Overall
What is Trailborn Surf & Sound?
We’re a redesigned and renovated 151-room Wrightsville Beach, NC hotel. As one of the only properties on the East Coast with direct access to both surf and sound, we offer curated activities both on and off the water, a stunning new lobby, and exciting dining options. Enjoy Italian cuisine at La Duna Paradiso, unwind at Bar Duna, or relax by the pool. Amenities include a rejuvenating fitness center with Peloton bikes, a relaxing hot tub and sauna, a vibrant pool area, and a captivating great lawn with fire pits.
We’re a redesigned and renovated 151-room Wrightsville Beach, NC hotel. As one of the only properties on the East Coast with direct access to both surf and sound, we offer curated activities both on and off the water, a stunning new lobby, and exciting dining options. Enjoy Italian cuisine at La Duna Paradiso, unwind at Bar Duna, or relax by the pool. Amenities include a rejuvenating fitness center with Peloton bikes, a relaxing hot tub and sauna, a vibrant pool area, and a captivating great lawn with fire pits.
Renovation & Amenity Updates
Are you still renovating?
Yes, while we’ve previously communicated that we’re open, and that our guest rooms and common areas are renovated and stunning, there are still areas of the resort that are currently undergoing renovations.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at 888.974.7608.
What amenities are currently available?
Currently, our Market Place, Fitness Center, Lobby, Meeting Spaces, Soundside Access, Beach Access, Great Lawn, Firepits, and On-Site Parking are available.
Seasonal experiences are always available! Check out our Experiences Page to see what is available during your stay!
Is on-site dining available?
Our restaurant, La Duna Paradiso, is currently closed for renovations and is anticipated to reopen starting with breakfast in March 2025.
We’ll share more amenity details as they become available.
Can I use the pool, hot tub, or sauna?
Our Hot Tub & Sauna are currently anticipated to open in early 2025.
The pool is currently closed due to outdoor work and weather conditions. Full use may be limited until March when the promenade and pool deck improvements are expected to be completed.
Is it noisy at the hotel?
You may experience intermittent noise from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM due to ongoing construction.
What activities are available?
Beach rentals including chairs and umbrellas will be available starting the weekend of March 7th.
Soundside Activities are typically available on weekends in April, with more offerings during spring break (mid-to-late April).
Please visit our Experiences Page to see what is available during your stay.
Yes, while we’ve previously communicated that we’re open, and that our guest rooms and common areas are renovated and stunning, there are still areas of the resort that are currently undergoing renovations.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at 888.974.7608.
Currently, our Market Place, Fitness Center, Lobby, Meeting Spaces, Soundside Access, Beach Access, Great Lawn, Firepits, and On-Site Parking are available.
Seasonal experiences are always available! Check out our Experiences Page to see what is available during your stay!
Our restaurant, La Duna Paradiso, is currently closed for renovations and is anticipated to reopen starting with breakfast in March 2025.
We’ll share more amenity details as they become available.
Our Hot Tub & Sauna are currently anticipated to open in early 2025.
The pool is currently closed due to outdoor work and weather conditions. Full use may be limited until March when the promenade and pool deck improvements are expected to be completed.
You may experience intermittent noise from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM due to ongoing construction.
Beach rentals including chairs and umbrellas will be available starting the weekend of March 7th.
Soundside Activities are typically available on weekends in April, with more offerings during spring break (mid-to-late April).
Please visit our Experiences Page to see what is available during your stay.
Property Questions
Do you have a restaurant on property?
Yes, we have three! Our restaurant and lobby bar are currently closed and will open with limited service in early 2025.
La Duna Paradiso offers Italian and Mediterranean-inspired fare with a focus on seafood and fresh pasta. Bar Duna is the hotel’s new lobby bar which will serve coffee and pastries, light lunch options, and creative cocktails. Blockade Surf Bar is the perfect spot to grab more casual fare and a cold drink.
Are you within walking distance to shops and restaurants?
Our hotel is within walking distance to downtown Wrightsville Beach which offers numerous shopping and dining experiences. We are also only a 15-minute drive from historic downtown Wilmington.
Do you have a pool?
Yes, we have an outdoor pool, private Cabanas and the Blockade Surf Bar.
Please note that the pool area is currently closed due to outdoor work and weather conditions. Full use may be limited until March when the promenade and pool deck improvements are expected to be completed.
Do you have any recommendations for activities or restaurants in Wrightsville Beach?
Wrightsville Beach is an island known for its crystal blue waters, perfect for swimming, boating, fishing, and of course, surfing. We also offer a variety of experiences both on-site at the hotel and off-site with local partners. You can find our team’s local recommendations on our website where you’ll find our Field Guide. If you would like help beyond our recommendations here, please contact our onsite team at surfandsound-reservations@trailborn.com or ask us when you arrive.
Are you close to the beach?
Yes, in fact, we couldn’t be closer! Once you walk through the lobby and head past the pool there is a boardwalk that leads right to the beach.
How can I get ice? Do you have ice machines on every floor?
The Front Desk is happy to assist you in getting ice delivered to your room. To minimize noise levels in our hallways, we do not have ice machines on any of the floors. Please visit or call the front desk or kitchen and they will gladly help.
What is your destination amenity fee (DAF) and what does it include?
Our Destination Amenity Fee or DAF as listed on your folio is $37.99/day. This includes:
- One complimentary parking spot per room (additional cars are $20/day)
- Exclusive pool and beach access
- Rental of two beach chairs (additional chairs may be rented)
- Rental of Beach Umbrella (based on availability)
- Access to fitness center access
- Complimentary bikes (based on availability)
- Complimentary on-site programming
Yes, we have three! Our restaurant and lobby bar are currently closed and will open with limited service in early 2025.
La Duna Paradiso offers Italian and Mediterranean-inspired fare with a focus on seafood and fresh pasta. Bar Duna is the hotel’s new lobby bar which will serve coffee and pastries, light lunch options, and creative cocktails. Blockade Surf Bar is the perfect spot to grab more casual fare and a cold drink.
Our hotel is within walking distance to downtown Wrightsville Beach which offers numerous shopping and dining experiences. We are also only a 15-minute drive from historic downtown Wilmington.
Yes, we have an outdoor pool, private Cabanas and the Blockade Surf Bar.
Please note that the pool area is currently closed due to outdoor work and weather conditions. Full use may be limited until March when the promenade and pool deck improvements are expected to be completed.
Wrightsville Beach is an island known for its crystal blue waters, perfect for swimming, boating, fishing, and of course, surfing. We also offer a variety of experiences both on-site at the hotel and off-site with local partners. You can find our team’s local recommendations on our website where you’ll find our Field Guide. If you would like help beyond our recommendations here, please contact our onsite team at surfandsound-reservations@trailborn.com or ask us when you arrive.
Yes, in fact, we couldn’t be closer! Once you walk through the lobby and head past the pool there is a boardwalk that leads right to the beach.
The Front Desk is happy to assist you in getting ice delivered to your room. To minimize noise levels in our hallways, we do not have ice machines on any of the floors. Please visit or call the front desk or kitchen and they will gladly help.
- One complimentary parking spot per room (additional cars are $20/day)
- Exclusive pool and beach access
- Rental of two beach chairs (additional chairs may be rented)
- Rental of Beach Umbrella (based on availability)
- Access to fitness center access
- Complimentary bikes (based on availability)
- Complimentary on-site programming
Room Types
What's the difference between room types?
Base amenities, such as in-room Huck coffee, Grown Alchemist bath products, and beach bags are present in every room. The rooms differ in bed type, number of beds, and overall size. Some rooms have balconies, others have small Juliette Balconies. All of our rooms have views of either the Atlantic Ocean or the Sound. Please reach out if you have specific questions regarding your reservation and room type.
What's a Juliette Balcony?
A Juliette balcony is a small, decorative balcony that doesn’t project far from the building. Our Juliette balconies are primarily aesthetic as they do not have a walkable feature, though they do have a railing in front of floor-to-ceiling windows that let in the sea breeze.
How many people can you fit in a room?
Rooms with standard king beds can accommodate up to two guests, Rooms with two queen beds can accommodate up to four guests. Suite rooms vary. Please contact us with any further questions.
Do you have rollaway beds or cribs?
We have a limited number of Rollaways and Pack n Plays available on request. If you know that you need one, please let us know prior to your arrival so we can set them up in your room. Please note, that due to the limited availability, only one can be provided per room, and we cannot guarantee availability if you do not request in advance.
What is included in each room?
You will receive a Guide to Your Stay during check-in, which will inform your stay at the property. It includes everything from a property map, how to access WiFi, how to use the in-room amenities, restaurant hours, where to book experiences and much more.
In all of our guest rooms, you will find:
– Grown Alchemist shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap
– Huckleberry Roasters instant coffee with a Fellow electric kettle and Trailborn mugs
– Beach bags and beach towels to borrow during your stay or purchase after at the Market
– A Tivoli Bluetooth speaker
– Parachute Robes
Base amenities, such as in-room Huck coffee, Grown Alchemist bath products, and beach bags are present in every room. The rooms differ in bed type, number of beds, and overall size. Some rooms have balconies, others have small Juliette Balconies. All of our rooms have views of either the Atlantic Ocean or the Sound. Please reach out if you have specific questions regarding your reservation and room type.
A Juliette balcony is a small, decorative balcony that doesn’t project far from the building. Our Juliette balconies are primarily aesthetic as they do not have a walkable feature, though they do have a railing in front of floor-to-ceiling windows that let in the sea breeze.
Rooms with standard king beds can accommodate up to two guests, Rooms with two queen beds can accommodate up to four guests. Suite rooms vary. Please contact us with any further questions.
We have a limited number of Rollaways and Pack n Plays available on request. If you know that you need one, please let us know prior to your arrival so we can set them up in your room. Please note, that due to the limited availability, only one can be provided per room, and we cannot guarantee availability if you do not request in advance.
You will receive a Guide to Your Stay during check-in, which will inform your stay at the property. It includes everything from a property map, how to access WiFi, how to use the in-room amenities, restaurant hours, where to book experiences and much more.
In all of our guest rooms, you will find:
– Grown Alchemist shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap
– Huckleberry Roasters instant coffee with a Fellow electric kettle and Trailborn mugs
– Beach bags and beach towels to borrow during your stay or purchase after at the Market
– A Tivoli Bluetooth speaker
– Parachute Robes
Food and Drinks
Does Trailborn Surf & Sound have a restaurant and bar?
Yes, we have three! Our restaurant and lobby bar are currently closed and will open with limited service in early 2025.
La Duna Paradiso offers Italian and Mediterranean-inspired fare with a focus on seafood and fresh pasta. Bar Duna is the hotel’s new lobby bar which will serve coffee and pastries, light lunch options, and creative cocktails. Blockade Surf Bar is the perfect spot to grab more casual fare and a cold drink.
Where is La Duna Paradiso located?
La Duna Paradiso and Bar Duna are easily accessible through the resort lobby. La Duna Paradiso offers both indoor and outdoor seating.
Please note our restaurant and lobby bar are currently closed and will open with limited service in early 2025.
What type of food is served at La Duna Paradiso?
La Duna Paradiso offers Italian and Mediterranean-inspired fare, focusing on seafood and fresh pasta. The restaurant’s beverage program reflects the cuisine’s heritage, offering a variety of Old World wines and aperitifs.
Please note our restaurant and lobby bar are currently closed and will open with limited service in early 2025.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is not included in your nightly rate at Trailborn Surf & Sound unless included in a package booked at the time of reservation.
Please note our restaurant and lobby bar are currently closed and will open with limited service in early 2025.
How can I get ice to my room?
The front desk is happy to assist you in getting ice delivered to your room. To minimize noise levels in our hallways, we do not have ice machines on any of the floors. Please visit or call the front desk or kitchen and they will gladly help.
Yes, we have three! Our restaurant and lobby bar are currently closed and will open with limited service in early 2025.
La Duna Paradiso offers Italian and Mediterranean-inspired fare with a focus on seafood and fresh pasta. Bar Duna is the hotel’s new lobby bar which will serve coffee and pastries, light lunch options, and creative cocktails. Blockade Surf Bar is the perfect spot to grab more casual fare and a cold drink.
La Duna Paradiso and Bar Duna are easily accessible through the resort lobby. La Duna Paradiso offers both indoor and outdoor seating.
Please note our restaurant and lobby bar are currently closed and will open with limited service in early 2025.
La Duna Paradiso offers Italian and Mediterranean-inspired fare, focusing on seafood and fresh pasta. The restaurant’s beverage program reflects the cuisine’s heritage, offering a variety of Old World wines and aperitifs.
Please note our restaurant and lobby bar are currently closed and will open with limited service in early 2025.
Breakfast is not included in your nightly rate at Trailborn Surf & Sound unless included in a package booked at the time of reservation.
Please note our restaurant and lobby bar are currently closed and will open with limited service in early 2025.
The front desk is happy to assist you in getting ice delivered to your room. To minimize noise levels in our hallways, we do not have ice machines on any of the floors. Please visit or call the front desk or kitchen and they will gladly help.
Cancellations and Hotel Policies
What’s your cancellation policy?
If canceling within 24 hours of 4 pm on the day of arrival, your one-night deposit will be forfeited. When booking advance purchases or e-special rates, the full deposit would be forfeited if the reservation is canceled. Cancellation policies are subject to change depending on the specific rate or package booked.
Is your hotel pet-friendly?
No. While we love pets, Trailborn Surf & Sound is not pet-friendly. Dogs are not allowed on the beach on Wrightsville Beach from April – October each year, which played a large part in our decision to not allow pets at Trailborn Surf & Sound.
Please note that there is a $500 deep cleaning fee if pets are brought into the room. Please reach out to our Reservations team at tss-reservations@trailborn.com if you have a licensed service animal.
Are you kid/family friendly?
Yes! We love kids and families. 😀
If canceling within 24 hours of 4 pm on the day of arrival, your one-night deposit will be forfeited. When booking advance purchases or e-special rates, the full deposit would be forfeited if the reservation is canceled. Cancellation policies are subject to change depending on the specific rate or package booked.
No. While we love pets, Trailborn Surf & Sound is not pet-friendly. Dogs are not allowed on the beach on Wrightsville Beach from April – October each year, which played a large part in our decision to not allow pets at Trailborn Surf & Sound.
Please note that there is a $500 deep cleaning fee if pets are brought into the room. Please reach out to our Reservations team at tss-reservations@trailborn.com if you have a licensed service animal.
Yes! We love kids and families. 😀
Events, Groups, & Weddings
Do you host weddings on your property?
Yes. We can accommodate you and your loved ones for everything from ceremonies to welcome receptions, and rehearsal dinners to farewell events. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our events team by filling out our inquiry form on our Weddings Page.
I'm getting married in Wrightsville Beach/Wilmington, can my guests book at your hotel?
Definitely, please contact our events team by filling out our inquiry form and they can help get your group set up.
Do you have any group rates?
Absolutely. Please get in touch with our events team by filling out our inquiry form and they will get back to you.
Do you have meeting space?
Yes. We offer versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces for 10 to 150 guests. Click on the Gatherings tab on our website for information on our spaces and then reach out to our events team by filling out our inquiry form.
My company wants to do a retreat in Wrightsville Beach, can we book your hotel?
Yes! We would love for you to stay with us. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our events team by filling out our inquiry form and they will get back to you.
Yes. We can accommodate you and your loved ones for everything from ceremonies to welcome receptions, and rehearsal dinners to farewell events. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our events team by filling out our inquiry form on our Weddings Page.
Definitely, please contact our events team by filling out our inquiry form and they can help get your group set up.
Absolutely. Please get in touch with our events team by filling out our inquiry form and they will get back to you.
Yes. We offer versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces for 10 to 150 guests. Click on the Gatherings tab on our website for information on our spaces and then reach out to our events team by filling out our inquiry form.
Yes! We would love for you to stay with us. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our events team by filling out our inquiry form and they will get back to you.
Experiences
What experiences do you offer during my stay?
We have both on-site experiences at Trailborn Surf & Sound, such as boat cruises, surf lessons, kids activities, wellness and culinary classes, and more. We’ve curated seasonal off-site experiences with local partners, such as surf camps and adventure cruises.
Check out our Experiences Page to see what is available during your stay!
How do I book experiences?
You can book experiences directly on our website by clicking here.
Do I need to book my experiences in advance?
Yes, each of our experiences has different advanced booking rules. If there is an experience you would really like to participate in at the last minute, please speak to our onsite team and they will do their best to arrange.
Are experiences open to non-guests?
At this time experiences are for guests only.
Where do off-site experiences leave from? Is transportation provided?
All off-site experiences leave from the Trailborn Surf & Sound lobby unless otherwise noted. Some activities like kayaking and boat cruises will leave from our Soundside which is across the street from the resort. Unless specified transportation is not provided.
Will there be other guests or are these private experiences?
Our experiences are open to all guests, however, you may book all spots in an experience or be the only group to book an experience.
We have both on-site experiences at Trailborn Surf & Sound, such as boat cruises, surf lessons, kids activities, wellness and culinary classes, and more. We’ve curated seasonal off-site experiences with local partners, such as surf camps and adventure cruises.
Check out our Experiences Page to see what is available during your stay!
You can book experiences directly on our website by clicking here.
Yes, each of our experiences has different advanced booking rules. If there is an experience you would really like to participate in at the last minute, please speak to our onsite team and they will do their best to arrange.
At this time experiences are for guests only.
All off-site experiences leave from the Trailborn Surf & Sound lobby unless otherwise noted. Some activities like kayaking and boat cruises will leave from our Soundside which is across the street from the resort. Unless specified transportation is not provided.
Our experiences are open to all guests, however, you may book all spots in an experience or be the only group to book an experience.
Market
What is the Market?
The Market is our on-site grab-and-go store, with a variety of snacks and beverages and Trailborn branded merchandise. It’s located in the lobby of Trailborn Surf & Sound.
The Market is our on-site grab-and-go store, with a variety of snacks and beverages and Trailborn branded merchandise. It’s located in the lobby of Trailborn Surf & Sound.