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 and Architecture Walking Tour
£19
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 £122 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
£122
3 Nov - 4 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! (1,788 reviews)
"Location was amazing! Rooms were a little run down and only one working elevator on a sold out weekend."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is £63 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£63
25 Oct - 26 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 ...
Comfort Inn University
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is £71 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£71
25 Oct - 26 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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,585 reviews)
"The woman at the front desk was awesome. You can tell she really cares about the guest experience. The room was lovely. The breakfast was as expected if not a little better than some that are similar. The elevator is a bit sketchy. It works fine, but needs and update and it makes some strange sounds. ..."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
The Sand Dunes
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
The price is £69 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£69
18 Oct - 19 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! (830 reviews)
"Love the balcony with ocean view. Room was very clean. Property was full of guests but it was very quiet and relaxing."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is £84 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£84
18 Oct - 19 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 helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
The price is £132 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
£132
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast buffet was better than Hampton Inn, Myrtle Beach, comfortable pillows. And on a rainy day, they offered menu items for purchase so you didn’t have to go out in the torrential downpour. The tiki bar was very nice."
Reviewed on 12 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.
