My family and I were on our way from the Outer Banks to Myrtle Beach but late afternoon caught us in Wilmington. We wanted to have a few hours of beach time before dark so decided to find a hotel on the beach. After consulting our GPS, Shell Island Oceanfront Suits seemed to be the ticket. Located at the very... more

The best thing about Shell Island Suites is its location -- at the northern end of Wrightsville Beach. You can easily walk to the tip of the island, and at high tide each afternoon, you can swim in the sound on the other side. You'll also pass shallow tide pools, ideal for small children or for parents who want to... more

Me and my famiy would highly reccommend Shell Island to anyone looking to enjoy themselves on a family vacation!!! Loved it and will be back!!! It was a quick, easy, enjoyable vacation that was very affordable. We will definitely be back!!! more

Had a wonderful time, loved all the perks, indoor pool, outdoor pool, restaurant, hotel shop, etc... more

Shell Island Resort is a great location, right on the beach, and is at the northernmost end of Wrightsville Beach, very private. It offers beautiful views from the room. The free breakfast was a daily treat. It has clean rooms and we found the staff to be friendly and accomodating. It was being renovated in December 2008 and we look... more

Booked room to take daughter and her roommate for some early-May, post-college beach time. Room had great view and laid out nicely with access to a half-bath. Renovations to hotel have made a huge improvemen from what may have been a dated interior; lobby and common rooms nicely done and contemporary. Staff was great. Experience very different from many of... more

We, like everyone else, thought the present economic situation meant NO VACATION. But - we really wanted to get away. So, we looked for a place that we could drive to and wouldn't require extra travel days or added airline expense. Boy, did we find it! Our family went to Shell Island Resort on Wrightsville Beach. I call it Wilmington,... more

From a straight beach point of view, this might be the best place on the island. However, the rooms are small and individually owned. We ask for the same room every time, 612. This has a king bed and has been recently renovated. There are a couple of other updated units, we just don't know the number. Have fun. Enjoy... more

My husband and I aren't used to staying in 600 sq. ft. so felt a bit cramped. Being on the 1st floor was a plus for us because we could walk a few steps to the pool and walkway to the beach. The beach is fabulous! The noise in the parking garage was bothersome and on Monday, the jackhammer was... more