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Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with a large balcony, two armchairs, a small table, and a lamp.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a reception desk.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a fence and grassy dunes.
A modern hotel with a grid-like facade, multiple floors, and a flat roof.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is $173
$153 nightly
$173 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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2700 N Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC, 28480
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mayfaire Town Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large balcony, two armchairs, a small table, and a lamp.

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(278 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Traditional Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

A room with a sofa, armchair, and table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a view of the beach.

Traditional Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(118 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A living room with a view of the ocean, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

A room with a view of the beach, a TV, two armchairs, a table, and a remote control.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A room with a view of the ocean, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a small table with a plant.

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Wrightsville Beach

With a stay at Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites in Wrightsville Beach (Shell Island), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Wrightsville Beach and 10 minutes from Mayfaire Town Center. .This resort is 6 mi (9.6 km) from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Riverwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 12 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 22 min drive - 15.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Platypus & Gnome - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Drift Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shark Bar And Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites offers 143 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star resort have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 143 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Additional features at this resort include gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Shell Island Restaurant serving guests of Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Wrightsville Beach? This resort has 11 square feet (1 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Shell Island Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Shell Island Restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 26.75 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Bicycle storage
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lending library access
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Hot tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 for adults, and USD 5 to 15 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Shell Island All Oceanfront Suites
Shell Island All Oceanfront Suites Wrightsville Beach
Shell Island Resort All Oceanfront Suites
Shell Island Resort All Oceanfront Suites Wrightsville Beach
Shell Oceanfront Suites
Shell Island Oceanfront Suites
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites Resort
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites Wrightsville Beach

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 888 out of 1804 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 446 out of 1804 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 276 out of 1804 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 137 out of 1804 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1804 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, fun property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here twice and this place never disappoints
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly staff. The property is very nice and lovely rooms with an amazing view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We loved the location as well as having a balcony and parking
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant and bar on sight was nice and convenient. The beach was beautiful, sunrises were spectacular. Our family had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Shell Island. This was our first time here and can’t wait to come back! The accommodations were very nice and the beach is beautiful. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best beach view, clean good spacious rooms!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time! We have been back multiple times!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, impeccable views!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing beach view!! Large rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view on both sides of the resort was truly spectacular
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was looking for a nice relaxing weekend to melt the stress away and this was the place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and the views are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach views and balcony are outstanding. We enjoy the separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms in a room is very helpful. Our favorite place to stay at the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute 100% recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the balcony. I paid for a discount room so I got one that looked out over the bar and the pool. Not best for quiet stay but other than that all was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All rooms are beach front. Nice balcony. Very clean. I liked having 1 and 1/2 bathrooms, 1 bedroom and combo living, dining and kitchenette.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay nice location. It was nice to lay on the beach with no loud partying going on.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love that the beach is just a step away
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Every room had an Ocean view and and Intercoastal view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beach view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the resort is spectacular. Being on the end of the island like that and right between two water views is just so stunning. I was sad to the see that that building and amenities are showing their age a little. The beds were comfortable though, and I had a great vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with both ocean and intercoastal views.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026