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Shell Island Resort vs Front Street Inn vs ARRIVE Wilmington.
On the numbers, ARRIVE Wilmington takes it — 7.9on the Le Hotelist Score. But the sub-scores below are where the real decision is: they measure different things, and one of them is probably the thing you care about.
| Shell Island Resort Wrightsville Beach, NC | Front Street Inn Wilmington, NC | ARRIVE Wilmington Wilmington, NC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Hotelist Score | 7.4 · Good | 7.8 · Very good | 7.9 · Very good |
| Design | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.4 |
| Location | 7.5 | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Service | 7.2 | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Value | 7.3 | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Quiet | 7.4 | 8.0 | 7.2 |
| Best for | families, a proper disconnect, time on the water | a romantic weekend, families, time on the water | food-first travelers, families, time on the water |
| Not for | anyone without a car, a lively scene or nightlife | anyone who wants room service and resort amenities | — |
| Price | from $325 $$ · $250–450 | from $245 $$ · $250–450 | from $285 $$ · $250–450 |
| Rooms | 160 | 12 | 56 |
| Style | Refined Americana New Build Contemporary · Monastic Nature | Refined Americana Historic Inn Boarding House · Romantic Country | Upscale Bohemian Industrial Reuse · Scholarly Historic |
| Nearby & on-site | Pool, Paddle | Paddle | Paddle, Pool |
| Restaurant | — | — | Destination restaurant |
| Adults-only | No | No | No |
| See rates → | See rates → | See rates → |
Bold = highest in that row. Score methodology at /le-score.