Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 star property
Beachfront, with outdoor pool

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$622
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July

Explore the area

Map
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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(199 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Wrightsville Beach

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites places you steps from Wrightsville Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Figure Eight Island. Highlights at this beachfront resort include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Shell Island Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The resort's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site gym and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free wired Internet in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Shell Island resort include University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Riverwalk.

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, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 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

Beachfront, with outdoor pool
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. 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 centre and 4 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this resort measures 11 square feet (1 square metres) 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 centre (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
  • Lift
  • 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 a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes double sofa beds and dining tables. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodation at this 3.5-star resort has kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones 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

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 centre/computer access
  • Fitness centre 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
On-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites?

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites?

Yep, Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 10.70 per day. Onsite parking is limited (max 2 spaces per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites?

Yep, Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites is a short 1-minute walk from Wrightsville Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball, jet skiing and surfing. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Does Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites.

Does Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites?

No, Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 689 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 110 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1423 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

2/10 Terrible

Barnard

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property seems very run down and out of current building code standards. Several lights did not work and even after asking for staff to investigate, nothing changed. Additionally, the floors and room in general looked dirty. I would not stay here again. This was a stark difference from the stay I had in the Holiday Inn down the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Pleasant place, need restaurant and bar open more
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice ocean front property with clean pools
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junjie

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Temicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time at Shell Island. Amazing location and views at the very north end of the island.! Off season the restaurant only open on weekends & the food was just ok. Travel into Wrightsville for great restaurants Definitely recommend as a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The ocean view was definitely the highlight of our stay. However, the room was outdated and had some maintenance issues ..the outlets didn’t work correctly to charge any of our devices and the bathroom sink handle was broken. At checkout, we asked to extend our stay, but Anna told us the hotel was fully booked. After loading our car, we found out they did have rooms available, which was frustrating. Staff wasn’t particularly friendly either. The room was functional, but the overall experience could’ve been better.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Our rooms were nicely renovated. The furnace inside a closet was very old & so noisy we couldn't sleep when the blower came o during the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Food in fridge, gross smell from sink. Very disgusting wouldn’t recommend this to no one.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary L

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Shell Island Resort was disappointing based on other reviews. The renovations were minimal and surface level. The accommodations were small. The restaurant was closed so we had to leave the resort for every meal. $50 resort fee for 2 days. Chairs, umbrellas and beach towels are an extra fee. The positive was the amazing ocean front view. Overall the stay was ok. We were there for only 2 nights. I wouldn’t want to stay for a full week at this price for what you receive as a guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Floyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and well kept. Attractive room lay -out. Tv quality and channel selections best I've ever seen in a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were beautiful the furniture was very stained
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service

Great beach but some general maintenance issues.

The floors could have been cleaner. The drains and bathtub enclosure were stained. Several lamps were broken and the legs on the side table and 2 chairs were very loose and I had to tighten them up. But most of all the water had a very strong sulphur smell that was almost unbearable at times and surely could not be drinken. It was even hard to take a shower due to the smell of the water. And the sound of slamming doors made sleeping an issue. However the view and beach were wonderful and the staff were very professional and accommodating. The kitchen was equipped as expected but not everything was there you needed. Limited silverware and dishes. The pools and hot tub were very well maintained and the grounds were cleand daily. 50/50 if I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

LeRhonda

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were uncomfortable. You sunk into the middle and could feel the springs. The pillows were like rocks. The pull out sofa cushions were stained. The mattress was horrible. The toliet paper was so cheap it felt like it scratched your skin. The kitchen cabinet door was barely hanging on and the table was wobbly. The indoor poor was dimly lit and it made it uncomfortable to swim in there with other families after sunset. This was just a few of the major issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth, Sanford

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here two years ago and it was ok. This time there were several problems. First the shower and shower curtain were filthy. The water coming out of the faucet and in the commode smelled like sewage, not the usual sulfur smell that most beach hotels have. The temperature of the unit was unable to be changed by the wall thermostat. While preparing a cup of coffee I discovered a gelled residue on the place where a coffee cup would be placed. As I was checking out early because I could not take a shower in dirty conditions, I told the staf, but there response was minimal. And one more thing, the air filer in the cooling unit probably had not been changed in months. Needless to say, I will not be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gelila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location customer service was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Tetiana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They should really replace the sheets. All the sheets are gross and stained. Asked to replace them, they just turned them inside out. Then, asked for a set of sheets to do it myself and they still brought the sheets with stains. Would not recommend this hotel, especially if traveling with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has amazing views and staff. The service was incredible. Valerie and Nikki and Ashlynn were all fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cathey, Carolina Shores

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, lovely, private, relaxing, and perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025