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Our top choices for South Harbor Island hotels

On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

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

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
4.0 star property
0.7 km from South Harbor Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (374 reviews)
"Great vacation! The hotel was comfortable and the staff was accommodating. Beach access was perfect! I plan on returning!!"
United States
Kim
The price is ฿7,963
฿10,881 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Exterior

2. Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
3.0 star property
2 km from South Harbor Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Ferdinand
The price is ฿6,198
฿8,133 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
Restaurant

3. SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
3.0 star property
4.1 km from South Harbor Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Jami
The price is ฿3,937
฿4,449 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
Terrace/patio

4. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire
3.0 star property
4.2 km from South Harbor Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice breakfast and rooms comfortables."
United States
Diego
The price is ฿3,633
฿4,106 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire
Exterior

5. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
4.1 km from South Harbor Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (745 reviews)
"Great Stay"
United States
James
The price is ฿3,798
฿4,292 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
2.2 km from South Harbor Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"
United States
Pamela
The price is ฿4,216
฿4,764 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
Terrace/patio

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
3.0 star property
7.1 km from South Harbor Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (357 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Montreal
The price is ฿3,954
฿4,468 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
Lobby

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
3.0 star property
6.7 km from South Harbor Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay."
United States
Eduardo
The price is ฿2,804
฿3,168 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Balcony

9. Silver Gull Motel

Silver Gull Motel
2.0 star property
1.3 km from South Harbor Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, parking great, beach view and staff friendly and helpful"
United States
Jill
The price is ฿5,631
฿6,363 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Silver Gull Motel
Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Iron/ironing board, individually decorated, individually furnished

10. Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 star property
Shell Island, 3.6 km from South Harbor Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,752 reviews)
"Good place to relax!!"
United States
Claudia
The price is ฿4,638
฿6,132 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Bar (on property)

11. Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center

Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center
3.0 star property
4.2 km from South Harbor Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel! Clean and right in the heart of everything! And the staff is wonderful! We always stay here when in Wilmington and will continue."
United States
Steven
The price is ฿3,784
฿4,276 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center
On the beach

12. Surf Suites

Surf Suites
2.5 star property
South End, 1.8 km from South Harbor Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (653 reviews)
"First time to Wrightsville Beach, the Suites are very nice, definitely want to come back. Beach access is good and overall was just a very calm stay."
United States
John
The price is ฿5,068
฿6,480 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Surf Suites
BBQ/picnic Area

13. Element by Marriott Wilmington

Element by Marriott Wilmington
3.0 star property
4.2 km from South Harbor Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (127 reviews)
"Awesome staff, the breakfast was great,and the rooms were very clean"
United States
Timothy
The price is ฿5,065
฿5,723 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Element by Marriott Wilmington
Free daily self-service breakfast

14. Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University
2.5 star property
7.2 km from South Harbor Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,556 reviews)
"Friendly Staff ,clean rooms, convenient location"
United States
Christy
The price is ฿2,705
฿3,056 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Comfort Inn University
Lobby

15. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
3.0 star property
8 km from South Harbor Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Kathy
The price is ฿3,257
฿3,680 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
Terrace/patio

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

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station
2.5 star property
7.1 km from South Harbor Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Lia Kristina
The price is ฿3,480
฿3,932 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station
Indoor pool

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
3.0 star property
8.2 km from South Harbor Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (553 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and everybody was friendly."
United States
Ada
The price is ฿3,159
฿3,570 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Terrace/patio

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Landfall

Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Landfall
3.0 star property
3.7 km from South Harbor Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (395 reviews)
"It was very clean, staff were very polite. Breakfast was good and the hotel is in great location with a lot store and restaurant near by. Close to the beach easy to get around and to the airport."
United States
Maria
The price is ฿4,220
฿4,769 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Landfall
Exterior

19. Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG
2.5 star property
10.2 km from South Harbor Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (567 reviews)
"Great hotel and staff"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ฿4,198
฿4,744 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG
Lobby

20. Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
2.5 star property
8 km from South Harbor Island
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,194 reviews)
"Room was clean, pool was nice."
United States
Emily
The price is ฿2,549
฿2,880 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
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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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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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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.

Top South Harbor Island Hotel Reviews

The Beach House

The Beach House

10/10 Excellent
"Great property to stay at. We enjoyed the beach access and walking distance to restaurants. The property was clean. We will definitely be back!"
Nicole 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
The Beach House

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.