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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

2.5 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking

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

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About this property

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of North Carolina at Wilmington
A fitness center, a 24-hour business center, and a seasonal outdoor pool are available at this hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 3-minute drive from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 7 minutes from Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 motorised watercraft
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free cot
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

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)!

Payment types at the property

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

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, 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)
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.

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

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

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 847 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 847 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 847 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 847 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 847 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bhishem

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. Everyone was very friendly at the hotel. Our room was roomy enough. Large bathroom. Furniture wasn’t that comfy but doable for the time we were there. All in all our stay was pretty good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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

8/10 Good

Cody

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

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water pressure wasnt good in my room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Took a trip for my birthday weekend our stay was great the staff was friendly and helpful the room was clean. I definitely would recommend for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ervin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Porcelain

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Anacortes

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice suite hotel with reasonable prices. Close to beaches, shopping, and dining. Room was decent size with everything needed. The pool is outdoors and across the parking lot as it is shared with another hotel. The staff was knowledgeable about local beaches with helpful suggestions. The breakfast was a typical hotel buffet with the basics.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and great space and storage . Enjoyed the pool and the outdoor BBQ area. Only thing is the kitchen area floors weren't very clean and cookware a pot and pan were very scorched not able to really use . I would stay again but would need my own cookware .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

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

Great stay

Our room was cery clean and comfortable. The only thing I would complain about would be the carpets in the hallways and stairwells need a good cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Manzur, CHARLOTTE

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

4/10 Poor

caren

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival room was dirty hallway rug was filthy utensils were dirty
Dirty utensils
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to find and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kasey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
At first, I wasn't going to leave a review because I typically don't like to complain, but I do feel that the reviews/rating for this hotel are misleading and I wanted to let other travelers know. We were in town for a quick, one night stay to visit the beach during a trip to NC from another state. One one hand, I will say that the most important things to me about a hotel stay were not problems at this location- I did not see any bugs, and the location seemed safe. The staff was friendly. Having said this though, the carpets in this hotel, both in the hallways and the room, are badly in need of replacing. There is a persistent odor in the hallways. The elevator grinds and squeaks so much that it makes you concerned that you will get stuck. The sofa/pull out bed is old and stained. The key cards work inconsistently. My daughter described it best: it seems like they do the daily upkeep cleaning well, but deep cleaning and renovations are a desperate need. All in all, getting to visit the beach was worth the one night stay, but I wouldn't return to this location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was great for our family. The pool was disappointing and our room wasn’t ready when we got there (around 4pm)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lena

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely filthy! The couch was stained, torn & thread bare. Stains on the bed covers. The refrigerator was rusty & dented. The carpet was stained. We only stayed because we had drove 10 hours & couldn’t get a refund. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for our big group. We had 2 separate bedrooms and the living room with a pull out bed and kitchen area. Two vanities- in the bathroom and a second one by the 2 bedrooms- which worked out great when we all were getting ready. The carpets could be replaced but overall we were happy with the accommodations. The patio in the back was nice. The pool is across the parking lot at the sleep inn, which was a little confusing but we asked at the front desk and they were very helpful in answering all of our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

caren

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon my arrival Room was not clean bed was slept in hallway carpet is filthy was told I would be accommodated after spending almost $400 Orbitz review was false went to breakfast machine was outdated waited over 30 minutes for a cup of coffee worse experience I ever had
Dirty utensils
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The portable air conditioner was not enough to cool the room. The room stayed hot until dawn.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025