Shell Island Travel Guide
Wrightsville Beach
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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 ฿6,924 per night from 21 May to 22 May
฿6,924
฿8,694 total
21 May - 22 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! (1,574 reviews)
"The property was nice overall. The beach and location were beautiful. We had a premium suite which was nice but I’m not sure what the difference was in comparison to the others as they had the same square footage. We upgraded due to complaints about the regular suites and hoped that would make a ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
Fully refundable
The price is ฿4,712 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
฿4,712
฿5,324 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! (1,542 reviews)
"Very comfortable room and bed. Had a waterfront room, so gorgeous view of the Battleship on the Cape Fear. Love the tile in the bathroom. Gym isn't large, but quite adequate. Only thing I missed was having a minifridge."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
4721 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,040 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
฿3,040
฿3,435 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! (91 reviews)
"Check in was easy and quick. Room was nice and modern, with hardwood floors, definitely a big improvement over grungy carpet. Bed was very comf, and bathroom was immaculate. Breakfast was good, nothing special but definitely substantial enough to start off your day. All around good experience, would ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Comfort Inn University
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,228 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿3,228
฿3,647 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! (1,390 reviews)
"Great hot brkfast every morning!!"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿4,248 per night from 25 May to 26 May
฿4,248
฿4,800 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! (349 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 ฿3,178 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿3,178
฿3,591 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
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