Trailborn Surf & Sound, WilmingtonTrailborn Surf & Sound in Wilmington, United States has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 16 of 42 hotels we score in Wilmington. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.9. Rooms from about $428 a night (cached, not a live quote).Trailborn Surf & Sound is a renovated boutique hotel located on the beachfront of Wrightsville Beach. It caters to travellers seeking an upscale coastal atmosphere with access to ocean views and water-based activities like surf lessons and island excursions. The rooms feature custom furnishings, high-quality mattresses, and private bathrooms. Guests can use the swimming pool or dine at the on-site restaurant, La Duna Paradiso. While the interiors are modern and the service is noted as accommodating, some guests have reported inconsistent deep cleaning standards in the rooms. The property is part of the Trailborn Outdoor Collection.What stands out

Oceanfront location

On-site dining and pool

Custom room furnishings

Organised surf lessons

Watch out for

Inconsistent deep cleaning

Occasional noise issues

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