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 - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
Mayfaire Town Center - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
Wilmington Convention Center - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
Battleship North Carolina - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
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 transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
RV/bus/truck 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 motorized watercraft
Seasonal outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room crib
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 center
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
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Lever door handles
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 center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Double sofa bed
Free crib
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
Kitchen
Microwave
Separate dining area
Stovetop
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
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
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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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The staff was amazing! Helped me with my dogs being there and helped me figure out checking out a day early! I recommend staying here and I’ll be back.
I loved the location. There are several options to dine out and shop. The community was quiet and peaceful. I was able to walk my dogs with ease no matter what time of day. It was a pet friendly environment. I liked the size of the room. It was very cozy. The kitchen was furnished.
My dislikes were the condition of the refrigerator. The fridge door handle was discolored and the exterior was rusty on the right side. At checkout the front desk staff on duty could not locate the baggage cart and recommended we walk over to the neighboring hotel, Sleep Inn, to get one of theirs at 5:00 am! Needless to say it took longer to checkout because we had to make several trips to the car. Poor hospitality!
Gwendolyn
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alfred
Dec 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities beyond cleanliness needed attention but you did get a good facility for the price
Staff was very nice
Comfortable, clean suites in Wilmington. I came here for a half-ironman race and this was a perfect type of space and was conveniently located near a lot of shops and restaurants. Great quality for the price.
The room exceeded expectations. Everything was very clean and the bed was amazingly comfortable and fresh. Any issues that we had were promptly resolved and we felt comfortable and respected as guests. When I come back to Wilmington, I am staying here and I would highly recommend to those who are looking for a safe, affordable, and good experience visiting Wilmington.
We stayed four nights and it was very comfortable. The free breakfast was nice. The patio off of the breakfast room looked great with freshly planted flowers. We would recommend this hotel to anyone.
The room was better than expected. I loved the separation of the sleep area from the living area. The kitchen area was well equipped including cooking utensils, dishes and a toaster. The staff was very professional. If I had to make a suggestion, it would be to expand the breakfast options.
Furnishings in my room were very dated and in need of replacement. Desk chair had an arm that had been mended; sofa and chair were both broken down and needed a bed pillow or two to make comfortable. However, for the price I am willing to accept these failings as I do not normally spend a lot of time in the room.
Everything was good except the smell of the room was horrible. Not sure if it was because it was a pet room. Or the shampoo on the rugs but using the fan for air conditioner made it way worse.
Check-in/out was quick and staff was friendly. The breakfast had good, standard continental style offerings. The location was good and felt safe. The room was clean and the layout was great. Separate bedroom, living space and kitchenette
Great location. Good choice when traveling with dogs. Nice bedding. OK breakfast. Friendly staff.
Didn't like dirty floor in uncarpeted area. Should be wet mopped more frequently. I used paper towels to wipe up water spilled by the dog. Made paper towel black with filth. Room rate was great. Overall, satisfied.
Alex
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Melissa
Traveled with family
Nov 3, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I wasn’t too happy that the comforter on my bed had a blood stain. Even though it had been washed, it should have been thrown away. The wall by the toilet looked like it had feces on it.
Disliked that my insulin medication was thrown away by the housekeeping staff I returned to the hotel within a couple of hours of realizing I had left my medicine behind. Very upset about this situation.