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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Cape Fear Community College

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Along the scenic Riverwalk, Hotel Ballast Wilmington offers a warm welcome with an outdoor pool and sun loungers. With breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Board & Barrel restaurant, coffee from the on-site cafe, free WiFi to stay connected and dry cleaning services for convenience. Previous guests praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • 15 meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is RM607
RM686 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, City View (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Historic View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, City View (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Bridal)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Historic View)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC, 28401

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 7 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Front Street Brewery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom Wilmington - Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cape Fear Wine and Beer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beer Barrio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hell's Kitchen - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is just 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Board & Barrel, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this Art Deco hotel. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 272 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (USD 22 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • On-site valet parking (USD 27 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Segway hire/tours nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (20000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 1970
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Board & Barrel – Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Buffalo Bayou – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 60 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Parking

  • Self-parking costs USD 22 per day with in/out privileges
  • Valet parking costs USD 27 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
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.

Also known as

Hilton Wilmington Riverside Hotel
Hilton Wilmington Riverside
Hilton Riverside
Hilton Wilmington Riverside Hotel Wilmington
Wilmington Hilton
Hotel Ballast Wilmington Tapestry Collection Hilton
Hotel Ballast Tapestry Collection Hilton
Ballast Wilmington Tapestry Collection Hilton
Ballast Tapestry Collection Hilton
Wilmington Hilton
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 22 per day. Valet parking costs USD 27 per day.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, boat tours and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes segway hire. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?

Yes, Board & Barrel offers pool views.

What's the area around Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton like?

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is in Downtown Wilmington, a short 7-minute drive from Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) and 4 minutes' walk from Riverwalk. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The property's restaurant served really good food with excellent service and there were plenty of dining options nearby. (13 reviews)
  • The pool area was clean, nice, and relaxing with some reviews mentioning live music and a great view. (19 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent with great selection and quality, with many guests praising the buffet and menu options. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Always have a great time here
Joseph, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location! Convenient to shopping and dining. Wonderful Italian restaurant in the hotel.
Jayne, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay at a great location. I would recommend this place to everyone.
Thomas, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Love that Ruth’s Chris is just across the street.
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Hotel Ballast will continue to be our choice of stay for future trips. Great experience all around.
Rob, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

On the boardwalk and great outside area
Jonathan, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

We enjoyed the ocean view from our room.
Ronald, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Members of the hotel staff were experienced and professional. Property was in excellent shape.
Larry, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff was very helpful and pleasant. Our grandson loved the view of the battleship North Carolina. Pool was very nice would deffinetly stay here again.
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We were able to check in early. The receptionist Jeanette was fantastic and she sent us champagne and chocolate covered strawberries for our anniversary.
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved staying here. So many comfortable places to visit, location is perfect for walking, valet was great, rooms were spacious and clean.
Jamie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything was fantastic! The staff were super friendly and helpful. The room was great! The bed was comfortable. The hotel was within walking distance of lots of points of interest. We would definitely return.
George, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice hotel. Check in was super quick
david, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

everything was great
Darlene, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I liked how easy it was to park, and get to my room. Staff was very kind, and generous. I would stay here again.
Nathanael, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

My family recently spent 2 nights here and really enjoyed our stay. The air conditioning worked perfectly and our room was clean as well. Sugo, which is the restaurant inside of this hotel was absolutely phenomenal. I'll definitely be staying here the next time I'm in town. Be aware that you will need to bring a cooler as there is not a fridge in these rooms.
Keenan, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent property and staff. Right on the River Walk. Minutes from Market Street.
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location on the Historic downtown waterfront. Select a waterfront room (odd # rooms) for a great view. Great a/c, water pressure, and swimming area.
Amy Maria, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

The view and the staff were very nice. However there was a hair in the shower area that was on the shower seat.
Damon, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The view was amazing
Tracy, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Convenience, quiet room small for the price. No fridge...
MARK, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Staff was great! Rooms were a little outdated.
Raquel, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The location was great, but the pool area needs work. Chairs were torn, and some were broken.
Nancy, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean and simple hotel just what we were looking for for two nights.
Shey, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It is beautifully decorated . The pool area is beautiful and very clean. There were no towels at the pool when we arrived. My husband told the staff and in minutes the towels arrived. The area was filled it’s our 3rd stay.
Catherine, 4-night trip