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DREAMERS by DW

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house near Riverwalk

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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Romantic Suite
Deluxe Suite

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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118 S 4th St, Wilmington, NC, 28401
  • Riverwalk
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Wilmington Convention Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Battleship North Carolina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Design Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Run Of House

Run Of House

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Room

Panoramic Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Suite

Romantic Suite

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Wilmington

Wilmington Historic District stay.A stay at this Wilmington Historic District guesthouse places you steps from Latimer House and within a 5-minute walk of Children's Museum of Wilmington. Burgwin-Wright House and Bellamy Mansion Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape Fear Community College - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prost Biergarten - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Husk Seed Store And Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Reel Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Post Billiards - ‬7 min walk

About this property

DREAMERS by DW

3.5-star guest house near Riverwalk
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the business-friendly DREAMERS by DW. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Wilmington guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
DREAMERS by DW offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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The price is CA $214
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Library
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 31 2025 to April 20 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 37.50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per day
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 25 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Dreamers Welcome
Dreamers Welcome by DW
DREAMERS by DW Guesthouse
DREAMERS by DW Wilmington
DREAMERS by DW Guesthouse Wilmington

DREAMERS by DW Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 296 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Marley, Greenville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor and very unique. Good communication when we were having to travel far and required late check-in. We were surprised there was a very loud dog barking when we arrived - and continued to bark for a while. That was not pleasant. The only other complaint is getting up in the morning and looking forward to breakfast. We weren't greeted at all by staff (the one person). We had to find him and ask him what was what and tell him what we wanted to eat. Another guest was even confused as to where everything was. I had to point things out for him. I like minimal, but it was just a bit too minimal.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful overnight in Wilmington and am happy I chose Dreamers. The quaint little town was walkable, and I loved being surrounded by the staely homes. The owenrs were very kind and accomodating. Breakfast was outstanding and they gave me a parking pass so that I was able to park right in front of the gorgeous building. And the bed- wow! I slept great and will def be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Location and Service!

Our stay was wonderful! The checkin was the only hiccup as we didn’t receive instructions as we were arriving after hours.Once that was cleared up - it was Amazing!!! Easy to get into our room- perfect setting -just as described. Walked everywhere— excellent breakfast each morning. We really enjoyed our stay and plan on coming back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy, Montclair N

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top floor and no elevator. Very noisy air conditioner so it was hard to sleep (thermostat was outside of the room to shut it off). Breakfast was vegan, which we didn’t mind, but only 3 choices. This is not a hotel or b&b that caters to everyone or different generations
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Wake Forest

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The venue is charming and beautiful. Communication with management was proactive and on point. It's an easy walk to downtown and the riverfront. The breakfast was simple but delightful with some of the best biscuits I have ever eaten and I grew up in the south!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This B&B will not disappoint

Such a unique hotel! Every detail was impressive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem in Wilmington

Beautiful boutique hotel with a large porch & lots of interior light. Wonderful light vegan breakfast. Very walkable to lots of restaurants & cafes and to the waterfront Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Aura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property needs some updates and attention, especially for the rate. We came in to a very hot room. There’s only one vent in the room and lots of windows making it like a greenhouse. Luckily it is fall and so at night opening all the windows works for keeping it cool enough. I adjusted the AC in the hall but it never seemed to cool the room we were in below 80. A smoke detector battery was low and so the smoke detector was loudly beeping every minute. We alerted the staff as soon as we were in for the night, around 8pm. They told us they couldn’t come out and the host was gone and just to remove it. Luckily my husband was barely tall enough to reach it when standing on a stool in the room. The next day they came to replace it. We got back after a wedding and the smoke detector was beeping again. My husband again had to pull it down and said it had the same battery as before. They didn’t even change the battery. I told the staff and they said they would take care of it. Not one single word of apology for any of it. Also, the bathroom window did not close and continued to bang back and forth with the wind. That’s a lot of issues for a place that is demanding luxury hotel prices. I’m all for a fun experience and the quirks of historic charm, but I’ve stayed in hostels with less maintenance issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence, Truckee

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an hidden gem that I will be back again! We had some unexpected personal issues arise that the staff assisted with sincere support. They did above and beyond with a smile from pre-arrival to the bumps in the road we faced during the stay. The area was beautiful with picturesque street views of the homes in the area. It was like postcard moment as you just took in the surroundings day and night. Thank you for the beautiful experience during a not so beautiful day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Dream Come True

Although I was initially taken aback that the space was smaller than appeared online and that there was no in-room frig or coffee pot, I fell in love with the space. Upon entering Dreamers,I found the ambient music and aromatic scent soothing and inviting. Check in was quick and efficiently done via iPad until I was greeted by Oceana. She graciously brought in my bags, set them in the room, helped me put my refrigerated items in a mini frig designated by a magnet matching the shape on my room door. Communication via text was consistent and responsive. At no point did I feel as if I needed something and didn’t get it. The room itself was beautiful! The lighting was sparse and positioned throughout the room with minimalist yet artsy lamps. The ac was perfect but the retro mini fan was just as powerful. Also in the room was a diffuser with an aromatic essential oil named for one of the Dreamers, Traveler. There was also a glass carafe of cool fresh water with 2 stemmed water glasses on a table in front of one of the windows near a comfy reading chair. The bathroom? OMG! Rainfall shower with bear claw tub. Knobs adjusted water flow: tub, shower, or handheld. Can’t forget the Google cast through which you can stream music and the TV “hidden” under a beautiful had crafted throw. There were also short descriptions of accessories and the cost in case I wanted to purchase. All in all, I loved the Dreamer by DW.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Dream Come True

Although I was initially taken aback that the space was smaller than appeared online and that there was no in-room frig or coffee pot, I fell in love with the space. Upon entering Dreamers,I found the ambient music and aromatic scent soothing and inviting. Check in was quick and efficiently done via iPad until I was greeted by Oceana. She graciously brought in my bags, set them in the room, helped me put my refrigerated items in a mini frig designated by a magnet matching the shape on my room door. Communication via text was consistent and responsive. At no point did I feel as if I needed something and didn’t get it. The room itself was beautiful! I had not been sleeping well for over a month, but I immediately fell asleep as soon as I crawled between the covers, laying on a magically comfy mattress cover and firm pillows. The lighting was sparse and positioned throughout the room with minimalist yet artsy lamps. The ac was perfect but the retro mini fan was just as powerful. Also in the room was a diffuser with an aromatic essential oil named foe one of the Dreamers, Traveler. There was also a glass carafe of cool fresh water with 2 stemmed water glasses on a table in front of one of the windows near a comfy reading chair. The bathroom? OMG! Rainfall shower with bear claw tub. Knobs adjusted water flow: tub, shower, or handheld. The sink was marvelous. There were also short descriptions of accessories and the cost in case I wanted to purchase. All in all, I loved the Dreamer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaquelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire property was so beautiful and well maintained. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Great stay. Lovely owner, Anna. Wish we could have spent all day there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lawrence

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marika

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024