Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The family-friendly oceanfront resort offers a playground, a video arcade and a children's activity center. The property also provides direct beach access along with beach chairs, umbrellas and bicycle rentals for guests. Business travelers can stay productive with the complimentary 24-hour business center and free Internet access available throughout the property. Each of the 184 guest rooms is equipped with a coffee maker, a microwave, a refrigerator and cable television. Several accommodations also feature a private balcony.
Guests are welcome to use the heated indoor pool, the outdoor pool, the fitness center or two hot tubs. Enjoy dining al fresco at the oceanfront Verandah Cafe or the casual dining experience offered by Gabby's Lounge. A complimentary shuttle provides transportation to area shops and restaurants as well as to the Wilmington airport.
Holiday Inn Resort
1706 North Lumina Ave.
Wrightsville Beach NC 28480
910-256-2231
holidayinn.com
Located on the northern tip of Wrightsville Beach, the smoke-free, all-suite resort is situated directly on the beach, overlooking the ocean, Mason's Inlet and Figure Eight Island. The 143 one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath suites can accommodate up to six guests. All of the accommodations are individually decorated and include a separate living area with a sleeper sofa and cable television as well as complimentary wireless Internet access, a fully equipped kitchenette and a private balcony with ocean views
The oceanfront North End Bistro serves American cuisine with a regional flair and offers both indoor and outdoor seating for breakfast, lunch and dinner service. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness room, a beach volleyball court and a playground. Beach chairs and bicycle rentals are available on-site.
Shell Island Resort
2700 North Lumina Ave.
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
800-689-6765
shellisland.com
The unique position of the mid-size, smoke-free resort provides views of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. The scenic property provides direct beach access, 24-hour fitness facilities and oceanfront dining. An ocean view garden offers an attractive setting for a destination wedding. All of the guest rooms provide high-definition television, a coffee maker, a refrigerator and water views from a private balcony. Children 12 years old and younger stay free when they share a room with a parent or guardian. Experienced babysitters can be arranged by the hotel staff upon request. A full service complimentary breakfast is served daily and free wireless Internet connections are accessible throughout the resort property, including within all of the accommodations. Located adjacent to the hotel, a renovated oceanfront cottage can accommodation up to 26 guests and features 13 bedrooms, nine bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. The oceanfront Sea Escape Beach Bar offers poolside service and the East Restaurant specializes in seafood dishes. A complimentary shuttle service provides transportation to local attractions, restaurants and bars.
The Blockade Runner Beach Resort
275 Waynick Blvd.
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
910-256-2251
blockade-runner.com