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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, (1,611 reviews)
"Best beach view, clean good spacious rooms!"
United States
Seshi
The price is HK$2,578
HK$3,123 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown
3.0 star property
13.4 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (660 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Tasha Mhae
The price is HK$1,022
HK$1,155 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Tru by Hilton Wilmington
3.0 star property
9.5 km from Shell Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (548 reviews)
"Enjoyed stay there"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is HK$993
HK$1,122 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC
2.5 star property
11 km from Shell Island
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Our room was clean, staff was polite& helpful. Great budget friendly stay."
United States
Taylor
The price is HK$592
HK$670 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

StudioRes by Marriott Leland

StudioRes by Marriott Leland
2.5 star property
24.7 km from Shell Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (19 reviews)
"The employees were very friendly and helpful. Definitely will book there agin."
United States
Fahima
The price is HK$839
HK$929 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
StudioRes by Marriott Leland

Sea Vista Motel

Sea Vista Motel
2.0 star property
19.3 km from Shell Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (195 reviews)
"Perfect laid back beach hotel. Lovely Jews of a pristine beach and the location was great for access to walking places and local restaurants."
United States
David
The price is HK$1,763
HK$2,208 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Sea Vista Motel

The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn
2.0 star property
23.5 km from Shell Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (235 reviews)
"I love that is is so close to everything you need for a solo traveler."
United States
Jennifer
The price is HK$1,160
HK$1,311 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
The Starlite Inn

The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes
2.0 star property
27.7 km from Shell Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (597 reviews)
"It was right by the pier had its own beach access everything was easily accessible nice hotel with a little bit cheaper price well worth the stay"
United States
Justin
The price is HK$1,466
HK$1,680 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
The Sand Dunes

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, (1,003 reviews)
"I was very pleased with my stay."
United States
Kevin
The price is HK$871
HK$965 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd
3.0 star property
14.1 km from Shell Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (125 reviews)
"We had a great stay. The staff were super helpful and the room was clean and the pool as well."
United States
Kristen
The price is HK$1,060
HK$1,198 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Spark by Hilton Wilmington Carolina Beach Rd

Peaceful Wilmington Home Near Beach & Downtown!

Peaceful Wilmington Home Near Beach & Downtown!
3.0 star property
16.7 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"The home was very clean. The backyard was great- huge and fully fenced. We would stay here again. The neighborhood was nice too. "
United States
Michael
Peaceful Wilmington Home Near Beach & Downtown!

Admiral's Quarter

Admiral's Quarter
2.0 star property
27.6 km from Shell Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (489 reviews)
"Great place to stay .We stay every year for the passed 4 years"
United States
Benji
The price is HK$1,371
HK$1,573 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Admiral's Quarter

Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn
3.0 star property
23.8 km from Shell Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great, updated place to stay with easy access to the beach!!"
United States
Abby
The price is HK$1,082
HK$1,223 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Dry Dock Inn

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, (533 reviews)
"Very quick check in, extremely comfortable beds, and delicious breakfast! I would stay here again."
United States
Sara
The price is HK$1,034
HK$1,169 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

Beau Rivage Golf & Resort
3.0 star property
16.6 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Always stay here!!! Comfortable quiet and an excellent bar!!!"
United States
Beverly
The price is HK$1,474
HK$1,666 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

Oceaneer

Oceaneer
2.0 star property
25.6 km from Shell Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (135 reviews)
"Great hotel and staff!"
United States
Daniel
The price is HK$1,686
HK$1,905 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Oceaneer

Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington

Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington
2.5 star property
21.6 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (453 reviews)
"Cant say enough about the staff , the hotel, and accomodations everything was spot on, we will definitely be back and will highly recommend this hotel."
United States
Cathleen
The price is HK$766
HK$848 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington

Dreamers BNB

Dreamers BNB
3.5 star property
14.8 km from Shell Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (363 reviews)
"Beautiful house. Perfect location. Excellent breakfast."
United States
harry
The price is HK$1,392
HK$1,573 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Dreamers BNB

Silver Gull Motel

Silver Gull Motel
2.0 star property
1.2 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
christopher
The price is HK$2,108
HK$2,382 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Silver Gull Motel

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
2.5 star property
9.7 km from Shell Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (141 reviews)
"Great location! Staff was friendly and helpful across the board. Hotel was very clean and well maintained. Will definitely stay again when I’m in the area."
United States
Joy
The price is HK$794
HK$897 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
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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.

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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. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Shell Island? Consider a visit to Wrightsville Beach while you're in the neighbourhood.
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 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 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?
Popular attractions in Shell Island include Wrightsville Beach. 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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