Top 10 Shell Island Hotels of 2026

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1. Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island

Sandra

RM704 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

0.4 km from Shell Island

Ferdinand

RM798 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

3.3 km from Shell Island

Pamela

RM548 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A balcony with a view of a beach and pier.

4. Silver Gull Motel

1.2 km from Shell Island

David M

RM663 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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.

5. SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

4.3 km from Shell Island

Kim

RM506 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

6. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

4.3 km from Shell Island

James

RM469 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, grey chairs, and umbrellas.

7. Element by Marriott Wilmington

4.5 km from Shell Island

Elizabeth

RM761 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

4.7 km from Shell Island

Diego

RM484 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A beach with rows of orange umbrellas and white chairs.

9. Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2.6 km from Shell Island

Patricia

RM1,149 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with white rocking chairs and hanging planters.

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Landfall

4.3 km from Shell Island

Maria

RM584 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, lounge areas, and a well-lit exterior.

11. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

9.5 km from Shell Island

Hubert

RM412 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a central decorative feature.

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

15.6 km from Shell Island

Mallory

RM601 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor patio with string lights, tables, and chairs.

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

7.9 km from Shell Island

Deborah

RM435 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a framed artwork on the wall.

14. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

9 km from Shell Island

Kathy

RM416 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative rug.

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

7.4 km from Shell Island

Whitney

RM427 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A lifeguard tower with the number 12 on a beach with the ocean in the background.

16. Surf Suites

South End, 4 km from Shell Island

Jennifer

RM628 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

23.3 km from Shell Island

Deborah

RM677 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A modern bar area with a white countertop, bar stools, a wine rack, and a television.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center

4.7 km from Shell Island

Deborah Caitlin

RM374 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

9.2 km from Shell Island

nicholas

RM427 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a counter.

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG

8.4 km from Shell Island

George

RM374 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Top Shell Island Hotel Reviews

The Beach House

8/10 Good

"Property was as close to the beach as you can get. Literally walk out the door and there it is. Parking is included, dogs are not. Only complaint was the A.C It worked but it was louder then the t.v on 100,Literally."

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast buffet was better than Hampton Inn, Myrtle Beach, comfortable pillows. And on a rainy day, they offered menu items for purchase so you didn’t have to go out in the torrential downpour. The tiki bar was very nice."

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.

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Our top choices for Shell Island hotels

1. Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

2. Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

4. Silver Gull Motel

5. SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

6. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

7. Element by Marriott Wilmington

8. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

9. Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Wilmington Landfall

11. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

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

14. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

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

16. Surf Suites

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

18. Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG

Where to stay in Shell Island

South End

South Harbor Island

Parmele Isle

Top Shell Island Hotel Reviews

The Beach House

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