Blockade Runner Beach Resort

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 26 Apr 2011 rated 9 out of 10.

Family friendly, green oasis in the middle of city.

Positives: If you booked through them, instead of priceline, you would get the room you were you told you were getting.

Negatives: nothing

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 21 Apr 2011 rated 10 out of 10.

This hotel was an unexpected surprise. The staff was willing to assist at every turn. The restaurant had vegan meals available that were individually prepared by the Chef. The wine list was much above the average for this North Carolina beach location. The hotel is undergoing a high quality interior renovation with the balcony rooms overlooking the ocean being well worth the extra cost.

Positives: The staff services and restaurant were very good. Vegan meals are on the menu. An owner is Vegan.

Negatives: There was no covered parking, but the doormen and parking attendants were very attentive.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 31 Aug 2010 rated 5 out of 10.

I was not pleased with a few things. You could not get your own ice you had to tip. They insisted on taking your bags up to the room and of course you had to tip. At the breakfast you had to sign a no charge receipt and they underlined to tip.

Positives: It was close to the beach.

Negatives: The additional cost for my 2 adult children.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 09 Apr 2010 rated 10 out of 10.

Convenient location right on the beach. Hotel clean and with great customer service.

Positives: The complimentary breakfast was outstanding.

Negatives: No visible recycling containers inside/outside the hotel.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 07 Jan 2010 rated 8 out of 10.

Nice hotel, very nice staff, and beautiful location.

Positives: Location!

Negatives: Broken desk lamp.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 23 Aug 2007 rated 10 out of 10.

Fantastic re-do of a Wrightsville Beach classic!

Positives: The view and Sushi bar in lobby!

Negatives: Old elevators! Scary and very slow!

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 29 May 2007 rated 10 out of 10.

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. I went as a romantic getaway and it turned out to be the best resort hotel I have ever stayed at. The service was attentive, the rooms were stocked with bath and body works products, the bed was absolutely comfortable. Something to just sink into, and the view was breathtaking! The location was far enough away so that it was quiet, but close enough to get where you wanted to go. This was one of the best vacations I have taken and I plan on returning again!

Positives: I really liked the cocktails on the beach. And the room was absolutely beautiful!

Negatives: The shower was not regulated to close. It remains open the whole shower which got the floor all wet.

Reviewer: Not provided on Tue 24 Apr 2007 rated 5 out of 10.

I feel this hotel cost too much for the age, look and feel of it. It is in a nice location but was very shocked at the look of the hotel when I arrived. Lunch by the pool sounded nice but food not good and priced way to high for the quality. I was expecting so much more for the price of motel and food.

Positives: Nice ocean access with pool and bar ocean side.

Negatives: The rooms were very dated. The motel needed work on exterior.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 03 Nov 2006 rated 2 out of 10.

Very poor to no management, poor service to none, great location, filthy room. Inexcusable lack of service.

Positives: The bellboy.

Negatives: Dirty room, could not get cleaned up, loose toilet seat never fixed, unable to reach anyone in charge, restaurant filthy, No management apparent.

Reviewer: Not provided on Thu 13 Apr 2006 rated 8 out of 10.

If location, ambiance and views are important to you, this is the place. If you are looking for outstanding service, move on. We will probably go back eventually, with lowered customer service expectations.

Positives: Beautiful hotel, great location, wonderful dining and gorgeous beach front.

Negatives: The staff is far less than courteous and supportive.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 07 Apr 2006 rated 10 out of 10.

Beautiful gardens in back. Beach is clean, chairs provided and harbor view is lovely

Positives: The ocean, harbor views and the gardens.

Negatives: The pool was not open.

Reviewer: Not provided on Fri 24 Mar 2006 rated 8 out of 10.

This hotel is right on the ocean and if you have an ocean view room it's amazing! We had a private balcony too which was great for sitting outside and watching the ocean. The only bad thing was that their parking lot is too small and if they're filled to capacity there's not enough spaces for all the guests.

Positives: The location was great! It's right on the beach!

Negatives: The housekeeping staff was very inconsistent with cleaning the room. The pool was closed for remodeling.

Reviewer: Not provided on Wed 08 Feb 2006 rated 8 out of 10.

The hotel is pretty standard. The front does not look like much, but the location makes it awesome with all rooms having either an ocean or harbor view. We went there for the views, so we overlooked the very firm beds, but the cold showers were frustrating. However, despite this we would definitely go back in the future. Hopefully they can turn up the water temperature by then.

Positives: Beautiful location and awesome views. The lobby was very attractive and outdoor area was beautiful.

Negatives: The shower on the hottest setting was only Luke warm. This was a big downer because with the cool weather we wanted to warm up.