Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Fitness facility
Lobby
Minibar
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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124 Old Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28403
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Live Oak Bank Pavilion
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Queen Beds

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

One King Bed, Non-Smoking

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

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

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

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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
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 8 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Riverwalk - 9 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 9 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 11 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Carolina Ale House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

Hotel with free parking, 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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Stereo
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 657 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From the first step I took into the lobby, the stay was perfect. Staff was friendly and acted as though they knew me. The lobby, breakfast area, halls and rooms were spotless. Every staff member I encounter from the front desk, housekeeping, maintenance and breakfast staff were friendly and happy. Any time I visit Wilmington from now on, this is where I’ll be staying
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The channel selection on the TV was hard to work.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Friendly people. Breakast was sufficient. No problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From the moment we arrived, the check-in process was smooth and effortless. The front desk team greeted us with genuine warmth and hospitality that set the perfect tone for our stay. We're already planning our return visit!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, quiet, staff friendly, cookies a plus
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keaton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with partner
In room coffee pot was obviously broken. Bathroom looked tired. Receptionists were nice. I called this property before going to Expedia and was told there were no rooms available for Saturday night. Fortunately, I was able to book through Expedia. On check-in I found out there were still 12 rooms available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable accommodation. Breakfast bar area clean and food ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was the best part they were so friendly. The continental breakfast was great and I loved the out door seating area. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, nice central location. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dustin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristin

Horrible sleep- between the fridge making crazy noises and the A/C coming on and off all night,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Bathroom floors were somewhat sticky, but overall the room was clean. The complimentary breakfast was tasty with lots of options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

CHENG-CHEN

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, staff was very nice, breakfast was yummy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christy

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

Ocean

This place was awesome, will come back to it again....
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025