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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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  • 1 King Bed

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Wonderful
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  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 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.

Languages

English

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

  • Free 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

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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 811 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 811 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 811 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 811 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 811 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
There was a hyperdermic needle by the broken doggie doodle receptacle. The bags of dodo went thru the bottomless receptacle. Also, put a picnic table or somewhere to sit with your dog or kids under those pines in the back. Hallway carpets should be cleaned, then maybe you wouldn’t need so much scented air freshener
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

KELLY

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good Hotel needs an upgrade inside. The smell was horrific in the hallways.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvinetris, Fayetteville

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tzer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylorann, Elizabeth City

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice little efficiency type room! And the beds were actually AMAZING!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Taylor

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time to Wilmington and loved the location of this property. Definitely needs updated with some paint and carpet. I wouldn't consider this family friendly as the overwhelming smell of marijuana filled the hallways. I know that isn't negligence of the employees, but it made for an unpleasant stay. Next time, we will pay a little more for a privately owned property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phalon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Altia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was out dated and dirty. Refrigerator needed cleaning carpet in room and hallaway was dirty. Toom smells so bad. Smh Guest service was ok. Hotel is a 1 star.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adreyana

The stay became better as it got closer to check out date , the only issue at the end was the over night worker with dreads the entire stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Adreyana

Checked in April 7th and was told only 30 days is optional when booking for not booking completely on how long your planning on stay , hotel is ok prices doesn’t match the room so I’m assuming it’s for the location it’s in based off pricing, they do offer appliances which is cool and housekeeping is always knocking on door and if you don’t answer they’ll use their key to come in, had an incident where they turned off my recorder I always had a yellow I’m assuming pee on my bed , I do recommend buying your own cleaning supplies before after cleaning counters in 310 they were a bit dirty then being moved to room 303 the kitchen was dirty , while I was gone for work a housekeeper came in which is ok but they didn’t clean anything they just swapped towels and put up new ones , the same stain that was on toilet when I left is there , the staff are pretty cool tho certain ones the front desk manager has an attitude problem along with a orange headed female’ I have no idea but whatever it is I hope they are ok, other than them two everyone else is great ! The breakfast lady has a attitude problem as well but again I don’t speak with them besides when paying for my room or snacks/drinks in front office i did ask after 30 days when can I check back in I was told 30 days but I won’t be coming back to this location there’s plenty of hotels , places to book , also a blonde hair girl slammed my key down , girllll everyone in this building has issues hope everything is ok with them ,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

10/10 Excellent

Boss

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Arlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
It was average, the hotel rooms are outdated & small tvs. Our room had a mild cigarette/stale smell. Overall okay, only stayed for one night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

amanda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No pool on property, shares with a hotel next door.. no coffee at breakfast they told us we could walk across the parking lot to other hotel if we wanted some. The furniture inside rooms was very damaged and old. Hallways reeked everyday of Marijuana. Evening staff has lots of attitude for simple questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We were close to the elevator and it was very convenient. Room was clean and bed comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were on the second flour where the hall carpet was dirty. Our room was clean but we could hear the traffic and we were a long way from the elevator which makes it very inconvenient when you have trouble walking. For breakfast we were very disappointed to find no coffee made. Someone said the staff had advised them to go next door for some.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the perfect spot for an individual on a business trip, however, it offered little for families. The hotel was clean, but the breakfast was very sparse and we were told each morning of our 3 night stay to, "go across the street if you want coffee-we are out." While the price was right, we would most likely not choose this place to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nichole

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking. Quick check in. Safe. Near dining and shopping. Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

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

8/10 Good

Candice

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean but had a terrible smell that was overwhelming the second we walked in the door. Everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025