Airlie Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Stay near popular Airlie attractions
Activities
Wraiths & Wicked Whispers: Wilmington Ghost Tour
AU$33
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Downtown Wilmington Historian-Guided Walking Tour
AU$28
per adult
True Crime Tour of Wilmington
AU$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Wilmington River to Sea E-Bike Self/Or Guided Tour
AU$118
per adult
Our pick of the best Airlie Hotel Deals
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
2700 N Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach NC
The price is AU$527 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$527
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,623 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Shell Island. This was our first time here and can’t wait to come back! The accommodations were very nice and the beach is beautiful. The staff were friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
301 N Water St Wilmington NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$275 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$275
5 July - 6 July
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! (1,600 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
5225 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is AU$147 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$147
12 July - 13 July
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! (1,142 reviews)
"The hotel is nice, good location. Rooms were clean and quiet, property was well maintained. The breakfast was absolute garbage. I would never stay at this chain again due to the breakfast. They offered no protein, no eggs, no meat, they had carbs, waffles, and bagels. Only fruit was oranges, cranberry ..."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
5032 Market St Wilmington NC
The price is AU$204 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$204
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (417 reviews)
"Check in concierge was not very knowledgeable, so it made the process longer. She acted pretty clueless to simple questions like, 'does the rook have a walk in shower, versus a tub, since I have a baby and toddler. I also asked which room would be more accommodating for having kids in tote, and she ..."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
839 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC
The price is AU$215 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$215
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Nada que reprochar"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Red Roof Inn Wilmington, NC
5107 Market St Wilmington NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$163 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$163
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wilmington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,003 reviews)
"I didn't like that they allow pets because of allergies."
Reviewed on 1 July 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 Airlie
Find the best Airlie areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by Jackie Rodriguez
Open Photo by Jackie Rodriguez
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.
Riverfront District
If you're spending some time in Riverfront District, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.
Wilmington Historic District
Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Bellamy Mansion Museum and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.
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.
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.
