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Wrightsville Beach Hotel Guide. Hotels in Shell Island, Wrightsville Beach, United States of America

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Our top choices for Shell Island hotels

A hotel room with a large balcony, two armchairs, a small table, and a lamp.

1. Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 star property
Shell Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,799 reviews)
"Beautiful ocean views and access, helpful staff."
United States
Sandra
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the sea, a balcony, and several pieces of furniture including sofas and a coffee table.

2. 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
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Ferdinand
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
A balcony with a view of a beach and pier.

3. Silver Gull Motel

Silver Gull Motel
2.0 star property
1.2 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Every thing was really nice"
United States
David M
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Silver Gull Motel
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
3.3 km from Shell Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"
United States
Pamela
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
A beach with rows of orange umbrellas and white chairs.

5. 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, (381 reviews)
"Staff was awesome"
United States
Brian
The price is €247
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
A lifeguard tower with the number 12 on a beach with the ocean in the background.

6. Surf Suites

Surf Suites
2.5 star property
South End, 4 km from Shell Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (683 reviews)
"Second stay here and would come back again for the beach views, spacious suites, and great coffee shop/cafe across the street!"
United States
Megan
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Surf Suites
A modern bar area with a white countertop, bar stools, a wine rack, and a television.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center

Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center
3.0 star property
4.7 km from Shell Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"This is a great pet friendly hotel. Very clean and centrally located."
United States
Deborah Caitlin
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a swimming pool and palm trees.

8. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire
3.0 star property
4.7 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice breakfast and rooms comfortables."
United States
Diego
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

9. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
4.3 km from Shell Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (774 reviews)
"Great place for a quick trip to Wilmington!"
United States
Amy
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
A hotel lobby with a large wooden conference table surrounded by green and blue patterned chairs, a chandelier, and a green-themed backdrop with a television.

10. SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
3.0 star property
4.3 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Kim
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, grey chairs, and umbrellas.

11. Element by Marriott Wilmington

Element by Marriott Wilmington
3.0 star property
4.5 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (132 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Element by Marriott Wilmington
A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

12. Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG
2.5 star property
8.5 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (582 reviews)
"Room was very nice and staff were friendly and helpful."
United States
Stephanie
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG
A modern hotel with a sign reading 'STUDIOS BY MARRIOTT' and a parking lot with marked spaces.

13. StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington
3.0 star property
6.3 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (33 reviews)
"Perfect area, very clean"
United States
Victoria
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington
An outdoor patio with string lights, tables, and chairs.

14. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station
2.5 star property
7.9 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean rooms...staff very kind....breakfast delicious"
United States
Deborah
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative rug.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
3.0 star property
7.4 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice property and staff. Will definitely stay again."
United States
Whitney
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
A covered outdoor seating area with white rocking chairs and hanging planters.

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Landfall

Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Landfall
3.0 star property
4.3 km from Shell Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (403 reviews)
"It was very clean, staff were very polite. Breakfast was good and the hotel is in great location with a lot store and restaurant near by. Close to the beach easy to get around and to the airport."
United States
Maria
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Landfall
A modern outdoor seating area with blue Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a bar area with string lights.

17. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
3.0 star property
7.9 km from Shell Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (369 reviews)
"It was an enjoyable stay."
United States
Paula
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, lounge areas, and a well-lit exterior.

18. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Tru by Hilton Wilmington
3.0 star property
9.5 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (740 reviews)
"Great room, staff was great and breakfast was great."
United States
Hubert
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Tru by Hilton Wilmington
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
3.0 star property
9.2 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (603 reviews)
"Perfect stay"
United States
nicholas
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a stone accent wall.

20. Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
8.5 km from Shell Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"I highly recommend this hotel, we loved the breakfast and everything!"
United States
SANDRA
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
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Compare popular hotels in Shell Island

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel room with a large balcony, two armchairs, a small table, and a lamp.
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 star property
8.2
Very good
1,799 reviews
View
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the sea, a balcony, and several pieces of furniture including sofas and a coffee table.
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
A balcony with a view of a beach and pier.
Silver Gull Motel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,003 reviews
View
A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.
Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
774 reviews
View

Where to stay in Shell Island

Find the best Shell Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with a wooden fence, tall grass, and waves crashing onto the shore.

South End

If you're spending some time in South End, Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, a pier, and a river.

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.

A coastal cityscape with a large body of water, green patches, and a sunset.

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.

Top Shell Island Hotel Reviews

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful place directly on the beach. Dated in places but really easy and lovely. It’s clean! Staff are super friendly and helpful."
Sunita 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Frequently asked questions

What is Shell Island like?
Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Wrightsville Beach's Shell Island neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Wrightsville Beach as part of your Shell Island travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Shell Island?
Based on our traveller 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 2 bars and a restaurant.
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 110 Shell Island hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Shell Island, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals in Shell Island.
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.