Beachfront hotels in Wrightsville Beach

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Wrightsville Beach. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG Wrightsville Beach, United States

  

  Resort. This Holiday Inn has views of the ocean and is less than 20 minutes from downtown Wilmington. It has 3 pools, 2 hot tubs, and 2 on-site restaurants and a bar. Guests can enjoy southern cuisine and sea food at the on-site Solstice Kitchen + Cocktails. Holiday Inn Resort Wrightsville Beach-Wilmington has an on-site playground. A concierge staff is ready to help guests plan their visit. Rooms at Holiday Inn Resort Wilmington E-Wrightsville Beach are furnished with a microwave and a refrigerator. They include a 32-inch flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. The USS NC Battleship is almost 12 miles from the Wilmington – Wrightsville Beach Holiday Inn Resort. The Cape Fear Museum and the Cameron Art Museum are both 9 miles away. Discover Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, a reimagined resort that draws on the storied history of a beloved beach pavilion. Designed in a bygone era to showcase the marvel of electricity, the original Lumina shone so brightly that sailors navigated their ships by it – and generations of beach-lovers navigated their social lives around it. We recapture that spirit today in a resort space lit with camaraderie, beckoning visitors and locals alike with dazzling hospitality. Every guest room here enjoys an ocean or harbor view; most have balconies and some have bunk beds to accommodate families better. Recreation opportunities abound, with three pools and direct beach access, a hammock garden, a beachfront fitness center, and a full slate of onsite activities and entertainment. The best food on the beach is right here, too, from fine cocktails and cuisine to bar bites and local brews at our three onsite dining options, Solstice Kitchen + Cocktails, Longboard Coffee + Market , and Surfside Beach Bar & Grille. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $388.

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• 2 Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites Wrightsville Beach, United States

  

  Resort. Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites features indoor and outdoor pools, an on-site restaurant, and nonsmoking suites with a kitchenette. The resort is 9.9 mi from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Guests will enjoy the convenience of direct beach access. An oceanfront terrace and a living room with a sofa bed are provided in each suite at Shell Island Resort. Suites feature 2 flat-screen TVs. Guests can enjoy a workout at the fitness center or use the business center at Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites. A sand volleyball court are also available. A gift and convenience shop is on-site for guests to purchase. This resort is within 15 minutes’ drive of Airlie Gardens and shopping at Mayfaire Town Center. Wilmington city center is about 20 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $366.

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• 3 Trailborn Surf & Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy Wrightsville Beach, United States

  

  Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Trailborn Surf & Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy offers 4-star accommodation in Wrightsville Beach and features free bikes, outdoor swimming pool and garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a shared lounge, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The hotel provides a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the hotel every room comes with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Every room is fitted with a kettle, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with sea views. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and American options. You can play table tennis and tennis at Trailborn Surf & Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Wrightsville Beach is 300 metres from the accommodation, while USS North Carolina is 20 km away. Wilmington International Airport is 13 km from the property. Show full description

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in July 2026. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!