Shell Island Travel Guide
Wrightsville Beach
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Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
฿803
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
฿666
per adult
History and Architecture Walking Tour
฿837
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Shell Island
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is ฿10,054 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿10,054
฿12,261 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,035 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,035
฿3,430 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,161 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff. Breakfast was gone pretty fast in the mornings."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,452 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,452
฿3,901 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,013 reviews)
"I definitely recommend this place. The staff was very nice, and the property was so clean. My stay there was amazing."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
1211 Lake Park Blvd S Carolina Beach NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿9,559 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿9,559
฿10,802 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿5,228 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,228
฿5,908 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,631 reviews)
"We were very disappointed after being woken up 7 times during the night with the toilet making a horrible noise. We had to flush it, so it would stop. We told them at checkout and they couldn't credit us anything because we booked through Expedia. The AC vent in our room was absolutely disgusting. ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿4,011 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,011
฿4,532 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (445 reviews)
"Property was very clean and the room was spacious. Very convenient location- less than 15 minutes to the beach and less than 15 minutes to the historic downtown area. Would absolutely stay here again."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Shell Island
Find the best Shell Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.
South Harbor Island
When in South Harbor Island, you can plan a visit to Wrightsville Beach and Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, 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.
