How Axel worksAxel $94 a night vs $95 on Expedia at Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach, Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026: $1 a night less (1%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Fairfield Inn · 307 Eastwood Road, Wilmington
ATM · Shopping on site · Computer · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Ticket assistance
Hotels in Wilmington, North CarolinaA straightforward 3-star chain hotel near UNCW, not on the beach
8.5/10
A dependable base with friendly staff, clean rooms and useful included extras.
This straightforward 3-star Fairfield is a strong pick for UNCW visits or exploring Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach by car. It is not a beachfront hotel, but it delivers the basics well: Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Included breakfast and parking, plus an indoor pool and gym, make it a practical choice for families and short stays.
The trade-offs are mostly about expectations. A recent Tripadvisor guest describes the pool as tiny, and breakfast earns plenty of praise but not universal approval. Marriott lists housekeeping every other day, so do not expect daily room servicing. Some guests also mention sound carrying between rooms. We'd skip it if walking straight onto the sand, staying downtown without a car, or having a substantial pool matters most.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · hotelplanner.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$94 a night with Axel against $95 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $1 a night less (1%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, bath, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
$1/night less than Expedia (1%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$94 a night with Axel against $95 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $1 a night less (1%).
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
$1/night less than Expedia (1%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$149 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $148 a night for these dates when seen.
Double Studio (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed, bath, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$105 a night with Axel, the same as Expedia for these dates and party.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Same price as ExpediaRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$111 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 18 to Nov 4, 2026 · 17 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$114 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$114 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$152 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 5 to Nov 7, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$156 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, bath, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$113 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, extra beds not included, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 30, 2026 · 24 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$102 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, bath, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 21 to Nov 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$99 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 25 to Nov 28, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$104 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, bath, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Axel $94 a night vs $95 on Expedia at Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach, Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026: $1 a night less (1%). Seen Oct 8.
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A dependable base with friendly staff, clean rooms and useful included extras. A straightforward 3-star chain hotel near UNCW, not on the beach, scored for what it is.
This straightforward 3-star Fairfield is a strong pick for UNCW visits or exploring Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach by car. It is not a beachfront hotel, but it delivers the basics well: Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Included breakfast and parking, plus an indoor pool and gym, make it a practical choice for families and short stays.
The trade-offs are mostly about expectations. A recent Tripadvisor guest describes the pool as tiny, and breakfast earns plenty of praise but not universal approval. Marriott lists housekeeping every other day, so do not expect daily room servicing. Some guests also mention sound carrying between rooms. We'd skip it if walking straight onto the sand, staying downtown without a car, or having a substantial pool matters most.
Best for: UNCW visitors; families exploring by car; short business stays
Watch out for: Not beachfront; plan to drive; Small indoor pool; Housekeeping every other day
Location: Convenient for UNCW and driving to area attractions; neither beachfront nor downtown.
Rooms: Comfortable beds and practical rooms; some guests report noise from neighboring rooms.
Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent verified guest feedback.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff receive repeated praise across several sites.
Amenities: Included breakfast, indoor pool and fitness room; the pool is small.
Fees and surprises: On-site parking is free; no oversized-vehicle parking, pets or hotel airport shuttle.
Axel's opinion of Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · hotelplanner.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington / Wrightsville Beach within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $94 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, bath, handicap accessible) | $95 a night on Expedia | $1 a night less (1%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $94 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $95 a night on Expedia | $1 a night less (1%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $149 a night · non-refundable · Double Studio (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed, bath, handicap accessible) | $148 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $105 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | $105 a night on Expedia | same price | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 18 to Nov 4, 2026 · 17 nights · 2 adults | $111 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $114 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $114 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 5 to Nov 7, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $152 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $156 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, bath, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 30, 2026 · 24 nights · 3 adults | $113 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, extra beds not included, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 21 to Nov 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $102 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, bath, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 25 to Nov 28, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $99 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $104 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, bath, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
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