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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near University of North Carolina at Wilmington

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Free daily continental breakfast
Lobby
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Lobby
Property amenity

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Explore the area

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5229 Market St, Hwy 132 & Us 17, Wilmington, NC, 28405
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Battleship North Carolina
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, 1 Room Efficiency, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Wilmington

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area puts you in the centre of Wilmington, 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Mayfaire Town Center. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and a 24-hour business centre. .Enjoy the gym and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this North College hotel include Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 11 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

Hotel with free parking, near University of North Carolina at Wilmington
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.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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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

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • In-room 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

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)
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 and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice) guidelines.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area?

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area?

As of 6 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area on 8 Mar 2026 start from AU$118.08, 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 MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area?

Yep, MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area?

The closest beach to MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area is Wrightsville Beach (8.8 km).

Does MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area have a pool?

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 10 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April to October).

Is MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area is a hit with families.

Does MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area?

No, MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area?

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

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 908 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 908 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 908 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 908 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 908 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Micah

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean, but old. They give you everything you need in the kitchen except dish soap, just don't expect anything fancy. We were there for five days, and not once did housekeeping pick up our garbage or replace used items. The staff were exceptional! I met three different front desk receptionists, all great. The women cleaning up the buffet breakfast area was fantastic. She really understood infection prevention and control.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
It was fine for the price . Stair hallways were very dirty , hallways stunk , but room was fine . Made my own breakfast in the kitchenette . Room was stuffy , but opening the window was great ! Staff was friendly and helpful ! Can’t beat the price and the convenient location .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Concord

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lady that checked me in, upgraded me and check in was short. She was very nice. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sonia, Stanfield

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The water in the pool was not clear.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Abraham

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arriving the person at the feont desk was very welcoming. So kind!!!!! Felt like it was home away from home. So comfortable and peaceful and clean. 10/10 i would recommend. Will definitely go back in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Emilee

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was large but getting to your room looks like a crime scene the carpets in the hall are so disgustingly filthy and even though I had a non smoking room, all I could smell was cigarette smoke in the hall and my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the few hotels that has parking a truck and large trailer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would give this zero stars. I have no idea who rated this place as excellent. It was filthy and my room REEKED of body odor and cat pee. I asked to be moved but they denied it because I booked through a third party. I gagged when I entered the room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asmaaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here. I will definitely be returning back every time I come to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The furniture (chair and love seat) in the room was dirty, stained and was very worn.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacobo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They do not clean, there is no standard of cleanliness here. You can smell the bleach or cleaning products on most properties, not here. I doubt they have a vacuum. I say this because there was crushed goldfish, dog food on the floor with coffee splashed around the kitchen area. The sheets weren’t even changed, they just tucked the comforter over it. How do I know? Cause the sheets were all wrinkled and had pubic hairs. Don’t bother with this place.
Some of the dog food we found
I removed the comforter before even getting in
Splashed coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoy the space, however I think the cleaning staff should pay a bit more attention to details. There was a crown Royal bottle in the pull out couch. So I didn't feel safe allowing my children to sleep on it being that it couldn't have been properly cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacobo

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a 5 star hotel, but a good value for the money, quiet, easy convenient parking, decent room, clean, well stocked. Better than average (included) breakfast, good selection of breakfast foods. If in Wilmington and need a place to stay I highly recommend mainStay suites of Wilmington. It's my new "go to" hotel when I'm in Wilmington.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean , excellent service, could use carpet replaced in hallways. Musty smell in room, but not bad. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were very helpful and free. Clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexandria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room noticeably not clean, many weird smells in hallways and rooms, towels smelled musty, pillows very lumpy Maid service came to give clean towels but did not clean or make beds Shower drain was not working properly so water just gathered in tub while showering
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacobo

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025