Shell Island, NC

Wrightsville Beach

An aerial view of a coastal town with a long beachfront, clear blue waters, and a marina.
A crowded beach with people sunbathing, walking, and playing in the water.
A row of beach houses with a wooden fence in the foreground.
A beachside residential area with houses, a wooden fence, and a sandy beach.
A sandy beach with people walking and playing in the water.

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Shell Island Hotel Deals

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
$135 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
$152 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
$83 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$94 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Comfort Inn University
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
$68 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
$77 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes

2 out of 5
133 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach NC
$90 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Dec 3 to Dec 4
$102 total
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kure Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (855 reviews)
"The room smelled moldy and the mattress needs to be replaced. It is wore out and it needs a new microwave and the flooring is bubbling up in the middle of the room and the tub faucet is loose in the tub. The room was clean. Linens were clean"

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2026

The Sand Dunes
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

2.5 out of 5
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
$98 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$111 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

3.5 out of 5
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
$122 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$138 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
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.

Where to stay in Shell Island

Find the best Shell Island areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

South End

While visiting South End, you might make a stop by sights like Wrightsville Beach and South End Surf Shop.

South Harbor Island

While South Harbor Island isn't home to many top sights, Wrightsville Beach and Wrightsville SUP are some notable places to visit nearby.

Parmele Isle

When in Parmele Isle, you can plan a visit to Wrightsville Beach and Wrightsville SUP, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.



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