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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of North Carolina at Wilmington in Wilmington

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BBQ/picnic area
Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Wilmington

City center stay.Your stay at this North College hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Mayfaire Town Center. Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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 - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Battleship North Carolina - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Crumbl Cookies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬16 min walk

About this property

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

Hotel near University of North Carolina at Wilmington in Wilmington
MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Wilmington hotel.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10 PM.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area to the airport?

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area is 4.6 mi (7-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area?

As of Jun 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area on Jun 14, 2025 start from $175.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area.

How close is MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area to the beach?

This hotel is 6 mi (12-min drive) from Wrightsville Beach and 17 mi (27-min drive) from Carolina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area offer free breakfast?

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area have a pool?

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 10 PM.

Does MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area to downtown Wilmington?

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area is 4.2 mi away from Wilmington.

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 731 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 731 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 731 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 731 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 731 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yanitza

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good quality, and very nice people.The staff was so friendly.Close to the beach aswell.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to be in the hotel is the courtyard it is so peaceful and relaxing!! The showers are amazing and the beds are so comfortable I hate thAt we have to leave
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Valinda

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious and Comfortable

A nice little Extended stay hotel right in the middle of town. Great location, friendly staff and spacious room.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kalyan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for lang stay with a full kitchen 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Clayton, Stony Point

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No maintenance around the building. Smelly walls dirty and the whole place smelled like pot. Would never stay there again.check out early
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakevia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience was over all great. I do wish yhey would have more options for breakfast but nevertheless everything was good. Kitchen in room wit extra space.I would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean Room Dirty Halls

The room was extremely nice and clean with the exception of a broken shower curtain rod it was good. The hallway getting to the room was extremely stinky and dirty. There were stains all over the carpet and the cigarette smell was strong.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Very nice staff. A lot better than expected. We had 2 rooms. And my mother was worried because of some of the reviews. But loved her room as much as we loved ours once we got there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get away

Check-in was fast and easy, The room was very clean only thing I didn’t care for was breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittani

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omega

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Keshin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to Costco, Target and places to eat. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very close to my son's apartment so I like that convenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri, Holly Ridge

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We enjoy it here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024