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Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

4.0 star property
Beach resort with 2 restaurants and marina

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$342
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Explore the area

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275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC, 28480
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wrightsville SUP
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundside Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Soundside King

Soundside King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Soundside Queen - ADA

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Surfside Deluxe King with Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surfside King with Shower - ADA

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Soundside King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Surfside King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surfside King with Balcony

Surfside King with Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Soundside King - ADA

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surfside Double Queen with Balcony

Surfside Double Queen with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Surfside King Suite with Balcony

Surfside King Suite with Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surfside Double Queen - ADA

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Garden Suite

Deluxe Garden Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Surfside Double Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Surfside King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Wrightsville Beach

A family-friendly stay in Wrightsville Beach awaits you at Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy. Within steps you'll find Wrightsville Beach and Aussie Island Surf Shop within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 2 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and a marina. .The fine-dining restaurant, La Duna Paradiso, is open for breakfast and dinner. Bar Duna is the resort's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with light fare. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site 24-hour gym and Hot tub. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Wrightsville Beach resort include University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Riverwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Aussie Island Surf Shop - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wrightsville SUP - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 11 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceanic - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jerry Allen's Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Waterfront Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Beach resort with 2 restaurants and marina
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy such as a marina, an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach resort also offers a 24-hour fitness centre, a hot tub and a sauna. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy was completed in January 2025.

This 4-star Wrightsville Beach resort is smoke free.

  • 151 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1964
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy offers 151 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels, first-run films and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Duna
  • Blockade Surf Bar
  • La Duna Paradiso

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sail boat
  • Sauna
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1964
  • Renovated entire property - January 2025
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • First-run films
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during January, February and March:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 42.93 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness centre access
  • Parking
  • Pool access
  • Self-parking
  • Spa access
  • Hot tub access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 to 25.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100 (subject to availability)

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Blockade Beach Runner Resort
Blockade Runner
Blockade Runner Beach
Blockade Runner Beach Resort
Blockade Runner Resort
Runner Beach
Blockade Runner Beach Resort Wrightsville Beach
Blockade Runner Beach Wrightsville Beach
Blockade Runner Wrightsville Beach
Blockade Runner Hotel Wrightsville Beach
Blockade Runner Wrightsville
Trailborn Surf Sound
Blockade Runner Beach Resort
Trailborn Surf & Sound Resort
Trailborn Surf & Sound Wrightsville Beach
Trailborn Surf & Sound Resort Wrightsville Beach

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy?

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy on 30 Nov 2025 start from NZ$266.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy?

Yep, Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy has valet parking for USD 25 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy?

Yep, Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy is a short 2-minute walk from Wrightsville Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball, surfing and body boarding. You can also find water sports equipment and sail boats.

Is there a spa on site at Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a cabana and under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8 AM to 10 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy?

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy features an outdoor pool, 1 hot tub and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and premium bedding.

What makes Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and beachfront dining, as well as pillowtop beds and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy.

Is Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free bike rentals and a picnic area, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy is a hit with families.

Does Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy?

No, Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy?

No, pets are not allowed.

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 227 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis H

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and location, personal was very friendly, only I was disappointed is the bathrooms in the pool area they need a good renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms have been redone and are very nice. Beds comfy and bathrooms much improved. Had to wait at check in for room to be cleaned …..45 min wait
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stevie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have been coming to Wrightsville for generations in my family dating back 80 years. Blockade runner was our home away from home. The new hotel Trailborn, is nice but much more expensive for not much more. The AC hardly worked in our room and we heard didn’t work at all on the 6th floor. Everytime it rained the vent in the ceiling would leak buckets of water. The mattress was so soft it felt like we were on a V shaped bed. We will come back because this is the only place we have ever vacationed but for the price increase I definitely don’t think we got our moneys worth.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only good thing about this property is the proximity to the beach. The hotel has been sold and changed from Blockade Runner. The bathrooms are INCREDIBLY tiny. I’m 5’0 and my arm span covers the entire width of the bathroom. There are NO hooks except 2 tiny cork hooks to hang wet bathing suits and towels. We are a family of 3. And they want you to reuse your towels… HOW?! There’s no where to hang them to dry. There is absolutely NO parking. And when you can actually find a space… it’s so tight you can’t get out of your car. And I now have a ding on my door panel of my car from someone probably trying to get out of theirs. We had lunch by the pool one day and wasn’t given cutlery despite asking twice. Also, the almost $40 resort fee per day only gets you towels and ONE. Just ONE rinse station. So be prepared to wait when you come off of the beach for a long time. Also, the bathrooms at the pools were closed all week for repairs. So no bathrooms unless you want to walk wet through the hotel lobby. Oh and room service skipped our room. So we were out of soap and towels and had to call down for both. For what we paid, we were hugely disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property! All the staff were very friendly and welcoming each time I interacted with them!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Edie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I like the new bar area, both outside by the pool and inside near the restaurant. The pool was not as clean as i would prefer, and there was a toddler in the pool with only a diaper. Most facilities require rubber pants on little people so there are no accidents. I saw no one monitoring the pool for things like that. There was no iced tea made the 2 days we asked for it, although it was so hot outside. No chips and salsa after having waited fot them for a long time. I was not a fan of the instant coffee in the room. Packaging was difficult to open, and I've just had better coffee. There were certainly no where near enough chairs and umbrellas on the beach...disappointing. Overall, a good stay, our second to this place. I will come back in hopes they continue to grow. The staff is wonderful!
Beautiful charcuterie from the bar
On the beach!
View from our room.
Poolside
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was not good. Grilled cheese was premade that morning. Room service breakfast arrived cold. Everything else about the property was on point.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the resort feel of this property and the amenities included!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montraville

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

Nice place and w/ a couple improvements could be G

It was a really nice place and an enjoyabke place to stay. Just two comments: the AC doesnt go below 70° so in the heat of summer its a little warm and no real fridge. But otherwise it was very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Staff was constantly over and above.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our bathroom sink was clogged and the food at room service was awful! Our breakfast room service was cold, no butter no syrup, no plates, the coffee was awful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wish we could have stayed longer! Such a beautiful property. Highly recommend getting a balcony. You can’t beat the view. We watched the sunrise every morning from there and hung out there before we went to bed at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent renovation, grounds, beach amenities and pool bar food, drinks and service. An onsite spa would make it much more enjoyable. Security can be improved as the property is open to outside guests, add security access via card readers in elevators and allow access to locals via a charge for a daily pass to use amenities. While the town is relatively safe, there’s opportunity for increased vigilance and improved guest experience from that perspective.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are exceptional. Ella, small Ella and Skyler were courteous, professional and very helpful. Room needs work: a real minifrig. as stated on website; destination fee absurd; impossible to use $25 credit when attending conference; no parking spots; crazy parking lot design; need healthy snacks; 2nd mini-fridge never delivered although promised. Table light not working; emptg soap container. Never again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brynna

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

What a HUGE disappointment on the new owners. Being a seasonal regular at Blockade Runner, which was our favorite, this place has now gone down hill. The new decor is depressing and makes no sense. Too many young adults working. We had a hard time getting any help on pool area clean up. They needed someone to maintain guest clean up around the pool. The waiters only cared about making times and hanging with other staff members ignoring guests. One pool bathroom worked, and had sewage coming from the drain and was beyond usable and had clearly not been serviced at all that day. No ice. Had to get it sent to your room or wait at front desk for it. Huge inconvenience. Sleeping. There was none. AC was loud when running and then with shut down with a huge clanking nose that would go off by the hour. No sleep for any of us not to mention the pillows were so fluffy, it was impossible to get comfortable. Not sleeping pillows. Told a gentleman at the front desk in the am, and seem to know exactly what I was talking about but also seemed to not care or offer us a compensation for our $500 a night room except an extra hour in our room at “no charge”. I wish I could travel back in time and stay at Blockade for one more night and create our last memories with our family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Korissa

It feels as though this property is under staffed resulting in a pool that feels dirty, areas that are not cleaned
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025