The Best Hotels in Riverfront District, Wilmington - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Dreamers BNB	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 358 reviews	View
Front Street Inn	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 139 reviews	View
ARRIVE Wilmington	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 883 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,019 reviews	View
The Hive	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 18 reviews	View

Where to stay in Riverfront District

Find the best Riverfront District areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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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.

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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.

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The sun is setting and sky is almost clear of clouds at this Private dock in the Banks Channel near River To The Sea Bikeway bridge in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Wrightsville Sound

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wrightsville Sound and surrounding area, you can visit New Hanover County Arboretum and Mayfaire Town Center.

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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.

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Top Riverfront District Hotel Reviews

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4/10 Poor

"I like where the property is located, very beautiful view and lots of things to explore near the hotel. I would definitely stay again in the near future. However the inside of the hotel such be excellent in appearance when it comes to cleanliness, considering the pricing of the stay there. The room #245 where I stayed was not clean upon my arrival. The carpet in the hallways had stains on them, elevator flooring was not mopped, ice machine on the 4th floor did not work, had to go to the 3rd floor for ice, breakfast area off of the main lobby downstairs floors were dusty and not well kept to sit there and eat breakfast. Glass around breakfast tables were dirty with fingerprints, also in the main lobby glass dirty, and guest room, exiting the elevator in the hallways glass were dirty. I feel when you have an elegant property location, it should look and be maintained to support the pricing you charge your guest staying there."

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

6/10 Okay

"The condo I stayed in was in desperate need of an update. In top of the furniture being old and worn out, the bed sounded like a spring was going to come through at any moment. The kitchen didn’t have any silverware. The TV did not have a remote. Hopefully I just had an old unit and others have been updated"

Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach by IHG

8/10 Good

"You could not ask for a better location, went several years ago and seemed to have a much better room, this one just had some little quirks that were slightly annoying. Otherwise, the staff was very friendly, quite expensive to buy snacks and eat on site, but the food was really good when you did."

Comfort Inn University

2/10 Terrible

"I had my connecting flight cancelled and by the time I was suppose to check in I was stranded in New York City. I tried to explain the situation and she first said someone else checked in under my name(how did that even happen) and when I told her no that was impossible because I’m In New York she said there was nothing she could do so goodbye two nights paid for nothing."

Frequently asked questions

What is Riverfront District like?

Travellers to the Riverfront 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 Riverfront District travel plans.

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

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay in Riverfront District. This hotel is steps from Riverwalk, and offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront and ARRIVE Wilmington.

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

Expedia has 249 hotels and other accommodation options in Riverfront 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 Riverfront 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 Riverfront District.

What can I see and do in this Wilmington neighbourhood?

Explore Riverfront 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 Riverfront District. While you're out sightseeing, Bellamy Mansion Museum and Battleship North Carolina are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wilmington.

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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

ARRIVE Wilmington

The Hive

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Dreamers BNB

Front Street Inn

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Spark by Hilton Wilmington

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center

Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

SpringHill Suites® by Marriott® Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

Tru By Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

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Where to stay in Riverfront District

Downtown Wilmington

Wilmington Historic District

Landfall

Wrightsville Sound

The Bottom

Top Riverfront District Hotel Reviews

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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