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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$534 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$534
29 June - 30 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! (1,621 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! (1,577 reviews)
"Did not impress me for how much and where it was"
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Comfort Inn University
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is AU$173 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$173
28 June - 29 June
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! (1,431 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$185 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$185
28 June - 29 June
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! (391 reviews)
"Very nice short stay. I should’ve paid attention to the parking but it seems that everywhere in Wilmington, you have to pay for parking. A wonderful time! Will come back."
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
4721 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is AU$161 per night from 8 July to 9 July
AU$161
8 July - 9 July
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! (135 reviews)
"Overall very clean and comfortable. Moderate breakfast (bagels, cereal, oatmeal and fruit, muffins, juice, coffee/tea). No coffee maker or other appliances in the kitchenette area of room, but did have a mini fridge and prep sink. Somewhat confusing at check-in to be advised of a $100 deposit to ..."
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.
