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Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 10 PM, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
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Surfside Double Queen with Balcony | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • Parking available

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

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Soundside King | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Soundside King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Soundside Queen - ADA

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Surfside Deluxe King with Balcony | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Surfside Deluxe King with Balcony

  • 285 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Surfside King with Shower - ADA

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Soundside King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Surfside King

  • 285 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surfside King with Balcony | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Surfside King with Balcony

  • 285 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Soundside King - ADA

  • 285 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Surfside Double Queen with Balcony | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Surfside Double Queen with Balcony

  • 285 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Surfside King Suite with Balcony | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Surfside King Suite with Balcony

  • 285 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Surfside Double Queen - ADA

  • 285 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Garden Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Garden Suite

  • 605 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Surfside Double Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Surfside King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Soundside Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 285 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Trailborn Surf & Sound

4-star Wrightsville Beach resort steps from Wrightsville Beach
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 movies, and pay movies.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer 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.

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

Children 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 onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Summer fun is a breeze at Trailborn Surf & Sound with activities like surfing/body boarding, sailing, and kayaking.

Dining is available at one of the resort's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach resort also offers an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a hot tub. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2025.

Trailborn Surf & Sound is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Blockade Surf Bar - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Bar Duna - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 crib
  • 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
  • Elevator (42 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 available
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 84 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was so great. Great vibe, comfortable spacious room, fantastic pool and beach area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Great remodel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely, stylish place to stay! The complimentary bikes were my absolute favorite. We were able to bike to get coffee and Trolly Stop during our stay (our must haves while at Wrightsville)! Having access to the sound as well as beach loungers by the ocean were a pleasant surprise. I highly recommend staying at Trailborn!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA, VIRGINIA BEACH

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

brad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was fantastic. Super comfortable beds, linens, & robes. Loved the colors and aesthetic. Hammocks in the back are fantastic. Robert was super helpful checking us in. And cocktails were very tasty. Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025