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Our top choices for Shell Island hotels

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 star property
Shell Island
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1574)
"Great service, clean room, and great views!!"
United States
charles
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Family Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Beachside | Private kitchen | Microwave
Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach

Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach

Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach
2.0 star property
27.6 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (252)
"It’s was amazing so comfortable quiet and great beach access with eating within walking distance "
United States
Marissa
The price is ￥14,839
￥16,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2026
Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
3.0 star property
0.4 km from Shell Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Clean room, nice amenities and great location "
United States
Shannon
The price is ￥17,692
￥22,646 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
Aerial view
Admiral's Quarter

Admiral's Quarter

Admiral's Quarter
2.0 star property
27.6 km from Shell Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (374)
"Very clean, on the ocean, perfect location, walkable to shops restaurant bars, ocean view rooms with balconies pet friendly"
United States
Susan
The price is ￥16,189
￥18,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Admiral's Quarter
Exterior
ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
15.1 km from Shell Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (806)
"Super cute boutique hotel!"
United States
Jamie
The price is ￥22,703
￥28,308 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
ARRIVE Wilmington
Terrace/patio
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
15.4 km from Shell Island
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1421)
"Friendly staff, clean, and quiet. "
United States
Amy
The price is ￥16,834
￥19,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 10 PM, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
4.0 star property
2.6 km from Shell Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (246)
"Excellent stay and place to see the flotilla and Alex was great and all the staff "
United States
Michelle
The price is ￥20,354
￥29,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Rooftop bar
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
15.6 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1009)
"Room was clean and staff was very friendly and courteous!"
United States
Marisol
The price is ￥19,130
￥21,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Ocean Front | Balcony
Silver Gull Motel

Silver Gull Motel

Silver Gull Motel
2.0 star property
1.2 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Excellent stay felt safe and had clean rooms easy walk to the beach staff was very nice ! Parking could be a little tight for larger vehicles if using a truck or large SUV. Overall great experience. "
United States
Robert
The price is ￥20,198
￥22,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Silver Gull Motel
On the beach
Surf Suites

Surf Suites

Surf Suites
2.5 star property
South End, 4 km from Shell Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (478)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, amazing ocean views! Best bargain on Wrightsville Beach!"
United States
Anthony
The price is ￥18,632
￥21,054 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Surf Suites
Lobby
Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
2.5 star property
9 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Just a great experience. Clean rooms, friendly staff. The breakfast buffet was good."
United States
Timothy
The price is ￥13,575
￥15,340 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.0 star property
23.6 km from Shell Island
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"Great stay would stay again "
United States
Jorge
The price is ￥14,506
￥16,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
On the beach, beach bar
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
2.5 star property
24.8 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1193)
"Beautiful stay, loved the vibe of the room. And the restaurant on site was amazing!"
United States
Brandon
The price is ￥14,281
￥16,136 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Free daily self-serve breakfast
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University
2.5 star property
8.2 km from Shell Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1203)
"Affordable and quaint "
United States
Anesha
The price is ￥13,058
￥14,754 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Comfort Inn University
Reception
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
15.4 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Great Stay"
United States
Carolyn
The price is ￥13,175
￥14,888 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Shell Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (957)
"Was a very nice hotel and shopping location "
United States
Kim
The price is ￥16,064
￥18,152 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
Outdoor pool
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.5 star property
23.3 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"location ocean front hotel. very nice location for vacation. good breakfast. "
United States
Hyungsoo
The price is ￥17,846
￥20,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Lobby
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
2.5 star property
8.9 km from Shell Island
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1040)
"Our stay with sleep inn was amazing! "
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ￥12,031
￥13,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
View from property
Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
2.0 star property
22.9 km from Shell Island
7.6 out of 10, Good, (485)
"Great place to stay and a great view"
United States
Amanda
The price is ￥12,602
￥14,240 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Pirates Cove
Banquet hall
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
3.0 star property
15.5 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (519)
"Pet Friendly, clean rooms, location is perfect. Staff very friendly and accommodating. "
United States
Brian
The price is ￥18,475
￥20,876 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
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.
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Where to stay in Shell Island

Find the best Shell Island areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Wrightsville Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach

South End

While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop.

South Harbor Island

While South Harbor Island isn't home to many top sights, Aussie Island Surf Shop and Wrightsville SUP are some notable places to visit nearby.

Parmele Isle

When in Parmele Isle, you can plan a visit to Wrightsville SUP and Aussie Island Surf Shop, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Top Shell Island Hotel Reviews

Studio 6 Wilmington, NC

Studio 6 Wilmington, NC

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, remodeled rooms The owner was really nice made us feel welcomed.Staff was super helpful. Good rates "
Michele 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Studio 6 Wilmington, NC

Frequently asked questions

What is Shell Island like?
Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Wrightsville Beach's Shell Island neighborhood. Consider a visit to Wrightsville Beach as part of your Shell Island travel plans.
What's a favorite place to stay in Shell Island?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites is the highest ranked property in Shell Island. This resort is a short 1-minute walk from Wrightsville Beach, and it offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool.
How many hotels are there in the Shell Island area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Wrightsville Beach, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 106 Shell Island hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shell Island, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Shell Island.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Shell Island?
For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Shell Island, head over to our customer service page.
What are the top things to see and do in Shell Island?
Wrightsville Beach is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Shell Island. While you're out sightseeing, Wrightsville SUP and Wrightsville Beach Museum of History are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wrightsville Beach.

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