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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

2.5 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Free daily continental breakfast
Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
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Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included

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

Room options

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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.

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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 385 out of 840 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 840 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 840 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 840 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 840 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Manzur, CHARLOTTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

caren

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival room was dirty hallway rug was filthy utensils were dirty
Dirty utensils
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to find and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kasey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
At first, I wasn't going to leave a review because I typically don't like to complain, but I do feel that the reviews/rating for this hotel are misleading and I wanted to let other travelers know. We were in town for a quick, one night stay to visit the beach during a trip to NC from another state. One one hand, I will say that the most important things to me about a hotel stay were not problems at this location- I did not see any bugs, and the location seemed safe. The staff was friendly. Having said this though, the carpets in this hotel, both in the hallways and the room, are badly in need of replacing. There is a persistent odor in the hallways. The elevator grinds and squeaks so much that it makes you concerned that you will get stuck. The sofa/pull out bed is old and stained. The key cards work inconsistently. My daughter described it best: it seems like they do the daily upkeep cleaning well, but deep cleaning and renovations are a desperate need. All in all, getting to visit the beach was worth the one night stay, but I wouldn't return to this location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was great for our family. The pool was disappointing and our room wasn’t ready when we got there (around 4pm)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lena

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely filthy! The couch was stained, torn & thread bare. Stains on the bed covers. The refrigerator was rusty & dented. The carpet was stained. We only stayed because we had drove 10 hours & couldn’t get a refund. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for our big group. We had 2 separate bedrooms and the living room with a pull out bed and kitchen area. Two vanities- in the bathroom and a second one by the 2 bedrooms- which worked out great when we all were getting ready. The carpets could be replaced but overall we were happy with the accommodations. The patio in the back was nice. The pool is across the parking lot at the sleep inn, which was a little confusing but we asked at the front desk and they were very helpful in answering all of our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

caren

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon my arrival Room was not clean bed was slept in hallway carpet is filthy was told I would be accommodated after spending almost $400 Orbitz review was false went to breakfast machine was outdated waited over 30 minutes for a cup of coffee worse experience I ever had
Dirty utensils
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The portable air conditioner was not enough to cool the room. The room stayed hot until dawn.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Karem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were great. The key cards are not working properly. Everytime we use its not working in our room and in the exits. We are lucky there is staff or people that stays also in the hotel who passes by so they help us to enter. We go to the front desk most of the time for it to work, which is ao frustrating since we are on the 3rd floor. In the website, it says there is a crib available but upon check in there was none. Other than that the stay was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Natashya

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for families. We loved the access to food, Target, Costco, and outlets. Close enough to university and beach. Only hot menu item for breakfast is waffles, but that's fine, they did have boiled eggs and sausage sandwiches that could be heated in microwave so that gave good savory options. Very clean, great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Zhali Marie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherri

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
3rd floor had a bad smell. Food mixed with weeks of old water.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

almonique

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there with my family used food boxes with a host of the other things undwr the bed. The couch was ripped with stains from the visitor of 1905. Someone thought so lovely of tge property they pissed on the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

tev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Landry

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty run down to say the least (dirty main areas, cupboard laying on top of fridge, soiled furniture). Probably most disturbing is the way certain staff seem to let people use the facility who are either not staying there or running some kind of a long term shared room for nefarious activity).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would book again !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kalyan

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025