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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

2.5 star property

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mayfaire Town Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

  • 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 Kitchen, Non Smoking

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

  • 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 centre, a 24-hour business centre 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 centre, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk.
MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation has separate sitting areas and is furnished with double sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable televisions are provided. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that 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 newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 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 centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business centre 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 a 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

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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 cots (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.

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 aged 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. 322 out of 699 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 699 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 699 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 699 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 699 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very close to my son's apartment so I like that convenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri, Holly Ridge

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We enjoy it here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable
We stayed for 3 nights and room was ok. Except under the beds were dirty and we had dogs with us and was always trying to get under to eat whatever was down there. Overall the rest of room was clean. The price was affordable and close to where we were site seeing. The dog station had no bags and no trash bag so we did see a lot of dog poo around the grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kela

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine except in check in there was a sign saying choice members got a free drink and snack but I was told it is just a sign but they did not do that it was purchase only.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here several times this year and it feels safe, familiar and comfortable. The price is a good value and staff very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a UNCW graduation, very convenient to college, beach, and downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Grace

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! Helped me with my dogs being there and helped me figure out checking out a day early! I recommend staying here and I’ll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location. There are several options to dine out and shop. The community was quiet and peaceful. I was able to walk my dogs with ease no matter what time of day. It was a pet friendly environment. I liked the size of the room. It was very cozy. The kitchen was furnished. My dislikes were the condition of the refrigerator. The fridge door handle was discolored and the exterior was rusty on the right side. At checkout the front desk staff on duty could not locate the baggage cart and recommended we walk over to the neighboring hotel, Sleep Inn, to get one of theirs at 5:00 am! Needless to say it took longer to checkout because we had to make several trips to the car. Poor hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities beyond cleanliness needed attention but you did get a good facility for the price Staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

OMEGA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Betty W

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice affordable place
Room was clean and workers were friendly and helped. The bed to me wasn't to comfortable, but wife thought it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay for good price
Comfortable, clean suites in Wilmington. I came here for a half-ironman race and this was a perfect type of space and was conveniently located near a lot of shops and restaurants. Great quality for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dated but clean, affordable, and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ameerah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room exceeded expectations. Everything was very clean and the bed was amazingly comfortable and fresh. Any issues that we had were promptly resolved and we felt comfortable and respected as guests. When I come back to Wilmington, I am staying here and I would highly recommend to those who are looking for a safe, affordable, and good experience visiting Wilmington.

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mainstay Suites Wilmington - University area
We stayed four nights and it was very comfortable. The free breakfast was nice. The patio off of the breakfast room looked great with freshly planted flowers. We would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug, Lawrenceville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was convenient and a good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice.
The room was better than expected. I loved the separation of the sleep area from the living area. The kitchen area was well equipped including cooking utensils, dishes and a toaster. The staff was very professional. If I had to make a suggestion, it would be to expand the breakfast options.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Furnishings in my room were very dated and in need of replacement. Desk chair had an arm that had been mended; sofa and chair were both broken down and needed a bed pillow or two to make comfortable. However, for the price I am willing to accept these failings as I do not normally spend a lot of time in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024