South Harbor Island Travel Guide

Wrightsville Beach

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, a pier, and a river.

Things to do


Top hotels in South Harbor Island

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 ฿10,054 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿10,054
฿12,261 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,642 reviews)
"The room was dirty. It had a college dorm refrigerator. I went grocery shopping and had lots of groceries go bad and had no freezer. Front desk tells me they only have 10 units with full size refrigerator and kitchens.Bathrooms were dirty and the popcorn ceiling was falling in chunks on the bedroom ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
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 ฿3,484 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,484
฿3,937 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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. ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

2.5 out of 5
1211 Lake Park Blvd S Carolina Beach NC
The price is ฿9,550 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿9,550
฿10,791 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,119 reviews)
"Tiki bar was great. The food from the restaurant and the drinks were awesome."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿5,228 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,228
฿5,908 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,623 reviews)
"Beautiful view from my room and the staff was lovely. Only downside was there wasn’t any working ice machines and it was so hot."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,833 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,833
฿4,331 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (442 reviews)
"Clean property"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC

Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC

2 out of 5
5107 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,359 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,359
฿3,796 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC
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Where to stay in South Harbor Island

Find the best South Harbor Island 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 End

If you're spending some time in South End, Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.

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 Harbor Island Travel Guide