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Trailborn Surf & Sound

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Relax by the pool with comfortable sun loungers and umbrellas for shade.
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Balcony
Welcome to Surf & Sound, a building with a modern exterior featuring a prominent sign and a balcony with a railing.
Relax in comfort with a view of the ocean from the balcony, featuring a seating area with armchairs and a round table.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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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

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

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Surfside Deluxe King with Balcony

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

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Deluxe Soundside King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Surfside King

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

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Surfside King with Balcony

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

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Deluxe Soundside King - ADA

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

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Surfside Double Queen with Balcony

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

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Surfside King Suite with Balcony

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

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Surfside Double Queen - ADA

  • 26 sq m
  • 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Surfside King

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

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Soundside Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 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 location
  • 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 95 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cammie

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love love love the renovations! Best place to stay on the island!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the place and friendly staff and awesome location, and only issue was bad timing because pool and restaurant and outdoor bar were all closed and would reopen a week or so after.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

brad

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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