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Shell Island Resort

With a setting that encompasses more than 3,000 feet of shoreline, the Shell Island Resort is a great choice for Wrightsville Beach ocean lovers. Featuring an array of amenities both on the premises and in the individual vacation-worthy rooms, this resort is close to all the Cape Fear attractions, but feels miles away from the rest of the world.

The rooms within the Shell Island Resort are perfect for extended stays, as each suite can accommodate up to 6 guests, and includes a bedroom, 1.5 baths, and a great room with a living area and sleeper sofa, a dining area, and a kitchenette, as well as a private oceanfront balcony. Guests are free to relax “at home” and enjoy the view, or can indulge in the resort’s host of community amenities, which includes indoor and outdoor pools, a restaurant, a playground, a beach volleyball court, and laundry facilities. (There’s also meeting and event space for special groups.) Nicely close to a wealth of regional attractions as well, like the Johnnie Mercer Pier, and Wilmington’s Arlie Gardens and other historic sites, guests will certainly find no shortage of things to do. With lots of offer visitors of all ages, the Shell Island Resort is a prime destination for endless fun in the sun.

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