Top 10 Hotels Near University of North Carolina at Wilmington in Wilmington for 2026

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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 hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, a bed, a vanity with a mirror, and a walk-in closet.

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

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

New Market Center, 2.7 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Montreal

P6,847

P7,737 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 reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted sign, and a shelf with amenities.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a fireplace.

2. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

2.9 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

DONALD

P7,121

P8,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

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

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

New Market Center, 2.6 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

John

P6,117

P6,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

A modern indoor seating area with hanging chairs and red cushioned chairs, a patterned carpet, and a view through large windows.

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

4. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

2.8 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Hubert

P6,609

P7,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a poolside seating area with chairs and tables, and a ceiling with blue accents.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a large window with curtains.

A bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A hotel reception area with a marble reception desk, wooden panel wall art, two framed abstract paintings, and a seating area with two chairs and a small table.

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

2.7 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

nicholas

P5,795

P6,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A large hotel with a prominent Wingate sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A pier extending into the sea with waves crashing against it.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to another room.

6. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

New Market Center, 2.7 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Kathy

P6,007

P6,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative rug.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a forest through the window.

A hotel lobby with round tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a counter with various amenities.

A swimming pool with a 3 FT depth marker, a changing room with chairs, and a fitness area with exercise equipment.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

2.5 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Eduardo

P5,257

P5,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel lobby with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with white curtains, and multiple pendant lights.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a refrigerator with snacks, and a microwave.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

8. Spark by Hilton Wilmington

3 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Rick

P5,123

P5,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a stone accent wall.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned armchairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern lounge area with a round ceiling light, seating arrangements, and artwork on the walls.

9. Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

2.8 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Caireen

P5,787

P6,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A building with a brick facade, a stone entrance, and a decorative metal archway.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, a reception desk, a sofa, and a large potted plant.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone barbecue, and a pergola structure.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

10. Staybridge Suites Wilmington E by IHG

2.2 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Sharon

P5,129

P5,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern restaurant with a dining area featuring booths and a counter with various food items.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a computer and phone, and a TV.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered driveway, stone pillars, and potted plants.

11. Comfort Inn University

New Market Center, 2 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Craig

P5,284

P5,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

An outdoor patio with seating, a grill, and a pergola.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A multi-story hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding forest.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and a round mirror on the wall.

12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

2.5 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Aychel Nataly Forero

P6,691

P7,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern bar area with a curved counter, wooden accents, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a gray sofa with yellow accents, a gray ottoman, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, red bar stools, and a digital screen displaying a scenic view.

A modern bar area with a central island, blue bar stools, and a reception desk.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

New Market Center, 2.2 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Sundarrajan

P7,818

P8,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a TV, and a window with curtains.

An outdoor kitchen with a grill, a wooden table with chairs, and a pergola with a hanging light.

A lobby with a 'welcome' sign, a reception desk, a blue sofa, and a potted plant.

14. MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

2.7 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Shelley

P5,788

P6,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a staircase, a reception desk, and a large green wall mural.

A living room with a brown sofa, a small round table, a green armchair, a large potted plant, and a patterned rug.

An outdoor kitchen with a grill, a wooden table, and chairs.

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

15. Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.7 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Todd

P4,673

P5,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a counter.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view of trees.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, carpeted flooring, and a window with blinds.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a clock on the wall.

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG

New Market Center, 2.1 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Shinese

P5,441

P6,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a landscaped area with benches and plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a microwave, a refrigerator, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a blue wall, and a caution sign for wearing a face mask.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, two patterned armchairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with built-in appliances.

17. Quality Inn Wilmington

3 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

John

P5,369

P6,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern living room with a fireplace, a clock, and a large window.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with a large mirror, a bed, a desk, and a window.

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wilmington, NC

3.2 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Gary

P5,448

P6,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden cabinet with drawers, a red leather chair, and a black microwave.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a building with multiple balconies, and a clear sky.

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

A hotel room with a television, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a lamp, and a mirror.

19. Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC

2.8 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Steven

P6,247

P7,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A Stay America hotel with a beige exterior, palm trees, and a parking lot.

20. Extended Stay America Suites Wilmington New Centre Drive

New Market Center, 2.4 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Viktoriia

P5,566

P6,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach	9.6 Exceptional 362 reviews	View
Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton	9.4 Exceptional 408 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Wilmington	9.2 Wonderful 722 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC	9.0 Wonderful 576 reviews	View

Top University of North Carolina at Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

10/10 Excellent

"Very excellent stay. Totally recommend!"

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice I have stayed in many Wilmington motels since the 1980s as Wrightsville and Kure beach are my favorites. I shall stay at Spark the next time I visit. I like the location and the motel was very pleasant. The staff was very helpful and nice."

Comfort Inn University

8/10 Good

"Clean"

Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the hotel. I wish the pool was heated though….was unable to get in because the water was too cold. Shame because the facilities were beautiful."

Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Im glad I decided on this hotel. The rooms were clean as well as the facility. Everyone was friendly and helpful. I noticed that they have soft water. Maybe its a thing being close to the ocean. This is a great hotel. Give it a try. Thanks!"

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was great. Front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good."

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Nice staff"

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

10/10 Excellent

"The most important things we want to have in a room met the criteria in this property. Those were cleanliness, comfortable air conditioning, noise reduction and shades for dampening. The whole staff were friendly as well. The only negative is the rooms are pretty outdated but not as important for us."

Other attractions near University of North Carolina at Wilmington

A wooden bridge over a calm pond surrounded by trees.

Long Leaf Park

8.6/10 (109 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Long Leaf Park, a lovely green space in Wilmington. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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A garden with a gazebo, lush greenery, and flowering plants.

New Hanover County Arboretum

Take the family on an outing to New Hanover County Arboretum during your trip to Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Airlie Gardens

8.8/10 (236 reviews)

After visiting Airlie Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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UNCW Soccer Stadium

Catch an event at UNCW Soccer Stadium during your trip to Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

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Trask Coliseum

Catch an event at Trask Coliseum during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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42nd Street Tavern

After visiting 42nd Street Tavern, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington.

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Independence Mall

You can enjoy retail therapy at Independence Mall during your trip to Wilmington.

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Regal Mayfaire

You can take time to visit Regal Mayfaire during your travels to Wilmington.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of North Carolina at Wilmington?

University of North Carolina at Wilmington is located in a welcoming area of Wilmington known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 30 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near University of North Carolina at Wilmington?

Comfort Inn University is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 1.2 mi (2 km) from University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Other good options within 5 miles include Sleep Inn Wilmington near University and DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC.

How many hotels are there close to University of North Carolina at Wilmington?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of North Carolina at Wilmington, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

What can I see and do near University of North Carolina at Wilmington?

Study the collections at Bellamy Mansion Museum, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, or Wilmington Railroad Museum. Sights like Legion Stadium, Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, and Latimer House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, and City Stage Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for University of North Carolina at Wilmington hotels

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

2. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

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

4. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

6. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

8. Spark by Hilton Wilmington

9. Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

10. Staybridge Suites Wilmington E by IHG

11. Comfort Inn University

12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

13. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

14. MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

15. Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

16. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG

17. Quality Inn Wilmington

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wilmington, NC

19. Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC

20. Extended Stay America Suites Wilmington New Centre Drive

Compare popular hotels close to University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Top University of North Carolina at Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

Comfort Inn University

Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

Other attractions near University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Long Leaf Park

New Hanover County Arboretum

Airlie Gardens

UNCW Soccer Stadium

Trask Coliseum

42nd Street Tavern

Independence Mall

Regal Mayfaire

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