Shell Island Travel Guide
Wrightsville Beach





Visit Shell Island
Stay near popular Shell Island attractions
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 £114 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£114
15 Nov - 16 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 ...

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is £59 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
£59
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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 £63 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
£63
24 Nov - 25 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! (1,642 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is £80 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£80
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! (1,001 reviews)
"We stayed here because it was close to my daughter's home. This hotel was wonderful. That staff were all great. The room was clean. They have 24-hour coffee, a fitness center, and a gym. Parking is easy. The room was a nice size and the beds were clean and comfortable. I can't wait to come back to ..."
Reviewed on 12 Nov 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 ...

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. ...
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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.






