Mainstay Suites Wilmington - University Area, Wilmington ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

5229 Market Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America, 28405

Mainstay Suites Wilmington - University Area is located just minutes from key attractions like Wrightsville Beach and the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial. This hotel is designed for longer stays, featuring spacious suites with full kitchens. Unique amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary breakfast add to the guest experience. Situated only four miles from downtown Wilmington, it offers easy access to both leisure and business opportunities.

Location

The hotel is conveniently located 6 miles from Wilmington International Airport and about four miles from the historic downtown area. Nearby attractions include the Cape Fear Museum and various golf courses. Transportation options make it convenient for guests to explore Wilmington's pristine beaches and vibrant cultural sites.

Rooms

The hotel offers 63 air-conditioned suites equipped with premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces. Each suite features a full kitchen, complete with a refrigerator, microwave, and stovetop. Additional comforts include separate sitting areas and private bathrooms with hairdryers. Many suites also have sofa sleepers for added convenience.

Eat & Drink

A complimentary deluxe continental breakfast is served daily, featuring items like fresh coffee, cereals, muffins, and fruit. Guests can enjoy meals in their suites or utilize the outdoor barbecue facilities. The hotel ensures a steady supply of refreshments for guests with a manager's reception held every Wednesday.

Leisure & Business

Mainstay Suites provides a fitness center and an outdoor seasonal pool for relaxation and recreation. The business center is available 24 hours and offers computers, copy, and fax services. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property, catering to both leisure and business travelers.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Queen Suite

Max:

6 persons

33 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Heating

Air conditioning

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King Suite

Max:

4 persons

33 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Standard Queen Suite

Max:

6 persons

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

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Getting around

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City Center

Wilmington 2.4 mi

Airports

Wilmington International (ILM) 4.7 mi

Albert J. Ellis (OAJ) 53.7 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Suites!

The suite was impressively roomy, providing a cozy atmosphere that made me feel right at home.view full review

Perfect Kitchenette

Having a full-size fridge and a well-equipped kitchenette was a game-changer for our stay; we could cook meals just like at home.view full review

Lovely Courtyard!

The courtyard was a delightful spot for breakfast or relaxation. I enjoyed sitting there and soaking in the ambiance.view full review

Tasty Breakfast!

The breakfast selections were great, and I was impressed by how quickly the staff solved our room mix-up; it made for a stress-free start to the day.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Elevator
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Guest Parking

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Housekeeping

Business

Business center
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal outdoor pool
Garden area
BBQ facilities

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

5229 Market Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America, 28405

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5229 Market Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America, 28405

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

Parks

Hugh MacRae Park

2.6 mi

Parks

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

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great location

Friendly staff

Room maintenance

Limited warm dining options

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

8.0

Location

8.7

Service

8.7

Dining

7.0

William

United States of America, 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 of America, 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 of America, 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.