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

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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2700 N Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC, 28480
  • Wrightsville Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wrightsville SUP
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(41 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
(49 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
(86 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
(45 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
(203 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • 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
  • Wrightsville SUP - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 13 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluewater Waterfront Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shark Bar And Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Drift Coffee - ‬5 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.

Languages

English

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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 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

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. 703 out of 1445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 1445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1445 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here many times and it always a great place to stay while at Wrightsville Beach. The views are spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID, SEATTLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view, unbeatable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Apex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a quick overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasón

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

Shell Island

We had a great experience using Shell Island for the first time, with the exception of the water's unpleasant smell. The location was perfectly suited for our needs, and we plan to revisit in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sam, Charlotte

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
From the moment you walk into the lobby This place is a mess and it smells Outdated and not cared for Old and not renovated Dirty elevators The clock in the mini living are is wrong..just saying some details matter to some people AC vents are dirty 🧐 The room: it smells it’s outdated the blinds the furniture all of it The kitchen counter dirty upon check in no hot water kettle Not a single bottle of water in the room Nothing! One coffee pack and one filter enough for one cup The curtains in bedroom no long enough to cover the blinds / window So light creeps in from hallways Whoever peeks in from hallway can see you laying in bed Also beds are midgets too short too small WiFi ….it’s simply terrible Toilet seat busted upon check in we did call for maintenance or front desk this place is beyond calling maintenance no use no need and don’t even bother. We don’t use the jacuzzi outside but it looks dirty yellow in color. For what this place is charging it’s a rip off a total rip off No beach chairs or lounges or umbrellas This is pretty much a 2 ⭐️⭐️ at best that’s is in rough shape but charging $300 a night plus taxes & resort fees 😂😂😳😳😵‍💫😵‍💫 Stay somewhere else book somewhere else. Not a chance on earth that we would return here. This property is not worth more than $129.99 a night and still I would not return even if it’s free. This true precise review shall be a wake up call to management and owners ( you should not be in business )
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My absolute favorite place to visit! The beach is beautiful, the condos are perfect size and the location is secluded and quiet. We also enjoy going to Wilmington which is an easy 20-ish minute drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Denise

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sorry, but absolutely no.

Chairs and table on balcony covered with bird droppings - which would've been forgiveable if the room hadn't also been completely filthy. Marks on bedsheets, stains on towels. There were 2 spoons in the "equipped kitchen" - one a teaspoon, one a tablespoon - both dirty in the drawer as were both bowls (of two wildly different sizes) -- AFTER we washed the cups, the spoons, the bowls the three of us had to take turns (I'm not kidding) with the one appropriately sized cereal bowl and spoon. Completely ridiculous. Cleaning aside - the beds were super uncomfortable and none of us got decent sleep at all. Eco friendly? I'm sure they are, because they don't clean (saving water and resources I suppose). Good service? I gave them a three of five because they said they were giving me a full refund (I haven't seen it yet though) and I was able to go elsewhere in the end, but absolutely wouldn't stay here again even if I was paid to do so.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need in one place. Ocean, pool, hot tub, food.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phyllis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leena

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

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

10/10 Excellent

Keshawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the views
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Catina

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the amount of money we paid for the room I wouldn’t have expected the water in shower would have horrible drainage. Taking a 5 minute shower you would be standing in bath water then to think it would be drained out over night you wake up to the same amount of water or just a little drainage. Only ice machine that work was on the 8th floor and it was located on 4 floors or you would have to pay for the ice at the front desk. Kids had fun the beach access was great but I will look for another place when we do return. Definitely won’t get that room again if we do return because I know how that drainage works.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Horace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Casilda

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
As a WB native, I have been coming to Shell Island for many years. The location is amazing and the condos are well kept. Unfortunately, I feel as though the inviting staff and the customer care is not what it used to be. There was a fire alarm that was going off during our stay and we were on the top floor. So, I loaded up the kids and ran down 9 fights of stairs, only to find out it was a test. I asked the front desk why were we not informed? She stated there was a sign on the desk at check in... No memo in the room, no communication when I checked in. Also, apparentely there was a incident where the police had to be called, which caused some concerns. Lastly, when I went to make the bed for the pull out couch, I noticed there were no linens. Called the front desk to ask for an extra bed setting. The response was, "let me check if we have any." Luckily, she found one and said, "you can come down and get it..." Needless to say, I was a bit taken a back. Having a family member that owns one of the properties on Shell Island, I informed them of this and they suggested I write this review. I feel Shell Island has a lot to offer, and unfortunately on this trip, they did not deliver...
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna, Albuquerque

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
We went for a short weekend on the off-season. The descriptions made it seem as though the accommodations would be resort level. The dining options were incredibly limited, to include a lack of fresh fish, which… We’re on the ocean. The access to the beach, as well as the pools was wonderful. The rooms themselves were old, outdated, Coffee pot was rusty and moldy, just quite a bit older than the reviews make it look. Still enjoyed our stay of one night, would highly recommend searching for places that may be closer to more dining options. If that’s a thing that you are interested in. Plenty of room in the suite to make your own meals if you so desire.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

WEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good.The only thing that's a bit of a pain is not having breakfast every day
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management seems to be going out of its way to make this no better than a two star property. The “gym” for instance. A rack with just one weight, really? Frayed cables on the press is dangerous. Restaurant and pool open way too late. How about a kitchen with just one wine glass? Ice maker didn’t work, no bedding for the pullout, had to walk back down to request. 7ft ceilings in the bathroom? This location is just too good for this hotel and maybe needs to be razed for a new development.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is perfect for a weekend at the beach, clean, quiet, and family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025