coastal town with a long beachfront, clear blue waters, and a marina.
A crowded beach with people sunbathing, walking, and playing in the water.
A row of beach houses with a wooden fence in the foreground.
A beachside residential area with houses, a wooden fence, and a sandy beach.
A sandy beach with people walking and playing in the water.

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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 Rp5.951.939 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
Rp5.951.939
Rp7.209.624 total
23 Jul - 24 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! (1,633 reviews)
"We had a great time! We have been back multiple times!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
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 Rp1.874.228 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp1.874.228
Rp2.117.913 total
9 Aug - 10 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! (1,028 reviews)
"Our stay was great. The breakfast was great as they had pancakes which is very different from any other hotel we’ve stayed at in the past. The room was clean and the staff was very nice. We’d stay at this location again for sure."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
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 Rp2.812.789 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp2.812.789
Rp3.178.589 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,613 reviews)
"Good spot downtown and great view of the river. Building is a little dated but they've done a nice job of sprucing it up. Great for a weekend get away."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 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 Rp2.162.598 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp2.162.598
Rp2.443.736 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! (438 reviews)
"I paid for breakfast to be included out of convenience. They are extremely short staffed, so Breakfast was not available. The pool was cold and not heated and no towels were available for guest. The soap dispensers in the shower were not functioning and front desk was notified and I had to go to ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC

Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC

2 out of 5
5107 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.808.919 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
Rp1.808.919
Rp2.044.078 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC
Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

3 out of 5
5001-A Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.997.608 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
Rp1.997.608
Rp2.257.298 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Wrightsville Beach and Live Oak Bank ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (581 reviews)
"The amenities are top-notch. Housekeeping and front desk staff were efficient and helpful."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Tru 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 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