Conference Hotel:
Tru by Hilton
1010 Ashes Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 212-6868
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ilmmmru-tru-wilmington-wrightsville-beach/
Upon registration, an email will be sent containing a direct link for booking and a group code for the conference rate. The conference rate of $124 per night will be available through October 15, 2026.
Other hotels to consider, based on location preferences, are listed below.
Close to Campus (Approximately 10 minute drive):
Hampton Inn – Wilmington University Area
124 Old Eastwood Rd
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 791-9899
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ilmewhx-hampton-wilmington-university-area-smith-creek-station/
Downtown/Riverfront Hotels (Approximately 18 minute drive):
Embassy Suites
9 Estell Lee Place,
Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401
(910) 765-1131
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ilmcces-embassy-suites-wilmington-riverfront/
Hotel Ballast
301 North Water Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 763-5900
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ilmwrup-hotel-ballast-wilmington/
Wrightsville Beach Hotels (Approximately 22 minute drive):
Trailborn Surf & Sound
275 Waynick Blvd
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
(844) 296-0307
https://www.trailborn.com/surf-sound/
Holiday Inn Resort:
1706 N. Lumina Ave
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
(910) 256-2231
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnresorts/hotels/us/en/wrightsville-beach/wrgnc/hoteldetail
Shell Island Resort:
2700 N. Lumina Avenue
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
(800) 689-6765
https://www.shellisland.com/