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Blockade Runner

3.0 of 5
275 Waynick Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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Blockade Runner
4.0 of 5 stars 256 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Free breakfast(5)
  • Pool bar(5)
  • Valet parking(4)
  • Breakfast buffet(4)
  • Hotel staff(4)
  • Very nice(3)
  • Great location(3)
  • Mile radius(3)
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Leamington, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We had a great experience at the Blockade Runner. We went the second week of May and the weather was beautiful, but everyone was soooo friendly. I've never experienced such friendly employees- most were young students workings and all were very nice. The free shuttle service was a big plus, since we did not have a car. Everyone was very... More

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Chamblee, Georgia
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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Just returned from a 5 day trip. Loved every part of the hotel, but most especially the employees. They go out of their way to make sure that your trip is everything that it can be. We had a true balcony, oceanfront room and is well worth the upgrade. I would recommend that you ask for a room on the... More

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
1
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Awesome time at the BR on our wedding night...check in and ride to airport was a breeze. We walked across the causeway for some live music and a great sunset. It was a great (but short- one night!) stay! Would recomend to anyone..... More

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Ellicott City, MD
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
1
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My husband and I stayed here one night in March. The lobby was under construction and the pool undergoing repairs, but otherwise the property was lovely. The landscaping and gardens are beautiful and the beach is wide. We had an oceanview room which was clean and bright. It was the first time we had seen tile floors in an hotel... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

This was our first time at the Blockade Runner--my husband and I stayed at the hotel for a long weekend in early May. Everything positive said by the other reviewer was true: nice, clean rooms; beautiful view; friendly, helpful staff; plentiful breakfast. One of the things that distinguished it was the beautiful grounds. It has a surprisingly large piece of... More

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Raleigh, NC
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The Blockade Runner was definitely a 5 Star hotel back in the 60s and 70s. It has since been renovated inside but still has a long way to go. We had requested a room with a balcony facing the ocean on one of the higher floors & discovered the only rooms with balconies were in the older section of the... More

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New York City, New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
1
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I was in town for the Carolina Cup Stand up Paddle Board Race and I can't say enough good things about the Blockade Runner Resort. The staff was incredibly helpful and nice and made the experience that much better. In fact, they even let us store our 14 ft race boards in a conference room. Now, as far as the... More

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new jersey
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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This was our second time staying here and it was sold out. The weekend featured the Carollina's Cup Paddleboard Race which drew the surfing crowd from Hawaii, Key West and even Australia. It was awesome watching right from our room and then later on the beach. There also was a wedding crowd, but the staff was able to handle the... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I had the experience of staying at the Blockade Runner in Wrightville Beach, NC during this past weekend for my cousin's wedding. I traveled with my mom. And to sum it up, we were pretty happy. The most important thing you need to know is that the inside does NOT match the outside here. The outside is okay, but it's... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I have stayed at the Blockade Runner 3-4 times over the past couple of years with my family. I am from NC and the Blockade Runner is kind of an institution here--not owned by a chain--a little quirky and not exactly perfect. And yes, the beach environment does a number on buildings, so if you are staying anywhere in coastal... More

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Address: 275 Waynick Boulevard, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Price range (per night):* RM544 - 1,228

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