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MAINSTAY SUITES WILMINGTON - UNIVERSITY AREA, Wilmington – Your ideal downtown stay
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Hotel Overview
5229 Market Street,
Wilmington,
North Carolina,
United States,
28405,
North Carolina
Mainstay Suites Wilmington - University Area, extended-stay hotel with full kitchens near Cape Fear Museum
Located 7 minutes from Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and 10 km from Wilmington International Airport. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness center, and courtyard with barbecue grills. Guests have access to a business center with computers, free deluxe continental breakfast, free premium cable television, and free high-speed Internet access. Nearby attractions include the Cape Fear Museum, Wrightsville Beach, and the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial.
Additional perks of the hotel
- Weekly housekeeping service
- Free local calls
- Complimentary wireless Internet access
- Gift shops/newsstands
- Television in a common area
- Manager's reception each Wednesday
- Picnic area
- 24-hour front desk
- Complimentary newspapers in the lobby
Spacious suites
All 63 air-conditioned suites include full kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, sinks with disposals, dishwashers, cookware, dishes, and utensils. Each suite has a living room with a sofa sleeper, a private bathroom with a bath or shower, premium bedding, and a laptop-friendly workspace. Some suites feature a separate sitting area.
Other conveniences
- Hair dryers, irons, and ironing boards
- Flat-screen TV with movie channels
- Air conditioning
- Carpeted floor
- Free toiletries
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Window guards
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5229 Market Street,
Wilmington,
North Carolina,
United States,
28405,
North Carolina
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5229 Market Street,
Wilmington,
North Carolina,
United States,
28405,
North Carolina
City landmarks
203 Racine Dr
Eclipse Artisan Boutique
3900 ft
Bethel Holiness Church
2500 ft
Break Time Billiards and Sports
2700 ft
Rack'm Pub and Billiard
3900 ft
AMC CLASSIC Wilmington 16
5300 ft
Church
Church of the Servant
4500 ft
MR David's School of Hair Dsgn
5000 ft
New Covenant Full Gospel Church
5200 ft
Cape Fear Christian Church
1.0
mi
6431 Market St
DefyGravity Wilmington Trampoline Park
2.0
mi
Church
Freedom Baptist Church
1.1
mi
Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1.1
mi
601 S College Rd
Kenan Auditorium
1.1
mi
5945 Inland Greens Dr
Inland Greens
1.4
mi
Believers Destiny Church
1.1
mi
University of North Carolina Wilmington
1.3
mi
Trask Coliseum
1.4
mi
Church
Pearsall Memorial Presbyterian Church
1.3
mi
Church
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
1.3
mi
4000 Randall Pkwy
Anne McCrary Park
1.4
mi
1101 Manly Ave
Maides Park
1.5
mi
Church
Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church
1.4
mi
Church
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
1.4
mi
4855 Price Dr
Bluethenthal Wildflower Preserve
1.5
mi
Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church
1.6
mi
Church
Grace Baptist Church
1.6
mi
Church
Windermere Presbyterian Church
1.6
mi
Church
Emmanuel Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
1.7
mi
Park
Hugh MacRae Park
2.6
mi
Park
Empie Park
2.3
mi
Nearby
203 Racine Dr
Eclipse Artisan Boutique
3900 ft
Restaurants
Chopstix
600 ft
5214 Market St Ste 104
Bitty & Beau's Coffee
2300 ft
4949 New Centre Dr
Dunkin'
1400 ft
5111 Market St
Guest Reviews & Ratings
What Guests Are Saying?
86%
loved it & would return
Great location
Friendly staff
Room maintenance
Limited warm dining options
8.6/10
Great
Rooms
8.0
Location
8.7
Service
8.7
Dining
7.0
Guest reviews
8.6/10
based on 3 reviews
7.7
7.7/10 based on 352 reviews
William
United States,
March
2024
7.8/10
The hotel has everything we could need, with a full kitchen, living room, bedroom, and a dishwasher. However, there were some room issues like a ripped sofa arm and a rustic refrigerator. The AC made the suite hot.
Rooms
7.0
Service
9.0
The staff was exceptionally nice and friendly, making our stay comfortable.
Location
8.0
The location was central to many activities in town, but could have used some more seating options in the room.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were sufficient but could have included more variety in warm options.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel's facilities were adequate for our needs.
Great location
Room maintenance
John
United States,
October
2023
8.4/10
The hotel offers very spacious rooms with a full working kitchen, although breakfast options were limited but still delicious. The cleanliness of the rooms was impeccable, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were large, spacious, and well laid out with a full working kitchen.
Service
8.0
The staff working the evening shift that night was friendly, attentive, and very accommodating to our needs.
Location
9.0
The location was very convenient, being central to many attractions like the beach, school, and downtown area.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was simple but delicious, although it could have offered a few more warm options.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel provides all the necessary facilities for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Charlotte
United States,
October
2023
8.2/10
I had a pleasant stay at this hotel for one night. The location was excellent, and the room was comfortable, clean, and very quiet. It felt like a home away from home with a full refrigerator available. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the staff even shared local information about downtown shops. The dining options were satisfactory, and the facilities provided a good experience overall.
Rooms
8.0
The room was very cozy and felt like home, with a full refrigerator available. Neat and clean, just like the rest of the hotel.
Service
9.0
The service was very friendly and welcoming. The staff was understanding and accommodating, even giving local tips about the area.
Location
9.0
The location was great, very convenient to the school, beach, and downtown area. Easy access to UNCW and other attractions in Wilmington.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was satisfactory, with good choices and cleanliness. I enjoyed the takeaway Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were good and provided a comfortable stay.
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