With a stay at Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites in Wrightsville Beach (Shell Island), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Wrightsville Beach and University of North Carolina at Wilmington. .This beach resort is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Riverwalk and 21.7 mi (34.9 km) from Carolina Beach.
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
Beachfront, with outdoor pool
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.
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 143 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and sofa beds, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Additional features at this resort include gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Shell Island Restaurant serving guests of Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Wrightsville Beach? This resort has 11 square feet (1 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Shell Island Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Languages
English
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 available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
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)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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
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Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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We had a wonderful stay at Shell Island Resort! The location is unbeatable—peaceful, quiet, and right on the beach with breathtaking views. The front desk staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly, both at check-in and check-out, which made us feel right at home. The on-site restaurant was a pleasant surprise with delicious food and great service, though we were a little disappointed it was closed on Monday. Our room was clean and comfortable, and waking up to the ocean view each morning was a real treat. Overall, a relaxing getaway in a beautiful setting—we’ll definitely be back!
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This hotel is the last building on the street, so it's surrounded on three sides by beach and the beautiful green landscape around the inlet. It's a slightly quieter end of the beach and gets quieter still as you follow it north, which was great for peaceful early morning walks.
The hotel itself is showing its age with some rough edges (our bed creaked loudly at the slightest movement), so not the most pristine option in the area, but the views more than made up for it for us. The restaurant is also pretty basic but affordable, and the staff were all friendly. The indoor and outdoor pools were nice as well.
Facility seems to be a bit older than some of the other hotels, however- location is great! All rooms have ocean view with balconies and the marshes are on the other side. Rooms are spacious, with sitting area and large window to the ocean. Small kitchen, 2 toilets (1 with shower). Access to beach. Large parking garage. We did not use the restaurant.
Very neat clean place to live , beautiful property at dead end. Beach was super clean , loved it
Problem AC did not work at night , Mattress was way too soft , I am 160lbs and sank , had hard time sleeping. And woke up with back pain
The area does not have commercial shops /shopping, unlike Myrtle beach where it’s lively and lights/ bright at nighttime
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.
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 )
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.