Enjoy the hospitality of Hampton without the hustle & bustle. Our Hampton Inn Wilmington-University Area/Smith Creek Station, North Carolina hotel is situated halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and the historic Cape Fear River. Our guests can enjoy strolling on the Riverfront Walkway or walking white sandy beaches, all within a 5-mile ride in either direction. Our hotel is located on Old Eastwood Road conveniently accessible to all major corridors serving Wilmington. There is a variety of restaurant choices and guests can enjoy leisure or fine dining from pizza & subs to Hiro's Japanese Steakhouse.