South Front District Travel Guide
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Our pick of the best South Front District Hotel Deals
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"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
"It was OK."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"The ice machine was broken"
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Comfort Inn University
"The only real issue we had with this property was that our room was soggy. The air was humid to the point that the floods were damp. This makes carpeted areas icky to step on(not going bare foot) and rile slippery. We wiped tile with towels once, then just laid a row of towels out leading to the ..."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
"The hotel is very nice. Updated. Rooms are very clean. The staff was very nice and informative."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
"Wonderful hotel. The staff was so helpful. The room was spacious and clean. Love that there was no carpet. The only thing I didn’t love was the coffee. Not terrible, but could have been stronger. I would absolutely recommend this place."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in South Front District
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 Beach Museum of History.
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 Bellamy Mansion Museum and Cape Fear Museum.
