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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

2.5 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds with Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Kitchen, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 - 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 684 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 684 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 684 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 684 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 684 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Grace

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gwendolyn

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facilities beyond cleanliness needed attention but you did get a good facility for the price Staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

OMEGA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Betty W

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice affordable place
Room was clean and workers were friendly and helped. The bed to me wasn't to comfortable, but wife thought it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay for good price
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dated but clean, affordable, and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ameerah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mainstay Suites Wilmington - University area
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug, Lawrenceville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was convenient and a good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice.
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility and staff was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
November stay
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jingnan, Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with family
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kochamon, New Bern

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024