Wilmington, North Carolina: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Wilmington, North Carolina side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Wilmington Wrightsville Beach	Best Value Home2 Suites Wilmington	Luxury Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
Guest score	8.4/10	9.2/10	9.0/10
Reviews	429	493	583
Stars	★★★	★★★	★★★★
Area	307 Eastwood Road	5518 Market Street	Wilmington Historic Downtown
Reference price per night	€83	€122	€221
Guests like	Cleanliness: Tidy, fresh-smelling, and well-maintained spaces throughout the property. Staff: Professional, friendly, and helpful personnel at the front desk.	Cleanliness: Consistently tidy and well-maintained living spaces and facilities. Staff: Friendly, helpful, and professional team provide a warm welcome.	Location: Situated on the riverfront within walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants. Breakfast: Large selection with an omelet station and views of the river.
Guests mention	Breakfast: Fresh hot food available, though selection is sometimes limited or basic.	Value: Affordable rates for most, though costs increase during summer months.	Value For Money: Affordable rates for some, though others cite high costs for parking and rooms.
Good for	pool, family, parking, gym, ac, breakfast	pets, parking, gym, ac, breakfast	pool, pets, gym, ac

Which one?

Choose Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Wilmington Wrightsville Beach if price matters most, Home2 Suites Wilmington for the best balance of score and price, and Embassy Suites By Hilton Wilmington Riverfront if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.