Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station

Property class: 2.5

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An outdoor patio with string lights, tables, and chairs. - Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station (Wilmington)
A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills, stationary bikes, and free weights. - Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station (Wilmington)
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee station, and a reception area. - Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station (Wilmington)
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, a bench, a large window, and a view of the bathroom and kitchen. - Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station (Wilmington)
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Consider a stay at Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility and Hearing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Microwave (Mobility and Hearing)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility and Hearing)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible, Microwave

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Room, 1 King Bed, Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

New Market Center, a neighborhood in Wilmington, is home to Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station. Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include New Hanover County Arboretum and Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Fermental Beer & Wine and Seven Mile Post. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as skydiving, hiking/biking trails, and mountain biking in the area. Visit our Wilmington travel guide
Map
124 Old Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC, 28403

What's nearby

  • A brick building with arched entrances and a sign reading "DePaolo Hall".
    University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • A multi-story building with a curved facade, benches, and a street with cars and pedestrians.
    Mayfaire Town Center
    6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • A river winding through a city with industrial areas and green spaces.
    Riverwalk
    9 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • A waterfront promenade with a metal pier, trees, and a building with a red roof.
    Wilmington Convention Center
    9 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • A large naval ship docked at a port with visible gun turrets and radar equipment.
    Battleship North Carolina
    11 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    17 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    18 min walk
  • Might As Well Bar & Grill
    12 min walk
  • Texas Roadhouse
    6 min walk
  • Golden Corral
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 125.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 125.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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, 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 125.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station located?

Located in New Market Center, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Trask Coliseum, and UNCW Soccer Stadium. Mayfaire Town Center and Regal Mayfaire are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hampton Inn Wilmington - University Area/Smith Creek Station Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms...staff very kind....breakfast delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Na
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice and clean place to stay. Lots of restaurants with in a few miles.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location with lots of Restaurants nearby. BWW is right next if you want to walk over to get wings, some drinks and watch a game. The staff was super friendly and helpful when we needed assistance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was clean and the staff were very friendly 😊🤗🤗🤗 will be coming back soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel Clean room and I loved it was dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I would stay here again. It was a really beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Close enough to beach and restaurants, priced well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was great’n
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All was as expected. Clean room. Perfect location for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Staff & service
Really would have appreciated early check in staff was not accommodating. Would rather have spent the extra money to stay downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing service and very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We stay in Wilmington frequently. This was the best hotel we’ve stayed in so far. Convenient, clean, modern, safe. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was good (basic with hot and cold selections). We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding Stay; I had a fantastic stay at the Hampton Inn Wilmington and can’t recommend it enough! From the moment I walked in, the hotel was noticeably spotlessly clean and smelled wonderful. The location is super convenient—it’s right off the highway, making getting in and out effortless, and there are plenty of great restaurants within easy walking distance. The entire staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout my stay. A huge shoutout to the breakfast team—the breakfast was amazing! What really impressed me was how attentive the staff was; they kept the dining area impeccably clean and were constantly replenishing food as soon as items ran low, ensuring everything stayed fresh and fully stocked. As for the room itself: * Spacious & Smart Layout: The rooms are wonderfully large and roomy without being cluttered by useless furniture. Honestly, most people stay for just a day or two and prefer leaving their stuff in a suitcase rather than unpacking into dressers (which just creates extra work)—this room design completely gets that! * Great Amenities: Having a microwave in the room was a huge plus, and they provided plenty of towels, so I never had to ask for extra. Everything about this stay was convenient, comfortable, and top-notch. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was really worth it if you’re on a rush to go and don’t have time to stop anywhere else. Staff was amazing very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Bring towels and enjoy breakfast. Breakfast is great. Housekeeping is every other day. Our room cleaned and towels refreshed once. We checked in Friday evening and left Tuesday. Tub and ceramic floor are slippery; we purchased a tub mat. We had an infant and senior. We really needed more than 2 sets of towels. Requested towels twice and were lectured as to why we could not have them. Location is fantastic. Very convenient to restaurants, shopping and the beach. We would definitely stay there again and bring our own towels. Hehe
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, thank you! We will return again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was great, parking was super easy and the rooms were comfortable. The pool was a bonus. I’d def stay here again. Great location for our needs. And only about 15m from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A pice of the counter about the refrigerator had tape on and a was already falling apart they paint to look the same color of the furniture but with no luck, and no pressure on the shower, after that everything was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel, really spacious rooms, close to a lot of restaurants. Clean pool and good breakfast,plenty of parking.. We will stay again..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026