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Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Outdoor spa tub
On the beach, beach towels, beach volleyball, beach bar
Front of property
Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Traditional Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

Traditional Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

Traditional Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Exterior
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, an IHG Hotel
Pool
Hot tub
Kids pool
Restaurant
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1001)
The price is NZ$279
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Wrightsville Beach

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 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Johnnie Mercer's Pier.
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What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Figure Eight Island - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Wrightsville SUP - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluewater An American 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

Waterfront resort with an 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, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub 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 spa tub. 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. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar. 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 public transport

  • Covered self 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
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • On-site parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 5-15 for adults and USD 5-15 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 beach bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Shell Island Restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike parking
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Fence around the pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Sofa bed

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (11 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 4

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Double sofa bed
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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

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
  • Spa tub 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
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
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. 608 out of 1274 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1274 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1274 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1274 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1274 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
There was no water pressure in the shower and the water smelled bad.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Showing wear and tear
The hotel is showing were and tear and needs attention. The room was not very clean when we checked in. The towels and sheets are old and look stained and yellow. The bathroom is in bad condition. The shower is old and creaks when you get in. I thought the faucet was going to come out of the wall. Overall the condition is very worn and out of date.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Poor customer service from front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
There was black mold in the ceiling but I understand they are near the water so its extremely difficult to keep the walls and ceiling from getting moist. We only stayed 2 nights it did not effect us. Also the staff was so nice and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been to Shell Island Resort numerous times since it opened in the 1980s. The rooms are almost all the same, in spite of being mostly privately owned. They have great views of the best beach in NC and easy access to the water, but the room layout is a bit odd. Our room seemed dated and in need of remodeling, but it was comfortable. We'll go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ava

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views! Nice rooms . We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
This resort is a bit run down and gives poor value for the amount it charges, which included a high fee for parking. The bathroom in our room was shabby. The best feature was direct access to the beach. We did not eat in the restaurant or visit the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was not very clean. I had to request a broom to sweep our room myself. I was even asked to come get the broom myself! There was peanut butter smeared all over one of the lamps in the bedroom. Our TVs did not hardly work. The screen kept blacking out and the remote would only randomly work. We never got an apology nor was anything ever fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nilesh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was filthy and falling apart
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff. Easy week existing during a hurricane. Good work maintaining furniture and quick changes in weather. Thanx!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small ant problem resulting in us having to change rooms. We loss the beautiful panoramic view in doing so. Hated that but understood the need to change rooms! Beautiful access to beach! Clean beaches!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing room, area with private beach was spectacular, will definitely come back again for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice place. Could stand some improvement.
Service wasn’t great. 2 people stayed for three nights. We had two towels and three washcloths. During the week it was super quiet, but because the bedrooms were on the side where the walkways are, people were super loud and rowdy on Friday night and early Saturday morning when we were trying to sleep. I did like the resort because all the rooms are ocean front and would stay again as long as it’s during the weekdays.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for enjoying the beach. Facility is in good condition and the staff was friendly and responsive. The location is isolated, so a car is needed. Plenty to do in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cemil, Carrboro

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, winston salem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very dated for the price. Lacked good amenities. Not much in gift shop area. Great location at the end of the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I liked the location & the beach wasn't crowded. I liked being on the beach and the easy walk. the staff was friendly & easy to get supplies from the front desk. I was disappointed that in a 4 night stay, no housing keeping at all was offered, not even every other night which is the standard that other hotels are offering now. The bathroom floor got wet and we wiped up the water and it was gross how dirty the towels became. Also the rooms should have been quick house keeping meaning trash emptied, bed made, floor swept & basic supplies replenished like Toilet paper, towels, paper towels etc. For as almost $400 a night, the hotel needs to meet the industry standard that if a stay is more than 2 nights, basic house keeping every other day. Also we ate at the restaurant & food was horrible. Burger ordered at medium as hard & so over cooked it was dry. The shrimp where clearly sat out and old/hard. The restaurant is so poorly run that we did not go back and didn't order drinks or anything from it after our first experience. The property overall is nice and we would go back but would look for better prices considering the lack of housekeeping & poor quality food
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a pleasure
Our second stay here. Pricey, but well appointed. Love the amenities (on site bar, breakfast and beach chair rentals).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Glenna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024