What is Riverfront District like?

Travelers to the Riverfront District neighborhood in Wilmington will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion as part of your Riverfront District travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in Riverfront District?

Based on our traveler data, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay in Riverfront District. This hotel is steps from Riverwalk, and offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront and Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Riverfront District area?

Expedia has 247 hotels and other accommodations in Riverfront District to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Wilmington area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Riverfront District, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Riverfront District.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Riverfront District?

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What can I see and do in this Wilmington neighborhood?

Wilmington Railroad Museum, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, and Children's Museum of Wilmington are fun stops for the whole family while you're in Riverfront District. Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. The Cotton Exchange, The Eagle's Dare, and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts are just a few of the places to visit in and around Riverfront District. While you're out sightseeing, Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews and City Stage Theatre are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wilmington.

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1. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Riverfront District

Ashlee

￥23,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern two-story building with a white facade and black trim. There is a small garden with red and white flowers in front of the building.

2. ARRIVE Wilmington

Riverfront District

Dustin

￥22,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An outdoor seating area with sofas, a fire feature, and a covered section with string lights.

3. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Riverfront District

Humberto J

￥21,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

4. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Riverfront District

"Overall fantastic stay! Staff was super friendly, very accommodating and nice to chat with while staying professional yet leisurely which made for a comfortable environment before even checking in. Rooms were very clean and well stocked on towels, coffee, extra toilet paper, etc and we absolutely loved the 24/hr coffee bar in the lobby that was always full. Will definitely be staying here again when in the area!"

Jessica

￥21,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a pool in the background.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Riverfront District

Corey

￥24,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A waterfront hotel with a brick facade, a dock, and a reflection of lights on the water.

6. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Riverfront District

Cynthia

￥20,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A brick building with an 'A' and 'OFFICE' sign, outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a pergola with string lights.

7. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

Riverfront District

JEFFREY C.

￥24,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A hammock chair in a room with a wooden floor, a small trash bin, and a view of a house through an arched window.

8. Dreamers BNB

Riverfront District

Tara

￥36,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a round dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

9. The Hive

Riverfront District

Kaseem

￥50,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A balcony with metal chairs, a view of a river, and a distant ship.

10. Water Street Retreats

Riverfront District

Matthew

￥32,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

11. Your 2BD Wilmington Spring Break Retreat!

Riverfront District

￥50,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with illuminated signage and a covered walkway.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

5 km from Riverfront District

laura

￥16,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the sea, a balcony, and several pieces of furniture including sofas and a coffee table.

13. Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

15.1 km from Riverfront District

Jennifer

￥28,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a framed artwork on the wall.

14. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

New Market Center, 6.5 km from Riverfront District

Dani

￥15,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A hotel room with a large balcony, two armchairs, a small table, and a lamp.

15. Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

15.7 km from Riverfront District

Sandra

￥24,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An indoor swimming pool with a view of outdoor seating and umbrellas.

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

6.2 km from Riverfront District

Rodger

￥16,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Sound, 12 km from Riverfront District

G STANLEY

￥20,737 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a beach with a path and dunes.

18. Surf Suites

14.1 km from Riverfront District

David

￥26,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern kitchen with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

19. Comfort Inn University

New Market Center, 7.1 km from Riverfront District

Libny

￥14,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

20. Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

8.1 km from Riverfront District

arroshi

￥19,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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Compare popular hotels in Riverfront District

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
ARRIVE Wilmington	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 972 reviews	View
Dreamers BNB	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 409 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,138 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 652 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Where to stay in Riverfront District

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The Alton L. Lemnion Federal Building, a United States Court House, with palm trees and a flag.

Downtown Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington is beloved for its stunning river views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River.

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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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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.

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The Bottom

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Bottom and surrounding area, you can visit Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews 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 New Hanover County Arboretum are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top Riverfront District Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"A"

ARRIVE Wilmington

8/10 Good

"The hotel is part of a repurposing of a historic building, and if lovely. The renovation is well-appointed taste tasteful and well-maintained the staff were quite friendly and helpful. The associated restaurant (Dram Yard) was marvelous, with exquisite food offering and a staff that was a joy to deal with. Location was convenient to downtown Wilmington. However, size of the rooms are small, almost more European in design, and there is no elevator between floors. I do love the courtyard. Overall, this is all boutique quality hotel with few drawbacks, that I would easily consider returning to again."

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Overall fantastic stay! Staff was super friendly, very accommodating and nice to chat with while staying professional yet leisurely which made for a comfortable environment before even checking in. Rooms were very clean and well stocked on towels, coffee, extra toilet paper, etc and we absolutely loved the 24/hr coffee bar in the lobby that was always full. Will definitely be staying here again when in the area!"

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1. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

2. ARRIVE Wilmington

3. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

5. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

6. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

7. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

8. Dreamers BNB

9. The Hive

10. Water Street Retreats

11. Your 2BD Wilmington Spring Break Retreat!

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

13. Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

14. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

15. Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

18. Surf Suites

19. Comfort Inn University

20. Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

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Where to stay in Riverfront District

Downtown Wilmington

Wilmington Historic District

Landfall

The Bottom

Seagate South

Top Riverfront District Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

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