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Trailborn Surf & Sound

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55-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV, ping pong
Balcony
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Bar

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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
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Soundside King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony

Surfside Deluxe King with Balcony

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Surfside King

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surfside King with Balcony

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Soundside King - ADA

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surfside Double Queen with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Surfside King Suite with Balcony

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surfside Double Queen - ADA

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Garden Suite

  • 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)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Surfside King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Soundside Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Trailborn Surf & Sound

Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or at a marina before returning for a meal at one of Trailborn Surf & Sound's 2 restaurants.
Trailborn Surf & Sound 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.

A marina and complimentary bicycles are featured at the resort. An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the pool at Trailborn Surf & Sound. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Wrightsville Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • For dining with garden views, stop by La Duna Paradiso, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a sauna and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Wrightsville Beach and 10 minutes by car from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
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 & Sound 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 & Sound was completed in January 2025.

This 4-star Wrightsville Beach resort is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
La Duna Paradiso – Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Blockade Surf Bar – This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Bar Duna – This lobby lounge only serves light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

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

Trailborn Surf & Sound Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 207 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Faith, Arlington

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely facility but blown away by the staff interactions- friendly reliable attentive - not what I usually expect from young people these days - excellent service and nice renovations- loved gearing grateful dead on the sound system...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking lot can be difficult to navigate with full size SUV or truck.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

WMA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was extremely well maintained, we truly enjoyed the well kept grounds between the building and the beach. The landscaping contained a wonderful variety and was in full color gorgeous. All the staff was extremely courteous and friendly. It was unfortunate that the pool was closed due to "mechanical issues." We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene C.

Many changes to the facility and service have been made including the entrance, much more accomodating, the pool area access, now from the main lobby, and a new bar off the main lobby. A room snack and drink allowance and gratis beach chairs and umbrellas are a great change. We also enjoyed the Fellow hot water makers and Huck coffee in the rooms! Great idea.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well kept. The only complaint I have was the pool was kind of cloudy but by the day we were leaving it had cleared considerably. Everything else outweighed the cloudiness of the pool. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is ok. We were expecting them to do more after acquiring the Blockade Runner. The pool looked awful our three days there. The water was murky. We wouldn’t even go in it. Pool space is also hard to find. I am not a fan of hotels that charge a daily activity fee. I’d prefer you just charge for parking. Wine at the bar was very overpriced, $16 for a below average small glass of Pinot Noir. Additionally, I was taking the glass to the room and the bartender asked if plastic was ok and made it seem like they were afraid we would steal the glass. I’ve never had a hotel bar question taking a glass to the room. She did allow me to take it in a glass in the end. The mixed drinks were more reasonable. Any time you want ice you have to ask the front desk. I waited 15 minutes on one occasion for someone to bring a bag. The view over the sound from our room was very nice, especially during sunsets. The staff working to put out beach chairs and umbrellas were great. Overall for the price we would not stay here again. We enjoyed our stay at the Lumina Holiday Inn much more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful time. All of the staff was absolutely great! We are already planning to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazani

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, rooms were clean and had a great view!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily Asmus

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Doug

Travelled with family
We understand the hotel is being renovated but the doors to the hallway stairs need regular washing and/or paint. The amount of fingerprints on those doors and with one elevator being broken down it caused us to use the stairs which offset many of the improvements you have done with the hotel. Also our room, 221 did not have the view that was portrayed when we booked our room and it was a bit false advertising. Also the rabbits on the grounds are cute but i would certainly not walk barefoot or use the grassy areas due the rabbit poop.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hensley

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parameswaran Nair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025