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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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 Rp5.358.379 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp5.358.379
Rp6.534.354 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (1,642 reviews)
"The room was dirty. It had a college dorm refrigerator. I went grocery shopping and had lots of groceries go bad and had no freezer. Front desk tells me they only have 10 units with full size refrigerator and kitchens.Bathrooms were dirty and the popcorn ceiling was falling in chunks on the bedroom ..."

Reviewed on 17 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 Rp1.856.616 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp1.856.616
Rp2.098.011 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. ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

2.5 out of 5
1211 Lake Park Blvd S Carolina Beach NC
The price is Rp4.540.823 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp4.540.823
Rp5.131.130 total
13 Aug - 14 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! (1,118 reviews)
"staff was so helpful and pleasant. the food at the grill was excellent. room was clean with good amenities. comfortable beds and multiple pillows. definately will go back"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
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 Rp2.786.357 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp2.786.357
Rp3.148.583 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! (1,623 reviews)
"Beautiful view from my room and the staff was lovely. Only downside was there wasn’t any working ice machines and it was so hot."

Reviewed on 18 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 Rp2.042.636 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp2.042.636
Rp2.308.178 total
17 Aug - 18 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! (442 reviews)
"Clean property"

Reviewed on 17 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 Rp1.791.921 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp1.791.921
Rp2.024.894 total
26 Jul - 27 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. ...
Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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.



Shell Island Travel Guide