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Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC
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Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,430 reviews)
"Excellent beach front property and great staff!"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Sleep Inn

Sleep Inn

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St, Wilmington, NC
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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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,036 reviews)
"We stayed here on the last night of a road trip through TN, SC, and NC. We were flying home from Wilmington, and wanted an affordable hotel close to the airport, as we had to leave at 3am for the flight. This hotel was clean and felt safe. They had a pool, which seemed to have a bit of an issue (it ..."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Sleep Inn
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC
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Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,203 reviews)
"Great view, nice room, friendly staff, great central location around local businesses. Breakfast selection in the hotel was good. Prices was a bit expensive but had an overall fantastic time."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Trailborn Surf & Sound

Trailborn Surf & Sound

4 out of 5
275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC
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Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
"The property has nice decor, in both the rooms and the common spaces. The pool and grounds are attractive and well-maintained. However, we stayed for 3 nights, and maid service never came to our room even though we were out most of the day. We did not call management the first day and didn't bother ..."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Trailborn Surf & Sound
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road, Wilmington, NC
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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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,157 reviews)
"We needed a last minute check in late at nigbt they accommodated us and it was a great stay"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Comfort Inn University
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

3.5 out of 5
9 Estell Lee Place, Wilmington, NC
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"This is an an awesome hotel on the River walk. Just step and your adventure will begin with sights, sounds and amazing food."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

3 out of 5
151 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Pretty much I like everything, but the only thing that I didn't like was the mattress, they to hard to sleeping on."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

2.5 out of 5
3604 Market St, Wilmington, NC
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Stay at this motel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (740 reviews)
"Overall it was a good stay slightly outdated. They sent text messages to keep you informed or if you needed assistance which was awesome!. The man at the front desk(im assuming the one in charge) was great and very accommodating. He was able to move my room upon request because my inital concerns. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC
Studio 6 Wilmington, NC

Studio 6 Wilmington, NC

2.5 out of 5
4118 Market Street, Wilmington, NC
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Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (265 reviews)
"Me and my bf just stayed for the night and we really enjoyed our selves it was a lil comfy getaway from our homes for the night and it was pretty peaceful we didn’t have no issues besides from the stove top not working"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Studio 6 Wilmington, NC
Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton

2.5 out of 5
1211 Lake Park Blvd S, Carolina Beach, NC
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Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,300 reviews)
"Ease to beach or pool and Resturant"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Golden Sands Carolina Beach Oceanfront, Tapestry by Hilton
Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

2.5 out of 5
5126 Market St, Wilmington, NC
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
"It was quiet and a good night's rest"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove

2 out of 5
701 North Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC
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Stay at this hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach ...
7.4/10 Good! (415 reviews)
"Fantastic location and property"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Pirates Cove
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Hotels in Shell Island

Wrightsville Beach is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on Shell Island. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyone’s radar. For all that Shell Island has going on, you’ll still need a place to crash, eventually. But you don’t want any old shack, you need something that fits the trip. We have a slew of Shell Island hotels that will do the trick.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

As much as you like getting out there, it’s also good to know a part of Wrightsville Beach so well you’ll be telling the tourists where to go. Make friends with the concierge or be bold and chat up a local. It’s your trip, so choose your own adventure. And when you get in at night, you’ll have a comfy room and plenty of amenities to help you settle in. Call a friend and spin tales from the Shell Island underground. What’s a journey without a good story to go with it?

Beyond the block

We’re not talking about the Shell Island city block. We’re talking about looking beyond that block of hotels you always focus on. We give you tons of ways to sort our stash of Shell Island cheap hotels. And if you feel like living a little, but not killing your vacation vibes, choose the Hotwire Hot Rate deal. Filter by:

  • Hotwire Hot Rate: Snag some of the best hotels in Shell Island at an almost too good to be true rate. After you book, we’ll reveal the name of the hotel. You can get a luxury hotel at a budget price.
  • Price: You have a price in mind, and we have solutions. Hotels start as low as $92
  • Amenities: Rooftop lounge, designer furniture, 24-7 room service, and everything else you look for to live it up large.

Find the Shell Island hotel you want, book it, and never look back. Because your great escape is ahead of you.