ARRIVE Wilmington

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Dinner served, local and international cuisine, garden views
Garden
Coffee shop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
101 S. Second St., Wilmington, NC, 28401
  • Riverwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Battleship North Carolina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible Queen Room With Roll-In Sh)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard View (Suite)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Loft, 1 King Bed (The Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard View

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

ARRIVE Wilmington

Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and valet parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a library, and express check-out are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
ARRIVE Wilmington offers 34 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Wilmington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
ARRIVE Wilmington's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Riverwalk. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine at Dram Yard, a fine-dining restaurant with garden views
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe and Library
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Riverwalk and 8 minutes by foot from Cape Fear Community College
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. ARRIVE Wilmington also features a library, a garden, and a picnic area. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of ARRIVE Wilmington was completed in January 2023.

This 4-star Wilmington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Dram Yard - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (USD 26 per day)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 7 to 22 for adults and USD 7 to 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dram Yard

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (84 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 113 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 16.95 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 22 for adults, and USD 7 to 22 for children
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 26 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 113 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Hotel Wilmingtonian
Wilmingtonian
The Wilmingtonian Hotel Wilmington
Wilmingtonian Hotel Wilmington
ARRIVE Wilmington Hotel
ARRIVE Hotel
ARRIVE Wilmington Hotel
ARRIVE Wilmington Wilmington
ARRIVE Wilmington Hotel Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 742 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 742 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 742 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 742 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 742 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay at Arrive! Friendly staff, beautiful grounds, and comfortable, hip rooms! Love the outdoor gazebo, bar, fire pits, and other sitting areas to gather in the cool evenings of spring! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lane

Disliked: Cleanliness
A ridiculously expensive stay at what felt like a motel renovated to be hip. Our room was never cleaned. There was no closet, just a hip-height bar to hang pants from. I don’t think I have ever stayed in a hotel without a place to hang a dress… there was nowhere to put anything. The finishes were starting to peel throughout the room. The walls were paper thin. Like others, we had to request refunds for charges that were not ours after checking out. The hotel grounds were cute, and the location was nice, but the price tag did not remotely match the experience. Housekeeping was weirdly standoffish. A very strange stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belkis

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

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

brandon

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mercy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darry

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

Perfect if there was a lift

Great property. Super close to everything in downtown Wilmington. Only downside is there is no elevator, and the quietest rooms are on the top floor. Be forewarned if you have bas knees.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very small room. No place to put things. Not one drawer, shelve etc...Not one place to put toiletries in bathroom. Can hear every step from people above. Room was clean and a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, relaxing vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely courtyard and outside bar. Rooms nice but not luxury; bathrooms sparse. Shampoo and body wash empty. Valet staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Renard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely place to stay. I would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sheelagh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay. The property was beautiful and clean. Unfortunately, I requested my room to be cleaned only one day during my 4-night stay and it was never done. I was also woken up multiple times throughout the night/early morning a couple of nights to loud noises above me.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places we have stayed at, thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a really neat place in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and sweet property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so cute! The onsite bar and restaurant were delicious! Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly suggest staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot in the heart of downtown
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025