The two-and-a-half-pearl Sandpeddler Inn & Suites is a classic gem just across the street from the ocean and Crystal Pier in Wrightsville Beach. Each of the 21 rooms here is a one-bedroom condo with a full kitchen (or kitchenette) that's individually owned and decorated, and all offer a furnished balcony or terrace with ocean views. Room style can vary, and while all have free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping, some have outdated decor and features like tube TVs. There's a small outdoor pool on-site, and a free continental breakfast is served, but there is no on-site restaurant. The hotel caters to families and couples looking for a simple place for a laid-back beach vacation.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Sandpeddler Inn & Suites is a classic gem just across the street from the ocean and Crystal Pier in Wrightsville Beach. Each of the 21 rooms here is a one-bedroom condo with a full kitchen (or kitchenette) that's individually owned and decorated, and all offer a furnished balcony or terrace with ocean views. Room style can vary, and while all have free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping, some have outdated decor and features like tube TVs. There's a small outdoor pool on-site, and a free continental breakfast is served, but there is no on-site restaurant. The hotel caters to families and couples looking for a simple place for a laid-back beach vacation.
The mid-range Shell Island Resort is situated in a quiet spot at the north end of Wrightsville Beach, offering excellent views of the Atlantic Ocean from all accommodations. All rooms are individually owned Suites and have a bedroom, great room with kitchen and dining, and one-and-a-half bathrooms. Because proprietors vary from unit to unit, decor is uneven -- some Suites are fresh and contemporary, while others could use an update. An oceanfront restaurant offers indoor and al fresco dining, while indoor and outdoor pools supplement the wide, sandy beach. This condo-style hotel is well-suited for families and couples looking for a relaxing beach vacation in a semi-secluded corner of the Carolina coast.
The mid-range Shell Island Resort is situated in a quiet spot at the north end of Wrightsville Beach, offering excellent views of the Atlantic Ocean from all accommodations. All rooms are individually owned Suites and have a bedroom, great room with kitchen and dining, and one-and-a-half bathrooms. Because proprietors vary from unit to unit, decor is uneven -- some Suites are fresh and contemporary, while others could use an update. An oceanfront restaurant offers indoor and al fresco dining, while indoor and outdoor pools supplement the wide, sandy beach. This condo-style hotel is well-suited for families and couples looking for a relaxing beach vacation in a semi-secluded corner of the Carolina coast.
Families and couples looking for an oceanfront resort on a wide and beautiful stretch of sand that’s not a cookie-cutter throwback will enjoy Blockade Runner. With a 50-year history, the hotel does show some signs of wear and tear, though that’s primarily in the public spaces, not the guest rooms. There’s easy beach access with amenities like kayaks and a fishing pier and a small outdoor pool for lounging. The rooms are comfortable with varying decor -- from standard tile floors and white bedding all the way to electric-blue wallpaper and zebra rugs. The bathrooms, while modern and stocked with toiletries, are small. Many rooms have true balconies, but those are the more expensive spaces; others have balconets that serve little purpose aside from charm. This upper-mid-range property has several perks, including free parking and Wi-Fi, but some guests think rates are on the high side, especially in the off-season, when the beach isn’t always an option.
Families and couples looking for an oceanfront resort on a wide and beautiful stretch of sand that’s not a cookie-cutter throwback will enjoy Blockade Runner. With a 50-year history, the hotel does show some signs of wear and tear, though that’s primarily in the public spaces, not the guest rooms. There’s easy beach access with amenities like kayaks and a fishing pier and a small outdoor pool for lounging. The rooms are comfortable with varying decor -- from standard tile floors and white bedding all the way to electric-blue wallpaper and zebra rugs. The bathrooms, while modern and stocked with toiletries, are small. Many rooms have true balconies, but those are the more expensive spaces; others have balconets that serve little purpose aside from charm. This upper-mid-range property has several perks, including free parking and Wi-Fi, but some guests think rates are on the high side, especially in the off-season, when the beach isn’t always an option.
