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Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront resort near Wrightsville Beach

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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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
(230 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
(97 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(55 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
(45 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
(57 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Wrightsville Beach

On the beach.At this Shell Island resort, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Wrightsville Beach and Figure Eight Island. Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville SUP are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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 - 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

3.5-star beachfront resort near Wrightsville Beach
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and wired Internet is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 4 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this resort measures 11 square feet (1 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Wrightsville Beach resort is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 143 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 11 sq ft of conference space
  • 1 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1984
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

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

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
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 10.70 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self 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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

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

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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. 766 out of 1533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 219 out of 1533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 1533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1533 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was VERY nice and the staff were very helpful. I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was dirty and one of the sinks stopped working within a few hours. I would give this more stars if the room was cheaper. The view is spectacular but a clean room is a must for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brandi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and the view was spectaular!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Luz

I was disappointed y previous stay was great. The staff was so uncourteous and the
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Travelled with family
Nice view of the beach, the room was average. The staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay in paradise! Room was nice, staff was nice and the beach was fabulous! We also had a yummy breakfast from the restaurant. Pancakes were the best! Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Firdos

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location, accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent space and arrangement of room, though some basics need repair, such as wobbly toilets and unglued, loose counter pieces in kitchen. Staff is very helpful and the views spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean rooms, staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location! Room 216 was good. Furniture fine. Beach View awesome. Bed comfy. My only issue is either the water has a smell or it’s the shower/tub drain has a smell. Otherwise, good 3 night stay.
View from our room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

chris

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stella

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and loved the ocean front view of beach
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was a bit dated. Under each sink was mold from water leaks. Doorwall to balcony would not lock.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Edward

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathroom cleanliness, and mattress was old and worn, staff was amazing, bar keep was great. location was breathtaking, wish room service was available during off season
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that Shell Island has all beachfront views, and all are gorgeous!!! The staff are all friendly and helpful. I love that they have a restaurant right in the hotel. This was a great stay. I will come back again and again!!!
Pre-sunrise from my balcony!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, view was good, and it was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025