Shell Island Travel Guide

Wrightsville Beach

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Top hotels in Shell 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 £171 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
£171
15 Apr - 16 Apr
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,539 reviews)
Showers barely worked. Censures were down. Restaurant was not open the entire time we were there. Room was not what was showing in pictures. Check in staff was very rude. Location is ok but not walkable to anything. Nowhere to eat over the bridge as every restaurant only seats about 20 ppl.

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
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 £123 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
£123
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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! (1,508 reviews)
Pool was nice

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is £79 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
£79
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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! (1,343 reviews)
Breakfast was good, water pressure in the shower was amazing!

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Comfort Inn University
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

3 out of 5
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is £100 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£100
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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! (285 reviews)
The stay was nice

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

3 out of 5
1706 N Lumina Ave Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is £209 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£209
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Great hotel very clean and attentive staff. Location on the beach was great. Not alot close by need to use car for restaurants etc.

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3.5 out of 5
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
The price is £147 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
£147
27 Apr - 28 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Breakfast was good. I had ocean view, room was clean

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
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Other neighbourhoods around Shell Island

Aerial view over Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington North Carolina

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.

Parmele Isle
Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Sunset on the south end.

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 Harbor Island
South End

South End

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

South End


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