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
The price is £121 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£121
8 Nov - 9 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 ...
Comfort Inn University
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is £69 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
£69
3 Nov - 4 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! (1,622 reviews)
"Construction outside that was very noisy. very noisy hallways in the middle of the night, and other guest were very loud. We were able to hear everything. There was a smell in the hallways and in our room, one elevator was broken, other one had a crack in the floor that staff told us not to stand ..."
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is £60 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
£60
26 Nov - 27 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! (1,238 reviews)
"No issues with this Hotel, everything was good and clean"
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026
The Sand Dunes
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is £69 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
£69
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (852 reviews)
"No help at all"
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is £79 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£79
1 Nov - 2 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! (1,010 reviews)
"I was very happy with my stay here. No complaints at all. My daughter and I went to a show at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, and this was the perfect place to stay."
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
The price is £104 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£104
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Por el precio que pague,espere ver mas,no estava el lugar tan limpio y la ventana Vista al mar muy incomoda no tiene espacio y la unidad del aire acondicionado esta alli y pues no se puede disfrutar alli porq estava mas caliente,la carpeta del cuarto sucia no olia bien."
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
