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
Property preview
Outdoor wedding area
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
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$343
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

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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.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(42 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
(52 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
(89 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
(51 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
(217 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

  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater Waterfront Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jerry Allen's Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬4 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.

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites on 12 Oct 2025 start from AU$302.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Reviews

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 741 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 1509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1509 reviews

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

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service. Front desk went above and beyond. Only negative was the pullout couch. Very uncomfortable but everything else was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Noreena

Travelled with family
Location was perfect. The facility needed some TLC. The unit we stayed in was very dusty
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and everything was nice, beyond the room service. Under the bed there was broken glass, and the shower drain wasn’t working properly. You do have to grab your own toilet paper and towels or ask for them if you run out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My family of four stayed at Shell Island for just one night. It met our needs and it was nice to have an oceanfront view. The place feels a bit dated (old fixtures, etc), so it does feel a bit pricey at $350+ per night. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming, and we were allowed to check in 2 hours before normal check in, so we really appreciated that a lot. All in all, it was a good/satisfactory stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shannan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the devils time we have stayed here. We enjoy the quietness and that is not crowded on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great as always. Stay here twice a year
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness
When I checked in I was told front desk would call me when my room was ready. I waited for over an hour and a half and went to front desk to ask about room. I was told there was a maintenance hold on my room. I had to ask, “so what do I do” and was told they would try to find another room for me. They could have called and told me that 1.5 hours ago. No one seemed to care.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay at this resort, having never stayed at Wrightsville Beach. The only reason I was somewhat unhappy was the fact that the restaurant and bar closed on two out of our 3 days there. One of the reasons we booked this hotel was because it has a restaurant and bar. We like to relax at a resort and not have to drive to eat. Because the restaurant was not open we had to drive to eat. I will book this hotel again but next time I will take some food with me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacob

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go For the Beach, Run From the Room

Look, if you’re coming here to stay on the beach, it’s a good spot. Relatively calm area, not too busy. But for the price, the dirt in the room was unacceptable, the facilities felt a little run down, and the TV remotes didn’t even work. I’d go back to the beach at this area for sure, but maybe a place down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach and views. TV didn’t work well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were great! The Jack—n-Jill bathrooms were perfect. The view was fantastic and the staff very accommodating.
View from room. Beach looks farther than what it is.
View of pool area from balcony.
Sound side from the door looking out over the parking area.
Down the beach from the balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benita

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it! I truly plan to book another stay. Room was clean, staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The view is amazing and so peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Mediocre place, nothing to rave about. Ice maker didn’t work on 6th floor. Rooms are pretty beat up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is showing it’s age a little bit, but still very nice setting with nice pool and nice beach front. The staff was especially courteous. The restaurant did not have regular hours during my stay. Maybe short staffed.
View from balcony.
Spacious pool
King bed
Efficiency kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trey

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed more than once, won’t stay again though

I have stayed at this “resort” several times and made referrals. Unfortunately after this trip, I won’t be returning. The first night we stayed, I attempted to turn the air in the room down and the thermostat cut off completely and the heat kicked on. It got hot in there FAST. Called the front desk who said maint. would not be back until the morning & the only thing they could offer us was a new room. It was midnight… so at midnight I had to pack up the entire room & my 4 year old & move - to a room with a bed made for the Flintstones. I understand things happen and thankfully they were able to accommodate us in the moment. The issue was we were told a manager would contact us the following morning but we never heard from them. I followed up that evening and another note was left in the system as well as a written note requesting they contact us. The following day, still nothing. So when I checked out, I asked to speak to them before I left and Scott the manager was supposedly on a phone call but the sweet lady at the front desk was told that he would speak with the general manager and SHE (front desk rep) would contact us the next day. I received 2 calls that day to confirm we were out of the room - but yet it’s been over a week and still haven’t heard from anyone. Seems Scott can’t be bothered. On top of that, resort fees and room costs went up…but no comp coffee, drunks at the pool, min. on room service, breakfast is not complimentary and is mediocre at best etc.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Janet

We loved the view! Not the room.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

BENJAMIN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice. We had to get extra towels and sheets and blankets. There was only 2 sets of towels in the room. The sofa bed had no sheets or blanets. The view is amazing. The bathroom was clean but definitely should be remodeled. There was water damage around the tub and a small hole in the wall near the vanity mirror. Beds are old spring mattresses.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025