MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

2.5 star property

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

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5229 Market St, Hwy 132 & Us 17, Wilmington, NC, 28405
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 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. 319 out of 689 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 689 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 689 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 689 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 689 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kela

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Russell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine except in check in there was a sign saying choice members got a free drink and snack but I was told it is just a sign but they did not do that it was purchase only.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here several times this year and it feels safe, familiar and comfortable. The price is a good value and staff very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a UNCW graduation, very convenient to college, beach, and downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Grace

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! Helped me with my dogs being there and helped me figure out checking out a day early! I recommend staying here and I’ll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location. There are several options to dine out and shop. The community was quiet and peaceful. I was able to walk my dogs with ease no matter what time of day. It was a pet friendly environment. I liked the size of the room. It was very cozy. The kitchen was furnished. My dislikes were the condition of the refrigerator. The fridge door handle was discolored and the exterior was rusty on the right side. At checkout the front desk staff on duty could not locate the baggage cart and recommended we walk over to the neighboring hotel, Sleep Inn, to get one of theirs at 5:00 am! Needless to say it took longer to checkout because we had to make several trips to the car. Poor hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities beyond cleanliness needed attention but you did get a good facility for the price Staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

OMEGA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Betty W

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice affordable place
Room was clean and workers were friendly and helped. The bed to me wasn't to comfortable, but wife thought it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay for good price
Comfortable, clean suites in Wilmington. I came here for a half-ironman race and this was a perfect type of space and was conveniently located near a lot of shops and restaurants. Great quality for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dated but clean, affordable, and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ameerah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room exceeded expectations. Everything was very clean and the bed was amazingly comfortable and fresh. Any issues that we had were promptly resolved and we felt comfortable and respected as guests. When I come back to Wilmington, I am staying here and I would highly recommend to those who are looking for a safe, affordable, and good experience visiting Wilmington.

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mainstay Suites Wilmington - University area
We stayed four nights and it was very comfortable. The free breakfast was nice. The patio off of the breakfast room looked great with freshly planted flowers. We would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug, Lawrenceville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was convenient and a good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice.
The room was better than expected. I loved the separation of the sleep area from the living area. The kitchen area was well equipped including cooking utensils, dishes and a toaster. The staff was very professional. If I had to make a suggestion, it would be to expand the breakfast options.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Furnishings in my room were very dated and in need of replacement. Desk chair had an arm that had been mended; sofa and chair were both broken down and needed a bed pillow or two to make comfortable. However, for the price I am willing to accept these failings as I do not normally spend a lot of time in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility and staff was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except the smell of the room was horrible. Not sure if it was because it was a pet room. Or the shampoo on the rugs but using the fan for air conditioner made it way worse.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
November stay
Check-in/out was quick and staff was friendly. The breakfast had good, standard continental style offerings. The location was good and felt safe. The room was clean and the layout was great. Separate bedroom, living space and kitchenette
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024