Shell Island Travel Guide
Wrightsville Beach
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Stay near popular Shell Island attractions
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
฿794
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
฿659
per adult
History and Architecture Walking Tour
฿828
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Shell Island
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is ฿5,271 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,271
฿6,842 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,735 reviews)
"My first and last time at Shell Island Resort. Property needs serious updating. Plumbing fixtures ruined from salt air, baseboards in bath looked as though a kid was left in charge of caulking and painting. The restaurant felt more like a Lunch Room and definitely not a place to enjoy a nice dinner. ..."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Comfort Inn University
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,744 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,744
฿3,101 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,538 reviews)
"Nice clean room with great linens and very good AC. Great free breakfast. Two notes: a leaky door way entering the lobby with buckets and towels, etc. water dripping from the upper door frame. Arrived Thursday left Sunday. Dirty wet towels in the entrance the whole time. Asked for extra hour for ..."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,843 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿2,843
฿3,212 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (1,181 reviews)
"The room was clean and I hope they upgrade their TV. That's the only thing I can think about."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,258 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,258
฿3,682 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (525 reviews)
"A little bit ridiculous to have to pay for hotel parking while staying here, and also not even be offered complimentary breakfasts. Housekeeping was requested and they never came. Fresh linens and towels were asked for and we were told we needed to come down to the front desk to get them because ..."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿4,317 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,317
฿4,878 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,677 reviews)
"Clean room, amazing view, conveniently located downtown. Lots of restaurants and shops within walking distance"
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is ฿4,291 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,291
฿4,849 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Well everything was nice and clean but as much as you pay to stay there you would expect they would have late checkout! My husband just had a kidney transplant and our house was full of mold so we couldn't stay there so I booked the room! He needed the extra rest but the lady at the front desk said ..."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 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 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.
