Mainstay Suites Wilmington University Area

5229 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405 US near Exit 420b a on I-40 (~2.3mi)
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2.5 Star Property In Wilmington (North College)
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4.0/5

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  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Free breakfast
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Free self parking
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02/06/2025 - 02/07/2025
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Verified Reviews of Mainstay Suites Wilmington University Area

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Clean & Quiet"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
I liked the room, it was clean and quiet.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
27-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 22 to Sun Feb 25 2024 at a $98.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

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.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Trask Coliseum - 3.3 km / 2 mi
Mayfaire Town Center - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Long Leaf Park - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
Ogden Park - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Wilmington Oakdale Cemetery - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Cape Fear Museum - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Carolina Heights - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Bellamy Mansion Museum - 6.4 km / 4 mi
Airlie Gardens - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts - 7 km / 4.3 mi
Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden - 7 km / 4.3 mi
Burgwin-Wright House - 7 km / 4.3 mi
City Stage Theatre - 7 km / 4.4 mi
Latimer House - 7 km / 4.4 mi

The preferred airport for MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi

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.

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 / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Vending machine
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Television in common areas
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Picnic area
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Total number of rooms - 63
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • RV, bus, truck parking
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Free breakfast
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Personal motorized watercraft on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Daily
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Golfing nearby
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • 24-hour business center

Airport & Shuttle Information

4 Miles to Wilmington International Airport

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast including waffles, sausage biscuits, fruit, cereal, hard boiled eggs,pastries, oatmeal, grits, various breads, milk, juices etc. 24 hour coffee, tea and hot chocolate available in common area.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Parking Info

Free Parking. Truck and bus parking available.

Internet / WiFI

Free wi-fi

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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.

  • The seasonal pool will be open from April 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.

Cleaning Policies

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Masks are compulsory at the property

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Essential workers only - NO

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

About MainStay Suites

  • Perfect for extended stays with residential-style services and great rates
  • Fully-equipped kitchens in every guest room
  • Flat-panel TV's offers premium movie channels
  • On-site guest laundry facility and weekly housekeeping services
  • Free continental breakfast during the week
  • Excercise facility and high-speed internet
  • Studio and one-bedroom suites

The MainStay Suites highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Group vs. Individual Rates at Mainstay Suites of Wilmington

Rate fluctuations of Mainstay Suites of Wilmington

This chart illustrates trends of sleeping room prices for both our group quotes and the best online individual traveler prices we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was entered. The best group or meeting displayed is 21.2% in the month of December 2022 and the highest average individual rate is $197 in the month of July 2022. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Mainstay Suites of Wilmington in a month when rates are lower.

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