MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area
$103
/ night
Avg. for September
Prices for MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area
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$103
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area average $73 in December, the cheapest month, and $133 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | $83 |
| February | $76 |
| March | $80 |
| April | $93 |
| May | $112 |
| June | $120 |
| July | $133 |
| August | $118 |
| September | $103 |
| October | $95 |
| November | $85 |
| December | $73 |
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Cheapest: December (~$73)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 63 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
A stay at MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area places you in the heart of Wilmington, a 3-minute drive from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 7 minutes from Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Mayfaire Town Center and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.
What's nearby
University of North Carolina at Wilmington(1.4 miles)
UNCW Soccer Stadium(2 miles)
Trask Coliseum(2 miles)
Mayfaire Town Center(3.1 miles)
42nd Street Tavern(3.5 miles)
Regal Mayfaire(3.5 miles)
Long Leaf Park(3.6 miles)
Ogden Park(3.7 miles)
Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery(3.7 miles)
Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard - Wilmington(3.8 miles)
Independence Mall(3.9 miles)
Bellamy Mansion Museum(4 miles)
Airlie Gardens(4 miles)
Fermental Beer & Wine(4.2 miles)
Seven Mile Post(4.2 miles)
The nearest major airport is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)(4.6 miles)
Parking
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Housekeeping
Garden
Location
5229 Market Street, North College, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1.4 miles)
UNCW Soccer Stadium (2 miles)
Trask Coliseum (2 miles)
Mayfaire Town Center (3.1 miles)
42nd Street Tavern (3.5 miles)
Regal Mayfaire (3.5 miles)
Room options
7
Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 4
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, 1 Room Efficiency
Room details
2 Queen Beds
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 6
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed, Accessible
Room details
2 Queen Beds
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 6
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen
Room details
2 Queen Beds
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 6
Separate Dining AreaAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area
8
Very good
Based on 1,002 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
3%
Couple
27%
Family
49%
Group
10%
Solo
8%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area, guests consistently appreciate the spacious suite-style rooms with kitchens, good value, and friendly staff, alongside a convenient location near shopping, dining, UNCW, and beaches, but recurring upkeep and cleanliness issues are noted.
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At MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area, guests consistently appreciate the spacious suite-style rooms with kitchens, good value, and friendly staff, alongside a convenient location near shopping, dining, UNCW, and beaches, but recurring upkeep and cleanliness issues are noted.
Reviews frequently mention worn common areas, lingering odors, and uneven housekeeping, with occasional reports of pests and maintenance problems like slow drains or malfunctioning air conditioning. Facilities are basic: the pool is across the parking lot at a neighboring hotel, elevators can be noisy or out of service, but the courtyard and patio areas are appreciated. Breakfast is simple with limited variety and at times no coffee available, though a few guests found it adequate. Expect a budget-minded stay with variable polish.
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Facilities
Facilities are simple. The pool is offsite and shared with a neighboring hotel, elevators can be noisy or unreliable, parking is generally easy, and the courtyard/patio areas are a highlight.
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Junetta
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Thank you to Ms. Annette for her southern hospitality offered daily during our stay. Downside was the elevator was noisy, shaky and sometimes very limited. Each evening there was little to no parking available to us and since our key cards were limited to access this became annoying quickly.
Thank you to Ms. Annette for her southern hospitality offered daily during our stay. Downside was the elevator was noisy, shaky and sometimes very limited. Each evening there was little to no parking available to us and since our key cards were limited to access this became annoying quickly.
10
Jason
Oct 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was large and quiet. There are several nearby restaurants. Parking is ample and well lit. Bed was very comfortable.
The room was large and quiet. There are several nearby restaurants. Parking is ample and well lit. Bed was very comfortable.
10
Jill
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property was lovely, with a beautiful lobby and outdoor courtyard with gas grill and patio sofa seating as well as tables.
The property was lovely, with a beautiful lobby and outdoor courtyard with gas grill and patio sofa seating as well as tables.
10
Melissa
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms were clean and great space and storage . Enjoyed the pool and the outdoor BBQ area. Only thing is the kitchen area floors weren't very clean and cookware a pot and pan were very scorched not able to really use . I would stay again but would need my own cookware .
Rooms were clean and great space and storage . Enjoyed the pool and the outdoor BBQ area. Only thing is the kitchen area floors weren't very clean and cookware a pot and pan were very scorched not able to really use . I would stay again but would need my own cookware .
8
Lynn
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Manny
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
10
William
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A nice suite hotel with reasonable prices. Close to beaches, shopping, and dining. Room was decent size with everything needed. The pool is outdoors and across the parking lot as it is shared with another hotel. The staff was knowledgeable about local beaches with helpful suggestions. The breakfast was a typical hotel buffet with the basics.
A nice suite hotel with reasonable prices. Close to beaches, shopping, and dining. Room was decent size with everything needed. The pool is outdoors and across the parking lot as it is shared with another hotel. The staff was knowledgeable about local beaches with helpful suggestions. The breakfast was a typical hotel buffet with the basics.
6
NIKKI
Jul 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel had a smell. The fitness center was very small only three cardio machines and no cleaning products. Went to front desk asking for cleaning wipes she said she didn’t have any and offered hand sanitizer. The treadmill wasn’t fully functional. Room wouldn’t cool down had to buy fan for air circulation in bedroom.
The hotel had a smell. The fitness center was very small only three cardio machines and no cleaning products. Went to front desk asking for cleaning wipes she said she didn’t have any and offered hand sanitizer. The treadmill wasn’t fully functional. Room wouldn’t cool down had to buy fan for air circulation in bedroom.
6
Kasey
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Kris
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
It was sufficient. The toilet flapper was broken and they fixed it the next day (so I took the tank lid off to flush the whole first night). They were out of shampoo. The elevator broke during our stay. The pool was across the parking lot and shared with the neighboring hotel. We left a night early.
It was sufficient. The toilet flapper was broken and they fixed it the next day (so I took the tank lid off to flush the whole first night). They were out of shampoo. The elevator broke during our stay. The pool was across the parking lot and shared with the neighboring hotel. We left a night early.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is inconsistent: some rooms are very clean, while others show poor upkeep. Common complaints include dirty hall carpets, lingering smoke or pet odors, stained or worn furniture, and occasional reports of pests.
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Lena
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
4
Jeremiah
May 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Black mold was clearly visible on the air vents inside the room. Both the bathtub drain and the bathroom sink drain drained water very slowly. I was able to pull up a wad of hair and trash from the bathroom sink drain, but it didn't make much of an improvement in drainage. There was a large, black hair hanging from one of the clean towels on the towel rack. The living room wall separating the bedroom from the rest had brown streaks running down it, as if food or drink had somehow landed on the wall and run down from about six feet above the floor.
Black mold was clearly visible on the air vents inside the room. Both the bathtub drain and the bathroom sink drain drained water very slowly. I was able to pull up a wad of hair and trash from the bathroom sink drain, but it didn't make much of an improvement in drainage. There was a large, black hair hanging from one of the clean towels on the towel rack. The living room wall separating the bedroom from the rest had brown streaks running down it, as if food or drink had somehow landed on the wall and run down from about six feet above the floor.
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caren
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Upon arrival room was dirty hallway rug was filthy utensils were dirty
Upon arrival room was dirty hallway rug was filthy utensils were dirty
2
Jennifer
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Just don’t. Room smelled and had fruit flies. Bed sheets didn’t feel clean and my skin itched. We asked to have the room serviced with clean sheets and towels. They only gave us 2 additional towels and nothing else. Elevator had sticky floor and didn’t feel safe. Hallway carpet was nasty. We were supposed to stay 2 nights and only stayed one
Just don’t. Room smelled and had fruit flies. Bed sheets didn’t feel clean and my skin itched. We asked to have the room serviced with clean sheets and towels. They only gave us 2 additional towels and nothing else. Elevator had sticky floor and didn’t feel safe. Hallway carpet was nasty. We were supposed to stay 2 nights and only stayed one
4
Mary
Aug 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We booked a king suite for 1 night before an early flight out of ILM. Luckily, I didn’t have to be in the room for very long. Check in was fairly uneventful. Once we headed up to our room, we noticed that the carpet in the halls looked rather worn/dirty. The elevator sounds in need of repair & was questionable at best. I was nervous using it. Once inside the room I was overtaken with the stench of cigarette smoke. It was awful. There’s no way the room was cleaned & no one noticed that. We had to be up at 3am and it was after 10 so we just decided to try to rest. I also had Lysol packed in my bag so we hosed the room down & that helped a little. I woke up at 1:30 itching like crazy. I never found any bugs but both my husband & I were covered with a rash by the time we got up. I tried to shower a little before 3, but wound up standing in water in a tub that wouldn’t drain. The final kicker was trying to make some coffee only to find that there were no disposable cups. Given the rest of our experience, I wasn’t going to bet on the cleanliness of the mugs in the cabinet! Overall, I would never stay here again.
We booked a king suite for 1 night before an early flight out of ILM. Luckily, I didn’t have to be in the room for very long. Check in was fairly uneventful. Once we headed up to our room, we noticed that the carpet in the halls looked rather worn/dirty. The elevator sounds in need of repair & was questionable at best. I was nervous using it. Once inside the room I was overtaken with the stench of cigarette smoke. It was awful. There’s no way the room was cleaned & no one noticed that. We had to be up at 3am and it was after 10 so we just decided to try to rest. I also had Lysol packed in my bag so we hosed the room down & that helped a little. I woke up at 1:30 itching like crazy. I never found any bugs but both my husband & I were covered with a rash by the time we got up. I tried to shower a little before 3, but wound up standing in water in a tub that wouldn’t drain. The final kicker was trying to make some coffee only to find that there were no disposable cups. Given the rest of our experience, I wasn’t going to bet on the cleanliness of the mugs in the cabinet! Overall, I would never stay here again.
6
Xuan
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Cute room, spacious suite, nice staff, good location, easy parking, great price, 10/10. Had an unexpected third tenant by the name of Roach, refused to split the cost. And the front desk nicely told us that we were on our own, -1. Malnourished bed bugs, took us for a feast, -1. Hotel is likely haunted, had random human hair balls show up in bed on the third night, definitely not my hair and not there before. Quit a couple of them pop up throughout the night. Very comfortable bed, but nightmares and constant awakenings for all three of us (roach included) every single night. Totally recommended to be added onto the Ghost Walk location list, -1. Breakfast, yes; hot breakfast, no, -1. No toiletries besides soap, -1. Cop searching for a missing child at 2am, not the hotel’s fault though, bless the family, -0. Very enchanted experience, 5/10, might try it again.
Cute room, spacious suite, nice staff, good location, easy parking, great price, 10/10. Had an unexpected third tenant by the name of Roach, refused to split the cost. And the front desk nicely told us that we were on our own, -1. Malnourished bed bugs, took us for a feast, -1. Hotel is likely haunted, had random human hair balls show up in bed on the third night, definitely not my hair and not there before. Quit a couple of them pop up throughout the night. Very comfortable bed, but nightmares and constant awakenings for all three of us (roach included) every single night. Totally recommended to be added onto the Ghost Walk location list, -1. Breakfast, yes; hot breakfast, no, -1. No toiletries besides soap, -1. Cop searching for a missing child at 2am, not the hotel’s fault though, bless the family, -0. Very enchanted experience, 5/10, might try it again.
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Amy
Oct 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
JAVIER
Mar 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My room was very clean
My room was very clean
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Kasey
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Ameerah
Nov 16, 2024
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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.
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.
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Rooms
Suites are roomy with kitchenettes and separate living/sleeping areas, and many find beds comfortable. Furnishings and fixtures feel dated, with periodic maintenance issues and occasional odors or traffic noise.
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Kelly
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is outdated and systems are old. Our air conditioning went out the first night and it was very hot in the room. We got no sleep at all. Staff was friendly and got us new room in the morning but only gave a 15% discount on first night
The hotel is outdated and systems are old. Our air conditioning went out the first night and it was very hot in the room. We got no sleep at all. Staff was friendly and got us new room in the morning but only gave a 15% discount on first night
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Kimberly
Apr 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was immaculate and everything was in working order. There were plenty of towels and washcloths, and everything one would expect in a kitchenette, including a small cooktop and full size frig. We only stayed for a quick overnight road trip, but it would definitely be comfortable for a single person, couple, or even a small family for a longer stay.
Our room was immaculate and everything was in working order. There were plenty of towels and washcloths, and everything one would expect in a kitchenette, including a small cooktop and full size frig. We only stayed for a quick overnight road trip, but it would definitely be comfortable for a single person, couple, or even a small family for a longer stay.
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Cawona
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property was great for our family. Close proximity to many dining and shopping options. The room was a nice size and clean. Would stay again.
This property was great for our family. Close proximity to many dining and shopping options. The room was a nice size and clean. Would stay again.
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Arlene
Apr 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was average, the hotel rooms are outdated & small tvs. Our room had a mild cigarette/stale smell. Overall okay, only stayed for one night
It was average, the hotel rooms are outdated & small tvs. Our room had a mild cigarette/stale smell. Overall okay, only stayed for one night
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Derrik
Jan 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was huge, bed very comfortable and great water (shower) pressure!
The room was huge, bed very comfortable and great water (shower) pressure!
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Ernest
Feb 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Suites are spacious with full size fridge, nice sitting area, and comfortable bed. Breakfast is minimal but satisfying. My room had a stale smell though, probably from former guests smoking.
Suites are spacious with full size fridge, nice sitting area, and comfortable bed. Breakfast is minimal but satisfying. My room had a stale smell though, probably from former guests smoking.
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Cleo
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
a kitchen. Room space makes want to stay longer!!!
a kitchen. Room space makes want to stay longer!!!
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Jessica
May 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms were very nice, quite large, and with a kitchenette. Definitely will stay here again on my next trip.
The rooms were very nice, quite large, and with a kitchenette. Definitely will stay here again on my next trip.
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William
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A nice suite hotel with reasonable prices. Close to beaches, shopping, and dining. Room was decent size with everything needed. The pool is outdoors and across the parking lot as it is shared with another hotel. The staff was knowledgeable about local beaches with helpful suggestions. The breakfast was a typical hotel buffet with the basics.
A nice suite hotel with reasonable prices. Close to beaches, shopping, and dining. Room was decent size with everything needed. The pool is outdoors and across the parking lot as it is shared with another hotel. The staff was knowledgeable about local beaches with helpful suggestions. The breakfast was a typical hotel buffet with the basics.
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Jack
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
First assigned room, key card would not work. After 3 failed attempts staff reassigned me. New room was fine but shower rod was damaged so that curtain sagged, didn’t close.
First assigned room, key card would not work. After 3 failed attempts staff reassigned me. New room was fine but shower rod was damaged so that curtain sagged, didn’t close.
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Service
Staff are often praised as friendly and helpful at check-in and during stays. Some guests experienced slow maintenance, inconsistent housekeeping scheduling, key-card problems, or curt interactions.
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Junetta
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Thank you to Ms. Annette for her southern hospitality offered daily during our stay. Downside was the elevator was noisy, shaky and sometimes very limited. Each evening there was little to no parking available to us and since our key cards were limited to access this became annoying quickly.
Thank you to Ms. Annette for her southern hospitality offered daily during our stay. Downside was the elevator was noisy, shaky and sometimes very limited. Each evening there was little to no parking available to us and since our key cards were limited to access this became annoying quickly.
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Kelly S
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Front desk and staff are amazing.
Front desk and staff are amazing.
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Alycia D
Jun 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
My family and I only stayed one night but we were very pleased with our stay. The staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was well stocked and clean area. Definitely will stay again.
My family and I only stayed one night but we were very pleased with our stay. The staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was well stocked and clean area. Definitely will stay again.
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Kayla
Jul 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The front desk staff seem like they hated their jobs. They were extremely rude and seemed very annoyed by any children. Went to get breakfast, and the lady in the breakfast area seemed super annoyed that I was just simply trying to get some breakfast like I made things inconvenient for her for some reason I was there before breakfast ended so not sure why she was so rude to me The room smelled like cigarettes, even though it was non-smoking. Overall very disappointed snd felt uncomfortable and wish I would have book somewhere else.
The front desk staff seem like they hated their jobs. They were extremely rude and seemed very annoyed by any children. Went to get breakfast, and the lady in the breakfast area seemed super annoyed that I was just simply trying to get some breakfast like I made things inconvenient for her for some reason I was there before breakfast ended so not sure why she was so rude to me The room smelled like cigarettes, even though it was non-smoking. Overall very disappointed snd felt uncomfortable and wish I would have book somewhere else.
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Carl Jackson
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very thankful for the professionalism, flexibility, and friendliness of the staff that I interacted with.
Very thankful for the professionalism, flexibility, and friendliness of the staff that I interacted with.
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RANDY
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good value, friendly, helpful staff.
Good value, friendly, helpful staff.
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Stefanie
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and helpful staff. Spacious room for family of four.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Spacious room for family of four.
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Karem
Jun 18, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Gladys
Sep 2, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The availability of coffee and other supplies was limited. Had a maintenance request which which was not done in time and the staff was not concerned at all about it; level of customer service was lacking.
The availability of coffee and other supplies was limited. Had a maintenance request which which was not done in time and the staff was not concerned at all about it; level of customer service was lacking.
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Victoria
Jun 15, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Upon my arrival, Jada checked me in. She was clearly annoyed when I said I was there to check-in as she then had to tell the person she was talking to on her cell phone that she would "call them back." She exhibited absolutely no customer service skills. The athletic black leggings she wore seemed so unprofessional as well. The front desk is typically the "face" of the hotel and I can promise I will not be back. The room itself was ok, although, I did buy Clorox wipes to wipe the stains off of the walls. The second floor hallway carpent is filthy. There\'s no way that carpet should look like that.
Upon my arrival, Jada checked me in. She was clearly annoyed when I said I was there to check-in as she then had to tell the person she was talking to on her cell phone that she would "call them back." She exhibited absolutely no customer service skills. The athletic black leggings she wore seemed so unprofessional as well. The front desk is typically the "face" of the hotel and I can promise I will not be back. The room itself was ok, although, I did buy Clorox wipes to wipe the stains off of the walls. The second floor hallway carpent is filthy. There\'s no way that carpet should look like that.
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Location
Centrally located near UNCW, shopping, and dining, with an easy drive to beaches and downtown. Several guests felt the area was safe and practical for errands.
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Joanne
Apr 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We were on the second flour where the hall carpet was dirty. Our room was clean but we could hear the traffic and we were a long way from the elevator which makes it very inconvenient when you have trouble walking. For breakfast we were very disappointed to find no coffee made. Someone said the staff had advised them to go next door for some.
We were on the second flour where the hall carpet was dirty. Our room was clean but we could hear the traffic and we were a long way from the elevator which makes it very inconvenient when you have trouble walking. For breakfast we were very disappointed to find no coffee made. Someone said the staff had advised them to go next door for some.
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Rumana
May 27, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very convenient to dining and shopping options!! Staff was very pleasant!! I would rebook next time in town.
Very convenient to dining and shopping options!! Staff was very pleasant!! I would rebook next time in town.
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Michael
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Thought the property was centrally located in the area which I didn't expect (and was definitely convenient). Little bit of an older building, could use a refresh but it got the job done - continental breakfast was meh (like most things are) but can't complain too much. It got the job done, wouldn't be above staying at this place again.
Thought the property was centrally located in the area which I didn't expect (and was definitely convenient). Little bit of an older building, could use a refresh but it got the job done - continental breakfast was meh (like most things are) but can't complain too much. It got the job done, wouldn't be above staying at this place again.
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Michael
Apr 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good location. Very nice staff
Good location. Very nice staff
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Natashya
Jun 14, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Sue
Jan 10, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location, walkable to Costco, Target and places to eat. Staff friendly and helpful.
Great location, walkable to Costco, Target and places to eat. Staff friendly and helpful.
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William
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A nice suite hotel with reasonable prices. Close to beaches, shopping, and dining. Room was decent size with everything needed. The pool is outdoors and across the parking lot as it is shared with another hotel. The staff was knowledgeable about local beaches with helpful suggestions. The breakfast was a typical hotel buffet with the basics.
A nice suite hotel with reasonable prices. Close to beaches, shopping, and dining. Room was decent size with everything needed. The pool is outdoors and across the parking lot as it is shared with another hotel. The staff was knowledgeable about local beaches with helpful suggestions. The breakfast was a typical hotel buffet with the basics.
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Thomas
Mar 1, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
A nice little Extended stay hotel right in the middle of town. Great location, friendly staff and spacious room.
A nice little Extended stay hotel right in the middle of town. Great location, friendly staff and spacious room.
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Rebecca
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Close to downtown and the beach. Had a continental breakfast.
Close to downtown and the beach. Had a continental breakfast.
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Michael
Dec 15, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Stayed for a UNCW graduation, very convenient to college, beach, and downtown
Stayed for a UNCW graduation, very convenient to college, beach, and downtown
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Dining
Breakfast is basic with limited variety, and multiple reviews mention times when coffee or items were unavailable. Others found it acceptable for a quick start.
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Jack
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place, comfotable room. Subpar btreakfast.
Nice place, comfotable room. Subpar btreakfast.
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Joanne
Apr 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We were on the second flour where the hall carpet was dirty. Our room was clean but we could hear the traffic and we were a long way from the elevator which makes it very inconvenient when you have trouble walking. For breakfast we were very disappointed to find no coffee made. Someone said the staff had advised them to go next door for some.
We were on the second flour where the hall carpet was dirty. Our room was clean but we could hear the traffic and we were a long way from the elevator which makes it very inconvenient when you have trouble walking. For breakfast we were very disappointed to find no coffee made. Someone said the staff had advised them to go next door for some.
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Manny
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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.
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.
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Alonso
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The need more options for the breakfast, and it needs to have more cookware the rest we really like, is a great location it has almost everything we need
The need more options for the breakfast, and it needs to have more cookware the rest we really like, is a great location it has almost everything we need
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Sue
May 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
room was very nice with kitchen and separate bedroom. breakfast was disappointing, only cold cereal and a muffin.
room was very nice with kitchen and separate bedroom. breakfast was disappointing, only cold cereal and a muffin.
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Angela
Feb 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check-in was fast and easy, The room was very clean only thing I didn’t care for was breakfast.
Check-in was fast and easy, The room was very clean only thing I didn’t care for was breakfast.
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Steve
Mar 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location with several nice restaurants nearby. Costco is only a few blocks away, which was convenient for members to fill their gas tanks or do some shopping. The staff was very friendly, and the breakfast consisted of the usual offerings of waffles, cereal, muffins, fruit, coffee, juices, etc. We will stay at Mainstay Suites on future visits to Wilmington, NC.
Excellent location with several nice restaurants nearby. Costco is only a few blocks away, which was convenient for members to fill their gas tanks or do some shopping. The staff was very friendly, and the breakfast consisted of the usual offerings of waffles, cereal, muffins, fruit, coffee, juices, etc. We will stay at Mainstay Suites on future visits to Wilmington, NC.
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Melissa
Apr 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This is the perfect spot for an individual on a business trip, however, it offered little for families. The hotel was clean, but the breakfast was very sparse and we were told each morning of our 3 night stay to, "go across the street if you want coffee-we are out." While the price was right, we would most likely not choose this place to stay again.
This is the perfect spot for an individual on a business trip, however, it offered little for families. The hotel was clean, but the breakfast was very sparse and we were told each morning of our 3 night stay to, "go across the street if you want coffee-we are out." While the price was right, we would most likely not choose this place to stay again.
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David
Dec 3, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The breakfast was almost non-existent! No fruit, eggs or much else besides waffles, juice and coffee. Not nearly as good as any other budget hotel we have ever stayed in Also, asked for housekeeping after first night, was old it would be done. Came back @ 3 pm and I was not. No staff on hand to do it then.
The breakfast was almost non-existent! No fruit, eggs or much else besides waffles, juice and coffee. Not nearly as good as any other budget hotel we have ever stayed in Also, asked for housekeeping after first night, was old it would be done. Came back @ 3 pm and I was not. No staff on hand to do it then.
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Sandra
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Sharing a pool on the other area and not having enough towels, both times that we went to use it. Also with the Continental breakfast offer, there was nothing for people with bariatric surgery who cannot have carbs or sugars so I was limited to eating nothing for breakfast
Sharing a pool on the other area and not having enough towels, both times that we went to use it. Also with the Continental breakfast offer, there was nothing for people with bariatric surgery who cannot have carbs or sugars so I was limited to eating nothing for breakfast
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Robert
Aug 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Place was a real good value for the price but definitely needed updating. Front desk needs training in customer service. Dealt with 3 different ones.
Place was a real good value for the price but definitely needed updating. Front desk needs training in customer service. Dealt with 3 different ones.
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David
Aug 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
If you need the most basic hotel for an overnight, and you're okay with surface dirtiness in general disrepair, this might be for you. Everything is pretty dirty. The absolute necessities like the sheets and the shower seemed clean enough but everything else is being actively ignored. Room smelled musty. Mold spots were forming on the ceiling next to white patches of killz covering the previous mold spots. It seems to be in a bit of a sketchy area and there are people lurking about all night around the parking lot - not guests. Park under a street light and where you can see your vehicle from your room. Remove all valuables. Breakfast is standard cheap hotel Continental but on the cheap side even for that. Definitely will not stay again. If you can get the night for under a hundred bucks and you're desperate, go for it.
If you need the most basic hotel for an overnight, and you're okay with surface dirtiness in general disrepair, this might be for you. Everything is pretty dirty. The absolute necessities like the sheets and the shower seemed clean enough but everything else is being actively ignored. Room smelled musty. Mold spots were forming on the ceiling next to white patches of killz covering the previous mold spots. It seems to be in a bit of a sketchy area and there are people lurking about all night around the parking lot - not guests. Park under a street light and where you can see your vehicle from your room. Remove all valuables. Breakfast is standard cheap hotel Continental but on the cheap side even for that. Definitely will not stay again. If you can get the night for under a hundred bucks and you're desperate, go for it.
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Kevin
Aug 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was spacious, comfortable and quiet.
The room was spacious, comfortable and quiet.
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Wayne
Aug 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Not the cleanest and could use an update. The outside courtyard was nice.
Not the cleanest and could use an update. The outside courtyard was nice.
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Amanda
Jul 30, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff was super helpful. The hotel was fairly clean and nice to stay at.
The staff was super helpful. The hotel was fairly clean and nice to stay at.
FAQs about MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area
Is parking available at the hotel?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is located in the heart of Wilmington, just a 3-minute drive from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 7 minutes from Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. It is approximately 3.3 miles from Mayfaire Town Center and 4.3 miles from Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available from June to October, with access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are children allowed to stay at the hotel?
Children 18 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.
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- 2026-10-01: 95.93000264968872USD
- 2026-10-02: 151.87864619750977USD
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- 2026-10-18: 92.91819266815185USD
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- 2026-10-22: 92.91819266815185USD
- 2026-10-23: 109.89994354782104USD
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- 2026-11-01: 92.91819266815185USD
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
- The seasonal pool will be open from June to October.
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10 PM.
- Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- 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.
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