Shell Island Travel Guide
Wrightsville Beach
Visit Shell Island
Stay near popular Shell Island attractions
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
฿1,051
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
฿654
per adult
Top hotels in Shell Island
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is ฿10,915 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
฿10,915
฿13,221 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,624 reviews)
"Room VIEWS and balcony were great. I’d stay again. Nice to have a Pool bar, restaurant and your own kitchen. Bring beach towels. (Sundry was limited to kid sized and they are stingy with “pool” towels. Renting beach chairs was convenient but needs to stay open past 4:30. 714 Decor was eclectic (beachfront ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿5,607 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿5,607
฿6,336 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (1,601 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is ฿4,412 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿4,412
฿4,986 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Todo tal cual las fotos"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,994 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿2,994
฿3,384 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (1,142 reviews)
"The hotel is nice, good location. Rooms were clean and quiet, property was well maintained. The breakfast was absolute garbage. I would never stay at this chain again due to the breakfast. They offered no protein, no eggs, no meat, they had carbs, waffles, and bagels. Only fruit was oranges, cranberry ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,693 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,693
฿4,174 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (417 reviews)
"Check in concierge was not very knowledgeable, so it made the process longer. She acted pretty clueless to simple questions like, 'does the rook have a walk in shower, versus a tub, since I have a baby and toddler. I also asked which room would be more accommodating for having kids in tote, and she ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
4721 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,129 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿3,129
฿3,535 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (164 reviews)
"Great stay very happy with service"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
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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 SUP, 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.
