Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

2.5 star property

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Relax in the serene outdoor patio area, complete with tables, chairs, and potted plants, and enjoy the warmth of a fire feature.
Relax in our spacious lobby, surrounded by comfortable seating and beautiful artwork.
Relax in this stylish room with a large bed, desk, and kitchenette, offering a comfortable space to unwind.
Welcome to our lobby, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and lush greenery.
Experience the charm of this traditional hotel with a symmetrical design and beautifully maintained grounds.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
124 Old Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28403
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mayfaire Town Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, One King and One Sofa Bed, Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

One King Bed, Non-Smoking, Roll In Shower (Mobile Hearing Accessories)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Two Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

One King and One Sofa Bed, Non-Smoking (Study)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

One King Bed, Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Wilmington

With a stay at Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station in Wilmington (New Market Center), you'll be a 5-minute drive from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 9 minutes from Wrightsville Beach. .This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Riverwalk and 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Carolina Beach.

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Riverwalk - 11 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crumbl Cookies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station offers 125 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 125 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special 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 125.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 125.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hampton Inn Area/Smith Creek
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Hampton Inn Area/Smith Creek Hotel Wilmington-University Station
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Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 657 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John Mick

Liked: Amenities
The property was just fine, very manicured, lawns and shrubbery. The front desk staff was very helpful and I visited the bar to find a bartender that was excellent. I had a great time and recommend her services with your company in the future. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franchesca

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noureddine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice look and good condition
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. First time staying here and I would for sure stay again. I used to stay at another hotel when in the area and they had a pest problem. That is why I changed to the Hampton Inn in Wilmington and I am very happy that I did.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Bradley R

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Will stay here again on a return trip. Front desk was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Melvin

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy, quick check in!! Bathroom could use some updating but clean and functional
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

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

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect location for us since we were taking a weekend class around the corner. Overall we had a great experience here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Barriers in Wheelchair Accessible Room

Shelf for towels directly above grab bar, making it unusable. Light switches on most lamps unreachable. Coffee maker on top shelf of a cabinet and unreachable as well. Bed height was good - not too high. Had very few towels.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness

Itchy room.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Screaming fight in the middle of the night in nearby room. Dirty bathroom w moldy ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

E

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

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was just fine. I do wish it had been a little updated. It was a little over-priced for the condition. It was mostly clean, however. Probably could've been a little cleaner. Otherwise the staff was nice and the location was good. The breakfast was also REALLY good. I stayed two days, and it was slightly different each day, which was cool. Coffee bar was good, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was long but the hotel was conveniently located.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid hotel with proximity to UNCW.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked friendly staff, cleanness of hotel, breakfast excellent (well stocked and delicious)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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