Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront resort near Wrightsville Beach

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
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Oceanfront Double Queen with Balcony
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC, 28480
  • Place, Wrightsville Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South End Surf Shop
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Johnnie Mercer's Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Soundside Double Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Soundside King

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

Soundside Double Queen - ADA

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

Oceanfront King Junior Suite with Balcony

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

Oceanfront King with Shower- ADA

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

Soundside King Junior Suite

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

Oceanfront King Junior Suite

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

Oceanfront King with Balcony

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

Soundside King Junior Suite - ADA

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

Oceanfront Double Queen with Balcony

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

Oceanfront King Suite with Balcony

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

Oceanfront Double Queen - ADA

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

Family Beachfront Suite

  • Garden view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Oceanfront Double Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Oceanfront King

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

About the area

Wrightsville Beach

On the beach.Stay at this Wrightsville Beach resort and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Wrightsville Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of South End Surf Shop. Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Wrightsville SUP are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Wrightsville Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • South End Surf Shop - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wrightsville SUP - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Wrightsville Beach Museum of History - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oceanic - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Waterfront Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Poe's Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tower 7 Baja Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

4-star beachfront resort near Wrightsville Beach
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy like a marina, an outdoor pool, and complimentary bicycles.

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. 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 center, a hot tub, and a sauna. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy was completed in January 2025.

This 4-star Wrightsville Beach resort is smoke free.

  • 151 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1964
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy 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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 center 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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 and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 255 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna Gray

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor, cleanliness, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location and restaurant. Intermittent hot water in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Alisha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short stay but great views and beautiful hotel! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Annmarie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First of many visits at the Surf and Sound!

A modern, clean, friendly, and relaxing family stay. Being on the water, with a beachfront view, was such a treat. The nightly welcome hour was a big hit with our kids, as was the in room camping experience. We will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views and great accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

james

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

It was on ok stay

Pool was closed half the time we were there. They didnt explain the daily $25 credit we had, so much more. Staff didnt seem to be trained.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Trailborne for a wedding. We found the everything was very nice. My only complaint would be, all rooms with stated Juliette balcony was only only an open patio door with a gate, you really do not have a balcony per say.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Room A/C was very loud. Walls are paper thin. Had to tell the guest next door 2 nights in a row turn down their TV. Towels were gray & some stained. Paint chipping on a corner. Grout in bathroom around floor was dirty. Sliding glass door barely worked & had to have maintenance close it. Sorry but $9.00 for a bag of snacks is ridiculous.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The customer service really needs work at the restaurant and also the last two times we have visited the pool area was closed, for the price, you really need to get that fixed when that is a main attraction!! Being kind goes a long way!! That needs to be taught! Otherwise place is beautiful, clean, beautiful views, great location, great food, friendly staff at front desk but restaurants needs improvement with service had to wait 30 mins before they took our drink order
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A surprise for wife’s birthday! Was very happy with the experience.Location was great! Staff Great Service Great Met with drinks on arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

JACK

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Ocean front was great! Courtney Paugh the manager at the restaurant was super friendly and professional. As restaurateurs for 20 years, we appreciated her hospitality and kindness!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is lovely, clean and the grounds have beautiful vegetation surrounding. However, for the $$$ spent a few areas are in need of service. One being the non working elevator- that hasn’t been in operation for months. The restroom by the pool is out of order. And on the 4th floor there is a serious leak from the ceiling that towels were placed on the floor to absorb, but towards the end of our stay- the carpet began to smell and the puddle had extended across the hallway. Housekeeping was hit or miss (and they did completely miss us one day) but did send someone up with fresh towels and to empty the trash. They were lax in re stocking and we had no shampoo- but the front seat was more than accommodating- and made sure we received a fresh bottle. The food at the outside bar was very good- enjoyed salads, burgers and hummus. The portions are large- kid size was adequate for our party. Overall, a nice hotel- desk staff (Ella, Jeff and Reese) were exceptional. Lots of great suggestions for activities, dining and shopping. A few hiccups to be ironed out and maintenance done- might try it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

angie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, sound and surface. Nice outdoor spaces, good bar and beach bar & food service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025