What is Riverfront District like?

Travellers to the Riverfront District neighbourhood in Wilmington will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College as part of your Riverfront District travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Riverfront District?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay in Riverfront District. This hotel is steps from Riverwalk, and offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the area include Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront and Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Riverfront District area?

Expedia has 247 hotels and other accommodation options in Riverfront District to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Wilmington area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Riverfront District, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Riverfront District.

What can I see and do in this Wilmington neighbourhood?

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, Wilmington Railroad Museum and Children's Museum of Wilmington are fun stops for the whole family while you're in Riverfront District. Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. The Cotton Exchange, The Eagle's Dare and Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews are just a few of the places to visit in and around Riverfront District. While you're out sightseeing, City Stage Theatre and Burgwin-Wright House are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wilmington.

The Best Hotels in Riverfront District, Wilmington - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Riverfront District hotels

1. Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Riverfront District

Mallory

Rp2.780.821 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

2. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn

Riverfront District

Timothy

Rp2.541.428 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

3. Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Riverfront District

Jessica

Rp2.780.821 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

4. ARRIVE Wilmington

Riverfront District

Christopher

Rp3.010.159 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

5. Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center

Riverfront District

Sally

Rp3.223.689 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

6. Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District

Riverfront District

Gabriel Armando

Rp2.711.994 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

7. Hampton Inn by Hilton Wilmington Downtown

Riverfront District

(Michael) Alex

Rp2.451.729 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

8. Dreamers BNB

Riverfront District

Amy

Rp4.470.500 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

Signature Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, River View (Condo 14) | Terrace/patio

9. Water Street Retreats

Riverfront District

David

Rp4.514.972 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

Luxury Condo | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

10. The Hive

Riverfront District

Jennifer

Rp6.392.998 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

11. Your 2BD Wilmington Spring Break Retreat!

Riverfront District

Rp5.625.379 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

12. StudioRes by Marriott Wilmington

11.1 km from Riverfront District

Victoria

Rp1.785.921 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC

6.2 km from Riverfront District

Alexandra

Rp1.974.948 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

14. Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

7.1 km from Riverfront District

SANDRA

Rp1.859.166 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

15. Comfort Inn University

New Market Center, 7.1 km from Riverfront District

Christy

Rp1.731.141 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

16. Wingate by Wyndham - Wilmington

New Market Center, 6.5 km from Riverfront District

Kathy

Rp1.944.650 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

17. Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park

5.1 km from Riverfront District

Jeff

Rp2.122.639 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

18. Tru By Hilton Leland Wilmington

6.8 km from Riverfront District

Peter

Rp1.919.103 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

19. Spark by Hilton Wilmington

5.7 km from Riverfront District

Vicki

Rp1.645.456 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

20. Hotel Lela Wilmington, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

5.9 km from Riverfront District

Cedric

Rp2.287.184 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Riverfront District

Property	Property class	Guest rating
ARRIVE Wilmington	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 952 reviews	View
Dreamers BNB	3.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 401 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,117 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Coastline Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Wilmington at Coastline Center	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 641 reviews	View

Where to stay in Riverfront District

Find the best Riverfront District areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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Wilmington Historic District

Wilmington Historic District 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.

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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.

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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 Cape Fear Museum of History and Science and Bellamy Mansion Museum.

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A wooden pier extending into calm water with a covered seating area and a bridge in the background.

Wrightsville Sound

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wrightsville Sound and surrounding area, you can visit Mayfaire Town Center and Wrightsville SUP.

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Top Riverfront District Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn Wilmington near University

8/10 Good

"My only complaint was the lack of warm protein breakfast after staying with other hotels that offered warm sausage gravy over biscuits or scrambled eggs/sausage kept warm in trays."