South Harbor Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Activities
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
AU$35
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
History and Architecture Walking Tour
AU$36
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
AU$29
per adult
5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour
AU$131
per adult
Our pick of the best South Harbor Island Hotel Deals
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is AU$421 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$421
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is AU$146 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$146
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,170 reviews)
"Breakfast was basically useless. Everything else was decent. Good last minute budget friendly stay. Convenient location with restaurants and Wal-mart close by. Not too far from Wrightsville beach."
Reviewed on 24 July 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is AU$166 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$166
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,023 reviews)
"Breakfast included is a plus!"
Reviewed on 24 July 2026
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
1211 Lake Park Blvd S Carolina Beach NC
The price is AU$460 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$460
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,131 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and very helpful"
Reviewed on 24 July 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is AU$252 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$252
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is AU$181 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$181
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (457 reviews)
"Very helpful. I didn't understand Uber a very nice awesome young lady helpful me set up my app. Thank you The shrimp tacos were amazing"
Reviewed on 24 July 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 South Harbor Island
Find the best South Harbor Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Shell Island
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Shell Island and surrounding area, you can visit Wrightsville Beach and Wrightsville SUP.
Photo by Jeff Sloop
Open Photo by Jeff Sloop
South End
If you're spending some time in South End, Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.
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.
