Shell Island Resort All Oceanfront Suites

2700 N Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 US near Exit 420b a on I-40 (~6.0mi)
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3.5 Star Property In Wrightsville Beach (Shell Island)
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4.0/5

Based on 484 guest reviews

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  • Pool umbrellas
  • Free wired internet
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
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06/22/2024 - 06/23/2024
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Verified Reviews of Shell Island Resort All Oceanfront Suites

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Wonderful!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great place to spend a vacation!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Apr-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Mar 25 to Sat Mar 30 2024 at a $181.09 average nightly rate.
"Peaceful Place & Beautiful View"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
We like staying at the Shell Island Resort during the off season because it is a peaceful place with easy access to the beach. The suites are clean and comfortable and the staff are welcoming.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Mar 03 to Tue Mar 05 2024 at a $139.00 average nightly rate.
"Very Nice Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
I loved the hotel! Very nice.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
10-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Oct 06 to Sun Oct 08 2023 at a $289.00 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

Nestled on the northern tip of Wrightsville Beach, Shell Island is surrounded by a sprawling expanse of sand and unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean, Mason’s Inlet, and Figure Eight Island. This family-friendly resort and hotel boasts a front row seat to the beckoning sea and a beach that seems to stretch endlessly, making it feel like it is yours alone.Enhanced by a recent $10 million renovation, Shell Island is better than ever and looking forward to welcoming you to your most relaxing getaway yet. With the surf and sand just a few steps outside our doors, you’ll find Shell Island where Lumina Road ends and the beach begins.Rooms and Amenities:Every suite is an oceanfront suite here at Shell Island. Overlooking more than 3,000 feet of beautiful Wrightsville Beach, each full-service suite sleeps from four to six people and includes one bedroom (one King Bed or two Double Beds), one and a half baths and a great room that includes the living area with full size sleeper sofa, dining area and a kitchenette. Every suite is individually owned and distinctively decorated, providing all the amenities you expect. Open the door to your own private balcony to let the sea breeze in and bring the beach just a bit closer. Features include:·Your own private, oceanfront balcony·Kitchenette, including a refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, coffee maker and blender·Color cable TV·High-speed Internet access via complimentary wi-fi network Banquet Space:Ideal for business meetings and social gatherings, Shell Island is the perfect retreat. Corporate travelers will appreciate our business center (complete with a copier and a printer), complimentary wireless Internet access, and more than 6,000 square feet of meeting space, including Wrightsville Beach’s only oceanfront ballroom. Enhanced by our recent $10 million renovation, we are the ideal gathering spot for groups of all sizes. Enjoy our new oceanfront restaurant and bar complete with outdoor seating and plenty of parking available under a covered parking deck. Contemporary upgrades in both look and feel may provide just the inspiration you’re looking for!Weddings:If you’ve always dreamed of being barefoot in the sand when you say “I do,” look no further than Shell Island for all of your wedding and reception needs. With a professional catering and wedding coordinator dedicated to your event, Shell Island can truly make your wedding day an unforgettable one. Hold your reception here in Wrightsville Beach’s only oceanview ballroom, which can accommodate up to 200 people. We offer three wedding packages that can be customized to suit your wedding, including catering, floral arrangements, and custom-designed cakes, guest favors, and ice sculptures. Among breathtaking scenery on North Carolina’s best beach, a wedding at Shell Island is the perfect way to begin your new life together.If you’re looking for a place to spend your honeymoon or an anniversary, there’s nothing more romantic than a walk on the beach. Here at Shell Island, you are literally just steps away from an endless stretch of sand on the secluded northern tip of Wrightsville Beach. Our 160 full-service suites—all oceanfront—offer relaxation and renewal on the beautiful coast of North Carolina. Come create memories to last a lifetime

Amenities / Features


  • Check In: 4:00 pm - anytime
  • Check Out: 11:00 am
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baby facilities in room
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Charge for early check out
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Kitchenette in room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Office in room available
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Terrace
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • TV room
  • VCR or VCP
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

10 miles to Wilmington Int'l Airport.Shuttle service is available from various different shuttles in the area.Avg. $14 one way.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

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