Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Activities
Private Boat Charter for Masonboro Island and Wrightsville Beach
AU$1,707
per traveller
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
AU$33
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour
AU$118
per adult
E-Bike Adventure Tour from Southport Film Locations
AU$153
per adult
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Carolina Beach Oceanfront
1 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC
The price is AU$567 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$567
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, staff was friendly and helpful, view was directly to the ocean, and breakfast was good and different every morning."
Reviewed on 14 June 2026
The Starlite Inn
201 Cape Fear Blvd Carolina Beach NC
The price is AU$237 per night from 23 June to 24 June
AU$237
23 June - 24 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (233 reviews)
"Staff are helpful, like the texting for communication. Great price, powerful air conditioning, kept us Alaskans cool."
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
Courtyard Carolina Beach Oceanfront
100 Charlotte Ave Carolina Beach NC
The price is AU$478 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$478
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Carolina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Nice clean room and bathroom. A somewhat older hotel but still very nice. Had a room that was right by the boardwalk and the boardwalk was in full swing. If your looking for quiet this is probably not the time to go (booked in early June)but with the sliding glass door closed it was actually pretty ..."
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is AU$531 per night from 21 June to 22 June
AU$531
21 June - 22 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,606 reviews)
"Overall, we had a great experience at the Shell Island resort. The staff was really friendly and accommodating. They even helped by providing a guest parking pass for us when we had friends visiting. The space is smaller than some resorts, but we made it work."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is AU$145 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$145
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,120 reviews)
"It was OK."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
The price is AU$236 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$236
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,579 reviews)
"The ice machine was broken"
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown
Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Wilmington Beach
While there might not be top attractions in Wilmington Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Carolina Beach Lake Park and Carolina Beach Boardwalk.
