Top 10 Hotels Near University of North Carolina at Wilmington in Wilmington for 2026

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A modern outdoor seating area with blue Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a bar area with string lights.

A pier extending into the water at sunset with a cloudy sky.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements including sofas, chairs, and tables.

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

New Market Center, 2.7 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Paula

RM412

RM466 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a wall-mounted sign, and a shelf with amenities.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, lounge areas, and a well-lit exterior.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a bar, and a fireplace.

2. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

2.9 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Margaret

RM413

RM467 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern indoor seating area with hanging chairs and red cushioned chairs, a patterned carpet, and a view through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating areas, and pendant lighting.

A rooftop lounge area with wicker furniture, a pool table, and a view of the building's exterior.

3. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

2.8 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Hubert

RM365

RM412 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A large hotel with a prominent Wingate sign, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to another room.

A pier extending into the sea with waves crashing against it.

4. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

New Market Center, 2.7 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Kathy

RM364

RM412 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

An outdoor patio with string lights, tables, and chairs.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a reception area.

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, stationary bikes, and free weights.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, a bench, a large window, and a view of the bathroom and kitchen.

5. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

New Market Center, 2.6 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Deborah

RM382

RM431 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered walkway and a flagpole.

A modern bar area with seating, a menu board, and a refrigerated display.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, seating area, artwork, and a modern light fixture.

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

2.7 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

nicholas

RM344

RM388 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with white curtains, and multiple pendant lights.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a refrigerator with snacks, and a microwave.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

7. Spark by Hilton Wilmington

3 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Sara

RM274

RM310 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a stone accent wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned armchairs.

A modern lounge area with a round ceiling light, seating arrangements, and artwork on the walls.

8. Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

2.8 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Caireen

RM361

RM408 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative rug.

A swimming pool with a 3 FT depth marker, a changing room with chairs, and a fitness area with exercise equipment.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a forest through the window.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

2.5 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Whitney

RM378

RM427 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a computer and phone, and a TV.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered driveway, stone pillars, and potted plants.

A hotel lobby with two armchairs, a reception desk, and a mirror reflecting the interior.

10. Comfort Inn University

New Market Center, 2 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Craig

RM344

RM388 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A building with a brick facade, a stone entrance, and a decorative metal archway.

A spacious kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a stone backsplash.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, a reception desk, a sofa, and a large potted plant.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone barbecue, and a pergola structure.

11. Staybridge Suites Wilmington E by IHG

2.2 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Joseph

RM474

RM535 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio with seating, a grill, and a pergola.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a patterned wall, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and a round mirror on the wall.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

2.5 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

William

RM401

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern dining area with wooden flooring, multiple tables and chairs, a white counter with stools, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

An outdoor kitchen with a grill, a wooden table with chairs, and a pergola with a hanging light.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a yellow armchair, a round coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

13. MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

2.7 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

gurol

RM295

RM333 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a seating area with sofas and chairs, a bar area with a counter and stools, and a kitchen visible in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, red bar stools, and a digital screen displaying a scenic view.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a gray sofa with yellow accents, a gray ottoman, and a large window with curtains.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

New Market Center, 2.2 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Erin E

RM364

RM412 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a staircase, a reception desk, and a large green wall mural.

A living room with a brown sofa, a small round table, a green armchair, a large potted plant, and a patterned rug.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with chairs, and a large fish tank.

An outdoor kitchen with a grill, a wooden table, and chairs.

15. Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.7 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

charles

RM283

RM320 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a landscaped area with benches and plants.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, two patterned armchairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with built-in appliances.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a microwave, a refrigerator, a TV, and a wardrobe.

A hotel reception desk with a wooden counter, a 'Quality by Choice Hotels' sign, a welcome sign, and a clock on the wall.

16. Quality Inn Wilmington

3 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Donise

RM325

RM368 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern breakfast area with a self-service counter, a coffee machine, and a bakery section.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a projector screen, and a large window.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a counter.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees.

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG

New Market Center, 2.1 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

George

RM331

RM374 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern living room with a fireplace, a clock, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large mirror, a bed, a desk, and a window.

A large, multi-story building with a prominent sign reading "Country Inn & Suites by Radisson."

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wilmington, NC

3.2 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Gary

RM326

RM369 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A gas station with a covered fuel pump area, multiple planters with flowers, and a clear sky.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fenced parking area and a motel building.

A hotel room with a television displaying a sports game, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a cabinet with drawers.

19. Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC

2.8 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Steven

RM408

RM461 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black microwave, a white stove, and a dishwasher.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a framed painting, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A room with a wooden table, two chairs, a sofa, a lamp, and a clock on a nightstand.

20. Suburban Studios of Wilmington

2.6 km from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Joyce

RM316

RM357 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach	9.6 Exceptional 370 reviews	View
Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton	9.4 Exceptional 423 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Wilmington	9.2 Wonderful 742 reviews	View
Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top University of North Carolina at Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

10/10 Excellent

"Pleasant atmosphere. Able to get in and out without any problems."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG

8/10 Good

"The room was really nice and large than most hotel rooms. The complimentary breakfast was awesome. I will definitely stay here again."

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay"

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Mi experiencia fue muy buena"

Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent for the price. Clean facility , good staff, exercise room is workable. I stay for a short time. Love the nice firm bed . It is smell like damp clothe in the closet and bathroom but I stay for a short time so, it is okay. The breakfast were good, it changed on the second day not having to eat the same thing. Ill go back there for few days again!"

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

10/10 Excellent

"Very good"

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

8/10 Good

"Clean, modern room. Friendly staff. Nicely kept property. Convenient location. Nice amenities and my favorite, a really good value. No real complaints. The only thing I would note is that breakfast was a bit mediocre. Perhaps it is par for the course at this price point but I'd recommend upgrading the menu with fresher items and something hot other than waffles and coffee."

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

10/10 Excellent

"I have to give this establishment 5 stars because aside from the fact that we had full sized beds and breakfast was it complementary the staff was kind place was clean and the place did not wreak of Marajuana everything was great for our 2 night stay!"

Staybridge Suites Wilmington E by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I don't usually do these but the hotel and staff were awesome, travelled with a dog, Breakfast was great"

Other attractions near University of North Carolina at Wilmington

A wooden bridge over a calm pond surrounded by trees.

Long Leaf Park

8.6/10 (109 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Long Leaf Park, a lovely green space in Wilmington. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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A garden with a gazebo, lush greenery, and flowering plants.

New Hanover County Arboretum

Take the family on an outing to New Hanover County Arboretum during your trip to Wilmington. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Airlie Gardens

8.8/10 (236 reviews)

After visiting Airlie Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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UNCW Soccer Stadium

Catch an event at UNCW Soccer Stadium during your trip to Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and riverfront in the area.

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Trask Coliseum

Catch an event at Trask Coliseum during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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42nd Street Tavern

After visiting 42nd Street Tavern, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington.

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Independence Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Independence Mall during your stay in Wilmington.

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Regal Mayfaire

You can take time to visit Regal Mayfaire during your travels to Wilmington.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of North Carolina at Wilmington?

University of North Carolina at Wilmington is located in a welcoming area of Wilmington known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 31 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near University of North Carolina at Wilmington?

Comfort Inn University is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 1.2 mi (2 km) from University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Other good options within 5 miles include Sleep Inn Wilmington near University and DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to University of North Carolina at Wilmington?

Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of North Carolina at Wilmington, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

What can I see and do near University of North Carolina at Wilmington?

Study the collections at Bellamy Mansion Museum, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science or Wilmington Railroad Museum. Sights like Legion Stadium, Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and Latimer House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can watch performances at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and City Stage Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for University of North Carolina at Wilmington hotels

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

2. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

3. Tru by Hilton Wilmington

4. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

5. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

7. Spark by Hilton Wilmington

8. Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

10. Comfort Inn University

11. Staybridge Suites Wilmington E by IHG

12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

13. MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

14. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

15. Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

16. Quality Inn Wilmington

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wilmington, NC

19. Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC

20. Suburban Studios of Wilmington

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Top University of North Carolina at Wilmington Hotel Reviews

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

Staybridge Suites Wilmington E by IHG

Other attractions near University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Long Leaf Park

New Hanover County Arboretum

Airlie Gardens

UNCW Soccer Stadium

Trask Coliseum

42nd Street Tavern

Independence Mall

Regal Mayfaire

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