The first thing potential guests should be aware of is that Shell Island is a condotel in which each room, or condo, is individually owned. While there is a standard decor throughout the units, owners do have the option to decorate their condos and therein lies the variety of rooms one can get. There are two grades of condos available:... More

When we arrived there was a snag because the hot water heater was broken in our room. They put us up in another hotel for one night and gave us a discount. The room was somewhere between a hotel and self-catering, which worked well for us since we wanted to cook some of our own meals. It is right on... More

This hotel is right on the ocean with an indoor and outdoor pool next to a children's playground. Free overnight parking in a covered garage. Suites offer 2 rooms plus 2 bathrooms, a bedroom with comfortable beds and a sitting room with a pull out bed. Included are a good sized refrigerator, micro and dishwasher. Perfect spot for a couples... More

Great location. Staff extremely pleasant and helpful. A little too pricey for what you get. The building needs a little cosmetic touch up. The views from rooms are phenomenal. The rooms are satisfactory.

I was expecting bigger, from the pics, but this place was quite decent. It had two double beds, plus a sofa sleeper, so can accommodate a larger group. Plus a kitchenette and table. Ocean view was great. The Pool area was clean and front desk staff was helpful and friendly. The hallway and common area on floor wasn't impressive, but... More

When I lived in Wilmington North Carolina my favorite beach was the north end of Wrightsville Beach. It is not crowded, the water is shallow and blue and you can walk around to the Sound side of the island. Since moving I have returned to North Carolina every year and stayed at the Shell Island Resort (last 10 years). The... More

Pros: hotel in general: Front desk staff were all very friendly and helpful. We also had very good luck in the restaurant, we ate dinner there twice and went down for coffee in the mornings. Everyone was friendly - great service. The food was good - not what I would call "great" - but definitely better that most "hotel restaurants".... More

Arrived at this resort in the rain and had not one but three bell staff watch us struggle with baggage in a down pour. Front desk staff very friendly as well as the restaurant personel. The restaurant was disappointing but convenient. We were there for a wedding and found that there were big differances in the quality of the rooms,... More

We were in attendance of a wedding at the resort. Checkin was a breeze - every staff member that we cam in contact with was very courteous and cordial. Room was on 6th floor and had oceanfront balcony. Cant say much about the amenities since we were with the wedding party and everything was prearranged. The only disappointment was that... More