Welcome to the C.W. Worth House Bed and Breakfast. We are SO glad you stopped by to visit! A short three-block walk takes you from your lodging to Wilmington’s historic downtown and the beautifully restored Cape Fear River Front where you can start your adventure.
C.W. Worth House Bed and Breakfast is a traditional, home-based B&B in a Victorian mansion with a comfortable, casual atmosphere. We are the longest, continuously operating B&B in Wilmington since 1985. As your hosts, our main goal is to help you fill your visit to Wilmington with precious memories that will last a lifetime. Your needs are never too small when it comes to your experience at your home away from home. We help you create ‘your stay your way’. Whether it be the best ice cream parlor, historic tour, horse-drawn carriage ride, the best tour on the river or fine dining, we know Wilmington and we will share with you our favorite things to do and see. We want you to experience the best of what our community has to offer. We aim to exceed your expectations.
Please, take a few moments to wander leisurely through our web site. Meet your hosts, learn more about this gorgeous inn, and discover what experiences and adventures await you in this charming, historic port city.
The inn offers seven unique guestrooms and balances a mix of Victorian charm with modern amenities. As you step through the gate, the spacious southern porch invites you to slow down, relax and enjoy. Check availability and reserve your getaway today!
USA Today named Wilmington “Best American Riverfront” for good reason. The downtown overlooks the river and the Battleship North Carolina with Instagram-worthy sunsets. You will find diverse shopping, farm-to-table dining, local fresh seafood and International cuisine. Things to do include house tours, food tours and a lively performing and visual arts scene. And if the beach is your thing, there are four nearby white-sandy beaches. Wilmington offers something for everyone.
Wilmington’s nightlife is alive and well with jazz, blues and varied live entertainment and concerts which complete the night scene. There are five local theater groups performing year-round. Depending on the time of year, downtown welcomes art fairs, festivals and holiday events. Check out our calendar of local events. Explore downtown Wilmington at your own pace and discover for yourself what makes it so memorable. After all, you never know when you might find the next best boutique, collectible, souvenir shop, craft brewery or street-side cafe. We now have three distilleries too! Your Hosts are glad to share their favorite experiences around town. Downtown Wilmington awaits you!
The picturesque campus of UNCW, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington is located 5 miles from the inn and midway to Wrightsville Beach. We gladly offer visitors to the campus a special discount.
A gift certificate to C.W. Worth House Bed and Breakfast is a thoughtful gesture for all occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays, thank yous and holidays, or for the person who has everything! We offer customized gift certificates, which may be purchased in any dollar amount or for a specific room or package. The Certificate Recipient will call to reserve their stay at their convenience, and you are the hero! A simple call to our office and your gift will be on its way.
We were featured in the “Where We Live” section of Port City Daily recently. Here is a link to The Port City Daily article written by Christina Hailey with lots of great pictures. Thank you Christina for the great article!