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Comfort Inn University

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of North Carolina at Wilmington

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Free daily self-serve breakfast
Free daily self-serve breakfast
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Located in Wilmington's center, Comfort Inn University offers free breakfast and 24-hour gym access. Guests can enjoy the pool or visit nearby Airlie Gardens and New Hanover County Arboretum. Amenities include laundry, BBQ grills, and a snack bar/deli.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(173 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(110 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in New Market Center, a neighborhood in Wilmington, Comfort Inn University is in a shopping district and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Airlie Gardens and Wrightsville Beach, while Cameron Art Museum and Battleship North Carolina are cultural highlights. New Hanover County Arboretum and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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151 S College Road, Wilmington, NC, 28403

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Battleship North Carolina - 12 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carolina Ale House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Cerro Grande - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn University

Hotel near University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Located close to New Hanover County Arboretum and Airlie Gardens, Comfort Inn University provides free self-serve breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym. In addition to a 24-hour business center and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and charcoal grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 146 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and free weekday newspapers. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn University Hotel Wilmington
Comfort Inn University Wilmington
Comfort Inn University Hotel
Comfort Inn University Wilmington
Comfort Inn University Hotel Wilmington

Frequently asked questions

Does Comfort Inn University have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–9 PM.

Is Comfort Inn University pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Comfort Inn University?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfort Inn University?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Comfort Inn University?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Comfort Inn University located?

Located in New Market Center, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and within 6 mi (10 km) of Airlie Gardens and New Hanover County Arboretum. Cameron Art Museum and Wrightsville Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Comfort Inn University Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 637 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1184 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

German

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people on the front desk, ckean place and breakfast was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was nice variety daily of eggs, waffles, potatoes and meat Room was very clean and front desk staff was extremely friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athanasios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price, convenient to Wrightsville Beach and downtown Wilmington. Great bar / restaurant right next to the hotel. Pretty good breakfast selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was awesome! Perfect beds! Trinity at the front desk was so helpful during phone calls and check in. Best hotel stay my son and I have had in a long time. Loved this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Everything was great - staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and nice comfy rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was Outstanding 👋❤️❤️👑👑💓💞💞👌👌👌😋💯🫅🔥🔥⁉️⁉️⁉️
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and area was quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Disliked: Amenities
Decent hotel, customer service isn’t the best
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Octavia

Liked: Staff & service
I was only there for a short period of time passing through so for my 8hr stay of me getting there around 2:30am it was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JACOB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints, good overnight stay and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Font desk staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

charlene

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean pool great breakfast every morning
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many places to go around for shopping and it is only 15 min from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Business friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and comfortable, breakfast was good. Phone in room did not work, not even a dial tone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

troy

Liked: Amenities
Great stay for the price! Zero complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay and quiet place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall clean with friendly staff. After hours parking got really crowded due to shared parking by a popular bar and grill. However all settled down by 1 am or so.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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