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Shell Island
Oceanfront Suites
$$-$$$$
2700 N. Lumina Ave.,
Wrightsville Beach
(910) 256-8696, (800) 689-6765 |
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Overlooking 3,000 feet of pristine
white sand beaches in Wrightsville Beach, this family-friendly
resort hotel offers 160 oceanfront suites, each with a
magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean. Each beautifully
decorated suite can sleep from four to six people and includes a
bedroom, one and a half bathrooms, and a combination living
room/dining room/kitchenette. The kitchenette includes
refrigerator, microwave, stove top, coffee maker and blender.
You will love having morning coffee or afternoon cocktails on
your own private balcony. Hotel amenities include Shelly's
oceanfront restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool, an indoor heated
pool, a hot tub, a playground, a fitness room, bicycle rentals,
a sand volleyball court, a gift shop and laundry facilities.
Plenty of parking is available under the covered deck. Also
ideal for meetings, conventions, weddings and social gatherings,
Shell Island has more than 6,000 square feet of meeting space
with an ocean-view ballroom. The is beach just a few steps
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Blockade Runner
Beach Resort
$$-$$$$
275 Waynick Blvd.,
Wrightsville
Beach
(910) 256-2251, (800) 541-1161 |
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Located in the heart of this
beautiful barrier island, the Blockade Runner Beach Resort is one of the
premier oceanfront resort hotels in Wrightsville Beach. Everything you need
for a perfect vacation can be found within minutes of your room. At the
harborside water center, you'll find complete services for sailing, fishing,
kayaking, surfing, diving and eco-tours. Several championship golf courses
also are nearby, and a shuttle service to tennis courts is available.
Families with children ages
4 to 12 will appreciate Sandcamper's, a supervised children's program that
includes indoor crafts and games, plus beach, pool and island excursions and
evening activities. You'll find a complete fitness center including a
whirlpool and dry sauna. Looking for a massage after a long day? The hotel
will schedule one for you. During the warm months, they also offer
oceanfront yoga.
The Blockade Runner's
outdoor patio bar provides casual dining with a spectacular view overlooking
manicured gardens and the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy an
unforgettable dining experience and feel the ocean breeze on the dinner deck
of the award-winning East Restaurant. There are nightly features including a
sushi bar, wine tastings and fresh local seafood and lobster. The popular
Sunday Jazz Brunch includes a variety of local favorites and entertainment.
All rooms are either
oceanfront or harbor-front with queen or king bedding. The Terrace, the
newly renovated oceanfront balcony section, offers additional amenities such
as high-thread-count linens, plasma TVs and bathrooms with marble
throughout, granite counter tops and rain forest showers, all with a
magnificent view of the oceanfront gardens.
Standard in each room is
a refrigerator, coffee maker, hairdryer, ironing equipment and luxurious
bathrobes. Other amenities include room service, Sundry Shop, complimentary
safe-deposit boxes and a shuttle service around the island. For the business
traveler, the Blockade Runner's Executive Club offers discounted room rates,
free local calls, incoming fax service and high-powered wireless Internet
connections. Conference and banquet facilities are available. Corporate
rates are offered year-round.
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Carolina
Temple Apartments
Island Inn
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550 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville
Beach
(910) 256-2773 |
Built by the Temple family in the early 1900s,
Carolina Temple Apartments is the oldest business in continuous operation on
Wrightsville Beach. Now operated by the Wrights, it has been in the same
family since 1952. Located facing the sound on the south end of the island,
it is set back from the road like a well-kept secret, yet only a few steps
from the beach. The Inn was once Station 6 along the Wrightsville Beach
trolley line, and the pride with which the place is run is evident
everywhere. The building is a good example of early coastal North Carolina
architecture with central hallways, spacious, breezy, wrap-around porches
furnished with large rockers and the occasional well-placed hammock.
Louvered outer doors to each of the eight apartments gives a Caribbean feel.
The apartments are not large but they are beautifully maintained, and are
either one- or two-room air-conditioned suites with private baths, ceiling
fans and fully equipped kitchenettes. The apartments are perfect for couples
or small families. The decor is tropical, with luminous beach colors and
Caribbean-style folk art. Rentals are from late March to
mid-October. Summer rentals mostly require one week's stay. The Inn closes
in winter. Extras include a sound-side pier, beach and picnic area with
grills. A laundry facility is also available. This is an excellent bargain
relative to the area.
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Hampton Inn & Suites,
Landfall Park
$$-$$$$
1989
Eastwood Rd., Wilmington
(910)
256-9600, (877) 256-9600
www.landfallparkhotel.com
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Ranked number 1 in their brand for the years
1999 and 2001, this hotel is definitely a cut above. The moment you walk
into the lodge-style lobby of this property, you sense the unique ambiance
and quality. The free-standing stone chimney above a two-sided gas
fireplace is surrounded by plush rattan chairs and a cozy love seat on one
side and by the handsome Eagle Bar Lounge on the other. With 90
traditional rooms and 30 apartment-style suites, the inn provides high-end
amenities, complete with bell staff. It's just minutes from the beach and
great shopping opportunities. The Landfall Park Hampton Inn and Suites
prides itself on the many dining options within walking distance,
including one of the area's best restaurants, Port City Chop House. All
suites feature a full kitchen with a microwave, stove, dishwasher and
refrigerator. The Signature Suite provides "celebrity" accommodations,
with a double-sided fireplace, entertainment center and two-person
whirlpool bath. Executive one- and two-bedroom suites are enticing to
movie-production staff and other business travelers seeking high quality.
An in-room desk and complimentary high-speed Internet access are standard.
The Landfall Park Hampton Inn serves a "Hot on the House" complimentary
breakfast from 6 to 10 AM daily and provides valet service on weekdays. A
dedicated boardroom and large meeting room with standing space for 120 are
suitable for corporate retreats or small receptions. Of special interest
are the large kidney-shaped pool set in a lush garden landscape, a fitness
room, a 24-hour Business Center, a 24-hour suite shop, rattan rocking
chairs on a colonnaded porch (a great place for breakfast) and the Gazebo
Bar in summer. Landfall Park Hampton Inn and Suites is on the mainland,
less than a half-mile from the drawbridge and one mile from the beach.
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Harbor Inn
$$-$$$$
701 Causeway Dr., Wrightsville Beach
(910) 256-9402, (888) 507-9402
www.harborinnwb.com
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Situated where Banks Channel meets the
Causeway Bridge, the newly renovated Harbor Inn offers something for
everyone. Private balconies overlooking the harbor are just the place to
relax with your morning coffee to plan a day on the water or at the
beach. Except for the handicapped-accessible suite, which sleeps four,
each tastefully appointed suite sleeps up to six people and features a
fully equipped kitchenette with microwave, convectional ovens,
dishwasher, mini-fridge, coffee maker and glass top stove. The living
room area has a dining table and comfortable furniture enhanced by a
picture-perfect water view. Other amenities include telephone, hair
dryers, individually controlled heat and air conditioning, daily maid
service, linens, kitchen utensils, pots/pans, wall mounted flat screen
42-inch cable LCD/HDTV and toiletries. All of the rooms are non-smoking,
however smokers may use their private balcony to smoke at any time. The
Harbor Inn has a dock that can accommodate boats up to 25 feet and must
be reserved, which makes this a very popular spot for boaters to
vacation. also has laundry facilities, wireless high speed internet
available to all guests. Add to all this a beautiful outdoor swimming
pool and you have the recipe for a great experience. Weekly rates are
available.
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Holiday
Inn SunSpree Resort
$$-$$$$
1706 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach
(910) 256-2231, (877) 330-5050 www.wrightsville.sunspreeresorts.com
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This newly renovated, full-service
resort is the proud recipient of the IHG Torch Bearer Award
representing true guest satisfaction. The oceanfront hotel has an
elegant yet casual Caribbean-like atmosphere that makes you feel
relaxed and comfortable, whether you are visiting for fun, on
business or attending a convention. As you enter the oceanfront
lobby, you are greeted by two blue and gold macaw parrots, one of
the hotel's main attractions. The oceanfront Verandah Cafe
Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner plus a popular Sunday
Brunch Buffet. Gabby's Lounge, with live entertainment most
evenings, is ideal for that pre-dinner cocktail and appetizer or
late-evening nightcap. In season Lazy Daze Pool Bar and Grill
provides tropical drinks and good eats without leaving the comfort
of your lounge chair. A market/gift shop is available for those
forgotten items, and there's an ATM on site as well. The resort
offers a complimentary, supervised children's program for ages 4 to
12. The KidSpree Vacation Club is a dedicated children's activity
room complete with games, toys, Nintendo and videos. A video arcade,
beach playground, volleyball court and fitness center with
state-of-the-art equipment give you lots of ways to exercise and
have fun. Five recreational pools, including one in the indoor
atrium, two whirlpools, a kiddie pool and a poolside bar and grill
offer total enjoyment whatever the weather.
Most of the 184 guest rooms have large balconies with views of
either the ocean or the sound and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Whirlpool suites or rooms are also available. All rooms have a
microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, ironing equipment, hair
dryer, in-room safe, two phones, complimentary coffee, in-room
movies and Nintendo video games. The hotel has high-speed wireless
Internet access, which is complimentary to all guests. A two-level
covered parking deck is available, and guest parking is
complimentary. The hotel's conference center, with 8,500 square feet
of meeting/conference space, features the 4,100-square-foot Lumina
Ballroom. An executive boardroom, smaller oceanfront meeting rooms
and a business center make the hotel an ideal choice for business
meetings, conventions and the corporate traveler. With all the new
amenities, it is a whole new wonderful experience.
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One South Lumina Suites
$-$$$$
1 South Lumina, Wrightsville Beach
(910) 256-9100, (800) 421-3255
www.onesouthlumina.info |
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A stay at One South Lumina places you right in
the heart of Wrightsville Beach, within walking distance of the town's
restaurants, stores and, of course, the beach itself. All of the
oceanfront suites are one-bedroom condos, which can sleep four to six
people. Each condo includes a master bedroom with a queen-sized bed,
living room, dining area, full kitchen, washer/dryer and two adult bunk
beds. When you're not at the beach, you can relax in the outdoor
oceanside pool. The hotel also offers 24-hour security, free wireless
Internet and on-site parking.
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Residence Inn by
Marriott - Wilmington Landfall
$$-$$$$
1200 Culbreth Dr., Wilmington
(910) 256-0098
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Whether you're here for R&R or to take care of
business, this all-suite property offers 90 large, comfortable rooms to
help you feel at home for one night or an entire month. Each suite has a
fully equipped kitchen with full-size appliances, and you can choose
from studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom styles. There are even
executive suites with a fireplace and a garden-style whirlpool tub for
ultimate relaxation. A great option for families, the Residence Inn by
Marriott is located just minutes from the beach and in the heart of
Wilmington's eastside shopping and dining meccas of Mayfaire Town Center
and The Forum Shops on Military Cutoff Road.
Enjoy a full, hot breakfast each morning
before heading to the beach or to one of the many attractions in the
area. Relax in the outdoor pool and hot tub (open April to October),
have a cook out on one of the two gas grills available for guest use, or
play a pick-up basketball or volleyball game on the hotel's sports
court. The fitness room is open 24 hours and there's even a putting
green to get your game in shape for one the area's magnificent golf
courses. Business travelers will appreciate complimentary in-room
high-speed Internet connection and the free Business Center and WiFi in
the lobby. On Monday through Thursday evenings, a Manager's Reception
includes complimentary beer, wine and appetizers or a light meal so you
can unwind from your busy schedule. Invite guests or business partners
to join you in the Oleander Lounge, offering a full bar and big-screen
TV nightly from 5 to 10 PM. Residence Inn's unique complimentary grocery
shopping service is a great help for both busy vacationers and business
travelers, and like all Marriotts, the Residence Inn is a 100 percent
smoke-free environment, including rooms and all interiors.
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Sandpeddler
Motel & Suites
$$-$$$$
15 Nathan St., Wrightsville Beach
(910) 256-2028, (800) 548-4245
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The Sandpeddler Motel & Suites, located across
the street from the Oceanic Pier & Restaurant, offers contemporary
one-bedroom, one-bath, condominium-style suites with a kitchenette. Each
suite offers a private balcony with a great ocean view. All units sleep up
to four people with one queen bed in the bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa in
the living room. The Sandpeddler offers an outdoor swimming pool, laundry
facilities, linen service and high-speed WiFi, voicemail, a copier, a fax
machine and a printer. Sandpeddler is 50 yards from the beach and within
walking distance of many shops and restaurants.
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Silver Gull
Motel
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20 E. Salisbury St., Wrightsville Beach
(910) 256-3728, (800) 842-8894 |
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An ideal beach location and
family-friendly service await you at the Silver Gull Motel. Fishing
enthusiasts will enjoy the motel’s location across the street from
Johnnie Mercer's Pier. Each floor provides easy access to the beach,
which is only a few steps away, or you can view the ocean from the
comfort of your room’s balcony. The rooms provide sleeping
accommodations for up to four people, and adjoined rooms are
available for families or groups. The lobby and all exterior
entrances are locked securely at night. All rooms are equipped with
remodeled kitchens featuring full-size refrigerators, microwaves and
basic kitchenwares. Other room amenities include wireless Internet,
irons and ironing boards, cable TV and coffee makers. This is a
popular destination for corporate travelers, and group discount
rates are available. On weekends, a two-night minimum stay is
required; on holidays a three-night minimum stay is required. The
office is open from 7 AM to 11 PM, seven days a week.
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Summer Sands
Suites
$$$-$$$$
104 S. Lumina Ave.
Wrightsville Beach
(910) 256-4175, (800) 336-4849 |
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This comfortable, 32-suite efficiency motel sits
in the heart of Wrightsville Beach within a short walk of restaurants,
shopping, laundry facilities and the strand. Rooms are ideal for two adults
and two kids. Suites feature sleeping accommodations for up to four people,
with a queen-sized bed in the bedroom and queen-sized wall bed in the living
room. In addition, the suites offer a kitchen, a dining area and a private
balcony with spectacular views of the island. The outdoor pool is open in
the summer. Two handicapped-accessible suites also are available.
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The Surf
Suites
$$-$$$$
711 South Lumina Ave.,
Wrightsville Beach
(910) 256-2275
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Surf Suites is a beach treasure the whole
family will enjoy. You can swim and beach comb all you want just steps away
from your room, then relax in the gazebo and enjoy the panoramic ocean view
after a refreshing dip in the pool. Surf Suites offers all-oceanfront
suites and complete kitchen amenities, including full-sized refrigerators,
microwave ovens and dishwashers, and comfortable living spaces. These
spacious suites can accommodate up to four people with a king-size bed and
double sleeper sofa in each room. You'll especially enjoy having your own
balcony or patio at the ocean’s edge. All suites are non-smoking and are
equipped with a 32-inch cable LCD/HD TV, telephone, hair dryers, and an iron
and ironing board. High-speed wireless Internet is also available to all
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