The Best Hotels in South Harbor Island, Wrightsville Beach - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

0.7 km from South Harbor Island

Patricia

฿10,903 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel lobby with a large wooden conference table surrounded by green and blue patterned chairs, a chandelier, and a green-themed backdrop with a television.

2. SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

4.1 km from South Harbor Island

Dantes

฿4,457 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the sea, a balcony, and several pieces of furniture including sofas and a coffee table.

3. Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

2 km from South Harbor Island

Ferdinand

฿9,130 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

2.2 km from South Harbor Island

Pamela

฿4,610 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a swimming pool and palm trees.

5. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

4.2 km from South Harbor Island

Diego

฿3,743 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

6. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

4.1 km from South Harbor Island

James

฿4,207 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern outdoor seating area with blue Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a bar area with string lights.

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

7.1 km from South Harbor Island

Montreal

฿4,130 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A balcony with a view of a beach and pier.

8. Silver Gull Motel

1.3 km from South Harbor Island

Jill

฿6,376 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a large balcony, two armchairs, a small table, and a lamp.

9. Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island, 3.6 km from South Harbor Island

JOHN

฿6,514 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, grey chairs, and umbrellas.

10. Element by Marriott Wilmington

4.2 km from South Harbor Island

Elizabeth

฿5,735 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A lifeguard tower with the number 12 on a beach with the ocean in the background.

11. Surf Suites

South End, 1.8 km from South Harbor Island

Edith

฿5,814 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a framed artwork on the wall.

12. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

8 km from South Harbor Island

Kathy

฿3,592 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative rug.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

6.7 km from South Harbor Island

Eduardo

฿3,175 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor patio with string lights, tables, and chairs.

14. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

7.1 km from South Harbor Island

John

฿3,876 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with illuminated signage and a covered walkway.

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

12.1 km from South Harbor Island

maurice

฿4,550 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

16. Comfort Inn University

7.2 km from South Harbor Island

Christy

฿3,062 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with white rocking chairs and hanging planters.

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Landfall

3.7 km from South Harbor Island

Maria

฿5,420 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bar area with a white countertop, bar stools, a wine rack, and a television.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center

4.2 km from South Harbor Island

Steven

฿4,022 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a poolside seating area with chairs and tables, and a ceiling with blue accents.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

8.2 km from South Harbor Island

Wayne

฿3,589 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern bar area with a curved counter, wooden accents, and hanging pendant lights.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

7.4 km from South Harbor Island

Sundarrajan

฿4,716 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Where to stay in South Harbor Island

Find the best South Harbor Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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A sunset over a beach with waves reflecting the sky's colors.

South End

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

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A coastal cityscape with a large body of water, green patches, and a sunset.

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.

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Top South Harbor Island Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect stay"

The Sand Dunes

8/10 Good

"Hotel was great, and right on the beach. Loved that it allowed dogs! Only negative was that I couldn’t sit on the balcony to enjoy the ocean view because the room next door was chain smoking and it allowed dogs blew over. Not a fault of the hotel, but definitely made it not as great. Tried enjoying coffee on the balcony…nope"

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved this place! The sunset on one side and the beach on the other was great. Watching the tide rise and fall on the Cape Fear reserves was a nice surprise. We hadn't been to this area since the early 90's so it was good to be back. Parking at the restaurants was a little tricky, but the Wrightsville area is definitely worth a visit. Our room was a privately owned condo and was nicely decorated, with a small library and games. There wasn't a lot of storage or closet space, but I'm sure every room is different."

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"This place is rather dated and needs several upgrades in the rooms. The sinks are very shallow, no vanity space at. Needs new paint. Staff is friendly and very welcoming. Overall good location close to River walk, battle ship, downtown shops, and the convention center."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in South Harbor Island?

Travellers to Wrightsville Beach's South Harbor Island neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here.

How many hotels should I expect to find in the South Harbor Island area?

Expedia has 8 South Harbor Island hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Wrightsville Beach area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Harbor Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in South Harbor Island.

What are the top things to see and do in South Harbor Island?

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, Wrightsville SUP and Wrightsville Beach are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Harbor Island. While you're out sightseeing, South End Surf Shop and New Hanover County Arboretum are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wrightsville Beach.

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Our top choices for South Harbor Island hotels

1. Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2. SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

3. Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

5. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

6. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

8. Silver Gull Motel

9. Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

10. Element by Marriott Wilmington

11. Surf Suites

12. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

14. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

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

16. Comfort Inn University

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Landfall

18. Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

20. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

Where to stay in South Harbor Island

Shell Island

South End

Parmele Isle

Top South Harbor Island Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

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