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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
Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed
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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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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, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪18 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
(226 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • 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
(95 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • 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
(54 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • 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
(44 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • 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
(56 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • 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 21.7 mi (34.9 km) from Carolina Beach.
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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
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Riverwalk - 20 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 35 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluewater Waterfront Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Poe's Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬4 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 number of on-site self parking 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from December 10 2025 to March 19 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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. 776 out of 1554 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 1554 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 1554 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina, El Paso

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great views, incredibly helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice room, great ocean views, comfortable bed. But check in at 4 when the only onsite restaurant closes at 4 most days is a problem for hungry weary travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and ocean views were excellent. The front desk people were friendly and helpful. The room itself needs updating. The heavy drapes and heavy furniture make it seem a little dark and dingy. While it was cleaned from the last visitor, it wasn’t freshened up and was dusty. That all said, the views were spectacular!
Woke up to this every morning.
Even on the day it rained the view was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great room and amenities. Both pools are great. Just a great place to stay. Wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheala

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shell Island is the perfect getaway for locals summer. It is on the quiet north end of Wrightsville Beach with friendly staff and beautiful views from your room and balcony. It is nothing fancy but perfect for what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kisha

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in unit 711 and were very disappointed with the condition of the room. The pull-out couch mattress was moldy and stained. My husband, who is sensitive to mold, began having breathing issues, which led us to inspect and find the problem. There were no cleaning supplies in the room to even try to address it. The couch frame itself also seemed broken. I do have photos of this issue. Other issues included a wobbly toilet in the half bath, leaky cold water faucet, no dustpan or iron, and a shortage of linens, pillows, and towels for the pull-out bed (though the front desk did provide extras when asked). The view was great and the staff were as helpful as they could be, but the overall condition of the unit—especially the moldy pull-out bed—was unacceptable. I would consider staying at the resort again however, not in this particular unit. Silver lining I learned I should inspect units closer moving forward especially where we sleep.
Moldy couch bed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

YOKO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very responsive to our requests, and we were able to enjoy the best ocean view in a lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful. Room was spotless, beautiful. Bartender, Trevor was great company, managed a busy bar and restaurant with ease and courtesy, with personal attention to each patron. Amenities were well kept and comprehensive. I will come back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie, Sioux Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a spacious room and the one of the most comfortable beds ever. Beautiful view of the ocean with a balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terrell

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View and location incredible. Interiors have been updated since last visit 15 years ago! Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

My room had a great deal of wear and tear. On one side, there was noise from the parking deck. On the ocean side, a wire or cord of some sort extended from the dunes to the top of the building cutting the view in half.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce nelson, Sammamish

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaela

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025