BLOCKADE RUNNER BEACH RESORT, Wrightsville Beach
Overview & Features
Oceanfront Rooms & Suites
Blockade Runner Beach Resort offers oceanfront rooms with sliding glass windows overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The Premier Atlantic Oceanfront Stateroom includes a king bed, private soaking tub, and balcony. Garden Apartment suites feature teak furniture, a kitchenette, and direct access to resort gardens. Harborfront King Rooms provide views of tidal creeks and sunsets over the Intracoastal Waterway. All rooms have walk-in showers, Bocca Terry spa robes, mini-fridges, and coffee makers.
On-Site Dining
EAST Oceanfront Dining serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with locally sourced seafood and produce from the resort's gardens. The SeaEscape Pool Bar offers sandwiches, salads, and cocktails. The Lobby Coffee Shop provides pastries and coffee from 7 AM to 1 PM. In-room dining is available daily from 7 AM to 9 PM, with full restaurant menu options.
Water Activities & Recreation
Guests can rent kayaks, paddleboards, or sailboats at Soundside, accessible via a crosswalk. The resort offers American Sailing Association-certified courses, sunset sails, and harbor cruises on the Carolina Runner. Surf lessons and board rentals are available through NC Surf Adventures. The oceanfront pool includes cabana rentals, while the lawn features cornhole and giant Jenga.
Wrightsville Beach Location
The resort is directly on Wrightsville Beach, 20 km from Wilmington International Airport. Nearby attractions include Wrightsville Beach Museum of History (2.5 km), Harbor Island (1 km), and Airlie Gardens (3 km). Soundside activities, including paddleboarding and sunset sails, are across the street.
Resort Services
The resort provides beach chair and umbrella rentals, yoga classes, and private photoshoots. Meeting spaces include the Flamingo Ballroom and oceanfront gardens for events. Sandcampers Kids' Activities offer island hopping and treasure hunts for children ages 6-12. Sustainability efforts include aluminum water bottles and stormwater diversion systems.
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Getting around beach destinations
All Transportation Methods Available
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Lift
- Gift/Newsstand
Sports & Fitness
- Exercise gym
- Tubing
- Fitness studio
Services
- Free airport shuttle
- Free valet parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Wedding services
- Bell staff/Porter
Dining
- Paid breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Beach bar
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Paid babysitting/ Child services
- Paid kids club
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach towels
- Sun loungers
- Ballroom
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
