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ARRIVE Wilmington

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Exterior
Creator video
Garden
40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Coffee shop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$260
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

Explore the area

Map
101 S. Second St., Wilmington, NC, 28401
  • Riverwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Battleship North Carolina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible Queen Room With Roll-In Sh)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

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

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Loft, 1 King Bed (The Loft)

40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Loft, 1 King Bed (The Loft)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard View

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington puts you in the heart of Wilmington, within just a 10-minute stroll of Riverwalk and Cape Fear Community College. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The fine-dining restaurant, Dram Yard, serves local and international cuisine and is open for dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown Wilmington hotel include Wilmington Convention Center and Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Front Street Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Prost Biergarten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Husk Seed Store And Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

ARRIVE Wilmington

Riverfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
ARRIVE Wilmington offers 34 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and complimentary 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 a shower, 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 on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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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 26 per day)

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 and check-out are 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 113 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb 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

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
  • Valet parking fee: USD 26 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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at ARRIVE Wilmington?

ARRIVE Wilmington offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at ARRIVE Wilmington?

As of 17 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ARRIVE Wilmington on 2 July 2025 start from AU$234.05, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at ARRIVE Wilmington?

Yep, ARRIVE Wilmington has secured uncovered valet parking for USD 26 per day.

Are there any beaches close to ARRIVE Wilmington?

The closest beach to ARRIVE Wilmington is Wrightsville Beach (13.5 km).

What makes ARRIVE Wilmington a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a champagne service, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at ARRIVE Wilmington.

Does ARRIVE Wilmington serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ARRIVE Wilmington?

No, ARRIVE Wilmington does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at ARRIVE Wilmington?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at ARRIVE Wilmington?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at ARRIVE Wilmington?

Dogs are welcome at ARRIVE Wilmington, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

ARRIVE Wilmington Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 708 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 708 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 708 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 708 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 708 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Will stay again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, great service and friendly staff. Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Was never told I would be charged for vallet parking it was supposed to come with the reservation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marci

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

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Walkable. Cure interior and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful. The area is great for wandering around.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

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

Amazing

I was so surprised at how amazing this place is. I can't wait to book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Vera

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Poor hospitality overall for its price tag. - Mandatory/unnecessary “resort fee” tax, that includes discounts at their own restaurants, reduced pet fee even if you don’t travel w one, discounts at a fitness business, and just one welcome drink even if there’s 2 people in the reservation) lol - absurd minibar snack prices - $5 for a small KitKat bar? LOL - No basics like water or coffee in the room unless purchased ($13 for a 700ml bottle). The most basic hotel will have a coffee machine in the room. Ridiculous - Bed was pretty wobbly, bedroom design doesn’t make sense - as an example, the night lights turn on/off together, so if you want to sleep and your partner doesn’t you’re in trouble. Amongst other small/big details Overall, it looks nice and the property is cute, but lacks on many basic aspects.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ARRIVE was the perfect spot for us to experience downtown Wilmington! The staff was friendly, the restaurant was delicious, and their outside patio space with the gas fire pits was a welcoming wind-down for the evening. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great location. Rooms are adorable, if a little loud and small. Overall a pleasant stay in Wilmington
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

A Great Stay

We had a great stay. Our suite was very comfortable. Staff was helpful and friendly. We had our dog with us, and we were provided with a dog bed, food and water bowls, a toy and treats.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Beautifully updated.

We stayed for just a couple nights, but it was a perfect place for us. Great location. Beautifully updated, lovely grounds with fire pits, outdoor bar + friendly staff. The only downside were the guests above us that were sporadically loud + inconsiderate late into the night. Not a dealbreaker, but a bit of a bummer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect accommodations. Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was beautiful, loved the fire pits. Everyone was very helpful and we had a great stay. Our room had a lot of charm and bed was comfy. We were able to walk everywhere. I was a bit off put by the $26 +tip valet parking fee which I must have missed in the description. I would definately stay again but would park in the public lot nearby with a cheaper fee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
100% beyond perfection
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time in Wilmington and definitely not the last time. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scot

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