Upscale hotel remodeled 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 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.
Located in Downtown Wilmington, a neighborhood in Wilmington, ARRIVE Wilmington is near the airport and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wrightsville Beach, while Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater are cultural highlights. Riverwalk and Cape Fear Community College are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours. Visit our Wilmington travel guide
101 S. Second St., Wilmington, NC, 28401
What's nearby
Riverwalk
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
The Cotton Exchange
7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Wilmington Convention Center
11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Cape Fear Community College
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
15 min drive
Restaurants
Hidden Grounds Coffee
1 min walk
Slice of Life
3 min walk
The Reel Café
2 min walk
The Fork 'N' Cork
2 min walk
Dixie Grill
3 min walk
About this property
ARRIVE Wilmington
Upscale hotel remodeled 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 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), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
Smoke-free premises, outdoor furniture, and a 24-hour front desk
Games, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs 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 Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ARRIVE Wilmington on Nov 1, 2026 start from $141, 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?
Self parking is available for USD 15 per night.
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?
Check-out 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).
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
ARRIVE Wilmington Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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This is a super cute option for downtown Wilmington. Our room was small but efficient. The restaurant was good too and a great location with off street parking.
Beautiful, clean property with all the amenities two blocks from the river. We loved the garden, the outside bar, and the attractively decorated rooms.
Great location in a very cool part of town. The room was newly decorated beautifully and comfortable for its size Good facilities on site and heaps of walkable options. Air con works well Only warning many rooms are up lots of stairs and there is no elevator or help if you have heavy bags which is why we chose the ground floor for a one night stay before a flight out.
The hotel is clean and beautiful, and the location is ideal in the downtown a few minutes by foot from the riverfront. The type of service is mostly self service if you don’t mind that. If you need new towels the next day or bins changed then you need to arrange it yourself and follow through with it yourself. The staff are all very nice and it has an eco hotel vibe, where they leave you to your own devices. The Gazebo bar is great for bespoke cocktails.
This was the second time staying at Arrive. We enjoyed our stay. They have nice sitting areas around the nicely landscaped property. We played cornhole and sat in the Andirondack chairs and played cards. They have a cute little bar, and the drinks were very good. It is conveniently located and within walking distance to many fun spots throughout Wilmington. We had breakfast in their restaurant. It was quite good.
Wonderful hotel in great Cape Fear River location. Loved walking to all the historic homes from this hotel. Fabulous story about Topsy the circus elephant at the original Arrive building location. Look forward to staying there again.
Great location, very clean and well kept, beds and pillows were great. We enjoyed our weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
chris
Apr 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
This place was really amazing. Excellent restaurant nearby on site. Great location to the river cool little courtyard at the hotel. Great staff highly recommend.
The property was amazing! Great local, so much happened around the area. It’s walkable to all things downtown!
The staff was exceptional. We will be back!