Shell Island Travel Guide
Wrightsville Beach
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Stay near popular Shell Island attractions
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
฿787
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
฿653
per adult
History and Architecture Walking Tour
฿820
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 ฿5,154 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿5,154
฿6,713 total
11 Oct - 12 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! (1,755 reviews)
"Focus a little more on cleaning, the beds and the living room"
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,541 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿2,541
฿2,871 total
14 Oct - 15 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! (1,188 reviews)
"Room was clean, pool was nice."
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
Comfort Inn University
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,583 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,583
฿2,919 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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,559 reviews)
"Muy limpio todo y buen servicio"
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,837 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,837
฿4,336 total
28 Sept - 29 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. ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,225 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,225
฿3,644 total
28 Sept - 29 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (548 reviews)
"Clean room, very nice staff. Great location!!"
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿4,743 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿4,743
฿5,359 total
21 Sept - 22 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! (1,688 reviews)
"The staff was nice but the toilet in the room ran non stop, the bathroom sink faucet was completely detached, the drinks in the bar were outrageously expensive and the pool was not very clean. It has potential but it seems like they are letting the place go. Great location though."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 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 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.
