"The AC leaked water on the balcony, which was littered with cigarette butts. The bathtub in our room wasn't clean, and a flooding issue forced some guests to be relocated; our floor smelled like raw sewage. Only an apology was offered. The bathrooms in the lobby also smelled like sewage. This hotel was not worth the price.2016-08-15"
"Close to the ferry, the ocean, and downtown shops. The hotel room was clean. Decent breakfast selection.2018-04-15"
"Good room, and the hotel staff was helpful. You can't go wrong staying here.2017-01-24"
"Great hotel, staff, and location.2015-11-05"
"Good location. Great hotel, especially the room. The only disappointment was that the outdoor pool wasn't heated, and the whirlpool was out of service.2015-06-04"
"The hotel staff was attentive, helpful, and friendly. I loved the recycling bins on every floor. Great complimentary breakfast with lots of healthy options.2018-08-19"
"The hotel was fine, and the room was clean. Easy check-in. Breakfast was decent.2021-07-23"
"The hotel was clean, and the employees were friendly. No complaints. Great place to stay.2021-07-23"
"The hotel wasn't clean.2021-02-13"
"The room smelled dank and over-sprayed with air freshener. The front desk clerk was abrupt when I asked about staying an additional night and when I reported that the drink vending machine was out of order. Stay somewhere else.2016-10-23"
"We stay at this hotel fairly regularly, but this time we got a handicap room that was in poor condition. It was dated and we didn't like it. Still a good place to stay.2016-07-30"
Heated indoor swimming pool - 24-hour exercise room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 20 pounds only in 1st floor rooms, 2 pets per room - $50 per stay fee for 1st pet - $25 per stay fee for second pet. - Jan 2020 < Less
"Clean hotel with friendly personnel. There were a few problems with the room, though, and the Internet connection was bad.2018-07-23"
"The hotel was pleasant and convenient to many amenities. I was comfortable and had no issues whatsoever.2016-06-18"
"Great location. The room was fine, and the hotel staff was friendly, helpful, and professional. Excellent breakfast. A wonderful place to stay.2015-09-25"
"The hotel was being renovated during my stay, and the key card system went out, so we had to get a hotel clerk to unlock our room door. The room smelled funny at first, but the smell went away after a while. Breakfast was good.2020-03-02"
"The hotel was clean, safe, and pleasant. I couldn't adjust the AC, so the 1st night was hot and stuff, but the problem was fixed the next day. Friendly staff and great breakfast.2019-10-10"
"I loved the firmness of the bed and the nice comforter and lots of pillows. I had to wait 5 minutes for a hotel clerk to complete a call before I was able to get assistance.2018-01-23"
"The hotel was lovely and clean, and the beds were comfortable. Good breakfast. I highly recommend staying here.2017-07-08"
"Reasonably priced. The room was clean, and the hotel staff was helpful and friendly. The continental breakfast was satisfactory.2017-06-26"
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 50 pounds only in 3 1st floor pet rooms - $40 per stay fee for 1st pet - $10 per stay fee for an additional pet. - Feb 2016 < Less
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19 milesHampton Inn & Suites Wilmington 1989 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC 28403 19 miles to North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
"The hotel lobby and exterior were attractive, but the room left a lot to be desired. The bed was comfortable, but the furniture looked like it was from the 1960s, and the chairs were uncomfortable. The sink and shelves underneath looked hand-made, and the towel rack was rusty. Nice shower, though. The hair dryer only blew cold air, so it took forever to dry my hair. Breakfast was tasty, but the eggs and sausage were cold. I was disappointed and don't recommend staying here.2021-05-22"
"Great location. Hotel was clean, and the employees were polite. Definitely make a reservation here.2015-03-24"
"Perfect location in the historic district. The layout of the room was good, and it was clean and thoughtfully decorated. The staff was helpful, cheerful, and cordial throughout our stay. The restaurant and lounge area were attractive and comfortable. Stay at this hotel.2015-08-11"
"Worth the extra cost for the convenience of downtown restaurants and shops. This hotel was great. Nice view overlooking the town. I needed a sewing kit in a hurry, and was given two kits just in case. Stay here.2015-06-11"
"Just a cheap place by the airport. Not a nice hotel.2020-08-05"
"This was the worst hotel stay I've ever had. It was supposedly a smoke-free property, but it reeked of cigarettes. I couldn't sleep because it gave me such a bad headache. People were drinking and working on cars by the back door. Don't stay here.2019-05-29"
"The hotel was dated and needed new decor. The room smelled musty, and the bathroom door looked like it had been kicked in. Don't stay here.2015-06-02"
"The motel wasn't clean. Stay somewhere else.2016-08-28"
"The motel was clean and reasonably priced. Everything was fine.2016-08-15"
"My handicap room was so small that I'm not sure a wheelchair could get from the door to the bathroom. The room was dirty and had poor lighting. The staff was helpful and pleasant, though. Stay somewhere else.2016-06-01"
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near Wilmington Airport
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking - truck parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 80 pounds, 2 pets per room - $150 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Jul 2016 < Less
"Conveniently located. The hotel staff was friendly and accommodating, and they upgraded me to a suite. Nice breakfast, and dinner was served Monday through Thursday.2019-03-19"
"I had an excellent hotel stay.2018-04-06"
"The suite was clean and had a living room and kitchen. The hotel staff was helpful. An excellent place to stay near the college.2017-01-08"
"This hotel was OK at best. We stayed for 2 nights. Renovations were underway, and our room was obviously one of the old ones. It was dusty and cramped. The staff was friendly and helpful.2016-06-16"
"The hotel was off the beaten path but was accessible. Nice lobby and business center.2016-03-10"
"Great location and good experience. Stay at this hotel.2016-02-16"
"Noise from the refrigerator kept me up all night. No drinking cups or utensils of any kind in the room. Front desk clerk just said "sorry" when I told her about the problems.2015-01-26"
"Nice hotel. The room was excellent, and the staff was helpful and friendly. Good choice.2021-01-31"
"Nice hotel near the university, stores, and restaurants. Good rates. The room was clean, quiet, and spacious enough for 2 people without feeling cramped. The WiFi worked well. The staff was friendly and efficient. I'd stay here again without hesitation.2020-01-09"
"The hotel was clean, decent, and well-stocked, and the staff was polite. Great breakfast offerings.2019-04-01"
"The hotel room was clean, and the staff was helpful. Breakfast was great. I definitely recommend staying here.2016-12-12"
"The bathtub could've been cleaner, but the hotel clerks were helpful.2016-08-17"
Midscale, smoke-free motel near Wilmington Airport
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking - truck parking
Pet friendly motel
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- allows pets up to 20 pounds in 1st and 2nd floor rooms only, 2 pets per room - $15 per night fee for each pet. - Nov 2019 < Less
"The motel room smelled bad, and it was overcrowded with furniture. The sink faucet moved, and the bathroom door got stuck on the floor when I tried to close it. Don't stay here.2019-06-22"
"The motel didn't have any electricity when I arrived, so I was told I couldn't stay.2018-09-19"
"My room was in the run-down part of the building. Pick another motel.2016-07-03"
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20 milesHoliday Inn Resort Wrightsville Beach 1706 North Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 20 miles to North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
"Comfortable bed and nice shower. More coffee in the room would've been good. The motel staff was helpful.2020-10-10"
"I had to change rooms 4 times. The floor and AC in the 1st room were filthy. A roach ran out. I asked to have the room cleaned, but was told that housekeeping was gone for the day. The 2nd room also had a dirty floor. The 3rd room was clean, but the stairway to the room was blocked with caution tape; I had to go a long way with my luggage. The 4th room was clean, but I so a roach. I asked for more toilet paper but was told there wasn't any; I was offered facial tissue instead. A housekeeper arrived and said she'd get some, but it took 45 minutes for it to be brought to my room. Don't stay at this motel.2020-10-02"
"Nice motel room. There were a lot of people hanging around outside smoking; I was glad I didn't send my daughter alone.2016-11-06"
"Good value. Well-kept hotel, and quiet for being in the city. Pet-friendly room was nice, and the bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly, helpful, and pleasant. Great restaurant. Good place to stay.2015-01-19"
"The hotel was comfortable, but not enough coffee was provided. I had to go to the front desk to get more. The staff was friendly and helpful. Tidal Cab provided an excellent airport shuttle service. Definitely stay here if you're flying out of Wilmington, and ask about park and fly options.2016-10-01"
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Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
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Address: 900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC 28449-3786
Hotels, Motels, Lodging, and Accommodations – North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Kure Beach, North Carolina
