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Located in Wilmington, 21 km from USS North Carolina, Holiday Inn Express - Wilmington - Porters Neck, an IHG Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is situated 12 km from Arlie Gardens, 17 km from Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Design Arts and 17 km from Thalian Hall. The hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

Carolina Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is 35 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Wilmington International Airport, 11 km from Holiday Inn Express - Wilmington - Porters Neck, an IHG Hotel.

The food was fresh and hot. The fresh fruit was good.

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9.2
Superb
378 reviews
Price from
£132
per night

Located in Wilmington, 2.6 km from Wrightsville Beach and 18 km from USS North Carolina, Waterway Condo at Wrightsville! offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.4 km from Arlie Gardens.

It was great having so many places within walking distance and all the amenities we needed in such a convenient location. Bathroom and shower was clean with great water pressure. Small but efficient kitchen stocked with the essentials. Owner was flexible with checkout time so we were in no rush packing up.

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£188
per night

This hotel is located between historic downtown Wilmington and pristine sandy beaches. Additional points of interest include Cape Fear Museum, Wrightsville Beach, USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial, and the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

all our family members (my wife, my daughter and me) very like your hotel. The room and bathroom are all very clean, the hotel location is very good and easy to reach it. Front desk lady was very nice and friendly kind.

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8.1
Very good
1,602 reviews
Price from
£96
per night

Located on Market Street and 10 minutes’ drive from Wilmington city centre and the beach, this hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool. Free Wi-Fi and a daily hot breakfast are provided.

A 40-inch flat-screen TV is found in each modern room at Wingate by Wyndham Wilimington. A microwave, a small refrigerator and coffee-making facilities are also included.

Great location and great value

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8.6
Fabulous
1,032 reviews
Price from
£127
per night

Set in Wilmington and with USS North Carolina reachable within 6.9 km, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Wilmington West - Medical Park, an IHG Hotel offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. The hotel has a sun terrace and an indoor pool.

Breakfast was exceptional as well as the attendant, she had a great attitude and exceptional customer service as well as the concierge at the front desk.

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8.3
Very good
924 reviews
Price from
£143
per night

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Wilmington Mayfaire offers accommodation in Wilmington city centre. The hotel is 5.8 kilometres' drive from Wrightsville Beach. An on-site bar and free breakfast are available for guests to enjoy.

lovely big room - good location to Wilmington and Wrightsville beach

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8.8
Fabulous
628 reviews
Price from
£185
per night

This Wilmington resort is 7 minutes’ drive from the Carolina Beach and 10 minutes' drive from Wilmington city centre. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi in all areas and an outdoor pool.

A microwave, small refrigerator, and cable TV are provided in each room. Beau Rivage Golf and Resort rooms also feature colourfully patterned bedding.

1. Food on site with the club house 2. Short drive to the beach 3. Great value

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8.7
Fabulous
297 reviews
Price from
£150
per night

Located between the beach and Wilmington, the MainStay Suites hotel in Wilmington, NC is only four miles from the historic downtown area. This hotel is minutes from local points of interest including the Cape Fear Museum, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Bellamy Mansion Museum of History and Art Designs and the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial. The Wilmington International Airport is just four miles away.

The place was old but clean and tidy. The suites we stayed in were very spacious and had a full working kitchen The breakfast didn't have a lot of variety but still delicious. One plus was the laundry on-site which we could use by paying a very small charge

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8.1
Very good
295 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Less than a 10-minute drive from Wrightsville Beach, this hotel is 8 km from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. It features an outdoor pool, fitness centre, and putting green. Complimentary WiFi is available to all guests.

"breakfast," "room," and "clean"

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8.9
Fabulous
432 reviews
Price from
£164
per night

This hotel is located 2 miles from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington and 3.7 miles from Airlie Gardens. It features an outdoor pool and spacious rooms with a 32-inch flat-screen TV.

Wilmington International Airport is 5.5 miles from the hotel. Wrightsville Beach is just 10 minutes away.

Breakfast is good no bakon but it was hot and fine

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8.8
Fabulous
170 reviews
Price from
£135
per night

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There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.
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Beach hotels that guests love in Wilmington

  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews
    The location was tucked in the woodline not far from the water, quiet and peaceful. The bedrooms were perfectly spaced apart. It was conveniently located near several shopping centers, restaurants, and anything else you might need to make your stay worryfree. Also, the beach and other places of interest were within a 30 minute drive.
    Larry
    Solo traveller
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews
    The property was just as described. The thing our party enjoyed most, was its excellent location to everything. It seriously was situated right between Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington.
    Gerald
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £134.99
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 242 reviews
    I liked the shower and hot water. I liked the proximity to restaurants and beaches. I liked the courtyard and the provided ice water. I liked all the entrance options.
    Giancarlo
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £147.33
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 626 reviews
    Convenient to downtown & beach
    Meghan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £213.97
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 558 reviews
    My wife and I have stayed here multiple times and have never had a bad experience, plenty of place to eat with in walking distance and not far from beach access,you dont have to pay to park on property which is nice because you have to pay to park every where else .
    jay
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £134.99
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 242 reviews
    Great beach access.
    J
    Justin
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £211.33
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 341 reviews
    Rooms were nice. Breakfast each morning was great, as well as the coffee station. Staff was friendly. Perfect location. Minutes from the beach, stores, and restaurants. Loved hanging out at the pool also.
    P
    Paula
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £175.73
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 551 reviews
    CLOSE TO CAMPUS AND THE BEACH BUT NOT WITH THE BEACH HOTEL PRICES PLENTY OF THINGS TO DO NEARBY AND EASY TO GET TO
    Faison
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £180.30
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 796 reviews
    location and view from property great. walking distance to the old historic town of Wilmington - quaint and beautiful. also upgrading the walkways and park one street up from the ‘front’ street - it will look absolutely stunning when finished. Great eateries, NY Pizza (delish) and a few others where your tired leggs can recouperate a while we will definitely Visit Walk the wooden walk way from the pier and visit the Battleship - quite remarkable. Also has the western seaside, marina, beaches and restaurants - you will enjoy!
    Amanda
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £112.47
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,381 reviews
    Close to alot of restaurants and stores and shops. 15 minute drive to nearest beach access.
    C
    Clyde P.
    Family with young children
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