''I recently stayed at this hotel because the prices were so much cheaper than the surrounding hotels. My room was clean, the front desk staff was friendly, and the price was right. Granted, it is not the nicest hotel I have ever visited but then again I came for the beach and scenery, not the room service. I would recommend this hotel!...''

''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...''

''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....''

''This place was very clean and nice. It's location is very convient for the beach, shops, or downtown Wilmington....''

''This was a nice hotel and in the neighbourhood of our appointments. It helps to have Kerr Rd to get to Oleander Drive and thus avoid the heavy traffic near the shopping centers. The partial room divider plus frig/microwave is always nice, especially in the heat of summer. The only problem we had was the fact that the room did not show as already having been paid . We paid again (cash) and are trying to get the second payment refunded....''

''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!...''

''Dirty - Cockroach lying dead in restaurant. Chairs in hotel room stained and dirty. Carpet torn in bedroom. Comforters had holes in them. Bedroom ceiling was peeling. Ceiling tiles falling down over Ice Machines.
Service - Asked for extra towels and was told there was noone who could deliver them to the room. Had to go to reception and pick them up.
Location - Close to busy road & shops. Not very pretty.
Value - Had a lot better for the money....''

''Pros: Breathtaking View, Friendly Staff, Spacious Rooms
Cons: Like any place at the beach, you'll pay quite a bit for the convenience of being on the beach.

I recently had the pleasure of spending a few days at the Surf Suites in Wrightsville Beach. The staff is very friendly and the service was great. The suites are very nice and the views of both the waterway from the bedroom and the ocean from the main room / balcony are amazing. I would recommend the Surf Suites to anyone looking for a g...''

''the room was ok,but the night life in the hotel was crazy. we had teenagers across the hall they were partying all night, and we woke up to vomit at our door step we had to beg management to kick them out ....''

''The room was what it was, a room! The price was OK, but unfortunately the cleanliess of the room and bathroom was lacking, especially the bathroom. If you were a college kid on spring break it probably would be OK, but those days are over for me. The location was convient to the downtown, but that was about the only plus to the room....''

''I stayed at this place for two nights in June. It's very clean and appeared to be relatively new. The hotel is not beach front, but only 3 or so blocks away and much cheaper than anything on the beach. There was a fridge in the room, which was nice. I did have to ask for an iron and ironing board, but it was delivered promptly.

Overall good experience - I would recommend it to others....''

''We went here for a weekend stay and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel rooms were clean and we kept. I was pleased with my stay here and it was convenient to everything we went to....''

''We'll stay here again in a heartbeat. The room was clean, the staff friendly. Any problems we had were dealt with immediately and usually by the manager himself. We had a problem with our door locking and the manager came and guarded our room until it was fixed. Our coffee pot didn't work and was replaced with no questions asked. I couldn't ask for better service. My family will stay here every time we go...''

''The hotel was great value for the money. We were served a continental breakfast. The room was clean and neat. We had to return for check-in later than we had arrived, but the staff was certainly accomodating. It was convenient to restaurants and shopping and centrally located to attractions....''

''I usually visit Wilmington twice a month and stay the weekend. Ameristay has been overall the best for value and the best for amenities. This is one of the best hotels there. Nothing wrong with this place at all!!! The rooms were outstandingly clean and the service was awesome. Overall the value has been the best out there....''

''From the minute I set foot in MainStay Suites, Wilmington, NC I was greeted with impeccable customer service. Each time I had a question regarding Wilmington and surrounding area, the front desk representatives were extrememly informative and willing to go out of their way to make sure I correct and accurate information. The hotel suites were beyond any ordianry Hotel room. I felt right at home with the full kitchen, living area, and King size bed. My overall rating for MainStay Suites is 10 sta...''

''The staff was amazing there and it is only a short drive to Wrightsville Beach. A great, clean, affordable option for a weekend trip! Nice to have the mini-kitchen as well....''

''My husband and I enjoyed this hotel, but were disappointed to find there wasn't a pool. The staff was friendly and helpful....''

''Stayed there three times, stayed in the King Jacuzzi Suite. It is a real jacuzzi, not just a jetted tub.Most places just have jetted tubs that advertise jacuzzi rooms. It is an older hotel,but under new management, which has remodeled, ect. Rooms were always clean.Nice pool. Not bad for the price and location. Would recommend for a weekend away, but maybe not a long extended family vacation....''

''Hotels were scarce this summer weekend in Wilmington NC. Also, I didn't want to break the family piggy bank, so I felt staying in town in a a central location would be a fair compromise. I remembered Howard Johnson's from my childhood, it was one of the hotels my parents felt comfortable with. The price seemed reasonable, so we went for it. First of all Mapquest gave suspicious directions (they headed us out of town toward junk yards etc.) so I called the hotel, the receptionist gave very convol...''

''The Comfort Inn in Wilmington was alright, the check in clerk was very nice. She was overworked and I had to wait about 10 minutes to actually check in. The room was on the first floor. The bed was comfortable though and the breakfast the next morning was very good. Overall my stay was ok....''

''It is a very nice hotel for a very affordable price (we did get card discount). We have stayed here several times when visiting Wilmington, and really have no complaints at all for any of the times we spent at this hotel. I normally do not like hotels which are next to busy highways or roads, but with the inside rooms, I did not hear any noise for the street. Since I am a very light sleeper, this is a big plus for me. And, the contential breakfast was very adequate....''

''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....''

''The staff is friendly and helpful. The rates are great for the beach. The rooms are spatious, although some are a little dated. Easy walking distance to good restaurants and the beach. We parked our car at the beach with all are gear the night before and had a nice walk back to the hotel. The next day we walked back down to the beach and had everything there waiting for us!...''