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Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
Riverfront District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"Great room, friendly staff, and an excellent location "
United States
Charles
The price is ￥21,876
￥24,721 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
Riverfront District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Room was clean, great location and great staff. "
United States
Alexis
The price is ￥14,626
￥16,527 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
Coffee shop

ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
Riverfront District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (834 reviews)
"Check in was smooth, the room was perfect and I loved the location! "
United States
Kristine
The price is ￥20,680
￥26,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
ARRIVE Wilmington
Meeting facility

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
3.0 star property
Riverfront District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (533 reviews)
"Pet Friendly, clean rooms, location is perfect. Staff very friendly and accommodating. "
United States
Brian
The price is ￥21,311
￥24,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
Terrace/patio

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Riverfront District
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,471 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
DONNA
The price is ￥20,660
￥23,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
View from property

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
3.0 star property
Riverfront District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (973 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff courteous."
Canada
Paul
The price is ￥19,748
￥22,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
Indoor pool

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
2.5 star property
Riverfront District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (910 reviews)
"Clean room and pleasant staff"
United States
Tracy
The price is ￥18,217
￥20,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
Porch

Dreamers BNB

Dreamers BNB
3.5 star property
Riverfront District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (345 reviews)
"Staff were wonderful. Room was clean. In general, the bedroom & bathroom would benefit from a refresh. "
United States
Gillian
The price is ￥30,205
￥37,205 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Dreamers BNB
Exterior

Front Street Inn

Front Street Inn
3.0 star property
Riverfront District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (138 reviews)
"Great location, very clean, smooth entry transactions. Would definitely return."
United States
Joyce
Front Street Inn
Signature Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, River View (Condo 14) | Terrace/patio

Water Street Retreats

Water Street Retreats
3.5 star property
Riverfront District
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (244 reviews)
"Excellent location and very nice apartment."
United States
David
The price is ￥26,047
￥38,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Water Street Retreats
The Hive 207 Bees Knees | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

The Hive

The Hive
4.0 star property
Riverfront District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"Perfect"
United States
Paul
The price is ￥26,323
￥47,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
The Hive
Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Ground Floor (Innkeepers Suite) | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, streaming services

Carolina Beach Inn

Carolina Beach Inn
2.0 star property
23.4 km from Riverfront District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (394 reviews)
" Very clean, pet friendly, excellent staff, close to everything. A+++"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is ￥15,968
￥18,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Carolina Beach Inn
Exterior

The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn
2.0 star property
23.6 km from Riverfront District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (206 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is ￥15,473
￥17,484 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
The Starlite Inn
Exterior

Boardwalk Inn

Boardwalk Inn
2.0 star property
23.4 km from Riverfront District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (124 reviews)
"Clean room, everything worked, simple check-in, great staff and great food/drinks just across the street!"
United States
dominic
The price is ￥15,945
￥24,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Boardwalk Inn
Lunch and dinner served

Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove
2.0 star property
22.9 km from Riverfront District
7.8 out of 10, Good, (492 reviews)
"The room was very good clean spacious I will stay there again"
United States
Joe
The price is ￥14,522
￥16,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Pirates Cove
Traditional Single Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Dry Dock Inn

Dry Dock Inn
3.0 star property
23.8 km from Riverfront District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Clinton
The price is ￥15,833
￥17,891 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Dry Dock Inn
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
23.5 km from Riverfront District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Yes breakfast was fresh and the balcony view was amazing!"
United States
James
The price is ￥23,171
￥26,182 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Beach/ocean view

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
3.0 star property
23.7 km from Riverfront District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean, love the beach view and staff very friendly"
United States
Anthony
The price is ￥22,677
￥25,624 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
Terrace/patio

Oceaneer

Oceaneer
2.0 star property
25.6 km from Riverfront District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (72 reviews)
"It was a great place, I’m going to stay there next time "
United States
Michael
The price is ￥22,606
￥25,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Oceaneer
Terrace/patio

Carolina Beach Motel

Carolina Beach Motel
2.0 star property
23.4 km from Riverfront District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (217 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jessica
The price is ￥16,196
￥18,302 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Carolina Beach Motel
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Where to stay in Riverfront District

Find the best Riverfront District areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Eating dinner and watching the sunset on the Boardwalk in Wilmington, NC
Photo by Jackie Rodriguez
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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.

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.

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 Riverfront District Hotel Reviews

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

6/10 Okay
"Great views in room and on balcony"
Lee 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Frequently asked questions

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 Expedia customer reviews, ARRIVE Wilmington is the highest ranked property in Riverfront District. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Riverwalk, and it offers a restaurant and private yards. Other favorite options in the area include Dreamers BNB and Best Western Plus Coastline Inn.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Riverfront District area?
Expedia has 241 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?
To find more details about updating your trip to Riverfront District or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What can I see and do in this Wilmington neighborhood?
Explore Riverfront District's landmarks like Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, City Stage Theatre, and Burgwin-Wright House and learn about the local history. 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, Wilmington Railroad Museum, and Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews are just a few of the places to visit in and around Riverfront District. While you're out sightseeing, Bellamy Mansion Museum and Battleship North Carolina are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wilmington.