South Harbor Island Travel Guide

Wrightsville Beach

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, a pier, and a river.

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Top hotels in South Harbor Island

Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,841 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿2,841
฿3,210 total
16 Nov - 17 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! (1,609 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 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 ฿4,356 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,356
฿5,825 total
1 Nov - 2 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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,803 reviews)
"What I booked online is not the room I was given. I booked a premier king suite and it looked like someone went bargin hunting for used furniture and put it in the suite. The couch had stains on it and looked unclean which in return made me not want to use it. The curtains were stained, it looked ..."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

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 ฿2,349 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,349
฿2,654 total
15 Nov - 16 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 ...
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 ฿2,650 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿2,650
฿3,096 total
27 Oct - 28 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! (847 reviews)
"Clean but I did notice that the flooring was coming up in some areas."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

The Sand Dunes
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 ฿3,312 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,312
฿3,743 total
1 Nov - 2 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 helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The room was thoroughly clean, and the staff were extremely friendly."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3.5 out of 5
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿4,125 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,125
฿4,662 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Very friendly staff! We had a great time at this property 😀"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
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Where to stay in South Harbor Island

Find the best South Harbor Island 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 End

If you're spending some time in South End, Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.

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 Harbor Island Travel Guide