Shell Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Activities
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
NZ$41
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
NZ$34
per adult
THE Wilmington History, Haunts & Breweries E-Bike Tour (4 hr)
NZ$162
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2.5-Hour Tour de Wilmington E-Bike Tour/Sightseeing/History
NZ$110
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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 NZ$655 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$655
30 June - 1 July
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! (1,614 reviews)
"The staff was excellent. However, the room was disappointing. The furniture was very old and dirty and the rugs on the floor were filthy. The outdoor furniture was very cheap and uncomfortable. There was no place to plug a phone in near the bed because the outlet was behind the headboard and not ..."
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is NZ$311 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$311
5 July - 6 July
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! (1,592 reviews)
"It was okay, I have stayed here for years but this time I felt it was not as well maintained. I asked for a crib at check in time & they said they would deliver it. It was after 11 pm when we got back in that night & no crib, also no answer so we had to move the mattress in the floor so our 9 mth ..."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$181 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$181
27 July - 28 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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,133 reviews)
"Everything was so nice and the staff really helpful and very friendly"
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is NZ$230 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$230
28 July - 29 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! (403 reviews)
"Housekeeping quit cleaning my room halfway through my stay."
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
4721 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is NZ$200 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$200
29 July - 30 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (150 reviews)
"The outside was ok the inside rooms were updated but not bathroom which needs updating. Not super clean but was not filthy. Wouldn’t rate an 8.2"
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is NZ$258 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$258
6 July - 7 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 helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"We got to the hotel and they didnt have a room after we booked two months in advance. The hotel staff were very much helpful with trying to accommodate us. They offered us the only room available which had a leaky ac wall unit. Which at the moment was ok due to the fact we had an event to attend. ..."
Reviewed on 27 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.
Photo by Jeff Sloop
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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 SUP, 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.
