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Our pick of the best Shell Island Hotel Deals
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is AU$555 per night from 21 June to 22 June
AU$555
21 June - 22 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,620 reviews)
"The location and the parking lot for guests was excellent. Our bed and pillows were great and I slept very well. The hotel was built in 1984 and it’s in need of major renovation and maintenance. There are no USB charging areas in the room and nowhere to charge our plug in hybrid. The decor is late ..."
Reviewed on 14 June 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is AU$145 per night from 21 June to 22 June
AU$145
21 June - 22 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,131 reviews)
"It was a basic and clean hotel for one night. The bed was not particularly comfortable, and the pillows were not a size I have even seen on a bed before. Perhaps 18x18, pretty strange. The staff were very nice."
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is AU$249 per night from 21 June to 22 June
AU$249
21 June - 22 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,576 reviews)
"This property has gone downhill significantly in the last few years. I wouldn’t return since there are nicer options within that price range."
Reviewed on 14 June 2026
Comfort Inn University
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is AU$172 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$172
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,430 reviews)
"On of the best stays in recent times. Rooms were super clean, breakfast was the best and staff are super nice."
Reviewed on 14 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is AU$178 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$178
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (389 reviews)
"We stayed for one night and did not have any complaints. Good location if you are staying in Wilmington. Close to everything."
Reviewed on 14 June 2026
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
4721 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is AU$152 per night from 23 June to 24 June
AU$152
23 June - 24 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (133 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."
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in Shell Island
Find the best Shell Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Beach Museum of History, 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.
