Oleander
Wilmington
Popular places to visit
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Enjoy the student vibe at University of North Carolina at Wilmington during your visit to Wilmington. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Riverwalk
After visiting Riverwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wilmington. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its festivals.
Battleship North Carolina
Take a tour of the lead ship of North Carolina-class battleships and learn about U.S. Navy history in a unique and adventurous way.
Wilmington Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Wilmington Convention Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
Mayfaire Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Mayfaire Town Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in the area.
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park during your trip to Wilmington. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self-Guided Adventure Tour
Two- Hour Group Surfing Lesson in Cocoa Wrightsville Beach, NC
3.25-Hour Wilmington E-Bike Airlie Gardens Self-Guided Tour
Top hotels in Oleander
Sleep Inn
Pluses -- clean room, friendly front desk and cleaning person, etc Minuses -- no TV channel sheet/guide in the rooms. In this day and age, with 100 or more channels on hotel TVs, trying to use the channel guide on a TV screen is tedious, slow, and often wrong. Each hotel needs a sheet of the channels ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan, 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Loved our room, will definitely come back
Reviewed on 9 Feb, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
The rooms are clean and beautiful, as always with Hilton, and the gym is clean as well and has the tools needed for a complete workout. I loved everything about the stay. At check in, however, the gentleman was a bit dry and didn’t greet me or provide directions to the elevator or offer much guidance. ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb, 2026
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Well decorated room we were able to gather with family for hours and be comfortable there.
Reviewed on 10 Feb, 2026
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG
Staff very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 8 Feb, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Everything about the stay was great. Staff in their Steam restaurant at the bar were fantastic. Great service, even during an accidental fire alarm. Breakfast was solid, the cook was terrific. Only complain was the pillows. Not joking, they were way too fluffy, super annoying.
Reviewed on 6 Feb, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oleander
Forest Hills
While Forest Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum.
Audubon
Though Audubon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Long Leaf Park and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park.
Devon Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Devon Park and surrounding area, you can visit Long Leaf Park and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park.
Lincoln Forest
While Lincoln Forest isn't home to many top sights, Long Leaf Park and Cameron Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Dry Pond
While Dry Pond may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum.
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 Cape Fear Museum and Bellamy Mansion Museum.
