Best Boutique Hotels Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington is centrally located in Wilmington, a 4-minute walk from Riverwalk and 8 minutes by foot from Cape Fear Community College. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Wilmington Convention Center and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Live Oak Bank Pavilion. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at Dram Yard, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee. Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Make yourself at home in one of the 34 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Located on the Cape Fear River, our downtown NC hotel is minutes from water tours, shopping, dining and historic sights. Guests benefit from our free shuttle to and from Wilmington International Airport (ILM), just seven miles from the hotel. Each room offers free Wi-Fi, water views, workstation with ergonomic chair, and HDTV. Other hotel amenities include 24-hour fitness center, outdoor seasonal swimming pool, room service and library. Choose from Board & Barrel Coastal Kitchen offers Southern cuisine, indoor/outdoor dining and live weekend entertainment or have a locally roasted coffee at Buffalo Bayou. Our onsite convenience store is stocked with snacks and sundries. From small meetings to extravagant waterfront weddings, our expert team coordinate your day with detailed perfection. Enhanced with 17 meeting rooms, AV technology, catering options and space for 800 guests, charm your guests in this historic hotel.

Welcome to Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront, an all-suite hotel along the Cape Fear Riverwalk. Attend events at the Wilmington Convention Center - directly connected to the hotel - and be steps from top restaurants, shops and activities in historic downtown Wilmington. The USS North Carolina battleship is moored by the hotel, and boat tours along the Cape Fear River await. Unwind in a studio suite with cozy seating, a flat-screen TV, dining area, work desk, complimentary WiFi, and a wet bar with fridge and microwave. Some suites have a separate bedroom with second TV, and all have beautiful views over the river or downtown. Start the day right with free made-to-order breakfast, then join us for our complimentary Evening Reception* - both are offered daily in our bright and airy atrium. Head for our rooftop bar, 9th Floor Grill, to enjoy river views and eclectic menus, and dine along the riverfront at Restaurant on the Terrace featuring farm-to-fork comfort food. Our Wilmington, NC hotel has all you need to work, relax and stay connected including a business center, convenience shop, fitness center, and indoor pool and whirlpool. Plan board meetings, conferences and wedding receptions for up to 750 guests with your choice of stylish event spaces across the hotel and Wilmington Convention Center. Our event planners are happy to assist with all the details. *Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.

With a stay at The Hive in Wilmington (Downtown Wilmington), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Riverwalk and 9 minutes from University of North Carolina at Wilmington. This apartment is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 17.1 mi (27.4 km) from Carolina Beach. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. This apartment also features a television in a common area and bike parking. Featured amenities include express check-out and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers.

With a stay at Kasa Southside Wilmington in Wilmington (Lincoln Forest), you'll be a 5-minute drive from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 7 minutes from Riverwalk. This aparthotel is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 13.1 mi (21 km) from Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including gas grills. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 45-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.

With a stay at The Verandas in Wilmington (Wilmington Historic District), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Riverwalk and 8 minutes from University of North Carolina at Wilmington. This bed & breakfast is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Carolina Beach. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and refrigerator in a common area. Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Find us off Business 17, surrounded by shops and restaurants. Historic downtown Wilmington museums and attractions are four miles away. Tours of the USS North Carolina are within seven miles. Wilmington International Airport ILM and Wrightsville Beach are each a 15-minute drive from the hotel. Enjoy our event space, indoor pool, and fitness center.

With a stay at Luxe 220, you'll be centrally located in Wilmington, a 1-minute drive from Riverwalk and 8 minutes from University of North Carolina at Wilmington. This vacation home is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Carolina Beach. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and bike parking. Featured amenities include express check-out and an elevator. Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas.

Adults only, (all guests must be 21 or older). Two guests max!!! Also, I get a lot of requests for small pets. Due to safety and health concerns, I cannot accommodate any pets at all. That includes service or support animals. No 3rd party bookings. The person booking, must be the person staying and the person that's name is on the account. The cottage is to the rear left of my property behind the main house where I reside. If you look at the aerial photo, you can see the proximity the cottage is to the house. It's about a 25 foot distance. It is very private though but for purposes of full disclosure, some outdoor spaces are visible from my ring cameras. For instance, my ring camera at my back door can pick up who enters the back yard and cottage but does not pick up images from inside the cottage or the private back patio to the cottage. I also have a ring camera on my front door that can see the driveway. That being said, you’re going to love the privacy and the location of this quaint cottage, tucked away smack dab between Wrightsville and Carolina Beach in the popular Masonboro section of Wilmington. For those unfamiliar with Wilmington, this area is not only very desired, but also very safe! The driveway is not paved and the path to the cottage is also unpaved but has concrete stepping stones that lead you to the cottage door. The middle space in the parking area is the designated space for the cottage. There is only one parking space designated for the cottage. If you have a friend or family member stop by for a visit, they will need to park in the street in front of my house. If you are interested in booking the cottage, please note: No parties or events. No smoking or vaping of anything inside cottage or patio room. No pets of any kind including service animals. Not suitable for children. Guests must be twenty one and older. Two guest max. Please do not remove any artwork from walls, including the nude woman pencil drawing in the bathroom. If the artwork in my home offends anyone, it is best they don't book a stay at the cottage.This 465sf Cozy Cottage comes with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. Amenities also include washer and dryer, the full kitchen minus a dishwasher, Keurig for coffee, tea, pots, pans, dishes, utensils, etc... A small brick private patio off the back of the cottage has a table and two chairs, a lion fountain, and roses and flowers seasonally. Other outdoor spaces include the fire pit and the patio room. The fire pit and patio room are shared spaces but your back patio is all for you. Please note that there is no smoking or vaping of anything inside the patio room. All vaping and smoking must be done outside. The cottage has an open floor plan design with a queen size bed. There is also a small drop leaf table (that gets much larger), and two chairs that can be used for eating, a work space, or for playing board games on a rainy day. The large flat screen tv is a roku smart tv with streaming capability. Use the Spectrum App provided to access basic channels or use your own apps like Netflix, Prime, Hulu, HBO, etc... There is also a dvd player and a library of fun dvds. For a full list of amenities, click to see amenities.About pets:No pets allowed.Including service animals. Sorry..About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Adults only.About customRules:First and foremost, absolutely NO GUNS OR WEAPONS allowed on property!!! If you feel you must have a gun, you will need to stay somewhere else..The second most important rule, is the use of illegal drugs are not permitted anywhere on property.,No hair dies may be used in cottage as it may cause staining of towels, shower curtain, floor mat, etc... Also, bath towels may not leave cottage..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.No vaping..About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.

Welcome to The Cove, Wilmington's most unique vacation rental community. Floating atop the Cape Fear River, our Riverwalk Villa community offers an experience unlike any you've had before. From the gentle rocking of the river, to the peaceful view of the sunset, your stay at The Cove is sure to leave you feeling refreshed, restored, and wanting to return again soon. @thecove_wilmington (IG/FB/TT)The spaceAfter parking in our free lot (1 spot per villa) and making the 4 minute stroll down onto the docks of the Port City Marina, you’ll arrive at The Cove, Riverwalk Villas. Secured with dock ties and connected to electricity and water, you'll quickly realize that a stay at our dockside community offers the perfect mix of adventure, luxury and relaxation.Upon entering your villa, you’ll notice the spacious open concept kitchen/dining/living area and think to yourself, "I should have brought more friends!" (Don't worry, there's always next time.) Cooking & Eating:With a dining table that seats four, three benches along the island, and a kitchen stocked with everything you need to make a great meal, you could actually host your next Thanksgiving here. Complementary coffee, creamer and sugar are provided, alongside a drip coffee maker.Living Room 1:If cooking isn't your idea of fun, you may be more drawn to the beautifully decorated downstairs living space, where you can relax on the cozy couch surrounded by tall windows that overlook the Marina. Bathroom 1:Just past the common area is the first floor bathroom, which features a walk-in shower and full size washer and dryer. Complementary shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided in each of the bathrooms, as well as laundry pods, dryer sheets, hair dryer and a steamer. Bedroom 1 (Queen):Connected by a pocket door is the downstairs bedroom with a Queen bed, large closet, ceiling fan, 40" Smart TV, and access door to the quaint back patio; a great spot for some quiet reading or alone time.Living Room 2:As you make your way upstairs, you'll discover another large living space with a 55" Smart TV and a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River through the sliding glass doors. Upstairs Patio:Just outside those doors, you'll find yourself on a large patio featuring an outdoor bar (sink & mini fridge), and a variety of comfortable furniture options. This patio is a fan favorite for everything from morning coffee, afternoon reading, evening spirits, or enjoying a meal. In the Summer months, you'll often hear live music coming from Marina Grill, our delicious on-site restaurant, or Live Oak Bank Pavilion Amphitheater, which is only a block away.Bedroom 2 (King):Back inside and beyond the living room is the second floor bedroom, featuring a King bed, dresser, large closet, ceiling fan & 55" Smart TV. Bathroom 2:The pocket door connects you from the bedroom to the second floor full bath.Location:The Cove is located in Port City Marina, which sits on the North end of the Riverwalk in Downtown Wilmington. Just a few steps from the Wilmington Convention Center and one block from both The Wilson Center, and Live Nation's Live Oak Bank Pavilion Amphitheater, a stay at The Cove offers the perfect solution for those wanting to avoid the chaos of parking, event traffic, and needing a DD.Less than a mile away you'll find the heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington. Whether you choose to stroll along the Riverwalk, take the free trolley, or drive a few blocks down Water Street, getting there is easy. With many local shops, restaurants, breweries, live music, and events, Downtown offers something for everyone to enjoy. Check out our Guidebook or "Wilmington and Beaches" online for recommendations and events.Beyond the borders of Downtown, a quick 8 minute drive or Uber ride will get you to the Wilmington International Airport (ILM), and within a 10 mile radius you'll find Wrightsville Beach, Jungle Rapids amusement/water park, UNCW (Go Seahawks!) and much more.If you're interested in bringing your boat, our friends at Port City Marina would love to rent you a slip! Please reach out to them directly to coordinate that for the dates of your stay.If this Villa is not available during your preferred time frame, please check out the listings for our other Riverwalk Villas at The Cove, and don't hesitate to reach out for assistance. We would love to have you Stay Afloat!Neighborhood DescriptionThe Cove is located in Port City Marina (PCM), a top-tier, gated, full-service marina offering over 200 cutting-edge floating concrete wet slips. Situated on the picturesque Cape Fear River, PCM is a haven for both transient boaters and our esteemed residents enjoying the luxury of our permanent floating villas.Our state-of-the-art dock hosts all 40 of our exquisite villas, boasting thoughtfully designed angled slips, picturesque landscaping, and a welcoming community space at the dock's end.PCM's prime location on the along the award-winning Riverwalk grants boaters and villa guests unparalleled access to the vibrant Downtown Wilmington scene. Indulge in the city's rich cultural offerings, savor delectable dining experiences, and immerse yourself in the vibrant arts and entertainment scene, all just steps away from our marina.Getting AroundFree parking is provided for one vehicle per villa. Our parking lot is located about 1,000 feet (4 min walk) from the Marina, so we recommend packing in suitcases with wheels, bringing a foldable cart if you have one. We often get unexpected rain showers on the coast, so we also recommend packing an umbrella or rain jacket. If you will have more than one car, we recommend grabbing a spot in the Wilmington Convention Center parking garage located right next-door. Daily rates in the garage depend on season/events.SafetyNearby lake/riverOur villas are securely tied to a floating dock, which does not have railings. There are railings on the front and upstairs patio/balconies, and children should be supervised at all times while in the marina. Swimming is not allowed in the Cape Fear River due to the dangerous current.Potential for noiseLocated next-door to Marina Grill & Live Oak Bank Amphitheater, live music can often be heard from our dock and patios. Military planes are also often heard flying overhead during the day. Guests have noted however, that our villas are very well insulated and stay quiet inside.Check in method: Specific directions including getting to the marina, gate & door codes and wifi information will be messaged to you the morning of your stay.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Children 12&Under must be supervised at all times.About customRules:-No flushing of anything other than natural waste and septic safe toilet paper(provided) -Children younger than 12 must be accompanied 24/7 for safety.-Absolutely no swimming allowed - the current in the Cape Fear River is strong and dangerous -No smoking or illicit drugs,-Failure to return the front door key upon check-out will result in a $300.00 fee.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.