Shell Island Travel Guide
Wrightsville Beach
Popular places to visit
Wrightsville Beach
This picturesque barrier island offers consistent waves for surfers, a vibrant nightlife and a wide range of outdoor activities.
Johnnie Mercer's Pier
After visiting Johnnie Mercer's Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wrightsville Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Wrightsville SUP
You can take time to visit Wrightsville SUP during your travels to Wrightsville Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
฿766
per adult
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
฿635
per adult
Top hotels in Shell Island
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is ฿7,813 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿7,813
฿9,703 total
25 May - 26 May
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! (1,575 reviews)
"Had breakfast at the restaurant waitstaff is not very attentive and food is luke warm otherwise decent. The floor in our room is dirty it obviously wasn't mopped and there isn't enough towels stocked. Everything else has been very nice."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿4,737 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
฿4,737
฿5,353 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
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! (1,539 reviews)
"I reserved the historic city view option , and what I actually got was a view of the roof, the a/c units and maybe the view of the roof of ONE of the historic buildings. The staff was amazing, however for the price that we paid we should have gotten a discount since we didn’t get the view that we ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
4721 Market St Wilmington NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,057 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
฿3,057
฿3,454 total
7 Jun - 8 Jun
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! (92 reviews)
"The breakfast was ok, cereal or bagels, oranges. The yogurt machine was broke, assorted drinks. The room was bare bones , no decor or microwave but very clean and a nice big tv. The staff were polite and professional ."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Comfort Inn University
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,245 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿3,245
฿3,667 total
26 May - 27 May
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,393 reviews)
"Parking was overly packed, breakfast was not the greatest, and most importantly my room was not the nicest. I got in at almost midnight and the A/C was not working at all. The room was musty and the sheets smelled as if they weren’t changed out. I dont like leaving bad reviews but this hotel was ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿4,271 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿4,271
฿4,827 total
25 May - 26 May
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! (350 reviews)
"The room did not have a working phone. ? Of why there was a shower cap over the smoke detector. Maintenance did respond to the issues after the 2 nd time we asked! Took the cap off the smoke detector but phone was not fixed. Housekeeping did not make the beds between days. No trash done in our room. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Pirates Cove
701 North Lake Park Blvd Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿3,195 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿3,195
฿3,610 total
26 May - 27 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach ...
7.8/10 Good! (531 reviews)
"Nicole was very helpful when fixing our keys when they wouldn’t work! Any time she would see us out and about she would ask if we needed anything! Very polite and courteous! Would stay here again! It was an awesome to have a place for our service animal to go and hang out! (as well as others who ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 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.
Other neighbourhoods around Shell Island
Parmele Isle
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parmele Isle and surrounding area, you can visit Wrightsville SUP and Wrightsville Beach.
South Harbor Island
When in South Harbor Island, you can plan a visit to Wrightsville SUP and Wrightsville Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South End
If you're spending some time in South End, Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.
