Pineywoods Travel Guide
Wilmington
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Top hotels in Pineywoods
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
"Our trip was 7/5-7/8 and morning of 7/6 and 7/7 hammering above us started early morning and continued all DAY LONG till late afternoon. Someone came around mid day 7/7 from hotel due to complaints. Nothing was done about it. I called office that afternoon and was supposed to receive a call back. ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Staff was welcoming and helpful. Had no issues checking in or out. It is in a great location. Overall everything was great."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical Park by IHG
"Hotel staff and room were wonderfully clean. The pool was small but it was open so that was a plus. All in all a great experience"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Sleep Inn Wilmington near University
"The room was dirty and the trash was NEVER removed from the room"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington, NC
"Totally worth the money. Clean, modern furniture bwith food and drink options via the onsite restaurant. Great location as it's close to everything, restaurants and the beaches. Professional staff. No complaints. I will stay here again when in the area."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Dry Dock Inn
"It was a very nice hotel, only thing I would have like was a ice machine on the property"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Pineywoods
Downtown Wilmington
Downtown Wilmington is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear River, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.
Riverfront District
If you're spending some time in Riverfront District, Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion are top sights worth seeing.
Wilmington Historic District
Wilmington Historic District is known for its stunning river views, and with sights like Bellamy Mansion Museum and Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wilmington.
Landfall
While there might not be top attractions in Landfall, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mayfaire Town Center and Wrightsville SUP.
Wrightsville Sound
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wrightsville Sound and surrounding area, you can visit New Hanover County Arboretum and Mayfaire Town Center.
