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ARRIVE Wilmington

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible Queen Room With Roll-In Sh)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Loft, 1 King Bed (The Loft)

40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Loft, 1 King Bed (The Loft)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard View

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard View

  • 37 sq m
  • 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

  • ‪Front Street Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Prost Biergarten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Husk Seed Store And Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill - ‬4 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.

Languages

English

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. 580 out of 708 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 708 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 708 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 708 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 708 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many tasteful details! Charming place but I was disappointed with service. I requested down free bedding and was pro.ised such, but in fact had an allergic reaction to the bedding. Also, our room was never cleaned during our visit and one morning the chef just didn't show for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sakura, Worthington

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Their management is very poor. We noticed a lot of dust and hair on the flowers right after we checked in, and requested cleaning the next day, but it was never done. During our four-night stay, we asked twice for dusting and vacuuming, yet nothing was ever cleaned. The staff were friendly, but they mistakenly charged me for someone else’s room service and never apologized when we called to address the issue. The real problem seems to be a lack of proper training and oversight from management. While the hotel itself had charm, I wouldn’t recommend staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view and breakfast! One lady could’ve smiled more.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Will stay again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, great service and friendly staff. Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Was never told I would be charged for vallet parking it was supposed to come with the reservation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Walkable. Cure interior and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful. The area is great for wandering around.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

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

Amazing

I was so surprised at how amazing this place is. I can't wait to book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Vera

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Poor hospitality overall for its price tag. - Mandatory/unnecessary “resort fee” tax, that includes discounts at their own restaurants, reduced pet fee even if you don’t travel w one, discounts at a fitness business, and just one welcome drink even if there’s 2 people in the reservation) lol - absurd minibar snack prices - $5 for a small KitKat bar? LOL - No basics like water or coffee in the room unless purchased ($13 for a 700ml bottle). The most basic hotel will have a coffee machine in the room. Ridiculous - Bed was pretty wobbly, bedroom design doesn’t make sense - as an example, the night lights turn on/off together, so if you want to sleep and your partner doesn’t you’re in trouble. Amongst other small/big details Overall, it looks nice and the property is cute, but lacks on many basic aspects.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ARRIVE was the perfect spot for us to experience downtown Wilmington! The staff was friendly, the restaurant was delicious, and their outside patio space with the gas fire pits was a welcoming wind-down for the evening. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great location. Rooms are adorable, if a little loud and small. Overall a pleasant stay in Wilmington
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

A Great Stay

We had a great stay. Our suite was very comfortable. Staff was helpful and friendly. We had our dog with us, and we were provided with a dog bed, food and water bowls, a toy and treats.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Beautifully updated.

We stayed for just a couple nights, but it was a perfect place for us. Great location. Beautifully updated, lovely grounds with fire pits, outdoor bar + friendly staff. The only downside were the guests above us that were sporadically loud + inconsiderate late into the night. Not a dealbreaker, but a bit of a bummer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect accommodations. Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was beautiful, loved the fire pits. Everyone was very helpful and we had a great stay. Our room had a lot of charm and bed was comfy. We were able to walk everywhere. I was a bit off put by the $26 +tip valet parking fee which I must have missed in the description. I would definately stay again but would park in the public lot nearby with a cheaper fee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
100% beyond perfection
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025