The Blockade Runner

  • 275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

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Size: 154 x 38

All 150 guest rooms overlook the Atlantic Ocean or Wrightsville Sound. Guests may enjoy sailing, fishing, golf, tennis, elegant dining, live entertainment, and long walks on wide beaches. Oceanfront terrace, heated pool, and indoor ... more on Travelocity.com

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131 reviews

84% of guests recommend this place.

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Top Reviews from Around the Web:

This motel has a great setting, nice rooms, palm trees, nice beaches. more on Yahoo! Travel

The view is incredible. more on Travelocity.com

The floors of the room were tile, which I guess makes sense for a beach hotel, but they were a little cold. more on TravelPost.com

There are several things that I like about the hotel.... more on Epinions.com

The gardens and pool area were exquisite, red hybiscus and purple Mexican petunias bloomed with an unrestrained tropical glory. more on VirtualTourist

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8 reviews

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

The hotel is a bit old but I can live with that. Cleanliness is average, and the location is great. BUT...I'm sitting in my room wondering if I'm going to have a headache all night becuase the room smells so MUSTY and MILDEW that ... more on Yahoo! Travel

My family and I recently vacationed at Wrightsville Beach and stayed at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. We stayed in an oceanfront room with a spectacular view. The weather has been delightful and we were able to enjoy sushi in ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Love the view from the room and the lack of commercialization of the beach. This is a very historical Hotel that has been upgraded recently. Bathroom upgrades in the balcony rooms ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I stayed for a weekend winter vacation and so the indoor/outdoor pool was a must. It was just the thing our two year old. We were lucky to get summer weather in December and so enjoyed not only the ocean view, but the ocean. Wimington ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The best thing about the Blockade Runner is that it is one of a very few hotels with an oceanfront view in Wrightsville Beach.Because there aren't many hotels on the beach, it is a little pricey for what you get, however.
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10 reviews

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

A very expensive place, given proximity of almost as nice places at nearby Myrtle Beach. We have stayed... more on TripAdvisor

We love this chic oceanfront resort which feels like a true island getaway and we always feel special here. The staff is excellent: attentive, professional, and friendly. The rooms and lobby are beaut ... more on TripAdvisor

I stayed here for a friends wedding and they couldnt have been more obliging, friendly, helpful and accommodating. This rooms were spacious and we had a lovely view over the inlet. breakfast was great ... more on TripAdvisor

Stayed here and we had the following problems:- Room dirty- Refrigerator did not work- Balcony view... more on TripAdvisor

I really enjoyed staying at the Blockade Runner, the hotel is so nice and everyone there was very helpful. I would definately go back there. However, I do have one complaint, I was there in mid Novemb ... more on TripAdvisor

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Top Reviews From VirtualTourist

On a spur of the moment decision to get out of town and spend some needed stressless time on the beach, we snagged a great deal calling the Blockade Runner on a Monday afternoon. Three nights mid-week, top (7th) floor with a super ... more on VirtualTourist

Great Amenities at The Blockade Runner:

  • Fish freezing
  • Volleyball
  • Jacuzzi
  • Phone services
  • Spa
  • Elevators
  • Full service health spa
  • High speed internet access in public areas
  • Indoor/outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Accessible facilities
  • Laundry/valet service
  • In-room wireless internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry/valet services
  • Smoking rooms
  • Conference facilities
  • Cable or satellite tv
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf
  • Audio visual equipment rental
  • Secretarial services
  • On-site parking
  • Barbeque grills
  • Lounge/bar
  • Television
  • Dining room
  • Dvd player
  • Airline desk

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