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Silver Gull Motel

2.0 star property
Beach hotel in Wrightsville Beach with free parking

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Ocean Front | Balcony
Full Size | Balcony
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Full Size | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
The Silver Gull Motel sits oceanside, offering a genuine coastal retreat. Guests connect easily with in-room WiFi and appreciate the convenience of on-site laundry facilities. Previous visitors consistently mention the staff's helpfulness as a highlight of their stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Full Size

Full Size | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Full Size

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(154 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Full Size Adjoining Ocean Front

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Full Size Adjoining Ocean Front

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
20 E. Salisbury St, Wrightsville Beach, NC, 28480

What's nearby

  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Wrightsville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wrightsville SUP - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Aussie Island Surf Shop - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jerry Allen's Sports Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Waterfront Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Drift Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Silver Gull Motel

Hotel near Wrightsville Beach
Silver Gull Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, a water dispenser, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Silver Gull Motel feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests planning to arrive after 11 PM must contact the property before 10 PM to receive check-in instructions.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.00
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Silver Gull Motel WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
Silver Gull Motel
Silver Gull WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
Silver Gull
Silver Gull Hotel Wrightsville Beach
Silver Gull Motel Hotel
Silver Gull Motel Wrightsville Beach
Silver Gull Motel Hotel Wrightsville Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is Silver Gull Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Silver Gull Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Silver Gull Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Silver Gull Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Silver Gull Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wrightsville Beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville Beach. Wrightsville SUP and Aussie Island Surf Shop are also within 15 minutes.

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Silver Gull Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Right at the beach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location! nice and big room was comfortable and staff was caring.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

So close to beach and covered parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about that hotel, I recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is great. It is a very run down motel and smells a bit like smoke in areas due to staff and guests smoking in the parking garage. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! We will be staying there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Allowed to check in a little early and provided a lovely room with ocean view. The person provided some very good information about local dining options and things to do. Grateful for this person!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

From check in to check out the staff was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Christy was very helpful with my reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Propert was very convenient. Nothing much in the pier but we walked to meals in both direction and to the little town for coffee everyday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Md

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very close to the beach and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

son

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adriene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was extremely convenient, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always have a wonderful time at the Silver Gull! Fourth year in a row!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, on the beach, great staff, large room, full size refrigerator so happy we found this little gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location next to a great beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Excellent friendly, helpfully staff. Nice large rooms and a great location- close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick trip

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just what we were looking for! Would be happy to return again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone we encountered from the staff were extremely nice and helpful when needed. You can see the ocean from your bed and we were one of the furthest rooms away! Great place would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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