MainStay Suites Wilmington - University Area

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Main Stay Suites
7.9 (655 reviews)
5229 Market Street , Wilmington , us
+1 910-392-1741

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Odor issues
Breakfast limitations

Categories

Cleanliness
7.65
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness positively, while others reported unpleasant odors.
Service
8.65
General sentiment was positive regarding staff friendliness, despite some isolated service issues.
Location
8.65
Multiple reviews praised the convenient location.
Room Quality
7.65
Room quality varied, with some issues such as damaged furniture reported.
Amenities
7.15
Amenities were described as lacking, with complaints about breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.15
Overall value was viewed positively, considering the location and cleanliness.
Food and Beverage
7.15
Breakfast options were criticized; many reviews mentioned it being carb-heavy.
Overall Experience
8.15
General sentiment was positive; many guests expressed willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 07:57

Property Description

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
The MainStay Suites hotel in Wilmington, NC, nestled between the beach and downtown, offers easy access to local attractions like the Cape Fear Museum and Wrightsville Beach.

Full-Service Amenities
Enjoy fully equipped kitchens, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, premium cable TV, high-speed Internet, outdoor pool, fitness center, and manager's reception every Wednesday.

Spacious Suites with Home-like Comforts
Relax in suites featuring full kitchens, living rooms, and convenient amenities like coffee makers, dishwashers, and ironing boards.

Experience comfort and convenience at MainStay Suites Wilmington. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to make a reservation.

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, Sep 29, 2026 until Fri, Apr 30, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ILM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 655 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.65
Service: 8.65
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 7.15
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 7.15
Overall Experience: 8.15
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Erik • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Carlo • family_with_children • us
8
Good experience overall, with room for improvement
Pros:

Great location, spacious room, comfortable bed, clean and spacious bathroom, nice courtyard

Cons:

Common areas could be improved (except the courtyard which is pretty nice), people nearby talking very loud over the night, even on the 3rd floor. Breakfast is basic and pretty low quality.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Tamarius • couple • us
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family_with_children • us
6
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Joan • couple • us
10
We love staying here!!
Pros:

Large rooms with a kitchen!!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Vida • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Casandra • family_with_children • us
8
Great value, great location— would stay again :)
Pros:

15ish minutes away from Wrightsville beach/ Johnnie Mercers Fishing pier. No pool, but you are able to use the pool at the hotel across the parking lot. The location is close to a lot of shops and grocery stores.

Cons:

Other than waffles, bagels, and heat up breakfast sandwiches, there aren’t hot breakfast items— not a huge deal though ;).

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Barbie Freeman • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It was very nice. The staff was really nice. The patio was nice. The rooms was big and roomy

Cons:

The only thing I didn't care for was the bath tub was a little slick 😌 but other than that it was great

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • us
5
Average.
Pros:

location was good for where we needed.
AC worked well.
Lobby smelled clean.

Cons:

Breakfast was very unimpressive.
Hallway smelled like smoke
Elevator felt like it was falling every time we got in it.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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JCMK1978 • family_with_children • us
7
Family Stay Cation before college starts
Pros:

Main Stay Wilmington has a good breakfast variety and well stocked in the morning. With being on Market St you have easy access to restaurants and shopping.

Cons:

Needed a little more improvement on some of the furniture in the room. The facility needs a good power wash to remove the mold on the exterior of the building. We also found bugs in the bathroom and kitchenette area in the room.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Muslimah • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Renee • couple • us
10
I slept very well 🤏🏾
Pros:

It’s spacious and reason priced !

Cons:

Just the limited amount of space for breakfast and a small amount of options to choose from

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Renee • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

We liked that we had a kitchen, living room and how close it was to the beach. Price wasn't bad.

Cons:

Hotel states pool, but they do not have one. It's across the parting lot at another hotel. Breakfast was lacking. We ended up at IHOP. Our room had an odd smell and could've been cleaner. Hair in our bathroom and shower.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • us
10
This is my go to hotel to stay at when I come to Wilmington. The staff is always so accommodating & friendly. I can’
Pros:

The staff is always so friendly & willing to help with anything you need. The rooms are always clean & fully stocked with the essentials.

Cons:

I would like a better breakfast selection but other than that nothing

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Tatyana • family_with_children • us
5
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Elias • solo_traveller • us
8
Goood stay
Pros:

Good price for the location, staff was kind and helpful. Standard room, clean.

Cons:

Door was malfunctioning, too many ppl crowding the lobby, some waiting for the elevator.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Haidinger • family_with_children • at
10
Pros:

Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis ist wirklich sehr gut. Es ist alles vorhanden, was man für einen angenehmen Aufenthalt benötigt. Wir waren nur für eine Nacht als Zwischenstopp dort und dafür war das Hotel perfekt.

Der Empfang an der Rezeption war sehr freundlich. Besonders gefreut hat uns, dass wir zufällig von einer deutschsprachigen Mitarbeiterin empfangen wurden, was den Check-in sehr angenehm gemacht hat.

Insgesamt hat alles bestens gepasst – wir würden das Hotel für einen Zwischenstopp jederzeit wieder wählen.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Haley • family_with_children • us
7
Enjoyed our short stay just need a little bit more cleaning
Pros:

Comfortable bed and clean room.

Cons:

Bathroom had black hairs left behind in bathtub and shower area. Pull out couch bed did not come with extra bedding.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • us
10
Pros:

It was very clean and the room was spacious.

Cons:

It’s cleanliness and room layout.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee