East Blockade Runner Beach Resort

First and foremost the rooms have quirky decor which is interesting, but they STINK from the humidity. It’s REALLY unbearable. In fact, the room made my clothes stink and I didn’t realize it until I pulled out a sweatshirt from my carry on while on the plane. It smelled like mildew from two days there. Every single thing in my suitcase stinks. Gross. The beds are squeaky and very uncomfortable. The walls are paper thin. I heard everyone in the morning when I still was trying to sleep. The pool was cloudy and so dirty. I also felt invisible trying to order a drink at the pool and at the bar. I wasn’t even acknowledged at the bar. The shower didn’t work right at all. It has two shower heads and no doors, so it was a wet mess outside the shower, and I couldn’t get only ONE shower head to work or a consistent temp. It was so hard to shower. Lastly, the gym is disgusting. No air circulation or fans, so it’s even more smelly and moist than the rooms. It’s so bad that their cable machine is rusted out and it’s difficult to use. The only redeeming quality is the location and outdoor area leading up to the beach. The bar and pool are cool (as long as you don’t get in it). I don’t insert why they don’t have umbrellas out at the pool. It’s really hot. Unless it’s a tactic to upsell a cabana. The property has a lot of potential but it needs a MAJOR overhaul. Really, they need to tear it down and rebuild. The amount of mold is probably out of control. Would NOT recommend.

The room was smaller than I thought but it was quiet and the ocean view was beautiful, very clean and helpful staff, not too overly price with extras.The Beach staff always assisting us with towels and lifeguard on watch as well as patrol, wonderful staffing

Is it the nicest beach resort ever? No. But would I recommend staying here? Absolutely!The rooms are fine. They're a little outdated and nothing special. The TVs are smart TVs, so streaming platforms are available for you to log into. They have a mini fridge, Juliette balcony, and they are a bit more spacious than your typical hotel room.But the real winning features about this hotel are the extra amenities. They do have conference and ballrooms available. There's a gift shop in the lobby, but fair warning, they do NOT sell bathing suits if you forget yours at home. There's an in-hotel restaurant. They have a concierge where you can rent kayaks, book surf lessons, and more at an additional cost. Out back, they have a pool and bar. You can order drinks or food if you want for fairly decent prices. They have a HUGE grass lawn with hammocks, fun chairs, and a fire pit (no additional cost). And out back leads directly to the beach. They do offer beach chairs, but they're about $45 for 2 chairs for the whole day. I would personally recommend just bringing your own lawn chairs. But the beach isn't super busy and packed, so it's a great spot if you're looking to spend a day or two on the beach without too many tourists. They also have towels you can use without extra cost.I was pretty happy with the service here as well. They do offer valet parking, but it's not required. One night, when the parking lot was full, they actually offered free valet parking. The staff was very friendly and made the stay all the more enjoyable.The location itself is great as well. It's about a 5 minute drive from several restaurants and a grocery store. If you're looking for mostly just a place to rest for the night while you spend the day full of activities, this is definitely the place for you! I would absolutely come back to visit here!

Blockade Runner is a fantastic location and the grounds are beautiful and well kept! We loved the easy access to the beach and the pool was nice as well. The service at the pool bar was prompt and friendly as well. That being said, the inside leaves a lot to be desired. The room that we were in smelled moldy and the bathroom did not have a working exhaust fan which is a must in a beach climate. The floors in the room are in need of a good, deep steam cleaning and the throw carpet should be trashed. The hallways are very load as well. I doubt that I would return here unless a major refurbishment was done inside.

20 minutes for server to arrive with only a few tables occupied. Cauliflower appetizer was best part of dinner. Menu is limited ended up with “smash burger” which was an attempt to smash a frozen burger they should google it. I guess if your on vacation it’s probably OK but we live in Wilmington and too many great places to go 1st and last time here.