I am at a business conference in Wilmington NC and this hotel is the BOMB. Great service, food and…read moreatmosphere. Right on the beach. Matter of fact Wrightsville Beach, NC. Ha ha Service and the people are wonderful and so kind and helpful. Come back for sure. Love it! See you again soon.

My stay at the Holiday Inn Resort Lumina was absolutely incredible. The hotel itself is beautiful,…read moreand there were so many thoughtful touches that made the experience feel special from start to finish. One of the highlights of the weekend was the Mother's Day flower bar they had set up. Guests could work directly with the florist to create their own bouquets, which was such a unique and fun experience. Molly and Lily were both so friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The resort also had several activities going on during the weekend, including live music on Saturday night and yoga on Sunday morning. I'm not sure if they offer events like this every weekend, but there was definitely a nice selection of things to do during my stay. One of my favorite amenities was the beach chair and umbrella service. It made the beach experience so much more relaxing not having to drag chairs and equipment down to the sand yourself. The pool area was fantastic as well. The indoor and outdoor pools are connected side-by-side, so you can easily bounce back and forth between the two depending on what you're in the mood for. There was also a hot tub, although my only complaint is that a resort this size could really benefit from having three hot tubs instead of one. The bar had excellent drinks, and Colleen was an awesome bartender. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the cocktail list and gave great recommendations. I ate at Solstice Kitchen + Cocktails, and the food was very good. The BBQ chicken flatbread was delicious. But honestly, the view from the restaurant may have been the best part. The patio overlooks the ocean and has rocking chairs where you can sit and relax while taking in the scenery. Overall, this was an amazing experience, and I would absolutely stay here again.

We were a group of 12 in 4 different rooms and we all agreed that this was a great find. It is…read moreacross the street from the beach access. The beach was clean and not very crowded. (Some people in our group went to Carolina beach last year and they said it felt like a dive bar and Wrightsville Beach was much nicer. ) The sandwich shop next door had decent prepared sandwiches, coffee, and alcohol. We also had a good dinner at Oceanic across the street. The pool was very nice and never very busy. Our rooms were clean and the place was quiet (except for footsteps above). Each suite is individually owned so there was variability in the kitchen set up (e.g., full-sized fridge vs smaller, oven vs toaster oven, high table vs regular table) and decor of some units is more updated than others. Also, my unit had blackout drapes but others didn't. They also had beach chairs, beach towels, and sand toys available to use. WiFi was fast enough to upload pictures to social media but was slow for more data-heavy tasks. Breakfast is available in the lobby starting at 7:30. There are no tables to eat in the lobby but they have trays so that you can take the food back to your room. They had fresh fruit, juices, cold cereal, instant oatmeal, instant grits, packaged pastries, coffee (no decaf), and tea. Taphne and Steven were extremely nice and very helpful. Our reservations were complicated and changed at least twice and they were very accommodating. We booked directly (instead of booking dot com) and Taphne gave us a discount.

The service of a hotel with the feel of a bed and breakfast! Great place to stay in Wilmington…read moreBeach, NC. The service at the bed and breakfast was great! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable of the area! Continental breakfast was provided every morning in the lobby. The staff was friendly and helpful in advising places in which to eat and ways to get to our destination. The room was clean and quaint with a nice small & functional kitchen. The suite had two rooms, bathroom and kitchen. There was an ocean view and a nice balcony with a view of the Atlantic Ocean. Across the street was the Oceanic seafood restaurant, would recommend that to any traveler in the area. The continental breakfast was also quality. The options included boxed cereal, juices, breakfast bars, and fruit. The coffee was hand batched each morning and bags delivered to the rooms. The staff was always friendly in the morning, greeting and advising the people staying!

Location! Staff! Dogs allowed! All suites have a balcony. This is our go-to hotel at Wrightsville…read moreBeach! Full size fridge, king beds, stovetop and microwave/convection oven. Walking distance to bars, hotels and piers! We just love it here!

Our go to place in Wrightsville…read more The rooms are very clean, and the staff is awesome!

Ocean front, recently remodeled to almost like-new condition, great free parking, very clean, full…read moresize kitchen appliances, all rooms have amazing straight-on ocean view, direct beach access, pool (in season), excellent HVAC System, nice front desk staff, and reasonably priced for a no-frills but very nice hotel (don't let the exterior fool you). I'm usually fairly picky about where we stay, but we will definitely stay here again!

Don't know much about this place because I was chased out of the parking lot before I even had a…read morechance to go in and inquire about pricing for an upcoming event room block. I needed to change my baby first as she got sick and I could feel someone watching me. Turn around to find a bitter woman telling me I am trespassing and the lot is not my "free parking". Didn't even give me the chance to explain myself before she stormed off. Will be looking elsewhere for sure. Not the type of people I'd like to deal with.

It is a mix of viewpoints here. Let's break it down…read more Pros: 1. Super nice staff!! 2. Decent breakfast with a mix of pastries, hot items, fruits, and more. 3. Location was great ... close to so much including the beach. 4. Bed was comfy and the fireplace was a big plus. (Top floor suite only) Cons: 1. 1980s called and it wants it's furniture back. 2. The parking lot has lots of space but the spaces are so small the big trucks take up two slots..even my camry was tight. 3. The galls have a slight musty smell.

Another night another mid tier hotel. I seen a lot of nights in HGIs, Hampton Inns, courtyards,…read morealoft, and they all have their pluses and minuses. This Hampton Inn is in a beautiful location under a canopy of white oaks just off Wrightsville Beach. Location sets this Hampton apart. It is right next to a nice steakhouse and across the street from another nice restaurant. This is a 5 star location. I could see this property getting upgraded and new flag. Overall, everything was good with my stay. What elevates this Hampton is a great location as it a short walk to numerous good restaurants and longer but nice walk to Wrightsville Beach.

A great location if your looking for east beach access but if your not pressed I would choose and…read morealternate option. For the price it's not worth it. I read the reviews and saw that it was very clean, as traveling with small children who require lots of toys etc I opted for the convenience of location. Worst decision even though the amenities etc you still have to think about other patrons the motel attracts. I quickly learned how thin the walls were and so loud music playing all night , after being in the water and sun I got zero sleep. Everyone leaves at 11 and only option advised was to call the police. Originally gave this place 4 stars but now dropping it to 1 as no matter how much fun you have if you don't get any rest you question if it was even worth it. Next time I'll just stick to the wagon and pay for parking

Silver Gull is certainly the look and feel of a motel. Not nearly a four star stay but maybe a two…read moreor three star stay. The rooms with two beds are more like full size beds not queens. The balcony furniture is plastic and uncomfortable so we dragged out the room chairs which made balcony sitting way more comfortable. I do have to say the entire staff there are very nice and very courteous! Even having said that I would stay again because of the ocean views, at least our room, and the location to direct beach access. One note to make the parking is limited to only one vehicle per room and its tight. If you leave the hotel for dinner out in your car you very well may not get a space in the hotel and will have to pay to park your car overnight. I don't know why they just don't mark each parking space correlated to you room number because they do give you a car tag for your car at check in.???

Had a very solid 4 night stay here at the Springhill while visiting family. The staff (for the most…read morepart) were very friendly and helpful towards us. Got checked in quickly and our room was nice and clean. Didn't see anything out of the ordinary or concerning in the room. The pillows were a little too soft for my liking but nothing to get upset over, bed was comfortable otherwise. Breakfast was very good; oatmeal, pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, and more. Everything was nice and hot and tasted great very pleased with the breakfast. Staff greeted us each time we entered or exited the lobby. The reason for the 1 star loss: -The elevators smell, I don't know what it is by my wife and I both noticed it every time we got into either elevator, it's not pleasant and we were in a hurry to get out. -When we came back to the hotel on night 2 our toilet was having issues. It wouldn't fully flush, it just very slowly drained down and then kept a really low water level. I called the front desk and told them, I advised them there was nothing in the toilet just water but we needed it looked at as we couldn't use it. They said the guy that could fix it had stepped out and would be back in about an hour. Fast forward 2 hours later and nothing. We call again and are told he didn't come back, the night audit guy could fix it wait for him in a couple hours. The night audit guy never came so I went downstairs. I asked if he was night audit and he said yeah and asked if I was the guy with the toilet issue. I told him yes, he said he had no idea how to fix it but handed me a plunger and said I was welcome to try to fix it myself. Not the best customer service I've had.

Had a whole reservation done by my job . Old man at the desk wouldn't take it after I confirmed…read morecard and everything. Had another guy say everything is fine but old man wouldn't let me get my room . It was 1203 at night . I had to sleep in my work truck when I had a reservation because the old man didn't want to let me get the room .

Well. One of the reasons that Shell Island Resort is so special to us is its solitude - the hotel…read moreis at the very end of Wilmington Beach on the Atlantic Ocean. (Getting here on the main narrow road - which ends right at the Resort - you'd be lucky to see cars, let alone traffic. Now, this means: quiet! I mean delightedly quiet. Now, this doesn't mean that this establishment is not popular. In especially holiday times. We are so fortunate to stay here off-season! We have been coming here to celebrate our anniversary for years. It is uniquely "away" though, ironically, easily accessible to other places of interest and need! We've found a plethora of activities in this amazing area: sight seeing, shoreline hiking, for-hire water excursions and rent-for-a-day bikes, boats, sailing and other ocean/canal equipment, and so much more! Obviously, Wrightsville Beach is ON THE ATLANTIC OCEAN! BEACH SPORTS and equipment are rental available. (We ecomimically advise you to bring folding chairs and other beach use friendly goodies with you). There are kitchenettes in each unit! Hurray! That said, many different kinds of restaurants surround this area for every pocketbook (yea!) and the town of Wilmington itself is tourist friendly and is certainly not far away. Oh. Back to the Resort! EVERY ROOM FACES THE OCEAN! I think it's amazing other hotels have not thought of this magical formula to get more guests! No matter your budget, no matter the floor you are on, you will face the Atlantic Ocean. In the morning, you will see the sunrise in all its glory from each room! Now ... how good is THAT? The resort has a an exercise room; a hot tub (outside) huge outdoor swimming pool and a covered heated pool inside. And !!! It has a small, satisfying restaurant in hours. Yes, there is a bar as well. Guess you may surmise, from our joy coming here all these years in a row, SHELL ISLAND RESORT is its own welcoming 'home'! If you've read other reviews, you will know that a few others have not been as excited as we have in our years visiting here. It should be noted the Suites have been thoroughly updated and not 'old' or 'filthy' as mentioned in earlier reviews! That said, there's never been a unit that we have rented here that hasn't been exceptional or at the least more than adequate . Our multiple experiences here gives us the experiential intuition that whatever might be lacking in an individual unit - for any reason - the management wouldn't be easily accessible and professionally prepared to address any issues!

I decided to have a mini getaway and stayed here for one night. I was in room 917 and it was an…read moreupdated King Premier room. The views were amazing! Everything was clean, the only issues I had were with the TVs. First the batteries were dead in the remotes, and the TV in the bedroom wouldn't even turn on. But, I wasn't there to watch TV. Lol. The beach access leads out from the hotel, past the pools, onto a wooden bridge which takes you right out to the ocean. I also enjoyed a few drinks at the hotel restaurant and bar. I had a nice time and I would return.

Kind and helpful staff. Excellent room. Clean and very nice bathroom and shower (GIANT). We had…read morea personal issue with our dog and Lydia and staff were EXTREMELY accommodating. THANK you so much for an enjoyable stay for our first trip to Wilmington. We will be staying there again!

"Where were you when they gave a warning. Hundred-fifty-mile…read morewinds by morning. Hoping you would be all right. Category four making landfall in the wild gray light." (Jackson Browne) Location is one of the Residence Inn Wilmington Landfall's best features. It's just a few hundred steps from The Forum retail plaza, and its hundreds of restaurants and shops. Our sleeping room, work area, kitchen, and bathroom were spacious. The shower, WIFI, and AC worked great. The included breakfast was very good, and we enjoyed it on all 3 days of our stay. We do have some improvement opportunities, and the first is a safety issue. In room 120, there were two metal bars protruding out from under the bed that were covered up by a brown bed skirt. On the bathroom side of the bed is a narrow space where you access the bath area. I walked too close to the bed, and a metal bar hit my left shin and caused a bleeding cut. The metal bar was wrapped in black electrician tape, so obviously, the hotel is aware of the hazard, but that tape job did not prevent my injury. We witnessed two occasions where employees were complaining loudly to each other about boss/workplace issues. At my old job, we had a phrase we used -"Onstage/offstage". It meant be careful what you say when you are around the public, and don't behave unprofessionally around your customers. The staff can use some customer skills because half the time we walked by the registration desk, the person on duty never looked at us, acknowledged our presence, and never looked up from their phones.