Shell Island Travel Guide
Wrightsville Beach
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Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
£18
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
History & Architecture Walking Tour
£20
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
£15
per adult
5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour
£60
per adult
Top hotels in Shell Island
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £116 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
£116
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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! (1,816 reviews)
"A wonderful, helpful staff, with an incredible location, marvelous view, and roomy space. Unfortunately, one of the two elevators was broken for our entire stay, making getting to our room a little challenging, and the condo is quite musty and damp-smelling; this might be a challenge for anyone with ..."
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is £58 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£58
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (1,250 reviews)
"Air conditioner was unplugged when I got to the room and didn’t stay on. It was very hot. The room seemed like it was a little older, especially the bathroom needs some caulk around the toilet and the breakfast wasn’t as diverse as I remember."
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026
Comfort Inn University
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is £61 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
£61
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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! (1,633 reviews)
"Very comfortable. I Always stay when visiting Wilmington as family is in Hampstead NC"
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is £79 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£79
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Beds were comfortable, rooms and spaces were clean and staff was awesome. Definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
The price is £103 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£103
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Everyone was very nice and friendly. The breakfast was good; however, could have been better if there were pastries and actual scrambled eggs."
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026
The Sand Dunes
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is £52 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
£52
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kure Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (867 reviews)
"Clean room, nice views, friendly staff. Nice little motel right on the beach"
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026
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Where to stay in Shell Island
Find the best Shell Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.
South End
If you're spending some time in South End, Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.
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.
