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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
3.5 star property
Shell Island
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,548 reviews)
" Room was very clean, amazing view, helpful staff and location is peaceful. "
United States
Namita
The price is ₩280,387
₩356,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi

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, (261 reviews)
"It’s was amazing so comfortable quiet and great beach access with eating within walking distance "
United States
Marissa
Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach
Coffee shop

ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
15 km from Shell Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (831 reviews)
"Check in was smooth, the room was perfect and I loved the location! "
United States
Kristine
The price is ₩193,889
₩244,181 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
ARRIVE Wilmington
Rooftop bar

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Great room, friendly staff, and an excellent location "
United States
Charles
The price is ₩205,108
₩231,772 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Exterior

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)
"Room was spotless and beds were super comfortable. Everything about our stay was excellent."
United States
Linda
The price is ₩279,733
₩366,272 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Admiral's Quarter

Admiral's Quarter
2.0 star property
27.6 km from Shell Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (388 reviews)
"Quiet clean, beautiful ocean view, staff very friendly. Really enjoy the quiet peaceful atmosphere when we visit "
United States
Alicia
The price is ₩122,994
₩143,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Admiral's Quarter
Terrace/patio

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, (1,466 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
DONNA
The price is ₩194,155
₩219,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes
2.0 star property
27.7 km from Shell Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (490 reviews)
"Basic, but clean room. Everything we could want. Kitchenette, balcony, bath. We were in town for the New Years celebrations. This was the perfect location. Close enough for an easy walk to the pier. Great soundproofing. Didn't hear a thing from inside the room. "
United States
Joanne
The price is ₩161,328
₩186,739 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
The Sand Dunes
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

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, (259 reviews)
"Great stay - staff and facilities were spot on."
United States
Brian
The price is ₩279,733
₩379,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Lobby

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
2.5 star property
9 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was great, clean, and good location "
United States
Lisa
The price is ₩132,096
₩149,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
Free daily self-serve breakfast

Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University
2.5 star property
8.2 km from Shell Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,273 reviews)
"Clean and the lady at check in was fantastic "
United States
Linda
The price is ₩123,201
₩139,218 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Comfort Inn University
Beach/ocean view

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.0 star property
23.5 km from Shell Island
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean, love the beach view and staff very friendly"
United States
Anthony
The price is ₩212,612
₩240,252 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
View from property

Silver Gull Motel

Silver Gull Motel
2.0 star property
1.2 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Pleasant stay"
United States
Carrie
The price is ₩220,530
₩249,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Silver Gull Motel
On the beach

Surf Suites

Surf Suites
2.5 star property
South End, 4 km from Shell Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (507 reviews)
"Great location, very nice rooms with a great view!"
United States
Nicole
The price is ₩235,331
₩265,924 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Surf Suites
Lobby

Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
22.5 km from Shell Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,012 reviews)
"Clean rooms , friendly staff , great breakfast "
United States
Christopher
The price is ₩153,100
₩169,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites
Lunch and dinner served

Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
2.0 star property
22.9 km from Shell Island
7.8 out of 10, Good, (491 reviews)
"The room was very good clean spacious I will stay there again"
United States
Joe
The price is ₩119,131
₩134,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Pirates Cove
Lobby

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, (1,067 reviews)
"Our stay with sleep inn was amazing! "
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ₩116,012
₩131,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
Outdoor pool

Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
3.5 star property
9.5 km from Shell Island
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (185 reviews)
"Nice hotel formthe beach"
United States
Ricardo
The price is ₩139,571
₩157,716 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View | View from room

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Yes breakfast was fresh and the balcony view was amazing!"
United States
James
The price is ₩217,245
₩245,486 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
View from property

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, (973 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff courteous."
Canada
Paul
The price is ₩185,157
₩209,227 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
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.
Sunset at the south end of Wrightsville beach
Photo by Jeff Sloop
Open Photo by Jeff Sloop

South End

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

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.

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.

Top Shell Island Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel was clean and quiet"
Cory D. 4-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

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 110 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.