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Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 star property

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Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
On the beach, beach towels, beach volleyball, beach bar
Poolside bar
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Outdoor wedding area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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

Room options

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Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(220 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

Traditional Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(94 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(43 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Wrightsville Beach

With a stay at Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites in Wrightsville Beach (Shell Island), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Wrightsville Beach and University of North Carolina at Wilmington. .This beach resort is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Riverwalk and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Johnnie Mercer's Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Airlie Gardens - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 11 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater Waterfront Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jerry Allen's Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Poe's Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shark Bar And Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Beachfront, with outdoor pool
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 double sofa beds and 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 sofa beds, 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. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. 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. Self parking (subject to charges) 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 10.70 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Shell Island Restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

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 centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • 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.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Double sofa bed

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
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels

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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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
  • Beach towels
  • Bicycle storage
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

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
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10.70 per day (in/out privileges)

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 768 out of 1554 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 411 out of 1554 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 219 out of 1554 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 1554 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1554 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
location was good property and rooms need updating
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was not specified that the rooms are individually owned. Called the front desk and asked if there was a hair dryer available and the front desk said "I don't know, is there?" Why else would I be calling..... I told her I couldn't find one and asked if I could get one and she said "No, they don't belong to us". She was quite rude and didn't explain that each room has their own amenities.... Restaurant, coffee bar and Tiki bar were also closed without any prior warning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the end of the island, wake up to beautiful sunrises and walk directly to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Place to Stay

The only problem we had was with the restaurant. Saturday morning we went for breakfast placed our order and waited more than 1/2 before we found that they had lost our order ticket and then waited about another 1/2 before getting served. We only wish the waitress would have told us from the get go instead of us just sitting there asking several times how much longer and seeing everyone that came after us get served we were literally about the last to get served besides another couple. Although the waitress wiped out the charges it was a very unpleasant experience and the other waitresses/waiter also apologized, then for lunch we figure we try again and when we received the bill we were charged twice for a sweet tea drink when it was only one. Restaurant needs to shape up and be more careful of what they are doing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Delis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik, Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay very much and will return again!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience. I will be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
How wonderful to be so close to the ocean! Very convenient to have two pools as well. The rooms were fine. The restaurant and bar could have greater hours, and open every day. They were actually closed our last two days. If you are without a car there isn't anything accessible. Some staff were fabulous, others were sad and unenthusiastic. Overall we loved our stay though! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory, Magnolia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Shell Island for three separate weeks. We kept extending. We love it there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory, Magnolia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful beach Wrightsville Beach is really fun for young and old. Its a family fun beach. Love it at Shell Island suoer accomodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mariana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty, the bed lines, bathroom toilets, couches, floors and the kitchen cabinets have cockroach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant room service was not available. Called 5 times and no answer. Expedia rooms always seem to be not the best location—always a long walk to end of hall. No hair dryer, shampoo, body wash in rooms. A wedding took place Saturday night and our room was directly impacted by noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location, however the property has been totally let go, no common area upkeep at all, as far as we could see.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the private beach at the end of the island!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marshall

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed before multiple times and it was ok. But now it is overpriced and run down. Uncomfortable bed, low shower pressure, water damage on the ceiling, dirty furniture. And the staff acted like they didn't want to be there. Lame.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jason

Liked: Staff & service
Resort is dated and needs some upgrades badly. It’s convenient and private on the end of the beach but could definitely use some upgrades
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alondra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not what I would consider a resort

Just meh. Trash from other rooms was in the hallway and blew around the walkway. Building felt old and a bit grungy. Marks on the doors and walls outside and in room. Bed was comfortable and room was clean. They offer free towels, everything else is an extra charge. We wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Clare

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was close to the beach but it wasn’t clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thawng, Charlotte

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Georgia

No
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

CindyLarry

Bed was comfortable, unit was remodeled. Upon arrival we didnt have items from maid cart, so we ask for them. The floor felt sandy and was dirty when I wiped it. Fridge icemaker does not work, even after maintenance checked it, #905. Hall light only works sporadically. Slow water in baths. Very few kitchen items available. Lock on balcony door didnt work until maintenance fixed it. AC unit in bedroom hardly puts out any air, had to leave door open for extra coolness in unit. Maintenance checked it. Definitely needs daily cleaning on this property, as elevators, walkways, hallways were all not cleaned daily. Restaurant was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025