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Silver Gull Motel

Property class: 2

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A balcony with a view of a beach and pier.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a dresser, and a television on the wall.
A modern multi-story hotel with balconies and a beach view.
A beach with a wooden pier extending into the ocean, a lifeguard stand, and a white fence.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $191
$169 nightly
$191 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

Explore the area

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20 E. Salisbury St, Wrightsville Beach, NC, 28480
  • Place, Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wrightsville SUP
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a view through a large window, and a balcony with chairs.

Full Size

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(184 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a dresser, and a television on the wall.

Full Size Adjoining Ocean Front

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Wrightsville Beach

When you stay at Silver Gull Motel in Wrightsville Beach, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Wrightsville Beach and 9 minutes from University of North Carolina at Wilmington. .This beach hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Riverwalk and 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from Carolina Beach.

What's nearby

  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Wrightsville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wrightsville SUP - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wrightsville Beach Museum of History - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Platypus & Gnome - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Oceanic - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shark Bar And Kitchen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Silver Gull Motel

Silver Gull Motel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

All guests planning to arrive after 11 PM must contact the property before 10 PM to receive check-in instructions.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Property is also known as

Silver Gull Motel WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

Silver Gull Motel

Silver Gull WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH

Silver Gull

Silver Gull Hotel Wrightsville Beach

Silver Gull Motel Hotel

Silver Gull Motel Wrightsville Beach

Silver Gull Motel Hotel Wrightsville Beach

Silver Gull Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 627 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good kitchenette, nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect with lots to do within walking distance and views of the beach. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are reasonably priced too, will definitely stay here again 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The location of the motel was great! However, the motel could use some updates. The staff was friendly and helpful. Good water pressure and plenty of hot water in the rooms. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Silver Gull is an old hotel, but it is well managed, with large rooms, and good ocean views. The location is perfect! Right next to a wonderful pier and easy access to the beach. We would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff so welcoming & warm. Great view of beach & wonderful deck right on the beach- fab place to hang!! Room spacious & comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a delight and I would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and big, beds were comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place. Convenient to the pier. Affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came for birthday/ Mothers Day and was able to move rooms so I was super happy about that and everyone was super nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a bit of an older hotel but what a great place. We will return frequently.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and the staff is great!! Make sure you are 24 years old or over so you can check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy, convenient and safe!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to pier and oceanfront. Very clean and comfortable room. We will be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lee was wonderful! Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Easy accessibility to get to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the ocean is amazing! The room was big and clean. Parking is a little tight but manageable. Its close to some cute shops and a nice restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking we easy, fully equipped kitchenette, spacious room..easy beach access. Will definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, fantastic view. I’m 5’9’’ and my feet hung over the end of the bed. Would stay there again just for the location. Short walk to bars & restaurants. No need to drive at all.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and secure. The room was clean and spacious. The staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pablo Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026