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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
$130
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Explore the area

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5229 Market St, Hwy 132 & Us 17, Wilmington, NC, 28405
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mayfaire Town Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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 drapes

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 drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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 in North College
A fitness center, a 24-hour business center, 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 center, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with double sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area features a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers barbecue grills, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 motorized watercraft
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib
  • 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
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 824 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 824 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 824 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 824 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 824 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good for a one night stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice and the staff was friendly
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanitza

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good quality, and very nice people.The staff was so friendly.Close to the beach aswell.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SALLIE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, spacious, safe location, close to sports complex, friendly staff, lady attending to breakfast bar was very helpful. Great weekend, will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was ok. The staff was friendly but they will fully charge you BEFORE check in if they are fully booked with no notification. The elevator is aggressive in its take off and landing. The rooms are nice. The breakfast leaves room for improvement. Not a baf stay but also noy fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
There was a hyperdermic needle by the broken doggie doodle receptacle. The bags of dodo went thru the bottomless receptacle. Also, put a picnic table or somewhere to sit with your dog or kids under those pines in the back. Hallway carpets should be cleaned, then maybe you wouldn’t need so much scented air freshener
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

KELLY

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good Hotel needs an upgrade inside. The smell was horrific in the hallways.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvinetris, Fayetteville

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tzer

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylorann, Elizabeth City

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice little efficiency type room! And the beds were actually AMAZING!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Taylor

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time to Wilmington and loved the location of this property. Definitely needs updated with some paint and carpet. I wouldn't consider this family friendly as the overwhelming smell of marijuana filled the hallways. I know that isn't negligence of the employees, but it made for an unpleasant stay. Next time, we will pay a little more for a privately owned property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phalon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Altia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was out dated and dirty. Refrigerator needed cleaning carpet in room and hallaway was dirty. Toom smells so bad. Smh Guest service was ok. Hotel is a 1 star.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adreyana

The stay became better as it got closer to check out date , the only issue at the end was the over night worker with dreads the entire stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Adreyana

Checked in April 7th and was told only 30 days is optional when booking for not booking completely on how long your planning on stay , hotel is ok prices doesn’t match the room so I’m assuming it’s for the location it’s in based off pricing, they do offer appliances which is cool and housekeeping is always knocking on door and if you don’t answer they’ll use their key to come in, had an incident where they turned off my recorder I always had a yellow I’m assuming pee on my bed , I do recommend buying your own cleaning supplies before after cleaning counters in 310 they were a bit dirty then being moved to room 303 the kitchen was dirty , while I was gone for work a housekeeper came in which is ok but they didn’t clean anything they just swapped towels and put up new ones , the same stain that was on toilet when I left is there , the staff are pretty cool tho certain ones the front desk manager has an attitude problem along with a orange headed female’ I have no idea but whatever it is I hope they are ok, other than them two everyone else is great ! The breakfast lady has a attitude problem as well but again I don’t speak with them besides when paying for my room or snacks/drinks in front office i did ask after 30 days when can I check back in I was told 30 days but I won’t be coming back to this location there’s plenty of hotels , places to book , also a blonde hair girl slammed my key down , girllll everyone in this building has issues hope everything is ok with them ,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boss

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025