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A touch of modern meets Southern hospitality at Hotel Ballast, Wilmington's favorite waterfront hotel. Nestled along the gorgeous Cape Fear River, the hotel offers an outdoor pool, shaded cabanas with fire features and heating lamps for the ultimate day of leisure. Dive in to some delicious coastal cuisine at Board and Barrel, and sip locally roasted coffee at Buffalo Bayou, all the while savoring the stunning river and skyline views. A day at the Hotel Ballast with friends and family is the perfect getaway.

Hotel Ballast Wilmington

Easy! 

We visited on Father's day in the early afternoon. The cabana is nice, with plenty of cushy seats. It is outside of the fenced pool however. There was on bartender in the bar for drinks, but no food is available midday until dinner. Overall, it was nice, but next time I would just go with the pool and not the cabana if you're just there a few afternoon hours. The lone bartender was very nice. He prepared a carafe of water for us with chopped fruit and mint when I asked him for some waters. 

Nice pool and cabana

The pool was beautiful and right on the river walk. So close to downtown. The staff was friendly and constantly restocking towels. The on-site bar and dining options were nice and well priced too.

Amazing location 

Wonderful and relaxing time had at this lovely hotel, amazing location by the river and a walkway - clean bathrooms, nice patio area. Restaurant had delicious food and amazing cocktails. Pool was not as clean as one would want, a lot of debris in there, and looked a little cloudy and dingy. Summer is just kicking off, hopefully they will sparkle that up. Love that towels were provided, though I brought my own as well. Check in was amazing and helpful, plenty of room for parking. My first time here, not my last for sure!

Excellent 

Wilmington, NC

Staff was very friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. 

Last Minute Pass

The front desk gentleman was exceptional! The experience was nice. I wish with the resort pass it came with a good voucher to the restaurant in the hotel. Pool water was chilly, but my niece still jumped in the pool. 

Great daycation 

It's a nice hotel, no big crowds at the pool on a mid-September Thursday. They took awhile to put towels out after I asked, but that wasn't a big deal. The pool was a nice temperature.

Relaxing 

Pool and bathroom were both very clean. Check in quick and easy for an afternoon swim. Was just what the doctor ordered! 

Peaceful Afternoon

It was nice to get away for a small dayation and relax by a quiet pool with the Riverwalk right there for shopping and coffee breaks

Relaxing atmosphere 

Where Modern meets Southern hospitality, at a gorgeous riverfront location.

Day Pass

United States Dollar

- Outdoor pool
- Lounge chairs (first-come, first-served)
- Food and drink service from Board & Barrel restaurant and bar
- Outdoor shower
- Complimentary WiFi
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Self-parking for $10 *(based on availability)* 

*All children must be accompanied by an adult*

- Day Passes for up to 6 people (all amenities included in the Day Pass)
- Shaded or open cabana with comfortable loveseat seating, fire pits and heat lamps

*All children must be accompanied by an adult.*
