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The Bay Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Naval Station Norfolk

Photo gallery for The Bay Inn

Garden
Hair dryer, towels
Front of property
Basic Double Room
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

Explore the area

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315 East Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA, 23503
  • Place, Norfolk Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Community Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean View Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(195 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Norfolk

At The Bay Inn, you'll be 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Naval Station Norfolk and 8.4 km (5.2 mi) from Norfolk Botanical Garden. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Plus you'll find a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Norfolk motel include Old Dominion University and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Community Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean View Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sarah Constant Shrine Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oceanview Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Station - 19 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Mudita - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Bay Inn

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Naval Station Norfolk
As a guest of The Bay Inn, you'll find a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Norfolk motel.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Bay Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations, with coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Norfolk motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable televisions are provided. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Bay Inn Norfolk
The Bay Inn Motel
The Bay Inn Norfolk
The Bay Inn Motel Norfolk

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Bay Inn?

The Bay Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bay Inn?

As of 20 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bay Inn on 21 Dec 2025 start from AU$114.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Bay Inn?

Yep, The Bay Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Bay Inn?

Yep, The Bay Inn is a short 2-minute walk from Norfolk Beaches.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bay Inn?

No, The Bay Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bay Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bay Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 774 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always the Best in Norfolk

When traveling to the Norfolk/Virginia Beach this is my go to place to stay. Price ias always reasonable, even during the summer. I can always expect a quiet nights sleep. This property is not for those who wish to party all night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our go to place when visiting the Norfolk and Hampton area. Check in is always smooth. Rooms are clean and updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms! We are traveling with family, so the courtyard was a great place to meet up. Staff and their dog were super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
quiet neiborhood, good price nice owner
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, all amenities very quaint courtyard. For an older motel has nice upgrades in the rooms. Staff very friendly. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome hotel

This place is a hidden gem. When I look for a hotel pools are not my motivation. This hotel has no pools or breakfast. What it does have is a nice, safe, clean, private and comfortable room. A great bed and a shower that I wish I had at home. Powerful and hot and awesome. The owner is a great guy who really cares about his hotel. We try to stay at this hotel whenever we are in Va Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is nice and cozy. The property is very clean and quiet. This is the only place I will stay at oceanview.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty much directly at the beach. Nice retro feel to the hotel, staff was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend if you’re staying in Norfolk and want to be close to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenipher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small Inn! Big surprise! Nice place!

We had an amazing stay. It was very unexpected. It was a small inn. The staff was very friendly. The room was very clean. The bed was comfortable. It included a coffee pot with coffee and tea as well as cream sugar and stir sticks in a pack. Also a microwave that had plates and plastic wire with it and a small refrigerator with the freezer. We had a great stay and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was awesome! Clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is walking distance from the beach and close to restaurants. It’s a simple place but it’s clean and I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, peaceful, close to beach, lovely yard
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time we've stayed at the Bay Inn and we will be back. The rooms/amenities are minimal, but clean and affordable, and it's right across Ocean View from the beach. It's a great spot to relax. Plus the owners are very friendly! The only (minor) issue was a slight chemical smell in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding, as always! Great hosts, clean, quiet! What more could you want?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Value with easy beach access

Fantastic stay in remodeled rooms. Lovely short walk to Virginia Beach and easy access to great restaurants. The owner was very professional and accommodating. Great Value!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Seemed like an underrated place to stay. It was perfect for my quick business trip to Norfolk.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Bay Inn

The Bay Inn was perfect for what we were looking for. Beach access within a short walk of a block or so. The rooms are small and basic by today’s standards. This is an older motel that has been remodeled. Everything worked as we needed it though. It was a clean, pleasant place to spend the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitrii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved our stay

This was our second time staying here. We love that it's quiet and a super short walk to the bay. The room is new and looks very clean. Just a nice, pleasant place to unwind and have a quiet time of rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025