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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

2.5 star property

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Relax in the serene outdoor patio surrounded by lush greenery and shaded by a central umbrella.
Relax in our inviting lobby, featuring a comfortable seating area and a beautiful view.
Stunning multi-story building with a central entrance and covered porch area, set amidst a well-maintained lawn.
Two single beds with white linens and a wooden headboard, complemented by a bedside table and lamp.
Enjoy cooking and serving in this well-equipped kitchen with ample storage and a convenient espresso machine.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

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

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

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)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking

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
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 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.

Languages

English

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. 351 out of 761 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 761 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 761 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 761 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 761 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

Nichole

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking. Quick check in. Safe. Near dining and shopping. Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

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

8/10 Good

Candice

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean but had a terrible smell that was overwhelming the second we walked in the door. Everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Zakaria, Raleigh

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good for family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff there was super friendly now problem checking in or out at all. Room was very muggy and overall not the cleanest. Breakfast they provide is not the best.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jarette

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was close to shopping for groceries and beach supplies. It is dog-friendly and has a doggy relief area on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hui-Wen

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

One night Stay

Check in was easy, the lady at the desk checking us in was excellent, check in and out was fast and easy. Room was clean. Overall good experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have traveled extensively through the lower 48 states. For the money, this is the best hotel I have found. The suites are like a one bedroom apartment with a spacious bedroom and two nice queen beds. Kitchen, work area and living room. If they added bananas to the free breakfast the place would be PERFECT!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamal

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Felt like a lot of things were only half clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiarra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to be in the hotel is the courtyard it is so peaceful and relaxing!! The showers are amazing and the beds are so comfortable I hate thAt we have to leave
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Valinda

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Spacious and Comfortable

A nice little Extended stay hotel right in the middle of town. Great location, friendly staff and spacious room.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kalyan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for lang stay with a full kitchen 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Clayton, Stony Point

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025