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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.

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

South Harbor Island

When in South Harbor Island, you can plan a visit to Wrightsville Beach and New Hanover County Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Aerial view over Wrightsville Beach in Wilmington North Carolina

Parmele Isle

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parmele Isle and surrounding area, you can visit Wrightsville SUP and Wrightsville Beach.

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Top Shell Island Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

8/10 Good

"It was an decent stay. Convenient to everything. Staff was nice. We had a clean room. Breakfast lasted until 10am, which was different, but probably because it was microwavable mostly, but waffles were freshly made. They may have been short-staffed because there were a few things that could have had been better far as clean property. The hallways where the stairs are were; that wasn't cleaned daily? Trash cans that sit outside the door that isn't the main door we're piled up 2 days. Mostly it was a pretty fair place. This place could use a very much needed update. I remember staying here a few years back and I think it was in better condition than it is now."

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was swift and the lobby looked very nice. Everything in this hotel is bright and has color which I like instead of that boring minimalist look. The room was very clean and modern. Totally loved the pool. I loved the cabanas and the fountains in the pool. It was just a nice vibe and when the pool lights come on, it looks even nicer. The hotel being connected to Hotel Lela could make you have to park further in the lot, but it wasn’t that much of an inconvenience. There were a lot of guests this weekend, so our floor was a little noisy. A few guests had dogs so anytime the elevator opened this one dog would bark. So prose that they are pet-friendly. Con is if you’re not used to dogs barking at night or if you have a little one trying to sleep. This was also not far from the beach. Wrightsville Beach is closest, but I visited Carolina Beach and that drive wasn’t bad at all. It was also a short drive to downtown Wilmington, which made it convenient. Overall, I would definitely return and I would probably want to try Hotel Lela just to see what those rooms are like."

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

8/10 Good

"The hotel is fairly new, so iy was clean overall. The main issue for this hotel is the fact that you can hear EVERYTHING! You can even hear your next door guests talking. Also outside noises are easily heard, which makes light sleepers to wake up back to back. Luckily for me, I'm far from being a light sleeper, but in other hand, my fiancé is alight sleep, which made it difficult for him to sleep well. I think when they built this building, they should've paid more attention to soundproofing, but guess they missed thst big part. Other than poor soundproofing, everything else was great. But I'm not sure if I would rebook next time I visit Wilmington."

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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Where to stay in Shell Island

South End

South Harbor Island

Parmele Isle

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Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

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