South Harbor Island Travel Guide

Wrightsville Beach

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


Top hotels in South Harbor 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 ฿5,018 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,018
฿6,558 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,732 reviews)
"The view is great. When you walk in the room it appears clean but after looking closely there was mold in the toilets. The linens were very worn. Under the couch and living room areas not well swept. The staff at the front desk were nice. The location and property is also good."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,581 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,581
฿2,917 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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. ...
Comfort Inn University
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,760 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿2,760
฿3,119 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (1,183 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 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 ฿3,275 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,275
฿3,701 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 ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
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 ฿4,604 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,604
฿5,203 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! (1,679 reviews)
"Nice view, cool property, walkable."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 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 ฿3,734 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,734
฿4,219 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! (1,012 reviews)
"Nice renovations. 2nd weekend in a row at a Holiday Inn in a different city and neither disappointed! The beds were super comfortable! Clean rooms and beautiful lobby. Fitness center was useful. Only drawback was the indoor pool at this location was cold! Chaise couches also probably need to be steamed/cleaned ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

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