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Trailborn Surf & Sound

Wilmington - NC · United States

275 Waynick BlvdView location

8.6/10Excellent383 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition8.8/108.8
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Trailborn Surf & Sound

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. 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.

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Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Wrightsville Beach - 0. 1 km / 0. 1 mi- Aussie Island Surf Shop - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- South End Surf Shop - 1. 4 km / 0.

9 mi- Johnnie Mercer's Pier - 1. 7 km / 1 mi- Wrightsville SUP - 2. 1 km / 1. 3 mi- Wrightsville Beach Museum of History - 2. 3 km / 1. 4 mi- Airlie Gardens - 4. 1 km / 2. 6 mi- Figure Eight Island - 4.

5 km / 2. 8 mi- New Hanover County Arboretum - 5. 6 km / 3. 5 mi- Regal Mayfaire - 6. 4 km / 4 mi- Mayfaire Town Center - 6. 5 km / 4 mi- University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 7. 5 km / 4.

6 mi- Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 8. 1 km / 5 mi- Screen Gems Studios - 8. 4 km / 5. 2 mi- Ogden Park - 9. 9 km / 6. 2 mi. The nearest major airport is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 16. 4 km / 10.

With a stay at Trailborn Surf and Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy in Wrightsville Beach, you'll be on the beach, steps from Wrightsville Beach and a 3-minute drive from Johnnie Mercer's Pier.

This beach resort is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Mayfaire Town Center and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from University of North Carolina at Wilmington. 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. 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.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

By ocean LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Resort fee: USD 56.50 per accommodation, per night
    The resort fee includes:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Beach access
    • 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.

  • You need to know
    • 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 9:00 PM.
    • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort 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.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special 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. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Quiet hours are enforced at the property from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 to 25.00 per person
    • Valet parking fee: USD 30 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Wrightsville Beach 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
South End Surf Shop 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Crystal Pier 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Johnnie Mercer's Pier 1.7 km / 1 mi
Wrightsville SUP 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Airlie Gardens 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Figure Eight Island 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
New Hanover County Arboretum 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Regal Mayfaire 6.4 km / 4 mi
Mayfaire Town Center 6.5 km / 4 mi
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 7.5 km / 4.6 mi
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park 8.1 km / 5 mi
Ogden Park 9.9 km / 6.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 151
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wi-fi
  • Bellboy service
  • Lift access
  • Newspaper stand
  • Garden
  • Banquet hall
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
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  • TV lounge
  • Game room
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatments
  • Breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Sailing
  • Canoeing
  • Table tennis
  • Beach volleyball
  • Surfing
Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

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    Trailborn Surf & Sound

    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Trailborn Surf & Sound

8.6
Excellent
383 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
06 Aug 2026
Jorge
Like the convenience to access the beach. Did not care for valet parking. Needs to increase frequency of cleaning, saw debris on the hallway carpet that lasted about a day, The towel collection bins were overflowing. Garbage bins overflowing. Pool bathrooms can use more frequent cleaning. Lack of sufficient number of water filling station and ice, should be in very floor. The bathroom sliding door was broken. The AC unit is extremely loud. The partition in the shower is two small lots of water spill outside the shower.
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2026
Baoxia
There is no microwave in the room or in the hotel, not convenient. The view from the room is good. Some snacks are expired. The dimmable lighting works well.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2026
Richard
Beautiful beachfront location. Manicured grounds. Valet service. Complimentary confections at the desk in the evening. Poolside cabanas - game changer.
A really friendly and helpful staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Trailborn!
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2026
Luke
Greeted with a smile by entire staff. Very welcoming and helpful with any questions or concerns.
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jul 2026
john
We had stayed at the Blockade Runner several times but not in the last 15 years since Holiday Inn and Shell Island had it beat. Unfortunately the Trailborn is the same hotel with a fresh coat of paint and some decor upgrades. For the price, we were expecting a more upscale facility. The Holiday Inn is nicer and I believe less costly. This is not a reflection on staff and service since all of those were very good but they should have invested and committed to a more complete renovation. This would have fully set them apart from the other options in Wrightsville. Valet parking is nice but the lot is That said, the draw is Wrightsville beach so we had a great stay regardless.
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jul 2026
Nancie
Staff above average friendliness, attentiveness and so very thoughtful. A really good group from Valet, Stikes, restaurant manager and server Alexa to bartender Wyatt....super and check in and check out easy with great staff. However....
One elevator working and the only other one breaks down and we took the stairs multiple times on 5th floor! No hot tub working while we were there and sauna was warm but not sauna type heat my old bones could have used. Weight room well equipped but didnt use machines so cannot speak to that amenity. The bikes white ones we checked out were horrible one kickstand wobbly the other not because it didnt have one. Seats could not be adjusted and I attribute that for my chiropractic visit in combination with mattress worn. We stayed a week had sound side beautiful views. The gardens in the back were lovely and so well maintained. The pool and pool bathrooms all stayed pretty clean. Would have liked to see Jameson on the pool bar but pincolada hit the spot. Bar nenu also spot on. My cuz couldn't get a decent strawberry daiquiri because the handle had broken(where's macgyver when u need him)! For the money lack of useful amenities is just hotel walkable to beach with a pool, bar and restaurant. The people were great. Even the cleaning people on floor were great, but didnt clean room 4 of the 4 times we expected it. We were there Thurs to Thurs and asked room to be cleaned sat, sun, Mon Tues. So we just asked for trash bags, fresh towels and paper
Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Joseph
Great hotel. We have been vacationing there for years, even when it was the Blockade runner.
Could use more shade and seating by the bar.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Shannon
I looked at many other properties in the area and had a hard time choosing, but I'm glad I chose this hotel over all of the others. The location is perfect - directly on the beach, beautiful pool with pool bar/food, plenty of open space to relax and play, and an area across the street to watch the sunset. They also have chairs/umbrellas and boogie boards to rent, so no need to source these items on your own. Our room with a patio overlooking the ocean was beautiful. Plenty of room for a family of four. They also provide a nice tote bag in the room to use to bring your items to the beach, which I thought was a really nice touch. I would definitely stay here again.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Valerie
The green lawn and the sandy beach make a perfect contrast. Nice for relaxing in different ways. Nice soothing color scheme.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2026
Cherise
Very nice hotel with resort feel. I was disappointed that the oceanfront rooms didn't have a balcony. The beach access is amazing. The fee to reserve a chair and umbrella was worth it. I would however recommend a bracelet for hotel guests to differentiate from those accessing the beach publicly. The rooms are nice and spacious. Lamps were very dusty. Food price was decent. Beach is awesome. Need better signage for parking entry and exit. Staff is extremely professional and accommodating. Need more snack items but walking distance to nice shops and eateries
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2026
Susan
Property is lovely, staff were great, room was clean and lovely. One of the best/cleanest rooms / hotels iv stayed in!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
Simona
Perfect getaway
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
Alyssa
Room was very clean, welcoming, and great amenities
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jun 2026
Chris
My wife and I spent a few days at Trailborn for her birthday weekend. While we left with mixed feelings, we still had an enjoyable stay overall.

The location is easily the resort's biggest highlight. It's right on Wrightsville Beach with direct beach access, and chairs and umbrellas are available to rent. The property also borders a beautiful state-owned green space that's perfect for walking and relaxing.

The staff was friendly and helpful, though the service didn't quite match what you'd expect at this price point. The amenities were a nice bonus, including the pool, indoor and outdoor bars, sauna, hot tub, and access to Trailborn's sound-side property, which is a great place to watch the sunset.

The biggest drawback was the value. Trailborn presents itself as an upscale boutique resort, but outside of its exceptional location and amenities, the overall experience didn't consistently match its premium pricing. The room, food, and drinks are expensive, and the restaurant was especially underwhelming. We ate there for both breakfast and dinner, and both the food and service fell short of expectations.

Overall, Trailborn is a nice resort in an unbeatable location. If being steps from the beach is your priority, it's worth considering—just be prepared to pay a premium for the location.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Nancy
Amazing views, pool and food!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
May
Overall great, especially the restaurant!
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2026
Cynthia
Everything was wonderful!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
Lora
Na
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Fritz
Amazing experience. Looking at the building from the outside from the street you wouldn’t expect how nice the property truly is. The staff is amazing, amenities are plentiful and, the overall experience is worth your time and hard earned money. Will be booking another trip to this place in the near future !
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2026
Rhonda
The property was old and in need of updating. The room size and large. Oceanfront view was beautiful.
8/10
Excellent
11 Jun 2026
Kimberly
The grassy courtyard area was lovely! We enjoyed spending time chatting and enjoying the scenery. The rooms were lovely as well! My bed was very comfortable but there needs to a few thinner profile pillows for people who have neck issues. The bathroom was clean, but the sulfur smell from the well water was very severe in the morning. It would lessen when we ran the water for a little time. My big complaints is that we had to pay for 2 chairs and an umbrella, which I think is unacceptable when we are paying such high prices to stay at the hotel. Unfortunately, this nickel and diming lessened my love of the Trailborn.
Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Jun 2026
Tammy
Let me start out by saying this place is very nice, beautiful landscape, love the pool bar, and the views of ocean and intercoastal waterway is Amazing!!! We have been coming here since it was Blockade Runner and have always had a great experience. The only complaint I have is that the past three visits in the prime vacation time we get a text as soon as we get there stating the pool is closed for maintenance!! To me that is unexcusable for the prices they charge and that is one of the things they advertise, for us my family we are all adults so we went to the ocean but for families that have very small kids and several kids, what a disappointment that is when you are looking forward to enjoying that and it was still closed when we left each time, I don't know what the issue is but they need to spend the money to get it fixed instead of just doing a quick fix.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Chris
You can’t be the property grounds, tons of places to explore and comfortably hang out or lets the kids run around and play.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Desiree T
Lovely!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
Tracy
Great stay.
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2026
Colleen
Excellent beach view
Self
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2026
Patrick
Very nice. Local staycation
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Gray
We really enjoyed our stay at Trailborn.
The decor of the rooms and the lobby have a great beach outdoor vibe. They offer a lot of activities like kayaking, boat rides, and boogie boards/paddle boards at the resort.
The Hotel is a short walk from great coffee shops and restaurants and there are a host of other great restaurants within a 5 to 10 minute drive. The room was very clean and the beach view was excellent. We really enjoyed our stay and plan to come back again!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2026
Ashleigh
Nice hotel
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2026
Patricia
The beach and beach amenities were very pleasant and the staff was friendly and helpful. On site restaurant is good.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2026
Jennifer
Great beach location!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2026
Henry
Overlooking the beach. Room was great was disappointed that he hot tub wasn't working due to me asking at booking was it working
Partner
4/10
Poor
03 May 2026
Eryca
Not worth the price. I stayed here plenty of times when it was Blockade Runner. Trailborn has doubled the price and I don’t really see the “upgrades” in the actual room. Shower is a regular tub combo and water pressure is non existent. Thought I’d give it a shot since you can’t beat walking out of your room straight to the beach. I’ve stayed in much nicer places for nowhere near the cost. At least give me a balcony. Nope. It’s clean and the beds are comfy. As soon as I pulled up, the concierge reversed into someone’s vehicle. Won’t be back and I really used to love this place.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Jennifer
Restaurant on site was great!! Convenient location!
Partner
4/10
Poor
02 May 2026
Robert
Very disappointed. HVAC in room extremely noisy. Food mediocre at best. Waiters very nice but have no idea how to serve in a restaurant. Bathroom sink not very clean. Bundle of hair on the floor in the hallway across from room 335. Hot tub doesn’t work. And all this for 500.-/ night!!!!! Seriously???
Partner
4/10
Poor
02 May 2026
Robert
HVAC in room extremely noisy. Food, at best, average. Not recommendable. Certainly not for 500.-/night
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2026
LEE
Friendly staff, great amenities and very a clean and beautiful property. I’m looking forward to my next stay.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2026
Wyatt
Had my 1st wedding anniversary there and it was gorgeous.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Colleen
Beautiful property right on the beach.
Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2026
Joe
Rooms have amazing views of the ocean shore. Lots of smiling staff that aren’t really that helpful. My breakfast and dinner at the restaurant exceeded expectations. The food was expertly plated and delicious.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
Casey
Room overlooking the beach, could hear the waves crash, feel the breeze. It was wonderful!! Beach access, clean, great atmosphere.
6/10
Pleasant
18 Apr 2026
Verified traveler
Start with the good.

Location is perfect. Room was comfortable. Instant coffee in the room was delicious.

Unfortunately, there were some issues. Pool was closed. Pool bar had no power so no blender drinks. Food at the restaurants was meh. Hallways are so loud. Walls are paper thin. Patrons were loud. Heavy doors slamming all night. Phone didn’t work and never got fixed in a week.

They did credit us about $600 at check out and we still had a great trip. Not a big fan of this hotel.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
12 Apr 2026
Luis
I finally didn't understand the $20 charge for breakfast when it was included in the reservation.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2026
Nancy
The staff were very helpful, nice and friendly.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2026
Amy
The property was very nice and the staff very helpful. I do think the photos are a bit misleading. I booked a bay view room from the photos and all the rooms look over a parking lot...then the bay. The rooms are renovated in a bohemian beachy vibe but lack overhead lighting so can be pretty tough to see. Also lack of counter space in the bathroom and storage.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Heydi
Beautiful stay. The location is great. The hotel is simple but very enjoyable.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Michelle
The staff was amazing and very helpful. The resort was cozy and clean.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Karen
Our room overlooked the pool. The beach was beautiful. Loved the staff.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2026
Colin
Everything was fine.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2026
Sabrina
Love this gem in WB! Clean room, great views, great food in restaurant
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2026
Jennifer
Loved staying here!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
Sarah
Everything was just great - we will definitely be back!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2026
Vivian
Clean room, staff is polite and very informative, the pool is not available
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2026
April
Staff was so friendly. Loved the property and room
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2026
isidore
The rooms were clean and well appointed. The staff, top to bottom was amazing.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
Dustin
The staff was so welcoming and polite! We were greeted at check in with wine and popcorn. All of the renovations were nice and we really liked the new vibe.
6/10
Pleasant
25 Feb 2026
Matthew
So my room was not available. When I arrived lady at the front desk told me that you guys had plumbing issues and that they had arranged for another room at a different hotel.

I had paid for an oceanfront view with you guys, but when I got to the other hotel, they did not want to honor it

I got in touch with somebody at Charles’s front desk and they help make the arrangements so it all kind of worked out at the end but I never actually stayed with you guys
8/10
Excellent
20 Jan 2026
Brian
Great stay - staff and facilities were spot on.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2026
Stephanie
Great staff clean hotel
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2026
Aaron
Great vibe, location & staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2026
Jackie
As always Trailborn was a wonderful stay! Enjoyed the comfort of the room, the views and the staff is always so accommodating! Robert & Alexa at check-in were AMAZING!!! 10 stars!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2025
Joseph
Thanks!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Dec 2025
Ashley
Room very nice and clean
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
Linda
Went to Floatilla and the service was excellent, and the view was perfect. The room was great.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
Michelle
Excellent stay and place to see the flotilla and Alex was great and all the staff
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
Monica
Decor, cleanliness, great staff
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2025
Lisa
Nice location and restaurant. Intermittent hot water in the room.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2025
Stefanie
Short stay but great views and beautiful hotel! We will be back!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
Maureen

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
Brent
Beautiful views and great accommodations.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
22 Oct 2025
james

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.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
daniel
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.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Oct 2025
Tim
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.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
17 Oct 2025
Tammy
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
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2025
Tyrone
A surprise for wife’s birthday! Was very happy with the experience.Location was great! Staff Great Service Great Met with drinks on arrival
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
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!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2025
Catherine
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.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 Sep 2025
angie
Great location, sound and surface. Nice outdoor spaces, good bar and beach bar & food service.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2025
Timothy
Pool was underwhelming. Other than that, it was great for families with young kids.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
Jamie
Beautiful grounds and updated lobby and restaurant
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
23 Sep 2025
Jamie
I didn't receive a VIP benefit. Generally, Expedia VIP hotels offer room upgrades, and a hotel amenity. None of which I received. The front desk staff needs serious improvement especially the manager on staff when I stayed. He has zero customer service for the amount of money we spent at this hotel.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
21 Sep 2025
Scott

Thin walls, bland rooms.

The walls must be as thin as a single sheet of drywall- you can hear absolutely every work either of your neighbors are saying. I’ve been in a lot of hotel rooms, this by far was the worst, most awkward and uncomfortable.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2025
Michele
Really nice rooms!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2025
KEN
Just a beautifully located resort and the pool area and bar and gas fire pit at night are fantastic
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Natasha

Perfect one day stay

The beach was beautiful. The hotel room was cleaned, and the staff was pleasant.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
SALLY
Best hotel I’ve stayed at in a long time!!! Gorgeously curated and decorated!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2025
Shannon
When I arrived I was upgraded for free to an ocean front room, but the elevators were broken, so I chose a lower level so I didn’t have to climb the stairs. I moreso had a view of the back seating area than I did the ocean. The first morning, my bathroom suddenly began to smell awful, like something had died in the wall and was decaying. I requested maintenance come check it out and then didn’t hear anything for hours until I called down and asked to switch rooms. I was then moved to an even lower floor. But, the hotel itself is beautiful, smells nice, great decor, extremely comfy beds. The coffee was good but seemed to upset my stomach. The outside was gorgeous. The great lawn was peaceful and serene and wonderful for families. The sitting area was filled with comfy outdoor couches and umbrellas, pool was nice, outdoor bar was nice with great drinks. The restaurant and bar were beautiful and the drinks delicious, but food was mediocre at best. I’m glad I experienced this hotel and I did enjoy my stay for the most part but I’m not sure I’d stay there again just due to the bathroom stench I experienced and the food just didn’t sit will with my stomach. Oh, service was wonderful aside from not hearing back about the smell in the bathroom. Someone was almost always available downstairs to answer question or ask how they can help. Staff was amazing!
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
12 Sep 2025
Edward
Elevators were not working properly and the sheets were dirty upon arrival. Soap missing from bathroom. Staff was pleasant and location was good. Parking was also good.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2025
Anne
This was the second time we stayed at Trailborn Wrightsville Beach this summer. I love the access to beach and the staff setting up an umbrella and chairs for the guests. All staff were thrilled to work at the resort and their enthusiasm made our stay more enjoyable.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2025
Jean
The beach view was amazing! Everything about this resort was phenomenal! The staff especially was super nice and accommodating! My stay there was the best and I would highly recommend!
Partner
4/10
Poor
11 Sep 2025
Jamie
The hotel property is a great location, clean rooms. I rebooked amenities that I had to call and go to the front desk 3 times before they arrived. We booked a movie night with popcorn never received that, booked a massage and it took 2 days for us to hear back with an appointment confirmation, I booked another night with the front desk and was told my room was confirmed then the very next day the manager on duty told us that the room was never booked and we were expected to immediately get up and move rooms. I’m sorry but that’s not the type
Of customer service I expect to receive. If someone confirms the room with me I should be able to stay in the room. I have fell ill on my trip and had to extend for another day and switching rooms was a very big inconvenience for me. The staff needs serious training in customer service. This is already a pricey hotel and you expect to have a better experience. Especially since this is an Expedia VIP property and I’m also a Marriott reward member
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Sep 2025
Katherine
The staff was excellent, the dining areas, bars and grounds were very nice and the beach area was great. The room however and the hall leading to the room smelled like a musty old motel.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
10 Sep 2025
Jamie
Overall we got what we wanted. A room \"overlooking\" the ocean and able to not worry about parking.

There were a few issues that made the experience not as enjoyable at that higher price point. Our room with an ocean view had a building in front of it. We paid more for the surf side and there was a building in front of our window. Yes we had partial view of the beach, yet all the other rooms did not have this issue. Also for a beach hotel there were no hooks in room for wet swimsuits, floaties for toddlers, etc. Only two hooks for a towel. We had to resort to hanging on the bathroom shower glass which had the toilet paper immediately underneath which got dripped on.

While these and some mechanical issues with the elevator did not make a terrible experience. It did leave us wondering why we paid more for a nice hotel and felt underwhelmed at simple things. Like having to pay $5 for a drip cup of coffee when there is better down the street for $2.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2025
Verified traveler

Good, not great

Had a nice stay at the Trailborn for a short last minute beach trip, but be aware this is a redecorated hotel not a remodeled one. The decor is lovely and the staff was great, but there were some aspects I wish they would have addressed. While most of the hotel was beautifully redone there were some areas you could tell were missed or not addressed in the update, which brought down the overall experience. You may have parachute robes in your room, but the AC unit is old and loud enough to block the TV when it kicks on. The elevators were broken while I was there, requiring a call to the front desk if you needed a ride down from your room. I did appreciated the free parking and beach chairs/umbrellas. The restaurant and beach bar food was good and I was able to use $25 credits with no problems. Overall, this hotel was good, but not as great as I was expecting for the price.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
08 Sep 2025
erika

Gorgeous revamp on its way to being spectacular

Staff were amazing! They were having to run manual operation of the elevators and handle a leak in lobby roof, but they did it all with a smile. If they can handle the smell of the hard water that gives an unpleasant odor to the room and if they can get the pool bar drinks a little colder, I’d give it a perfect 10. They’ve definitely mastered the mid century aesthetic, though. That deserves a perfect score.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
08 Sep 2025
Christina
My husband and I decided on this property for our baby moon and were really excited based on the website. When we checked in at 4PM, we were told the room would be ready in 5-10 minutes. Well, 5-10 minutes turned into an hour which was very frustrating and cut into our evening plans. Our room had a great view over looking the beach & pool. To get down to the lobby from our floor, we had to call the front desk - it turned out that the elevators were broken. This went on for entire 5 days we stayed there which was inconvenient. The last day, the elevator was completely broken and we needed to carry our luggages from the 7th floor to the lobby without assistance. Parking at this hotel was fine during the day but rather a nightmare at night as there was not enough parking spots available. The staff at the hotel was nice but I will say everyone is either in college or just out of college. It was evident that they all were fulfilling the duties of their job, no one really went out of their way to make the experience outstanding. Lastly, I did note that we were celebrating our babymoon and there was nothing put in our room or done to celebrate that which was disappointing.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Sep 2025
Jeannine
Gem resort on pristine beach Exactly what wrightsville beach needed.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
Patti
Gorgeous resort!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
Angela
We love every stay at Surf & Sound! Perfectly walkable location!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2025
Chris

Awesome

Fantastic Property. Fantastic Staff. I will be back. And Thank you Robert for retrieving my forgotten article from my room.
Friends_and_family Family

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Trailborn Surf & Sound
275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, United States

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