Airlie Travel Guide
Wilmington
Visit Airlie
Top hotels in Airlie
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"Bar and restaurant were open for brunch short staffed. King size bed mattress was hard and lumpy needs to be changed out. Rooms only cleaned upon request. The beach view was fantastic. It's the first week of June. Gotta drive in town to find a place to eat. Island closed down at 10 o'clock usually. ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
"The property is going through well needed reservations. The rooms are bad..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Bed needs replacing, vanity light didn’t work, window on the exterior was filthy-it’s a wonderful location however."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn University
"For the price everything was good."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
"Very limited bfest"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Pirates Cove
"Everything was good on the property could not ask for anything better. Just the neighbor beside us was very noisy"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Airlie
Downtown Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.
Riverfront District
If you're spending some time in Riverfront District, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.
Wilmington Historic District
Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.
Landfall
While there might not be top attractions in Landfall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayfaire Town Center and Wrightsville SUP.
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.
