Conference Hotel:
Tru by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach
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 21, 2026. Please note that the conference will be held on the University of North Carolina Wilmington campus, not at this hotel.
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/