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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

2.5 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
Lobby

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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 with free breakfast, near University of North Carolina at Wilmington
A fitness centre, a 24-hour business centre 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 centre, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk.
MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation has separate sitting areas and is furnished with double sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable televisions are provided. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 7 minutes from Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee
MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Wilmington hotel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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 transport

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

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free cot
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10 PM
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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 766 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 766 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 766 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 766 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 766 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

10/10 Excellent

Boss

Liked: Cleanliness
👍
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Arlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

amanda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No pool on property, shares with a hotel next door.. no coffee at breakfast they told us we could walk across the parking lot to other hotel if we wanted some. The furniture inside rooms was very damaged and old. Hallways reeked everyday of Marijuana. Evening staff has lots of attitude for simple questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We were close to the elevator and it was very convenient. Room was clean and bed comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nichole

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Travelled 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 traveller
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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Travelled 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 traveller

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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