South End Travel Guide

Wrightsville Beach

A sunset over a beach with waves reflecting the sky's colors.
A sunset over a calm body of water with a distant shoreline silhouetted against the sky.
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.

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Things to do


Top hotels in South End

Surf Suites

Surf Suites

2.5 out of 5
711 S Lumina Ave Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is ฿3,922 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,922
฿5,195 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (687 reviews)
"Great location very clean We have stayed there 4/5 times and always have a great time"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Surf Suites
Sandpeddler Inn & Suites

Sandpeddler Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
15 Nathan St Wrightsville Beach NC
Stay at this hotel in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Wrightsville Beach and Mayfaire Town Center ...
Sandpeddler Inn & Suites
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,742 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿2,742
฿3,098 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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! (1,622 reviews)
"Construction outside that was very noisy. very noisy hallways in the middle of the night, and other guest were very loud. We were able to hear everything. There was a smell in the hallways and in our room, one elevator was broken, other one had a crack in the floor that staff told us not to stand ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Comfort Inn University
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 ฿4,357 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿4,357
฿5,827 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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 ...
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,405 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
฿2,405
฿2,718 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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! (1,239 reviews)
"Accidentally booked it 1 week later than original date. Which I didn't mind so I wanted that night instead with later one being canceled just paying the difference. Management wasn't reliable with options available. I don't understand the trickery with a mistake 😕. Good for yall I got hustled whoop ..."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes

2 out of 5
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is ฿2,651 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿2,651
฿3,097 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kure Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (851 reviews)
"Great location with great views of sunrise! Rooms were clean and had everything that is needed for a beach trip. Easy check in and check out process."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

The Sand Dunes
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Where to stay in South End

Find the best South End areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Shell Island

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shell Island and surrounding area, you can visit Wrightsville Beach and Wrightsville SUP.

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.



South End Travel Guide