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 ฿5,082 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿5,082
฿6,498 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (649 reviews)
"First time to Wrightsville Beach, the Suites are very nice, definitely want to come back. Beach access is good and overall was just a very calm stay."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (441 reviews)
"It’s a perfect location but room was not super clean and needed some repairs. We stayed 2 summers ago and the room was amazing! This time wasn’t as nice. Cleaning was subpar, trash under the bed, floors looked and felt dirty."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

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
The price is ฿4,651 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,651
฿6,150 total
18 Oct - 19 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! (1,747 reviews)
"The hotel does not appear to be cleaned very often. Elevators were dirty, balcony was dirty,. Place handheld showerhead on the shower floor because it was dripping and placed a washcloth underneath it and in the morning the cloth was black. The hot tub was not working because the switch was completely ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,556 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿2,556
฿2,888 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! (1,192 reviews)
"The bed very dairy the bathroom very very"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,826 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,826
฿3,193 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. ...
Comfort Inn University
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

2.5 out of 5
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,715 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,715
฿4,198 total
27 Sept - 28 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Breakfast pancakes are the bomb."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
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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