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Blockade Runner Beach Resort

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Aerial view
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers
Garden

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

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Map
275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC, 28480
  • Wrightsville Beach
    2 min walk
  • Aussie Island Surf Shop
    8 min walk
  • South End Surf Shop
    16 min walk
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    21 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

  • 398 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View | View from room

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 549 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • 277 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 270 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 277 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 277 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront

  • 277 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Outdoor spa tub
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites
Pool
Hot Tub
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, (1274)
The price is $120
per night
$163 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Shell Island Resort - All Oceanfront Suites

About the neighborhood

Wrightsville Beach

When you stay at Blockade Runner Beach Resort 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 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Aussie Island Surf Shop.
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What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Wrightsville SUP - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceanic Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater An American 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

Blockade Runner Beach Resort

Ocean-view resort with a poolside bar, near Wrightsville Beach
Blockade Runner Beach Resort offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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 150 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at East Oceanfront Dining, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the beach bar or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. Event facilities at this resort consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
East Oceanfront Dining - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Sea Escape Pool Bar - This poolside café serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. 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

  • Self parking on site (USD 19 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 15 to 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • East Oceanfront Dining
  • Sea Escape Pool Bar

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand

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
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1964
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

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 75

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during September, October, November, and December:
  • Fitness facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
The property will be renovating from September 3 2024 to January 8 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Fitness facilities
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
During renovations, the resort will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 to 22.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 19 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

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

Property is also known as

Blockade Beach Runner Resort
Blockade Runner
Blockade Runner Beach
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Runner Beach
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Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 1045 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1045 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1045 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1045 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1045 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick “tropical” getaway
Check-in. Check-out went smoothly. Restaurant has good food but slow service - seems understaffed. Can’t beat the beach access!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Meryn, Rockville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and beach. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really nice. Such a clean hotel and a lot of stuff to do around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Amenities
Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower did not keep water inside the shower area. 17 dollars for a cup of wine is absurd.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Heidi

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Drains were clogged, bathroom door didn’t close. Dead frog was in hallway the entire weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In love!!
The most gorgeous property and beach!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breat
Wonderful location for much needed solo trip
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

OSIRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

BENJAMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, we had a nice time. The staff is excellent, very friendly & helpful. We enjoyed the room service, especially with breakfast. The rooms are in need of some serious updating (which I read they were planning on doing). We could not even close the bathroom door. Also, the pool and area around pool in general needs update/repairs. We would definitely revisit after reno done.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everuthing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashleigh

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the second time my family and I have stayed at this hotel and it was our last. We were awaken to a fire alarm going off around 11:30pm, after going down 7 flights of stairs with other families to find the doors to the lobby were shut and locked and we were forced to go out of a side exit to find other families standing outside unsure if there was a true emergency or false alarm with no staff members in sight. A few moments later a gentleman employed by the hotel came out joking and laughing about how we were all awake now and that someone must have pushed a fire exit and they had to wait for the fire department to come and disable the alarm. My family nor did the families with small children who were scared found this to be funny or amusing in fact it was eye opening to the fact that this hotel is not a safe place for your family to stay because there were no employees around to ease anyone’s fear and had there truly been an emergency it was clear they had no idea how to evacuate this property and ensure their guests safety. This same fire alarm went off 3 additional times after this incident so there was no chance of a restful nights sleep and no mention of the facility doing anything to compensate those who were inconvenienced by this after paying almost $400 a night for their stays. There were towels laying all over the hotel to soak up water leaking inside the building from the rain. Do yourself a favor and stay elsewhere on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great housekeeping service, pool was clean, live music by the pool in the afternoon, rich history with the hotel, good food in walking distance. My wife grew up coming to Wrightsville with her family. That was almost 50 years ago. Places like the Blockade Runner, Trolley Stop and Neptune’s helped me learn more about Wrightsville’s history.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

anne, eddington

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect beach hotel for the price. Dining options are okay and it’s a short walk to a few popular tourist places. It’s overall great stay for beach trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property has been in business since the 1960s, and while it's been somewhat updated, the rooms could be improved. The decor is worn out and dated. The mattresses are not comfortable. The hallways are noisy and echo loudly, disturbing those who are trying to rest. My bathroom was small, and the shower didn't work properly. While I only had two nights in the hotel, it was enough to make me happy I was changing locations. However, you cannot beat the location, as every room has a waterfront view. The staff is amazing and very helpful. Beach towels are available by request at the front desk or by the pool. It's not a bad choice for the money, but they should look into updating the rooms and doing something about the noise level in the hallways.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

The bathroom is terrible! Bad nasty caulking, walls crumbling tub looks like it was painted but paint is half peeled off
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gianilda

Stayed 1 night in May 2024