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Top 10 Hotels in River District, Wilmington

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Very nice hotel staff was great. Food was awesome convenient to walking the riverfront."
The price is RM571
RM645 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

ARRIVE Wilmington

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (599)
"What a gem. I will be returning to this property close to everything and everyone who works here is helpful and friendly. I had a problem with HVAC noise and they moved me to another room. The TV in that room was not working so they counted my valet parking for the entire trip. The location cannot be beat."
The price is RM473
RM535 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
ARRIVE Wilmington

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1067)
"Great location, off Cape Fear and downtown is very accessible. Cashless needs to stop! And the doors slamming all night "
The price is RM571
RM645 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (864)
"Fantastic Hotel overall! "
The price is RM533
RM602 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"The view was great, spent a lot of time looking at the river. In downtown Wilmington so very close to multiple restaurants, bars, stores, and attractions. "
The price is RM472
RM533 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (393)
"We loved our stay :) One of our favorite hotels to stay at when attending concerts at Live Oak!"
The price is RM609
RM688 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

DREAMERS by DW

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (289)
"I had a wonderful overnight in Wilmington and am happy I chose Dreamers. The quaint little town was walkable, and I loved being surrounded by the staely homes. The owenrs were very kind and accomodating. Breakfast was outstanding and they gave me a parking pass so that I was able to park right in front of the gorgeous building. And the bed- wow! I slept great and will def be back. "
The price is RM750
RM923 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
DREAMERS by DW

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (757)
"Clean, comfortable and quiet. Great location near the river walk. Beautiful at night with the Christmas lights. Breakfast was good."
The price is RM533
RM602 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Front Street Inn

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (123)
"Our stay was awesome. The location was great! The inn was clean and well maintained. Loved the back of the inn where you could sit and relax with coffee or alcoholic drinks outside as well inside. It was cool that every table had a fire pit where you could even roast marshmallows for s’mores. The staff was exceptional! Can’t say enough about this establishment!!"
The price is RM1,226
RM1,431 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Front Street Inn

The Hive

4.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Loved the smooth contactless check-in! The King suite was clean and welcoming! The only thing missing were hangers which I noticed immediately as I was in town for a wedding! Otherwise the stay was great and the complimentary snacks and refreshments were appreciated! Would recommend to a friend! "
The price is RM804
RM1,407 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
The Hive

Water Street Retreats

3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (222)
"Parking was further than anticipated, the room key pad was confusing and locked us out immediately and we had to use the key on the table, luckily security was able to unlock our door for us so we could get ready and make it to our event on time. There was some damage to the bathroom cabinet towards the bottom when we arrived and stains on the bedroom carpet, clean other than that. Beautiful views, felt very secure, and in walking distance from everything we needed. "
The price is RM428
RM732 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
Water Street Retreats

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1299)
"the rooms"
The price is RM500
RM686 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Wonderful stay and great staff! "
The price is RM446
RM572 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, an IHG Hotel

Silver Gull Motel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Easy and breezy checkin, outstanding front desk services, outstanding housekeeping and room preparation, large and spacious rooms, and the best of all? THE FANTASTIC LOCATION! This weekend stay was excellent! Could not ask for a better location! The room was comfy and very clean and the hotel personnel on point! EXCELLENT and I highly recommend."
The price is RM475
RM537 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Silver Gull Motel

Blockade Runner Beach Resort

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1034)
"Excellent service, cleanliness, and quiet, even with the ongoing renovations. "
The price is RM676
RM764 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
Blockade Runner Beach Resort

Surf Suites

2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (274)
"The suite was beautiful and clean, the staff was really nice. It was very quiet and peaceful. I would stay here again"
The price is RM526
RM595 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Surf Suites

Sandpeddler Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (292)
"Great service"
The price is RM450
RM846 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025
Sandpeddler Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (361)
"Staff was great "
The price is RM492
RM557 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2025
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck, an IHG Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"It's a lovely natural setting, convenient location, facility was very clean, rooms were clean, breakfast was good, lobby was pretty - just a nice place to stay"
The price is RM456
RM515 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Very nice property and staff. Good breakfast."
The price is RM582
RM657 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
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Frequently asked questions

What is River District like?

Travellers to the River 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 River District travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in River District?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, ARRIVE Wilmington is the highest ranked property in River District. This hotel offers a restaurant and private gardens. Other favourite options in the area include Front Street Inn and DREAMERS by DW.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the River District area?

Expedia has 212 hotels and other accommodation options in River 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 River 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 River District.

What can I see and do in this Wilmington neighbourhood?

Explore River District's landmarks such as Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, City Stage Theatre and Burgwin-Wright House 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, Wilmington Railroad Museum and Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews are just a few of the places to visit in and around River District. While you're out sightseeing, Bellamy Mansion Museum and Battleship North Carolina are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wilmington.