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ARRIVE Wilmington

4.0 star property
Riverfront Wilmington hotel in Downtown Wilmington with a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Property grounds
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar
40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Dinner served, local and international cuisine, garden views

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$265
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible Queen Room With Roll-In Sh)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible Queen Room With Roll-In Sh)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Pillow-top bed
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View (Suite)

40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View (Suite)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Pillow-top bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (King Room)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Pillow-top bed
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Loft, 1 King Bed (The Loft)

40-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix

Loft, 1 King Bed (The Loft)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
101 S. Second St., Wilmington, NC, 28401

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 4 min walk
  • Cape Fear Community College - 8 min walk
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 13 min walk
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 3 min drive
  • Battleship North Carolina - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Front Street Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Prost Biergarten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Husk Seed Store And Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Anne Bonny's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

ARRIVE Wilmington

Upscale hotel revitalised in 2023 and located near Riverwalk
Located close to Battleship North Carolina and Cape Fear Community College, ARRIVE Wilmington provides a firepit, a garden and a library. The on-site local and international cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Dram Yard, offers dinner, light fare and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Frette Italian sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with Netflix and cable channels
  • Private gardens, mini fridges and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (USD 26 per day)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 7 to 22 for adults and USD 7 to 22 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Dram Yard

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (84 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 113 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 16.95 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 22 for adults and USD 7 to 22 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 26 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 113 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Hotel Wilmingtonian
Wilmingtonian
The Wilmingtonian Hotel Wilmington
Wilmingtonian Hotel Wilmington
ARRIVE Wilmington Hotel
ARRIVE Hotel
ARRIVE Wilmington Hotel
ARRIVE Wilmington Wilmington
ARRIVE Wilmington Hotel Wilmington

Frequently asked questions

Is ARRIVE Wilmington pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 113 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at ARRIVE Wilmington?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ARRIVE Wilmington on 6 Mar 2025 start from NZ$235.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at ARRIVE Wilmington?

Valet parking is available for USD 26 per day.

What time is check-in at ARRIVE Wilmington?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at ARRIVE Wilmington?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is ARRIVE Wilmington located?

Located in Downtown Wilmington, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Riverwalk and Cape Fear Community College. Wilmington Convention Center and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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ARRIVE Wilmington Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 629 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 629 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 629 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 629 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 629 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

First time in Wilmington and definitely not the last time. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

This is the second time we've stayed here, and it's definitely our favorite hotel in the area. Helpful staff, phenomenal food, and high attention to details in the rooms themselves.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Simple but tasteful we'll designed well kept well priced!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Superb customer service, room ambience and proximity to central, downtown!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tweed

Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

This place is amazing! So cute! Close to River walk, bars and restaurants. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neila

Staff is friendly and makes you feel at home. Beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo Orozco

Amazing place, the bar and fire pits made our stay so special
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

All round wonderful hotel - great experience will most definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

The property was clean and quiet. Very convenient to where I needed to be. Would definitely book with my next visit
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S

great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Friendly staff, nice rooms, convenient downtown location, great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Horst

This hotel is a perfect stay to visit and explore downtown Wilmington and the historic district.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Love this spot right downtown. Great courtyard for dining and drinks. Comfortable rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Cool spot, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Wonderful spot in Historic Wilmington. Convenient to Thalian and many local restaurants. Nice comfy king beds and rainfall shower! Friendly staff. Valley parking or curbside parking meter. Will return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Such an amazing experience at ARRIVE! Can’t wait to come back again. The fire pits are such an awesome touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Intimate, adorable property in the heart of historic downtown wilmington
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Lovely property and people!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Hidden Gem in downtown Wilmington!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Great vibe. Friendly staff. Excellent location. Definitely coming back.

10/10 Excellent

David

A great place with a great location in the historic district. An easy walk to the Riverwalk as well as to many downtown restaurants and shops. Room was somewhat small but very clean and very well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal Anne

The property and people were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Emily and all staff members were so nice. Loved having the Gazebo bar and fire pits. A great stay over all. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

The garden/courtyard with fire pits was a great amenity!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024