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Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
Riverfront District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,052 reviews)
"Great hotel clean and great views"
United States
Latashia
The price is S$242
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
Riverfront District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, staff and cleanliness"
United States
Rhonda
The price is S$174
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
2.5 star property
Riverfront District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (937 reviews)
"The lady at the desk and the young man doing the valet parking were incredibly pleasant and helpful. The breakfast was good. My room was very clean. Overall it was very positive experience! ☺️ "
United States
Kevin
The price is S$200
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Riverfront District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,590 reviews)
"Good stay, would stay there again"
United States
Estevan
The price is S$227
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
3.0 star property
Riverfront District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (999 reviews)
"I loved the location: the staff was exceptionally nice, loved my room location."
United States
Davila
The price is S$210
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
Riverfront District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (908 reviews)
"Very nice, hip place so convenient to all the happenings of Wilmington"
United States
Robert
The price is S$249
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
ARRIVE Wilmington

Dreamers BNB

Dreamers BNB
3.5 star property
Riverfront District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (367 reviews)
"Beautiful house. Perfect location. Excellent breakfast."
United States
harry
The price is S$260
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Dreamers BNB

Water Street Retreats

Water Street Retreats
3.5 star property
Riverfront District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (246 reviews)
"Excellent location and very nice apartment."
United States
David
The price is S$329
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Water Street Retreats

Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center
3.0 star property
Riverfront District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (591 reviews)
"Great location and loved that they are pet friendly"
United States
Caitlyn
The price is S$263
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

The Hive

The Hive
4.0 star property
Riverfront District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Kaseem
The price is S$508
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
The Hive

Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington

Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Riverfront District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (456 reviews)
"Cant say enough about the staff , the hotel, and accomodations everything was spot on, we will definitely be back and will highly recommend this hotel."
United States
Cathleen
The price is S$140
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington

Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Riverfront District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (534 reviews)
"Very quick check in, extremely comfortable beds, and delicious breakfast! I would stay here again."
United States
Sara
The price is S$225
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck by IHG

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown
3.0 star property
7.3 km from Riverfront District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (661 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Tasha Mhae
The price is S$191
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Home2 Suites By Hilton Wilmington Medical Park Downtown

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
3.5 star property
15.7 km from Riverfront District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,612 reviews)
"Best beach view, clean good spacious rooms!"
United States
Seshi
The price is S$464
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC
2.5 star property
4.3 km from Riverfront District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Our room was clean, staff was polite& helpful. Great budget friendly stay."
United States
Taylor
The price is S$106
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, NC

Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Tru by Hilton Wilmington
3.0 star property
5.9 km from Riverfront District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (551 reviews)
"Enjoyed stay there"
United States
Jeffrey
The price is S$175
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Tru by Hilton Wilmington

Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University
2.5 star property
New Market Center, 7.1 km from Riverfront District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,422 reviews)
"On of the best stays in recent times. Rooms were super clean, breakfast was the best and staff are super nice."
United States
Siva
The price is S$151
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Comfort Inn University

Spark by Hilton Wilmington

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
2.5 star property
5.7 km from Riverfront District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (149 reviews)
"Great location! Staff was friendly and helpful across the board. Hotel was very clean and well maintained. Will definitely stay again when I’m in the area."
United States
Joy
The price is S$155
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Spark by Hilton Wilmington

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
2.5 star property
6.6 km from Riverfront District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,132 reviews)
"Clean room, staff very friendly and helpful."
United States
Leanne
The price is S$132
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park

Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Riverfront District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"clean room, friendly staff, good breakfast with many choices"
United States
Jack
The price is S$155
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park
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Compare popular hotels in Riverfront District

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Rooftop bar
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,052 reviews
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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
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Indoor pool
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
937 reviews
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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
The Hive
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
19 reviews
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Meeting facility
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
591 reviews
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Where to stay in Riverfront District

Find the best Riverfront District areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

Wilmington Historic District

Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Bellamy Mansion Museum and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

Landfall

While there might not be top attractions in Landfall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayfaire Town Center and Wrightsville Beach Museum of History.

Wrightsville Sound

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wrightsville Sound and surrounding area, you can visit New Hanover County Arboretum and Mayfaire Town Center.

The Bottom

While The Bottom may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bellamy Mansion Museum and Cape Fear Museum.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Riverfront District like?
Travellers to the Riverfront District neighbourhood in Wilmington will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion as part of your Riverfront District travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Riverfront District?
Based on our traveller data, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay in Riverfront District. This hotel is steps from Riverwalk, and offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront and Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Riverfront District area?
Expedia has 251 hotels and other accommodation options in Riverfront District to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Wilmington area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Riverfront District, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Riverfront District.
What can I see and do in this Wilmington neighbourhood?
Explore Riverfront District's landmarks such as Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Latimer House and City Stage Theatre and learn about the local history. Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. The Cotton Exchange, The Eagle's Dare and Wilmington Railroad Museum are just a few of the places to visit in and around Riverfront District. While you're out sightseeing, Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews and Burgwin-Wright House are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wilmington.

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