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 our traveler data, Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites is one of the top choices for your stay 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 109 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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Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island

Nery

￥45,671 total

includes taxes & fees

May 28 - May 29

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

13.4 km from Shell Island

Bruce

￥19,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

9.5 km from Shell Island

Joseph

￥23,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

Oceaneer

25.6 km from Shell Island

Daniel

￥35,083 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 25 - Jun 26

Rm #316 Standard 2 Double Beds Pets No | Balcony view

Sea Vista Motel

19.3 km from Shell Island

Bruce

￥41,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 3 - Jun 4

Pirates Cove

22.9 km from Shell Island

Wendell

￥19,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 4 - Jun 5

Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

8.5 km from Shell Island

Kimberly Jean

￥20,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Studio Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

11 km from Shell Island

Michelle

￥14,386 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

The Sand Dunes

27.7 km from Shell Island

Meaghan

￥27,776 total

includes taxes & fees

May 28 - May 29

Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

14.1 km from Shell Island

Donna

￥19,692 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Surf Suites

South End, 4 km from Shell Island

Quinn

￥43,758 total

includes taxes & fees

May 27 - May 28

Traditional Single Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Dry Dock Inn

23.8 km from Shell Island

Daniel

￥21,194 total

includes taxes & fees

May 28 - May 29

StudioRes by Marriott Leland

24.7 km from Shell Island

Gregory

￥18,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

4.3 km from Shell Island

William B

￥27,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park

13 km from Shell Island

Batoul

￥18,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Coastal Hideaway ~ 1/2 Mi to Beach + Boardwalk!

23.5 km from Shell Island

￥88,780 total

includes taxes & fees

May 29 - May 30

The Hive

15.2 km from Shell Island

Kathryn

￥63,846 total

includes taxes & fees

May 28 - May 29

Silver Gull Motel

1.2 km from Shell Island

David

￥48,310 total

includes taxes & fees

May 28 - May 29

Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

22.5 km from Shell Island

Pamela

￥24,465 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 7 - Jun 8

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

9.7 km from Shell Island

Elizabeth

￥18,010 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

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Where to stay in Shell Island

Find the best Shell Island areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

South End

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

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Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Sunset on the south end.

South Harbor Island

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

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Aerial view over Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington North Carolina

Parmele Isle

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

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Top Shell Island Hotel Reviews

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

4/10 Poor

"Not great…"

Comfort Inn University

10/10 Excellent

"This was our first stay in a hotel. The only thing that needs attention is the floors. Our room was clean but the carpet was not. The maid came in our room while we were in there and sprayed the bathroom floor with cleaner swepted it with a broom and wiped it up with a towel! But the people that worked at the desk was very sweet and helpful, made us feel welcomed!"

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was beautiful! It has a great location and we loved that it was right on the beach. They have a shuttle that will take you wherever you want to go so you don’t have to drive—we really liked that. We had an oceanfront room and loved our view. I do think the hotel is pricey but it’s worth it for everything you get. The food at the restaurant was just ok. We had much better meals at other local restaurants: Oceanic, Blueberry’s grill, Eternal Sunshine Cafe and Bluewater Grill."

The Sand Dunes

8/10 Good

"The room very clean beautiful scenery and didn't have to worry about carrying a key . They had a key pad with a code. I thought that was neat. The kitchen had the basic things you needed. The staff very friendly and nice and very helpful. 3 floor but the down fall was no elevator. They have a few restaurants in walking distance and it's close to the pier. It's a old looking place but looks can be deceiving ,very very nice I would stay again"

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Our top choices for Shell Island hotels

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Oceaneer

Sea Vista Motel

Pirates Cove

Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

The Sand Dunes

Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

Surf Suites

Dry Dock Inn

StudioRes by Marriott Leland

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park

Coastal Hideaway ~ 1/2 Mi to Beach + Boardwalk!

The Hive

Silver Gull Motel

Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

Where to stay in Shell Island

South End

South Harbor Island

Parmele Isle

Top Shell Island Hotel Reviews

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

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