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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
Property grounds
Basic Double Room
Front of property

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July

Explore the area

Map
315 East Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA, 23503
  • Norfolk Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Ocean View Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Naval Station Norfolk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(174 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
  • Ocean View Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Norfolk Botanical Garden - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Old Dominion University - 14 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cap'n Ron's - ‬19 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.

Languages

English

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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

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
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 27 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bay Inn on 29 July 2025 start from AU$151.69, 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 4-minute walk from Ocean View Beach.

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. 781 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1019 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

Clifford

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

Great place to stay, Thanks!

Relocated to Norfolk and needed a place to stay. The reviews are accurate. Very clean, quiet and the owners are great people. Convenient to Norfolk and VA Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Martha

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

Favorite Hotel

We always enjoy staying at The Bay Inn when in Norfolk. The owner is always very nice, professional and accommodating. The rooms are always spotlessly clean and have all the essentials. Very quiet too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kals

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was wonderful! Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

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

On business. Great place to stay.

Clean and quiet. Not far from Downtown Norfolk. The owners are good people and attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Clean and comfortable. Plenty of hot water. Short walk to beach. Just lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older property. Our room was renovated, clean and comfortable. Just spent a night passing through. We were getting in late and there was no problem. The front desk clerk was very nice and accommodating.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fairly recent rehab made for a nice place to stay. Management hands on attention to the facility and me the customer made me feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small property that makes packing and unpacking easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Uncomfortable Stay

The rooms are nice and clean, but the bed mattress was hard and very uncomfortable. We drove 7 1/2 hours to get here and did not sleep well at all. I did like the courtyard. We got up early to get ready but had no hot water until after 6 am. I won't stay here again. You shouldn't have to wait for hot water and it took forever to figure out the process to turn on the TV. :(
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an awesome experience and place to visit. The owners had the sweetest and friendliest Dog named Callie she looks like a baked potato she greeted me one morning when I was enjoying the morning sunlight with a cup of coffee in the courtyard. Truly a delightful place to stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed my stay. Room was very clean and updated recently enough to have no problems.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suebeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay, clean, only there for one night. Owner, on site, is very personable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

betty, Bremen

Travelled with partner
Very clean the only complaints my husband and I had were the water pressure sucks and so do the pillows. We would definitely book here on our next visit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

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

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

Wanna go back already!

I had a great stay; the bed was comfy, shower felt nice, had a nice selection of lighting choices, a medium fridge 🤔 (like a minifridge with a separate freezer not a little door flap in the fridge), a microwave, nice updated furniture including a defogging mirror 😳 AND no bugs 😁 The couple that runs it is friendly and professional. I definitely plan on returning! Sorry, only pics I have are when I set up my bathroom stuff 😕
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

Hidden Gem

We were in town for a 3 night stay. The location is an older motel design that has been extremely well refurbished. The owner/operator was great. The hot water in the shower was strong and the bed comfortable. Absolutely loved the courtyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Great

Our stay was grest. Clean, quiet and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Super nice manager. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne Or Patti

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

PW

Very clean and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place very professional m
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEFANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good and affordable room in a nice area. Recommend!.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Awesome

This motel is adorable, clean, quiet, and comfortable. I always seek out these old fashioned motels. I love them. The Bay Inn did NOT disappoint. Friendly staff, comfy bed, awesome water pressure, cute courtyard, and safe area. You will not be disappointed. Great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025