ARRIVE Wilmington

4.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
101 S. Second St., Wilmington, NC, 28401
  • Riverwalk
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bellamy Mansion Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Accessible Queen Room With Roll-In Shower

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Loft

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Wilmington

ARRIVE Wilmington is centrally located in Wilmington, a 4-minute walk from Riverwalk and 8 minutes by foot from Cape Fear Community College. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Wilmington Convention Center and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Live Oak Bank Pavilion.

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 Intl. Airport (ILM) - 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

Riverfront Wilmington hotel in Downtown Wilmington with a 24-hour front desk
ARRIVE Wilmington offers 34 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Wilmington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite with local and international cuisine at Dram Yard, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Dram Yard - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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 public 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–10:00 AM on weekdays and 10:00 AM–1:00 PM on weekends: USD 7-22 for adults and USD 7-22 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Dram Yard

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 84
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Renovated entire property – January 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Slippers
  • 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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 50 lbs 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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 22 for adults, and USD 7 to 22 for children
  • Uncovered 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 elevators

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

ARRIVE Wilmington Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 615 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 615 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 615 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 615 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 615 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

Filippo

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brazelton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The garden/courtyard with fire pits was a great amenity!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice rooms, convenient downtown location, great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SEAN

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, Genoa City

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cool spot, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Intimate, adorable property in the heart of historic downtown wilmington
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vala

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it.
Adorable. This place is so cute and love their decorations. Location is prime for down town Wilmington. Would 10/10 stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members were very friendly and helpful. The drinks were delicious and the garden atmosphere with the fires was wonderful. I also loved the king size bed and the pink shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boutique beauty
An old hotel property that has been revamped into a boutique beauty! Totally chill vibe: unpretentious, casual, and fun. Loved the social outdoor area and live music (on a Monday night!). Bartender John gets special mention for outstanding mixology, and the food was excellent too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S, Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lydia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No coffee in rooms or lobby. Been traveling all over for 2 weeks and this is a first.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great night stay!! Very charming and unique! Will be back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn’t ready but they gave us cocktail tickets. Loved all the outdoor seating around fireplaces and firepits in the courtyard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel!! The courtyard is beautiful with fire pits and a bar. Easy walking distance to downtown restaurants, bars, and shopping. The room has cool decor and everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply amazing
The hotel layout is really nice with the courtyard. The rooms are so unique. I would definitely stay here again. It is so pet friendly. They give a pet bed, snack and bowls for your dog!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annabella

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic downtown vibe . Outdoor fire pits in courtyard. Very clean well appointed room . Superb location . Would visit again .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the charm of the room and quality of the space! Great place to rest and enjoy the amenities of downtown Wilmington!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024