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Our top choices for Downtown Wilmington hotels

Coffee shop

ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (838 reviews)
"The place exceeded our expectations - the room, the grounds, the restaurant/bar and the staff. It is a lovely place."
United States
Robert
The price is ￥20,773
￥26,183 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
ARRIVE Wilmington
Rooftop bar

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful stay! "
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥24,764
￥27,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Terrace/patio

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,477 reviews)
"Great location on the Cape Fear River and close to all the wonderful downtown restaurants. The rooms are clean, the staff is friendly, and the property is beautiful. "
United States
Christopher R
The price is ￥22,150
￥25,030 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location."
United States
Nefertari
The price is ￥14,805
￥16,730 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
View from property

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (975 reviews)
"Great location great staff"
United States
Christopher
The price is ￥20,709
￥23,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
Meeting facility

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (540 reviews)
"Great location. Friendly staff. Nice rooftop views and restaurant. "
United States
SaliAnn
The price is ￥21,572
￥24,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
The Hive 207 Bees Knees | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

The Hive

The Hive
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"Perfect"
United States
Paul
The price is ￥26,929
￥48,125 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
The Hive
Exterior

Front Street Inn

Front Street Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (138 reviews)
"Great location, very clean, smooth entry transactions. Would definitely return."
United States
Joyce
Front Street Inn
Indoor pool

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
2.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (913 reviews)
"Very spacious , clean room. Great complimentary breakfast. Great location."
United States
Assunta
The price is ￥18,606
￥21,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
Signature Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, River View (Condo 14) | Terrace/patio

Water Street Retreats

Water Street Retreats
3.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (244 reviews)
"Excellent location and very nice apartment."
United States
David
The price is ￥26,230
￥39,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Water Street Retreats
Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Admiral's Quarter

Admiral's Quarter
2.0 star property
27.3 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (395 reviews)
"Great room! Amazing staff! 10/10 would stay here again! "
United States
Amanda
The price is ￥12,623
￥14,743 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Admiral's Quarter
Beach/ocean view

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.0 star property
23.6 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"The service was great and I loved that the front desk staff greeted me when I came in the door. "
United States
Orlando
The price is ￥25,670
￥29,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach

Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach
2.0 star property
27.2 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (263 reviews)
"Nice stay in Kure Beach!"
United States
Patricia
The price is ￥14,619
￥16,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Seabirds Motel At Kure Beach
Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 star property
15.8 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,527 reviews)
"Great views in room and on balcony"
United States
Lee
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

The Sand Dunes

The Sand Dunes
2.0 star property
27.3 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (495 reviews)
"Basic, but clean room. Everything we could want. Kitchenette, balcony, bath. We were in town for the New Years celebrations. This was the perfect location. Close enough for an easy walk to the pier. Great soundproofing. Didn't hear a thing from inside the room. "
United States
Joanne
The price is ￥17,417
￥20,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
The Sand Dunes
Lunch and dinner served

Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
2.0 star property
22.8 km from Downtown Wilmington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (495 reviews)
"Room was clean and organized when I arrived, staff were polite and friendly. Overall a great stay."
United States
Samuel
The price is ￥14,699
￥16,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Pirates Cove
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View | View from room

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.5 star property
23.4 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time. The staff was friendly and helpful. The firepit was wonderful for the cold, wet, windy stay we had, but it made it worth it."
United States
Jason
The price is ￥23,454
￥26,503 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Lobby

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
2.5 star property
New Market Center, 6.5 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent, if brief, stay,,,would definitely stay again!"
United States
Kathleen
The price is ￥14,805
￥16,729 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
4.0 star property
14.4 km from Downtown Wilmington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (262 reviews)
"Staff was so friendly. Loved the property and room "
United States
April
The price is ￥36,592
￥48,209 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Exterior

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
3.0 star property
15.2 km from Downtown Wilmington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was spotless and beds were super comfortable. Everything about our stay was excellent."
United States
Linda
The price is ￥33,236
￥42,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
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.
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Wilmington

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Coffee shop
ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
838 reviews
View
Exterior
Front Street Inn
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
138 reviews
View
Rooftop bar
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
The Hive 207 Bees Knees | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
The Hive
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
16 reviews
View
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View

Where to stay in Downtown Wilmington

Find the best Downtown Wilmington areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Wilmington
Learn more about Downtown Wilmington
Bellamy Mansion Museum which includes a house, heritage architecture and a fountain

Wilmington Historic District

Discover a national historic district featuring 875 contributing buildings, Queen Anne and Bungalow/American Craftsman style architecture, and notable landmarks like Bellamy Mansion and St. James Episcopal Church.

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Riverfront District

While visiting Riverfront District, you might make a stop by sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.

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 SUP.

The Bottom

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Bottom and surrounding area, you can visit Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum.

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Seagate South

While Seagate South isn't home to many top sights, Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Screen Gems Studios are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Downtown Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel and room were both clean and very nice. Staff were nice and very helpful 👍 "
Lisa 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Wilmington?
Downtown Wilmington is a historic neighborhood known for its beautiful river views. Be sure to check out Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River as part of your Downtown Wilmington travel plans.
What's a favorite place to stay 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 yards. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Best Western Plus Coastline Inn and Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Downtown Wilmington?
Expedia has 217 hotels and other accommodations 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, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Downtown Wilmington.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Wilmington?
To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Downtown Wilmington, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do around this Wilmington neighborhood?
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 to visit in the neighborhood. 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, be sure to visit other sights like Battleship North Carolina or Bellamy Mansion Museum.

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