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MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area
MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area – Wilmington, NC
MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area – Wilmington, NC
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

Located in Wilmington, 7 miles from USS North Carolina, MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area provides accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. Featuring barbecue facilities, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. Some rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental or an American breakfast. Staff at MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area are always available to provide guidance at the reception. Bellamy Mansion Museum Of History And Design Arts is 3.9 miles from the accommodation, while Thalian Hall is 4.2 miles away. Wilmington International Airport is 2.5 miles from the property.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 988 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Affordable! Staff were amazingly helpful. Breakfast was tasty. 15 minutes from the beach. Saved money by using the room’s kitchenette to feed our brood of children. A win all around.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room was okay, we’ve had much better for the same price. Room smelled like mildew and was hot. Not really updated as expected. Bathroom was decent, everything else was just okay. Floor was kind of gross and there was hair everywhere. Pullout bed was old, gross and stained, could use a mattress cover at the very least

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The staff was super friendly, however, this property manager is not taking the time (and money) to update and properly clean this place. Horrible stains on carpets and sofas, pullout mattress was unsleepable. Only stayed here in a pinch, never will again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great studios for the family, clean and well maintained. The staff is very cordial and helpful. Breakfast it's ok, but if you like a big breakfast there is IHOP and cracker barrel restaurants near by.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Our bathroom also had a leak. I chose not to report it because I didn't want the hassle of being moved to another room during our stay. The cleanliness of the property was another disappointment. The elevator floor was dirty every day, the hallways looked like they hadn't been cleaned well, and our room's floor also felt dirty. The odors in the lobby and hallways were unpleasant throughout our stay. Ironically, next door, the Sleep Inn smelled fresh and inviting as soon as you walked inside. I understand this is an extended-stay hotel, and guests are there much longer than at a traditional hotel. That naturally leads to more wear and tear, and management can't control how every guest treats the property. However, replacing permanently stained towels and washcloths, improving cleanliness, and addressing the odors would make a huge difference in the guest experience.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean room, clean kitchen, comfortable bed. Quiet location.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I’m always happy staying here, great place

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I booked a stay and they canceled my booking (which is okay) BUT they kept it to themselves 😑😑. Did not even inform ME or EXPEDIA( confirmed by 4 expedia agents). I was stranded at 12am in the night trying to figure out where I should go. ZERO HELP FROM THESE GUYS. I had to stay in a dirty motel because there was no other stay available at middle of the night. BE CAREFUL IF YOU BOOK! MAKE SURE THEY DONT CANCEL AND KEEP IT A SECRET

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Lindsay professional, courteous. Repl defective tv remote.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Staff was great and friendly. Clean room. Great location.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Room was clean, breakfast was good! Only complaint is the hallways smelled like cigarettes. Also good to know the pool is at their next door sister property!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great stay!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Okay stay but there wasn’t any bedding for the pullout,not enough towels and the deadbolt did not work. Front desk staff was helpful in covering our needs.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The best thing about the hotel was the location.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Room could have been cleaner, couch and carpet was gross and there were stains on the walls

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great check in, clean room, breakfast was great.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    the tile floors were sticky.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The room and the layout. Everything

  • Engine customer May 2026

    This property is very old and it is apparent. The room given for my reservation was a shock to my system- I opened the door to scratched up arms on the sofa, outdated, threadbare, and roughly-handled decor, stains on the bed skirts, and an obviously absent tub in service of an 'accessible' shower. The carpet throughout the property is horribly dirty. Even the plant as you come in is dying! The staffer who originally checked me in left, and Kaitlyn come on shift. She was very accommodating to my displeasure, and offered a different room on a floor that had been updated. This room looked like the first one, minus the clawed-up fabric on the sofa. She swiftly began processing my refund, for which I was very grateful to have done without conflict. Thanks, anyway! clbrown

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The living room furniture in rooms was covered in stains and greasy. Very outdated. Bedroom window leaked when it rained

Frequently asked questions about MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

Does MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area offer parking?
Yes, MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area offers free parking on-site.
Does MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area have a fitness center?
Yes, MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area located, and how walkable is the area?
MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area is located at 5229 Market St, Hwy 132 & Us 17, Wilmington, NC 28405. With a Walk Score of 54, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area
  • University of North Carolina Wilmington 1.4 mi
  • Wilmington NC Airport 2.5 mi
  • Wilmington Convention Center 4.4 mi
  • USS North Carolina 4.5 mi

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