Skip to main content
Beginning of main content
CheapTickets Verified Reviews
Exceptional!
4.8 of 5 guest rating
Room type Options Nightly price Book
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price
Other room types
Standard Room, Non Smoking
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
Select dates to see price
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Imperial)
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
Select dates to see price
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
Select dates to see price
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
Select dates to see price
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
Select dates to see price

Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness center

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour business center

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel in Wilmington, you'll be by the ocean, a 2-minute drive from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 6 minutes from Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. This family-friendly hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Riverwalk and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Wrightsville Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 131 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.

A complimentary breakfast is included.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Wilmington? This hotel has 1400 square feet (130 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Show all languages

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel

160 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel features a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Event facilities measuring 1400 square feet (130 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Express check-in
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Free breakfast
  • Business center
  • Express check-out
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Free wired internet
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Conference space size (meters) - 130
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1400
  • Banquet hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 131
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Multilingual staff
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Wireless internet access , High-speed internet access , Internet access (complimentary)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Internet access - wireless , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel offers 131 accommodations with video-game consoles and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Wilmington hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Video-game console
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Free weekday newspaper
  • Premium bedding
  • Pay movies
  • High-speed internet access
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 32
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (free)
  • Towels provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Roll-in shower

Where to Eat

A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Nearby Things to Do

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

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

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted

Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 18

Social distancing measures are in place

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

LGBTQ friendly

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Hotel Names

  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Wilmington-University Ctr
  • Holiday Inn Express Wilmington-University Ctr
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Wilmington University Ctr

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 31 to October 01.

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Sorry, we seem to have had an issue loading our review content. Try again?