Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 star property
Waterfront resort with an outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds with Sofabed

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

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

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

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

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

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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, Hot tub 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 - 0.1 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, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 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 its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, 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.

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

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

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
  • Hot tub 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
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. 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 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$211.70, 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 luxury perks are available at Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites?

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites features an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

What makes Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all 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.

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