The Best Hotels Closest to Riverwalk in Wilmington for 2026

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

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a view of a balcony.

A room with a large window, a door leading to another room, and a potted plant on the windowsill.

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by various types of vegetation.

1. Dreamers BNB

Riverfront District, 0.8 km from Riverwalk

Amy

￥31,707

￥39,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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.

A two-story building with a white facade and black trim. It has a storefront with a sign reading "FOOD & SPIRIT" and a plaque indicating "77° 56' 49" W". There are two potted plants in front of the entrance.

A restaurant with brick walls, large windows, and bar stools.

A bar area with a rustic counter, green walls, and a framed painting of sailboats.

2. ARRIVE Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington, 0.6 km from Riverwalk

Christopher

￥23,442

￥26,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a central decorative feature.

A banquet hall with round tables set for dining, chandeliers, and floral centerpieces.

A hotel corridor with a patterned carpet, wooden doors, and a large chandelier.

A restaurant with large windows offering views of a body of water and trees. Tables are set with chairs and dining ware.

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Downtown Wilmington, 0.4 km from Riverwalk

Mallory

￥24,042

￥27,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and a glass table, and a large window overlooking a brick building.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a clock on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a weight bench area.

4. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Downtown Wilmington, 0.3 km from Riverwalk

Christina

￥18,199

￥20,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor deck with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a docked ship.

A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a staircase leading to a dining area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of a cityscape, and a colorful striped rug.

A spacious banquet hall with round tables set for dining, featuring exposed brick walls and large windows.

5. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

Downtown Wilmington, 0.3 km from Riverwalk

Sally

￥24,922

￥28,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a built-in oven.

A modern living room with a brick wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window and a painting on the wall.

6. The Hive

Downtown Wilmington, 0.4 km from Riverwalk

Jennifer

￥33,139

￥54,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

An outdoor patio with brick walls, large windows, and metal tables and chairs.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer, and a large window. There are red ottomans and a blue sofa in the seating area.

7. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Downtown Wilmington, 0.4 km from Riverwalk

(Michael) Alex

￥18,954

￥21,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern bar area with a menu board, bar stools, and a seating area with chairs and a round table.

A modern hotel lobby with a large meeting table, blue chairs, a decorative tree, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, a coffee machine, and shelves stocked with bottles.

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

8. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Downtown Wilmington, 0.3 km from Riverwalk

Gabriel Armando

￥21,785

￥24,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A pier extending into the sea with a sunset in the background.

A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and a coffee bar.

A waterfront hotel with multiple floors, a dock, and a reflection in the water.

9. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Downtown Wilmington, < 0.1 km from Riverwalk

Jessica

￥22,939

￥25,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a dining area with a table and chairs in the background.

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a body of water and a distant ship.

A U.S. Coast Guard ship docked at a pier with a clear view of the surrounding greenery and water.

10. Water Street Retreats

Downtown Wilmington, 0.2 km from Riverwalk

David

￥26,667

￥39,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern outdoor seating area with blue Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a bar area with string lights.

A pier extending into the water at sunset with a cloudy sky.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements including sofas, chairs, and tables.

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

New Market Center, 8 km from Riverwalk

Delmy

￥17,983

￥20,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, lounge areas, and a well-lit exterior.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating arrangements, and a large screen.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign for 'Palomas', and a 'LELA' sign.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted sign, and a shelf with amenities.

12. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

6.2 km from Riverwalk

DONALD

￥17,682

￥19,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern office space with a large window, green and yellow chairs, a wooden table, and a yellow cabinet.

A vending machine with snacks, hot beverages, and bottled water.

An outdoor seating area with sofas and chairs, a fire pit, and a view of a building in the background.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick wall and a covered area with chairs.

13. Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

7.2 km from Riverwalk

Amy

￥15,386

￥17,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'STUDIORES BY MARRIOTT' sign, featuring a modern architectural design with large windows and a parking lot in front.

A modern hotel with a sign reading 'STUDIOS BY MARRIOTT' and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa, two side tables, a coffee table, a grey armchair, a patterned rug, and a wall-mounted smart vending machine.

14. StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

11.4 km from Riverwalk

Jennifer

￥13,807

￥15,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A snack kiosk with a variety of packaged snacks and a refrigerated display.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view.

A modern cafe with a central seating area, a snack display, and a coffee machine.

15. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

11.5 km from Riverwalk

James

￥17,682

￥19,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio with string lights, tables, and chairs.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a reception area.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, stationary bikes, and free weights.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, a bench, a large window, and a view of the bathroom and kitchen.

16. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

New Market Center, 7.9 km from Riverwalk

Lia Kristina

￥15,210

￥17,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of a swimming pool and palm trees.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered area and a flagpole.

A modern bar area with a stone countertop, wooden chairs, pendant lighting, and a television.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with a glass enclosure, and overhead pendant lighting.

17. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

Mayfaire, 11 km from Riverwalk

Diego

￥16,780

￥18,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A rooftop lounge area with wicker furniture, a pool table, and a view of the building's exterior.

A modern lounge area with blue seating, purple armchairs, and a central round table.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating areas, and pendant lighting.

18. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

6.2 km from Riverwalk

Shannon

￥15,774

￥17,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with a minibar, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wooden partition.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and two armchairs.

An indoor swimming pool with a lifeguard chair, poolside chairs, and a no diving sign.

19. Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

16.2 km from Riverwalk

Elizabeth

￥19,848

￥22,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A hotel lobby with a large wooden conference table surrounded by green and blue patterned chairs, a chandelier, and a green-themed backdrop with a television.

A reception area with a green wall, a reception desk, a sofa, and a TV.

A modern lobby with a circular seating area, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A courtyard with a brick wall, large windows, and outdoor seating including a blue sofa and round table.

20. SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

11.5 km from Riverwalk

Jami

￥18,329

￥20,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Riverwalk

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Dreamers BNB	9.6 Exceptional 399 reviews	View
ARRIVE Wilmington	9.6 Exceptional 950 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront	9.2 Wonderful 1,113 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center	9.0 Wonderful 641 reviews	View

Top Riverwalk Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Location was perfect"

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our 2-day stay at Embassy Suites to attend a concert at Live Oak Pavilion. Our room was beautiful, with a great view of the river - it was quiet at the end of the hall. The food at breakfast and our restaurant dinner were tasty. We appreciated the assistance of the staff -- the front desk texted us to check on our stay and answered questions for us. I only have 2 less than perfect comments: the pillows on the bed are pitiful. When we went to drive out of the parking deck to depart, we found out that we still had to have our room key to get out (or pay $15)."

ARRIVE Wilmington

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property. Room was beautifully decorated. Would definitely stay again."

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"A coworker stayed while at a training session and he was cared for well!"

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

Battleship Sunset on Water Street! River View! Free parking!!

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for a solo traveler. Golden hour and sunsets were world class! So spectacular looking across the river with the battleship framing a truly awesome view! Clean, stylish and appointed with everything you might need to compliment your stay. Curt the host was so nice and quick to respond. Heart of town adjacent to wonderful coffee shops and restaurants.Overall a 10 out of 10 experience!"

Riverfront balcony WSR #10

8/10 Good

"Great location to walk to a conference I was attending at Hotel Ballast. My only complaint is the parking deck being a couple blocks away but it worked out just fine."

5-Star Downtown Riverview Condo w/Parking

10/10 Excellent

"Will book again!"

Other attractions near Riverwalk

The Cotton Exchange

8.8/10 (142 reviews)

During your visit to Wilmington, you can search for that perfect souvenir at The Cotton Exchange. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in this family-friendly area.

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A historic train station with a large steam locomotive, a brick building labeled "Atlantic Coast Line Rail Road," and a covered waiting area.

Wilmington Railroad Museum

9.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Wilmington Railroad Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

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A waterfront promenade with a metal pier, trees, and a building with a red roof.

Wilmington Convention Center

8.4/10 (425 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Wilmington Convention Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.

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A large naval ship docked at a port with visible gun turrets and radar equipment.

Battleship North Carolina

9.2/10 (1,231 reviews)

Take a tour of the lead ship of North Carolina-class battleships and learn about U.S. Navy history in a unique and adventurous way.

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A large white building with columns and arched windows.

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

8.2/10 (76 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts during your stay in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

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City Stage Theatre

7.2/10 (7 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at City Stage Theatre, a storied theater in Wilmington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

8.2/10 (61 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

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Burgwin-Wright House

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Wilmington with a stop at Burgwin-Wright House. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Riverwalk?

Riverwalk is located in Wilmington. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 441 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Riverwalk?

Adjacent to Riverwalk, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront and Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Riverwalk?

Expedia has 441 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Riverwalk.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Riverwalk, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Riverwalk.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Riverwalk?

To find more details about updating your stay near Riverwalk or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near Riverwalk?

Study the collections at Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, Battleship North Carolina, or Wilmington Railroad Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Bellamy Mansion Museum, and Legion Stadium. You can catch a show at Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, Live Oak Bank Pavilion, and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.

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Our top choices for Riverwalk hotels

1. Dreamers BNB

2. ARRIVE Wilmington

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

4. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

5. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

6. The Hive

7. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

8. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

9. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10. Water Street Retreats

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

12. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

13. Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

14. StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

15. Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

16. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

17. Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

18. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

19. Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

20. SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Compare popular hotels close to Riverwalk

Top Riverwalk Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

ARRIVE Wilmington

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Battleship Sunset on Water Street! River View! Free parking!!

Riverfront balcony WSR #10

5-Star Downtown Riverview Condo w/Parking

Other attractions near Riverwalk

The Cotton Exchange

Wilmington Railroad Museum

Wilmington Convention Center

Battleship North Carolina

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts

City Stage Theatre

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Burgwin-Wright House

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