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711 South Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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Surf Motel Suites
4.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
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Raleigh, North Carolina
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Animal Neglect A-OK with Surf Suites' Staff!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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Have a soft spot for animals? How about a soul? Then avoid Surf Suites at all costs.

Wrightsville Beach is a small, sleepy little town, especially at this time of year, and it's hard not to see and hear everything that happens around you. Last night, I happened to see another guest of the Surf Suites check in, lock his dog in a car, and promptly retreat to his room for the night. When I saw that the windows of the car were completely closed, I called the front desk to report the guest.

Despite their claim that the staff is "renowned for their friendliness and service," the half-asleep man who answered could not have possibly cared less. Yes, it was late, but at the rates Surf Suites charges, I would hope they can afford an overnight representative capable of assisting customers.

The man did absolutely nothing, and actually told me that, while pets are not allowed *in* rooms, they don't have a policy on keeping animals in parked cars, even if the conditions are unsafe, and wouldn't do anything. I was dumbfounded by his attitude and sheer complacency/lack of concern for the issue. If you can't even feign compassion or guest service in this situation, on-premise animal cruelty is, at the very least, a liability that should have been addressed by the hotel.

I'm fully aware that Surf Suites does not allow pets in the rooms, but that should not translate into utter disregard for the life of an animal being neglected on their premises.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Well Worth It!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011

This was a great place to stay on Wrightsville Beach. The price for an oceanfront room was less than I found at the other beachfront hotels and the room was clean and has a full kitchen! The only downside is that they only have king size beds with a pullout so it's not good for families with children wanting to say in the same room

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Pittsboro, North Carolina
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Balcony, beach, comfort!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
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people found this review helpful

This rooms all face the ocean and the view is very nice. All the rooms but the ground floor have balconies. The ground floor rooms open onto patios from which you can access the beach. There is an elevator. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The beach is a very short walk from the hotel (approx. 250 feet). There were many surfers in the water in front of the hotel. The beach there had some large waves and there was a drop-off right at the surf line, so I would not recommend the surf here for children or weak swimmers. We didn't use the kitchen, but it looked pretty new. The balcony was nice in the afternoon when it was shaded, but in the morning it was in direct sun with reflection off of the glass doors so was too hot. The hotel has a small pool but the ocean is the attraction. Staff were very friendly and professional. We will return!

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fairfax, Virginia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Very Nice, would go back”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Nothing to complain about here...nice clean rooms that don't show excessive wear, clean pool, pretty grounds, restaurant next door...first time here and I would go back. Front desk staff very hospitable.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Hanson, Massachusetts
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“Great location - right on the beach!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed here for one night in July. We regretted that we did not book it for two nights! We were on the fourth floor and the view was amazing! The suite was equipped with dishes, utensils, and even had coffee filters for the coffee machine. We would definately stay here again!

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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  • Surf Hotel Wrightsville Beach
Address: 711 South Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Price range (per night):* INR3,076 - 9,227

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