ARRIVE Wilmington

4.0 star property

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Dinner served, local and international cuisine, garden views
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar
Coffee shop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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101 S. Second St., Wilmington, NC, 28401
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Battleship North Carolina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard View (Suite)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible Queen Room With Roll-In Sh)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Loft, 1 King Bed (The Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard View

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington is centrally located in Wilmington, a 4-minute walk from Riverwalk and 8 minutes by foot from Cape Fear Community College. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Wilmington Convention Center and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hidden Grounds Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Prost Biergarten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dram Yard - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪tarantellis - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪New Anthem Beer P - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ARRIVE Wilmington

Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
ARRIVE Wilmington offers 34 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Wilmington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at Dram Yard, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Dram Yard - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (USD 26 per day)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 7 to 22 for adults and USD 7 to 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dram Yard

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (84 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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 113 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 16.95 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 22 for adults, and USD 7 to 22 for children
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 26 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 113 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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Wilmingtonian
Wilmingtonian
The Wilmingtonian Hotel Wilmington
Wilmingtonian Hotel Wilmington
ARRIVE Wilmington Hotel
ARRIVE Hotel
ARRIVE Wilmington Hotel
ARRIVE Wilmington Wilmington
ARRIVE Wilmington Hotel Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 653 out of 792 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 792 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 792 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 792 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 792 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aurelio

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand new and very nicely decorated. Comfortable bed. Great location. Cute property with hang out areas and nice restaurant. However, I wasn’t greeted upon entering reception area, and there were multiple staff members with their backs to me hanging around the desk. I felt like i was intruding by trying to check in. The room felt very clean initially but then i noticed a few hairs on the shower wall, and the small lotion near the sink (that they give to you) had been used and was half empty. I also saw there was someone else’s eye glasses left on the floor just barely under the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the outside area. There were a lot of places to hang out and relax. The room was decorated really cute as well. Very comfortable. An in-room coffee maker would be nice too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enclosed and special property with Gazebo Bar, patios, outdoor fireplaces, rocking chairs, and a delicious restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Love the vibe, decor and friendly helpful staff. Safe and clean which is of course expected. Walking distance to everything but on the edge of Historic Wilmington, just blocks from the river/ riverwalk. Would recommend to anyone visiting Wilmington. Has to be the best place in town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous grounds, friendly staff, great food, fun and interesting area of town, great bed and linens
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine a

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful comfy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Updates

Love the updates to this hotel! Decor is beautiful and love the thoughtful extras (umbrella, makeup washcloths and additional toiletries, bathrobe, steamer). Grounds are also beautiful and there is cornhole. Had dinner at the restaurant (Dram Yard) and the duck breast was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kestyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located near downtown...parking was tight but offered parking service. Great little bar and court yard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AC broke during our stay. Hotel gave us a fan when I requested
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location and the setup of the courtyard. The courtyard made you unaware you were in a busy area of town. The staff were great to us and our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here 8 mos ago & fell in love with this place. Its got so much character! The courtyard is gorgeous! Lush andscaping with cozy fiepit groupings & cornhole. Onsite restaurant with unique offerings (I recommend the Aussie Waygu). The tiki bar was manned by John, bartender extraordinaire in addition to being a delightful conversationalist. The room was comfortable, clean & stocked with goodies. When I'm in Wilmington, I won't stay anywhere else !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steffanie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time staying here. It was a great stay. Clean room. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming boutique hotel in a great part of Wilmington. There are a ton of restaurants within walking distance and the gazebo bar on property offered unique ,refreshing summer cocktails. There is a restaurant on site, but we opted to eat at a place a couple blocks away. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place wonderful location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025