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Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

Property class: 2.5

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An outdoor patio with string lights, tables, and chairs.
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.
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 lobby with a central bar, seating areas, and a reception desk.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $107
$94 nightly
$107 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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124 Old Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28403
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mayfaire Town Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, two chairs, a microwave, a lamp, a mirror, and a heater.

1KING REFRIG/MICRO NOSMOK

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a window.

One King Bed, Non-Smoking, Roll In Shower (Mobile Hearing Accessories)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa. There are two lamps on either side of the sofa.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a lamp, and a couch.

Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a microwave, and a small cabinet.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a microwave.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, two chairs, a microwave, a lamp, and a mirror.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Two Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a microwave.

One King Bed, Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a microwave, and a small cabinet.

One King and One Sofa Bed, Non-Smoking (Study)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa. There are two lamps on either side of the sofa.

Studio, One King and One Sofa Bed, Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Wilmington

With a stay at Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station in Wilmington (New Market Center), you'll be a 5-minute drive from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 9 minutes from Riverwalk. .This hotel is 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Carolina Beach.

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Riverwalk - 9 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Battleship North Carolina - 11 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station offers 125 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 125 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 125.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 125.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Area/Smith
Hampton Inn Area/Smith Creek
Hampton Inn Area/Smith Creek Hotel
Hampton Inn Area/Smith Creek Hotel Wilmington-University Station
Hampton Inn Wilmington-University Area/Smith Creek Station
Hampton Inn Wilmington University Area/Smith Creek Station Hotel
Hampton Inn University Area/Smith Creek Station Hotel
Hampton Inn Wilmington University Area/Smith Creek Station
Hampton Inn University Area/Smith Creek Station
Hampton University AreaSmith

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 661 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, quiet place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 3 nights and everything was perfect!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t think of anything not to like about this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice easy check in, clean room comfortable beds and a solid breakfast with good coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and hospitable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do a lot of research before planning any trip, and this stay exceeded my expectations. No wonder the reviews were so good!!! The beds were comfortable, the amenities were just right, the breakfast was outstanding, and the customer service was amazing. If we are ever in the area again, we will stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was very welcoming, the rooms were clean, and the hotel was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, noce rooms, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was perfect for our UNCW tour.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast bar included with the room rate was excellent. It had extensive hot and continental items. The lady running it was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast at our Hampton Inn as expected. It's one of the reasons we prefer it along with clean room and bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice; water pressure in the shower was excellent! The breakfast was WONDERFUL! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was nice foor was good for a bufett over all very happy with this property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fast and easy check in, breakfast was good with cold and hot options and the room was clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice and clean, breakfast was good both days with several options and different stuff both days
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, staff was very nice, breakfast was yummy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, breakfast was good, parking was easy, there is an outdoor pool available, and there are many easy food and shopping options nearby. The only thing that could use updating is the bathroom. Overall good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful hotel. great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ELI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff were friendly. Breakfast had many options. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Younes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reinder Evert Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, but far away from Beach and Downtown
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms were old but clean, but the staff was very friendly and the main room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025