South End Travel Guide

Wrightsville Beach

A sunset over a beach with waves reflecting the sky's colors.
A sunset over a calm body of water with a distant shoreline silhouetted against the sky.
A crowded beach with people sunbathing, walking, and playing in the water.
A row of beach houses with a wooden fence in the foreground.
A beachside residential area with houses, a wooden fence, and a sandy beach.

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Things to do


Top hotels in South End

Surf Suites

Surf Suites

2.5 out of 5
711 S Lumina Ave Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is ฿6,228 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿6,228
฿7,786 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (626 reviews)
"Great location!!"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Surf Suites
Sandpeddler Inn & Suites

Sandpeddler Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
15 Nathan St Wrightsville Beach NC
Stay at this hotel in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop ...
Sandpeddler Inn & Suites
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
Fully refundable
The price is ฿5,271 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,271
฿6,842 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,735 reviews)
"My first and last time at Shell Island Resort. Property needs serious updating. Plumbing fixtures ruined from salt air, baseboards in bath looked as though a kid was left in charge of caulking and painting. The restaurant felt more like a Lunch Room and definitely not a place to enjoy a nice dinner. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,744 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,744
฿3,101 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (1,538 reviews)
"Nice clean room with great linens and very good AC. Great free breakfast. Two notes: a leaky door way entering the lobby with buckets and towels, etc. water dripping from the upper door frame. Arrived Thursday left Sunday. Dirty wet towels in the entrance the whole time. Asked for extra hour for ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Comfort Inn University
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,843 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,843
฿3,212 total
21 Sept - 22 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 breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,181 reviews)
"The room was clean and I hope they upgrade their TV. That's the only thing I can think about."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,258 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,258
฿3,682 total
13 Sept - 14 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! (525 reviews)
"A little bit ridiculous to have to pay for hotel parking while staying here, and also not even be offered complimentary breakfasts. Housekeeping was requested and they never came. Fresh linens and towels were asked for and we were told we needed to come down to the front desk to get them because ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
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Where to stay in South End

Find the best South End areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Shell Island

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shell Island and surrounding area, you can visit Wrightsville Beach and Wrightsville SUP.

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.



South End Travel Guide