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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

2.5 star property

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A modern dining area with wooden flooring, multiple tables and chairs, a white counter with stools, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
An outdoor kitchen with a grill, a wooden table with chairs, and a pergola with a hanging light.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a yellow armchair, a round coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A lobby with a 'welcome' sign, a reception desk, a blue sofa, and a potted plant.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $107
$95 nightly
$107 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Explore the area

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5229 Market St, Hwy 132 & Us 17, Wilmington, NC, 28405
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mayfaire Town Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, 1 Room Efficiency, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, 1 Room Efficiency, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Efficiency, Suite, Nonsmoking

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 King Bed, Efficiency, Suite, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a built-in desk with a chair.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, Suite, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a poster on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Wilmington

A stay at MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area places you in the heart of Wilmington, a 3-minute drive from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 7 minutes from Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. .This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Mayfaire Town Center and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Battleship North Carolina - 11 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Might As Well Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with double sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 63 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless 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 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 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.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

Mainstay Suites Hotel Wilmington
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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area Hotel
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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 991 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 991 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 991 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 991 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 991 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and nice i would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean hotel, spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shevon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh wish they’re was a breakfast meat option… the location of the pool should be mentioned… overall we enjoyed & would stay again 7/10
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entire Staff were friendly and professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, and helpful staff. They offer late check out (12noon). Also, breakfast varietiey.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great service room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot close to the college, which was perfect for a college tour. Beds were soft and comfortable with good linen. Towels were a little thin, but the room was nice and clean and there was plenty of room even with two dogs three kids and two adults we missed being able to go to the pool because it was too cold and then it rained and although it says it’s open in the beginning of April, it wasn’t
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean. Breakfast was good and the staff was pleasant and professional. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room was very clean, staff was helpful and polite. The breakfast bar was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly. 2nd time staying here. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dwain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great, clean and spacious. Staff was great also and it’s right in the middle of everything Wilmington has to offer I recommend a 10 out of 10
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

waheed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good only had a little wait before I could get my room which brings me to 4 pm which check in was 3 pm otherwise it was ok Low on wash cloth, I ask for some day after I got there on a 2 night stay but none was available also they ran out of some stuff for breakfast ( according to staff)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, the staff the food the room. Except it was advertised the pool was open from April - October. But when i arrived it is not. The staff said it didn't open til memorial day. I booked this hotel because it had a pool. So i was disappointed in the mis-information
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and very nice. Had a suite and kitchen. Had dishes and full size fridge. Everything was clean. Breakfast was nice they had waffle makers and danishes donuts, hard boiled eggs, McGriddles fresh fruit, yogurt. And more. The place felt cozy. Definitely will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Janice

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no essentials in our room and the bedding was not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Patricia

Good however
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Asmaaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here. I will definitely be returning back every time I come to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025