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Our top choices for South Front District hotels

A modern two-story building with a white facade and black trim. There is a small garden with red and white flowers in front of the building.

1. ARRIVE Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington, 1.5 km from South Front District
9.6 out of 10, 950, (950 reviews)
"Always a great time, staff, location and gazebo bar are always fantastic."
United States
Christopher
The price is Rp2.641.650
Rp2.985.241 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
ARRIVE Wilmington
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a covered section with string lights.

2. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington, 2.1 km from South Front District
8.2 out of 10, 1688, (1,688 reviews)
"Such a beautiful hotel in an amazing location!"
United States
Jessica
The price is Rp2.527.179
Rp2.855.713 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with illuminated signage and a covered walkway.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
2.5 star property
2.8 km from South Front District
8.6 out of 10, 1006, (1,006 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
maurice
The price is Rp2.044.637
Rp2.310.440 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
A hammock chair in a room with a wooden floor, a small trash bin, and a view of a house through an arched window.

4. Dreamers BNB

Dreamers BNB
3.5 star property
Riverfront District, 1.4 km from South Front District
9.6 out of 10, 399, (399 reviews)
"Wonderful location and opportunity to stay in an historic home in Wilmington. Great breakfast and friendly, easy going host."
United States
Amy
The price is Rp3.599.491
Rp4.433.492 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Dreamers BNB
A modern bar area with a menu board, bar stools, and a seating area with chairs and a round table.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington, 2 km from South Front District
8.6 out of 10, 1000, (1,000 reviews)
"Great customer service and rooms just like the pictures!"
United States
Gabriel Armando
The price is Rp2.454.973
Rp2.774.119 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
An outdoor patio with seating, palm trees, and a brick building with a pool area in the background.

6. Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park

Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park
2.5 star property
3 km from South Front District
9.2 out of 10, 1002, (1,002 reviews)
"This hotel is top notch. Very clean and very accommodating. The staff is super friendly. Great rooms and a great breakfast."
United States
Dewey
The price is Rp1.862.892
Rp2.105.067 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

7. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington, 2.3 km from South Front District
9.0 out of 10, 1004, (1,004 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and clean rooms! Would stay again!"
United States
Christina
The price is Rp1.931.046
Rp2.182.082 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a central decorative feature.

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
3.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington, 2.5 km from South Front District
9.2 out of 10, 1116, (1,116 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Mallory
The price is Rp2.729.353
Rp3.084.169 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

9. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
2.5 star property
Downtown Wilmington, 2.1 km from South Front District
8.8 out of 10, 967, (967 reviews)
"A coworker stayed while at a training session and he was cared for well!"
United States
(Michael) Alex
The price is Rp2.440.532
Rp2.757.801 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a poolside seating area with chairs and tables, and a ceiling with blue accents.

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
3.0 star property
6.3 km from South Front District
9.0 out of 10, 546, (546 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and everybody was friendly."
United States
Ada
The price is Rp1.718.481
Rp1.941.883 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative rug.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
3.0 star property
8.1 km from South Front District
9.0 out of 10, 1008, (1,008 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay."
United States
Eduardo
The price is Rp1.556.812
Rp1.759.198 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a framed artwork on the wall.

12. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington
3.0 star property
New Market Center, 6.6 km from South Front District
9.0 out of 10, 1003, (1,003 reviews)
"I would stay there again,"
United States
Tommy
The price is Rp1.721.475
Rp1.945.267 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

13. Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University
2.5 star property
New Market Center, 7 km from South Front District
8.4 out of 10, 1559, (1,559 reviews)
"Friendly Staff ,clean rooms, convenient location"
United States
Christy
The price is Rp1.374.118
Rp1.552.753 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Comfort Inn University
A breakfast area with a counter, stools, and a variety of food items.

14. Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington

Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington
2.5 star property
6.9 km from South Front District
9.2 out of 10, 501, (501 reviews)
"breakfast was great, property is located in a excellent spot"
United States
Peter
The price is Rp1.718.481
Rp1.903.217 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington
A modern hotel lobby with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with white curtains, and multiple pendant lights.

15. Spark by Hilton Wilmington

Spark by Hilton Wilmington
2.5 star property
5.9 km from South Front District
8.8 out of 10, 279, (279 reviews)
"Very clean, relaxing stay, the staff was very helpful and accommodating!"
United States
Vicki
The price is Rp1.444.102
Rp1.631.837 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Spark by Hilton Wilmington
An outdoor patio with string lights, tables, and chairs.

16. Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station
2.5 star property
New Market Center, 7.7 km from South Front District
9.2 out of 10, 1002, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Lia Kristina
The price is Rp1.738.910
Rp1.964.968 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

17. Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
7.9 km from South Front District
9.4 out of 10, 1009, (1,009 reviews)
"Great stay!!"
United States
Harvey
The price is Rp1.919.599
Rp2.125.956 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Best Western Plus Westgate Inn & Suites
A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a staircase, a reception desk, and a large green wall mural.

18. Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
2.5 star property
6.8 km from South Front District
8.0 out of 10, 1187, (1,187 reviews)
"So clean and friendly staff"
United States
Jill
The price is Rp1.351.679
Rp1.527.398 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
An outdoor deck with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and a docked ship.

19. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center
3.0 star property
Downtown Wilmington, 2.4 km from South Front District
9.0 out of 10, 641, (641 reviews)
"Convenient and super friendly staff"
United States
Sally
The price is Rp2.679.514
Rp3.027.851 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center
A modern bar area with a curved counter, wooden accents, and hanging pendant lights.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
3.0 star property
New Market Center, 6.9 km from South Front District
8.2 out of 10, 1001, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room and staff were friendly"
United States
Sundarrajan
The price is Rp2.201.375
Rp2.487.554 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach
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Where to stay in South Front District

Find the best South Front District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A river with a bridge in the background, a dock with boats, and a cityscape on the left.
Photo by Jackie Rodriguez
Open Photo by Jackie Rodriguez

Downtown Wilmington

Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

A historic brick building with a sign reading "The Cotton Exchange".

Wilmington Historic District

Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.

A boat docked at a pier with a building in the background.
Photo by Photo courtesy of VisitNC.com
Open Photo by Photo courtesy of VisitNC.com

Riverfront District

If you're spending some time in Riverfront District, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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 Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and Cape Fear Museum of History and Science.

Top South Front District Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay, great amenities and services. Unfortunately we had a bad first day as our AC was out and the tech fought for hours to get it replaced and finally did but it was an inconvenience to say the least"
Ismael 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

Frequently asked questions

What is South Front District like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Wilmington's South Front District neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Waterline Brewing Co. as part of your South Front District travel plans.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the South Front District area?
With 15 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in South Front District to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Wilmington area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Front District, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in South Front District.
What is there to do in this Wilmington neighbourhood?
Waterline Brewing Co. is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in South Front District. While you're out sightseeing in Wilmington, make sure that you visit other sights such as Greenfield Lake Park and Gardens or Ted's Fun On The River.