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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp5.909.827 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Rp5.909.827
Rp7.158.614 total
14 Jul - 15 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! (1,624 reviews)
"Room VIEWS and balcony were great. I’d stay again. Nice to have a Pool bar, restaurant and your own kitchen. Bring beach towels. (Sundry was limited to kid sized and they are stingy with “pool” towels. Renting beach chairs was convenient but needs to stay open past 4:30. 714 Decor was eclectic (beachfront ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
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 Rp3.035.747 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
Rp3.035.747
Rp3.430.394 total
6 Jul - 7 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! (1,605 reviews)
"Don’t be fooled, this is a run down hotel. My first room had strains on everything from the mattress to the sheets to pillow cases and even blood stains on the floor. The room smelled terrible too. It gives pay by the hour vibes but charges a premium because they are located on the river. I asked ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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 Rp2.389.079 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp2.389.079
Rp2.699.659 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! (1,008 reviews)
"Estoy contó muy buen servicio las instalaciones súper limpias excelente"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.621.161 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp1.621.161
Rp1.832.046 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! (1,144 reviews)
"La baerd exellente servicio y el personal super atentos"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp2.131.849 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp2.131.849
Rp2.409.018 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (419 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Spark by Hilton Wilmington

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

2.5 out of 5
4721 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is Rp1.817.856 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.817.856
Rp2.054.249 total
2 Aug - 3 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 breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (167 reviews)
"It was very well taken care of the room was clean and I really love the time that I was there was great i will be back again."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
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