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Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Restaurant
Fitness facility
Minibar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May

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124 Old Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28403
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Live Oak Bank Pavilion
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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One King Bed, Non-Smoking, Roll In Shower (Mobile Hearing Accessories)

One King Bed, Non-Smoking, Roll In Shower (Mobile Hearing Accessories)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking

Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Queen Beds

Two Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

One King Bed, Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

One King and One Sofa Bed, Non-Smoking (Study)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Studio, One King and One Sofa Bed, Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Wilmington

At Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Trask Coliseum. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room, conference space, and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this New Market Center hotel include Wrightsville Beach and Riverwalk.

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 8 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Riverwalk - 9 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 9 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 11 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre, a meeting room, and limo/town car service. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station. Free self parking is available.

  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station offers 125 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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. Fridges and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 125.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 125.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Area/Smith
Hampton Inn Area/Smith Creek
Hampton Inn Area/Smith Creek Hotel
Hampton Inn Area/Smith Creek Hotel Wilmington-University Station
Hampton Inn Wilmington-University Area/Smith Creek Station
Hampton Inn Wilmington University Area/Smith Creek Station Hotel
Hampton Inn University Area/Smith Creek Station Hotel
Hampton Inn Wilmington University Area/Smith Creek Station
Hampton Inn University Area/Smith Creek Station
Hampton University AreaSmith

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station?

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station on 27 May 2026 start from AU$173, 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 Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station?

Yep, Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station?

The closest beach to Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station is Wrightsville Beach (8.2 km).

Does Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station have a pool?

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station has an outdoor pool.

What makes Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station.

Does Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station?

No, Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station?

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

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 659 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The front desk staff. Very positive and professional. Always a kind word and smiles.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Everything about this place is great. From the time you check in to the time you check out the staff is always ready to help you if you need anything and always greating with a smile. R
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice and clean, breakfast was good both days with several options and different stuff both days
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Bria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jaures J

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good service and breakfast. The room had a bad smell; they need to improve the cleaning, and the fire pit was out of gas.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Delta, White Plains

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a good experience. This was a mid range hotel. The staff were welcoming, professional, and friendly. The room could use updating but was clean. Bed was comfortable. The highlight was the included breakfast and coffee. It was surprisingly very good. I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fast and easy check in, breakfast was good with cold and hot options and the room was clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lauren

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms were old but clean, but the staff was very friendly and the main room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good food. Clean. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I like the room, the free parking, the location was great and Continental breakfast was good. The only thing was there was a weird smell when the heat would turn on.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Sue, Centreville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, noce rooms, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price value and quality
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Excellent breakfast selection. Easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Till I Checked out and was told I could have saved Over $100.00 if I had of booked through Hampton Inn instead of Expedia. So Expedia made Over $100.00. I though they advertised to be cheaper. Not So
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful hotel. great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Judith, Chapel Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean but housekeeping cleaned only on the second night of my three day stay. Breakfast was minimal, plenty of coffee, teas, etc. Oatmeal and the usual waffle maker.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From the first step I took into the lobby, the stay was perfect. Staff was friendly and acted as though they knew me. The lobby, breakfast area, halls and rooms were spotless. Every staff member I encounter from the front desk, housekeeping, maintenance and breakfast staff were friendly and happy. Any time I visit Wilmington from now on, this is where I’ll be staying
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The channel selection on the TV was hard to work.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Friendly people. Breakast was sufficient. No problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From the moment we arrived, the check-in process was smooth and effortless. The front desk team greeted us with genuine warmth and hospitality that set the perfect tone for our stay. We're already planning our return visit!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025