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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Property class: 4

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An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a covered section with string lights.
A water park with multiple slides and pools.
A waterfront hotel with multiple floors, a dock, and a reflection in the water.
A modern lounge area with sofas, chairs, and a coffee bar.
A pier extending into the sea with a sunset in the background.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Fear Community College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

1 KING RIVERVIEW 1 BEDROOM SUITE WITH PARLOR

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

1 King Bed River View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

2 Double Beds River View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(87 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(77 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with a view.

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A table with champagne, glasses, flowers, and chocolates, with a dress on a mannequin in the background.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Bridal)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A sign for the Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds, City View (Historic View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View (Historic View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A sign for the Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, River View (Mobility, Roll-in Shower)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, River View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, River View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A sign for the Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Wilmington

Located in Downtown Wilmington, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is adjacent to Riverwalk and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Cape Fear Community College. This 272-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cape Fear Museum of History and Science - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hell's Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Copper Penny - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Java Dog Coffee House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Manna - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

At Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Parking is USD 24 per day (USD 30 per day for valet parking)—but if you prefer not to drive, catch a ride in the free airport shuttle (available on request). The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the area. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and express check-out.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 24 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 60 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Board & Barrel
  • Buffalo Bayou

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 20,000 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 9 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

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

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 60 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 24 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 30 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available during limited hours). Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

As of Oct 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on Oct 11, 2026 start from $166, 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Wilmington, just steps from Riverwalk and The Cotton Exchange, and within a short walk of Cape Fear River. You'll also find Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Live Oak Bank Pavilion less than a mile away.

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton have a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton serves a full breakfast for a surcharge on weekend mornings at Board & Barrel.

Will Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

How far is the airport from Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

The closest major airport to Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is 3.9 mi away (7 minutes by car).

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton if that's in your vacation plans.

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 874 out of 1707 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1707 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 246 out of 1707 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 1707 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 95 out of 1707 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The room was clean and welcoming. The bathroom definitely catered to shorter folks as the toilet and sink felt like they were 6-10 inches lower than the standard. Otherwise though, a really great place to stay in an ideal location to make a lot of local restaurants and shops walkable. I'll definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good stay, would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was nice and the location was central to the downtown area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfied with our stay. The room was very clean and the staff helpful and friendly. Absolutely would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, rooms were nice, staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I liked that there was a nice restaurant right at the hotel, the pool was clean and nice and I loved the river walk right there by the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love Hotel Ballast on the riverfront. Its Close to Live Oak pavilion, restaurants, and shopping. The property is well maintained and staff is super friendly. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I love this place i will be back in 2 weeks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and property was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only place I will stay in Wilmington. Perfect location. Perfect amenities. And the staff is extremely helpful and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our stay and will be back again in September.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice hotel, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The onsite restaurants were convenient and the food was tasty. The location along the water made for a perfect morning stroll.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location!! The property is a bit dated, but overall a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful! Staff were always very helpful and the location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is wonderful! The historic district is lively with lots of fun options. The Riverwalk is a real gem
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, hotel could use some beatification updates.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Notba bad stay over all! The view of the river was amazing rooms are older but clean! We'd go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location downtown Wilmington right on the sound with a boardwalk that takes you to several restaurants overlooking the sound. An walkable to other restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to check in early which was so nice with a mid day wedding to attend...Rooms were nice and clean...Updated bathrooms...Delicious breakfast before departure. Great location for walking to food or drinks...Nice on premises parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location and clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean and the amenities were perfect. Everything we enjoyed was in walking distance and the weather and walk were glorious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

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