BEST WESTERN PLUS COASTLINE INN, Wilmington

Best Western Plus Coastline Inn - A riverfront hotel with Cape Fear River views and downtown access

Located in Wilmington's historic downtown district, this 53-room Wilmington hotel overlooks Cape Fear River from a former waterfront rail yard complex. Best Western Plus Coastline Inn features a pier extending over the river, with second-floor rooms offering direct gated access to the dock. A complimentary buffet breakfast serves DIY waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon, and Chobani yogurt from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays. The property includes a fitness room equipped with an elliptical, treadmill, stationary bike, and strength-training machine. Guest rooms feature air conditioning, laptop-friendly workspaces, refrigerators, and river views. Best Western's small lobby receives natural light through two-story windows and houses two computer stations with printers. The hotel stands next to the Wilmington Convention Center, with Old Wilmington City Market's shopping arcade accessible via a 12-minute riverside walk. Cotton Exchange and Front Street's microbreweries, restaurants, and shops are within 0.5 miles.

Pros

Direct pier access over Cape Fear River

Walking distance to historic Front Street's dining and shopping

Quiet setting in the historic waterfront district

Free hot breakfast with made-to-order waffles

Cons

6 miles distance from Wilmington International Airport

No on-site restaurant