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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

2.5 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
5229 Market St, Hwy 132 & Us 17, Wilmington, NC, 28405
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mayfaire Town Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, 1 Room Efficiency, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Sofa Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Wilmington

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.

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 12 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Crumbl Cookies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬16 min walk

About this property

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of North Carolina at Wilmington
MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with double sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

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.
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.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
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.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless 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 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

Mainstay Suites Hotel Wilmington
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Mainstay Wilmington
Mainstay Suites Wilmington Hotel
Wilmington Mainstay Suites
Mainstay Suites Wilmington
MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area Hotel
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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 742 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 742 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 742 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 742 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 742 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have traveled extensively through the lower 48 states. For the money, this is the best hotel I have found. The suites are like a one bedroom apartment with a spacious bedroom and two nice queen beds. Kitchen, work area and living room. If they added bananas to the free breakfast the place would be PERFECT!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamal

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Felt like a lot of things were only half clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiarra

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to be in the hotel is the courtyard it is so peaceful and relaxing!! The showers are amazing and the beds are so comfortable I hate thAt we have to leave
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Valinda

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Spacious and Comfortable

A nice little Extended stay hotel right in the middle of town. Great location, friendly staff and spacious room.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kalyan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for lang stay with a full kitchen 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Clayton, Stony Point

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No maintenance around the building. Smelly walls dirty and the whole place smelled like pot. Would never stay there again.check out early
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakevia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience was over all great. I do wish yhey would have more options for breakfast but nevertheless everything was good. Kitchen in room wit extra space.I would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Clean Room Dirty Halls

The room was extremely nice and clean with the exception of a broken shower curtain rod it was good. The hallway getting to the room was extremely stinky and dirty. There were stains all over the carpet and the cigarette smell was strong.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Very nice staff. A lot better than expected. We had 2 rooms. And my mother was worried because of some of the reviews. But loved her room as much as we loved ours once we got there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Get away

Check-in was fast and easy, The room was very clean only thing I didn’t care for was breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittani

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omega

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Keshin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025