''We stayed on one of the lower floors, and close to the elevator. The view of the surf is great even from the lower floors. The bed was very comfortable, the kitchen is tiny but certainly usable, the furniture well-kept. The front desk people were very friendly and helpful. On the downside: The ''balcony'' is actually a tiny little strip of concrete barely big enough for 2 chairs, and the outside furniture was filthy. Being close to where the pool was turned out to be a drawback, because they sta...''

''Elijah's is not all it's cracked up to be. The food is okay, the service is sporadic (depending on ''mood'' of the hostess' and waitresses-abysmal!), and it is way overpriced. The only great thing is the location, but you can find better food at other waterfront restaurants in the area. Go somewhere else!...''

''By dar, the most difficult 3- night stay I have ever had in a hotel. Yes- the view and location are great, but they were simply not enough to compensate for the inconvenience of my stay. My room was dirty (dust, not vacuumed, dirty floor) until I had to call on the second day to have it cleaned or changed! While they did, that is not something anyone should expericence. The TV channels were mostly info-mercials. And while there is much to do out of your room, a good comercial-free movie to unwin...''

''My family and I recently vacationed at Wrightsville Beach and stayed at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. We stayed in an oceanfront room with a spectacular view. The weather has been delightful and we were able to enjoy sushi in the lobby lounge and feel the breeze from the picture windows that they always kept open. The staff was great which really provided for a wonderful stay at the beach....''

''Fabulous views, great music on the pier (we went on Saturday night in August), delicious food, excellent value. No restaurant on the beach can compare to the experience...''

''Very good seafood and service. Our family has been there at least 6 times over the past frew years and they have been consistently good. A regular stop when we're in town. Popular in the summer months (a good sign I guess)....''

''My son and his new wife spent their pre-honeymoon here and in their haste to reach their Honeymoon destination, left a very nice monetary gift behind. The staff picked it up and packed it away in their safe. They called immediately to tell us that it had been found. Extraordinary service! Extraordinary place!...''

''Lovely innkeepers, wonderful property, fabulous breakfast. Very peaceful even though it is great location downtown. Hard to beat!...''

''My husband and i were married five years ago and we used Danny's for our wedding cake. It was an incredible value and tasted wonderful. We brought it back for our anniversary and Danny re-frosted it with ''Happy Anniversary''. I was told by friends to buy another cake since a year old cake in the freezer wouldn't taste that great, but it was as good as i remembered from a year ago!...''

''I enjoyed our stay. It was a clean room with a king size bed, somewhat private porch and an ocean view. What more can you ask for at the beach?...''

''I had a very pleasant experience at Head To Toe Day Spa recently. The staff was very professional and very accommodating. They made me feel like a queen !! I encourage anyone to go and enjoy !...''

''This is one of the coolest bars I have ever been to... It over looks the Cape Fear bay from the top of the building -- great for 21-99 years old!...''

''I walked into Fountaine Bridals, and had such a great time, not only because they offer everything from gowns, to mother-of-the-bride, to pretty much your whole party, but the staff was soooo nice and helpful. I didnt feel rushed or felt persueded to buy anything. They just let me look and htey didnt bother me until I asked for their help! It was nice not to have a staff breath down your neck until you felt guilty to try something on! I loved those 2 women are wonderful!- Thanks for letting me b...''

''Pros: Beautiful view, excellent food, nice selection of beverages, wonderful atmosphere, very clean
Cons: none

We had the most wonderful experience at Bluewater Grill. From the timing of the appetizers,salad, & main course to the warm, inviting personality of our waitress and the manager, we couldn't have asked for a better evening. Truly a highlight of our trip to Wilmington....''

''The staff are excellent and knew exactly what I would like.. Didn't feel overwhelmed at all. Thanks especially Tara!!...''

''Pleasurable ambiance, good food and wine list, pleasant staff. Overall enjoyable choice for both lunch and dinner....''

''My 4 year old loved this place. It was great, you go at your own pace and if your kid wants to sit on the floor and watch the EELS for 30 min., it's O.K.. The staff was very friendly. The only disappointing thing was the gift shop. Everything is priced way to high. Plastic toys you can buy at Wal-Mart for $1 will easily run you $7- $ 10. My two kids, both under 5 years, went in for free, so spending a little each wasn't that bad. Will be back next year....''

''I took a carriage ride with my 2 year old son the other month. We had a blast. I really enjoyed learning more about the history of my hometown and he loved checking out all the houses. I highly recommend taking a ride at least once. It was calming, relaxing, and very informative....''

''Great fried seafood! Always fresh food....''

''They had good seafood, a great atmosphere and the service was great....''

''The courtyard by marriott was located perfectly , made my stay even more enjoyable. Very clean and private and somewhat reasonable. Would stay there again the next time i return to the area, as well as recommend it to friends and family. More than enough restaurants and shopping in the emediate area....''

''Wilson's Friday/Saturday night prime and seafood buffet was great -- for the price it can't be beat! The crab was perfect and the selection was wonderful. Our only regret is that we didn't find it earlier. Our server (a local marine biology and ecology student) was very polite and kept the sweet tea coming. Also,the raspberry cobbler was out of this world! Will visit again next time we are here for sure!...''

''one of Wilmington anchors places...''

''My husband and I used Lazar Bridal Consulting to help us plan our wedding earlier this year. Tara and her staff were so easy to work with. They were extrememly professional and went above and beyond in every way!!!...''