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Top 10 Hotels in Downtown Wilmington

Boardwalk Inn
Terrace/patio

Boardwalk Inn

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (76)
"Great stay very friendly and helpful staff"
The price is S$258
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Boardwalk Inn
Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
Exterior

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (347)
"Love the stay will stay again"
The price is S$172
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
Oceaneer
View from property

Oceaneer

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (32)
"Perfect place on the beach everything was great."
The price is S$334
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Oceaneer
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
Reception

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Even though we only stayed one night, everything was top notch! Friendly staff, nice rooms and the breakfast was very good!! "
The price is S$159
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
ARRIVE Wilmington
Exterior

ARRIVE Wilmington

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (745)
"Gorgeous grounds, friendly staff, great food, fun and interesting area of town, great bed and linens"
The price is S$218
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
ARRIVE Wilmington
Front Street Inn
1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Front Street Inn

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (134)
"Super convenient (proximity to shops/dining & parking) and great staff! Rooms very clean & comfortable."
Front Street Inn
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Rooftop bar

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Loved the location, the river walk, scenic, walkable to other interesting places. "
The price is S$205
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
Lobby

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (923)
"Clean hotel in great location, "
The price is S$208
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
The Hive
Private kitchen

The Hive

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (11)
"Amazing place, we can’t wait to go back!"
The price is S$371
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
The Hive
Water Street Retreats
Terrace/patio

Water Street Retreats

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (231)
"Overall was very pleased with my stay."
Water Street Retreats
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Terrace/patio

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1247)
"Always have a great time here"
The price is S$209
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
Banquet hall

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (476)
"Great way to enjoy Wilmington!"
The price is S$221
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (837)
"We enjoyed our stay at Hampton Inn Downtown Wilmington very much."
The price is S$202
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
Luxe 220
2 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Luxe 220

3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"This place is amazing and we felt so lucky to stay here! "
The price is S$904
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Luxe 220
Trailborn Surf & Sound
Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 10 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Trailborn Surf & Sound

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (129)
"Amazing location and beautiful property! "
The price is S$338
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Trailborn Surf & Sound
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great location, very nice staff."
The price is S$273
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1468)
"Enjoyed our stay very much and will return again!!"
The price is S$343
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"It was nice and breakfast was good. "
The price is S$198
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG
Terrace/patio

Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (437)
"Overall great! Would definitely stay again"
The price is S$184
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG
Silver Gull Motel
Balcony

Silver Gull Motel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Everything was great! We will be staying there again!"
The price is S$376
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Silver Gull Motel
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Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

Find the best Downtown Wilmington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Wilmington which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and interior views
Wilmington Historic District map

Wilmington Historic District

Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

Wilmington which includes a river or creek
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Riverfront District map

Riverfront District

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending some time in Riverfront District, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.

Landfall map

Landfall

While there might not be top attractions in Landfall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayfaire Town Center and Wrightsville Beach Museum of History.

Northside map

Northside

Though Northside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

Seagate South map

Seagate South

While there might not be top attractions in Seagate South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and New Hanover County Arboretum.

Top Downtown Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Enjoyed our stay very much and will return again!!"
Victoria 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Wilmington?

Downtown Wilmington is an historic neighbourhood known for its stunning river views. Make sure that you visit Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River as part of your Downtown Wilmington travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown Wilmington?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, ARRIVE Wilmington is the highest ranked property in Downtown Wilmington. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Riverwalk, and it offers a restaurant and private gardens. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Front Street Inn and Best Western Plus Coastline Inn.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Wilmington?

Expedia has 209 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Wilmington to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Wilmington area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Wilmington, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown Wilmington.

What is there to do around this Wilmington neighbourhood?

Downtown Wilmington's sights and attractions like Wilmington Railroad Museum, City Stage Theatre and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College offer insight into the local culture. Cape Fear River and The Cotton Exchange are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews and Burgwin-Wright House are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Wilmington. While you're out sightseeing in Wilmington, make sure that you visit other sights such as Battleship North Carolina or Bellamy Mansion Museum.