"We love staying at Shell Island resort. Comfortable rooms. Great place to stay in the off season with kids - if there is bad weather, there is an indoor pool to swim!"
"We love staying at Shell Island resort. Comfortable rooms. Great place to stay in the off season with kids - if there is bad weather, there is an indoor pool to swim!"
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Property is an older motel that has been brought back to life. A short block away from the water but still very much feels like ocean front. Close to restaurants all within walking distance.
Our stay was in a two bedroom apt style unit. All updated and new. Stayed two nights and wish we could have stayed longer.
Property is an older motel that has been brought back to life. A short block away from the water but still very much feels like ocean front. Close to restaurants all within walking distance.
Our stay was in a two bedroom apt style unit. All updated and new. Stayed two nights and wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed here for two nights while touring Wilmington and the beaches.
We enjoyed our stay here. Location was good. Didn't feel like the safest area of town but it was close to lots of things (target, food etc). Hotel lobby was modern and the staff was very helpful and friendly at check in!
The room was good. Beds were comfortable and the room was quiet.
The only negative thing was the pool area was a mess. We went two days in a row to the pool just after lunch time. There were no clean pool...
Stayed here for two nights while touring Wilmington and the beaches.
We enjoyed our stay here. Location was good. Didn't feel like the safest area of town but it was close to lots of things (target, food etc). Hotel lobby was modern and the staff was very helpful and friendly at check in!
The room was good. Beds were comfortable and the room was quiet.
The only negative thing was the pool area was a mess. We went two days in a row to the pool just after lunch time. There were no clean pool...
Our room was newly renovated and was beautiful. Water pressure is not great but everything else was amazing. Free coffee is offered in the lobby when the restaurant is closed, however when I went to grab some the pot was always empty. There is free in room coffee. Hotel is popular but rooms are quiet. Never heard anyone either in the hall or in room. Currently their parking garage is under construction so only 2 floors are available for parking but they also have overflow and we never had an...
Our room was newly renovated and was beautiful. Water pressure is not great but everything else was amazing. Free coffee is offered in the lobby when the restaurant is closed, however when I went to grab some the pot was always empty. There is free in room coffee. Hotel is popular but rooms are quiet. Never heard anyone either in the hall or in room. Currently their parking garage is under construction so only 2 floors are available for parking but they also have overflow and we never had an...
Southport offers 106 hotels and other lodging options to choose from, and likely many will have a bar where you can enjoy an evening cocktail after sightseeing. While you're here, consider a visit to Southport Marina and Cape Fear River.
If you have time to explore, consider visiting Southport Marina, Oak Island Lighthouse, and Fort Fisher State Recreation Area, and then find a cozy spot for a nightcap. Other places to see include Cape Fear River and The Clubs at St. James. Southport is appreciated for its restaurants.
When is the best time to visit Southport?
Visiting local bars in Southport is more fun when you know what the weather holds. These temperatures and rainfall averages can help you choose the best time for bar hopping. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 79°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 53°F. The rainiest months in Southport are September, August, July, and December, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of rainfall.
How can I get to Southport and around the area?
Here are some of your transportation choices in and around Southport: Fly into Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is located 24.7 mi (39.7 km) away from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into Myrtle Beach Intl. Airport (MYR), which is 54.4 mi (87.5 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.