Mayfaire Travel Guide

Wilmington

A multi-story building with a curved facade, benches, and a street with cars and pedestrians.

Stay near popular Mayfaire attractions

Mayfaire Town Center

9.0/10 (898 reviews)
You can do some window-shopping at Mayfaire Town Center during your trip to Wilmington. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in the area.
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Things to do

Wilmington: Wrightsville Beach Afternoon Sailboat Cruise

Intracoastal Waterway: Eco Tour

฿3,936
per adult
Intracoastal Waterway: Eco Tour
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour

฿653
per adult
Wilmington Coup and Massacre Historic Tour
Picture 4 for Activity Wilmington: Ghosts of the Port City Haunted Walking Tour

Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour

฿787
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour

฿653
per adult
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Picture 5 for Activity Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

Wilmington History and Architecture Tour

฿820
per adult
Wilmington History and Architecture Tour
Sailing Charters in Wilmington

Sailing Charters in Wilmington

฿2,935
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sailing Charters in Wilmington
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Top hotels in Mayfaire

Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center

Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center

3 out of 5
6745 Rock Spring Rd Wilmington NC
The price is ฿4,330 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿4,330
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton Garden Inn Wilmington Mayfaire Town Center
Element by Marriott Wilmington

Element by Marriott Wilmington

3 out of 5
1055 INTERNATIONAL DR. Wilmington NC
The price is ฿5,048 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,048
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Wrightsville Beach and Regal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (126 reviews)
"This is the second time I’ve stayed here. It’s clean and the staff is friendly. The complimentary breakfast is good as well. The shampoo and soap dispensers were empty, unfortunately not discovered until I was in the shower. Once the staff was notified they provided supplies promptly. All else was ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Element by Marriott Wilmington
Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

3 out of 5
6732 Swan Mill Rd Wilmington NC
The price is ฿3,601 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,601
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Location, large rooms"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

3.5 out of 5
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is ฿5,166 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿5,166
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,742 reviews)
"Tthis was an excellent hotel for the price. Beautiful views of the ocean."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

2.5 out of 5
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,547 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿2,547
per night
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

2.5 out of 5
151 S College Road Wilmington NC
The price is ฿2,589 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,589
per night
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,560 reviews)
"Breakfast. 6 to 10 but 9 o'clock no more."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Comfort Inn University
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Where to stay in Mayfaire

Find the best Mayfaire areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A river with a bridge in the background, a dock with boats, and a cityscape on the left.
Photo by Jackie Rodriguez
Open Photo by Jackie Rodriguez

Downtown Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

A historic brick building with a sign reading "The Cotton Exchange".

Wilmington Historic District

Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

A boat docked at a pier with a building in the background.
Photo by Photo courtesy of VisitNC.com
Open Photo by Photo courtesy of VisitNC.com

Riverfront District

If you're spending some time in Riverfront District, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College are top sights worth seeing.

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 of History and Science and Bellamy Mansion Museum.

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