When you stay at Trailborn Surf & Sound in Wrightsville Beach, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Wrightsville Beach and 10 minutes from University of North Carolina at Wilmington. .This beach resort is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Riverwalk and 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Carolina Beach.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
Getting around
Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Oceanic - 17 min walk
Bluewater Waterfront Grill - 3 min drive
Shark Bar And Kitchen - 19 min walk
Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - 8 min walk
Dockside Restaurant - 4 min drive
About this property
Trailborn Surf & Sound
Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 151 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at La Duna Paradiso, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this resort consist of conference space and meeting rooms.
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 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 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
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
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Runner Beach
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Trailborn Surf Sound
Blockade Runner Beach Resort
Trailborn Surf & Sound Resort
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Trailborn Surf & Sound Resort Wrightsville Beach
Trailborn Surf & Sound Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The hotel was in the perfect location and beach access is right out the back door. Great pool and pool bar.
No microwave but staff accommodated us by heating up our daughter’s food in the staff lounge. That was so nice.
The restaurant is fantastic and the food was delicious.
Great Property but could offer complimentary coffee or such from lobby area in the mornings and parking can be interesting. Staff and property were Awesome!!
The beach access was easy and beautiful property. Great outdoor bar and dining area. The food was wonderful. Comfortable beds,clean rooms. They provide a beach bag with the option to purchase. I will definitely return. Overall great upgrades on the property.
It is a nice property. The room was clean and tge location is excellent. Lots of dining options nearby. Good outdoor areas including beach and pool.
J
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Margarita
26 Apr 2025
Margarita
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Victoria
Travelled with family
24 Apr 2025
Liked: Amenities
We loved our impromptu stay at Trailborn Surf & Sound. The hotel was recently renovated and is beautiful. The hotel offers many amenities like the greens with outdoor games, the beach (along with umbrellas, towels, and Lounge chairs) and even boogie boards and games for the kids. There is a pool bar and onsite restaurant. Coffee is tasty as well!
We wish the pool was heated and the staff cleaned our room earlier in the day. Aside from this, we were very happy!
We would definitely stay here again!
Love love love the renovations! Best place to stay on the island!
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
KEN
Travelled with partner
20 Apr 2025
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.
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!