ARRIVE Wilmington

4.0 star property

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Coffee shop
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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101 S. Second St., Wilmington, NC, 28401
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Fear Community College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

Loft, 1 King Bed (The Loft)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard View

  • 37 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 helpful staff and the location
  • 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.

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 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 30 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. 664 out of 805 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 805 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 805 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 805 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 805 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to enjoy the water front area of Wilmington, you'd be hard pressed to beat the location and amenities of this hotel. Everything from the rooms to the service to the outside bar was excellent. Did I mention the outside bar? Excellent! It's within walking distance of everything on the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

Wilmingtons best hotel

This is a go to location!!! Bar, restaurant, near everything!!! Staff was amazing!!!! Perfect for our mini moon! You are going to want to stay here. I will see you soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very special place with beautiful courtyards. Our room was so cool and retro/modern!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't hesitate, book your stay!

First time to Wilmington and this hotel was amazing. The staff from check in, bartender at the Gazebo bar, to Mere in the restaurant made us feel like family. The room was comfortable, beautifully decorated and affordable. I didn't want to leave. I extended my stay another day to just hang out in the hotel. My meal in the restaurant was delicious I ate there 3 times in my 2 day stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Really nice property. Our room was small but had a comfy bed and large bathroom. Just what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place… rooms are really clean. Easy walk into town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique so uniquely stylish and quirky. Beautiful grounds. Loud nearby guests at 2.30 anlm not so fun
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best day that I've had this far can't wait to stay again soon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Winfield, Chapel Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was charged $13 for a bottle of water when there was no indication in the room that it wasn’t provided gratis. When questioned the response was “ I’ll suggest that to my manager” The rooms are expensive enough for water to be provided( nice glass bottles-I’ll give them that) but at the least let people know they will be charged. Rooms are small but good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

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

Ample Ambiance At ARRIVE

The attractive interior decor and cozy outdoor spaces combine to create a refreshing experience. We would have preferred to have complimentary self-parking but Valet service was the only option. Parking is $26 daily. Morning coffee in the lobby was excellent but individual in-room coffee makers would have been preferred considering that you must walk outside to reach the lobby. Thankfully the weather was not an issue and we could easily navigate the stairs from our second floor room. No elevator is available. The $15 daily resort fee is annoying since there is no pool. They provide one complimentary drink coupon at check-in to help compensate for the expense. The ambiance at the Gazebo bar was charming. The location of the property is excellent! Very easy walk to several restaurants, shops, historic sites, etc. Overall we enjoyed our stay. Great if you're looking for something out of the ordinary.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Whitney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute, unique place to enjoy a historic area of the city
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline (Luci)

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Nice stay!

We stay here every time we go to Wilmington. It’s a very nice hotel within walking distance of many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely loved the vibe- would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

I will be back!

What a lovely little hotel. The room was beautiful and service incredible. Bartender, John, takes a grabbing a quick drink at the bar to a whole new level.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The middle building - rooms in the 20’s - has a mechanical sound that goes off every 10 seconds. Nearly impossible to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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