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The Bay Inn

2.0 star property

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Garden
Property grounds
Front of property
Basic Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$81
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(195 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The Bay Inn

Norfolk motel with private yards
A garden, a picnic area, and free self parking are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
The Bay Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Norfolk motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

The Bay Inn features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Bay Inn has designated areas for smoking.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 available
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

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

The Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 773 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 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

misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Clean and the manager Nick was very nice and accommodating. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Julieth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Nice Stay

Decided on a whim to do a fishing trip to Ocean View Pier. The Bay Inn came up as close and the price was right. Room was clean, very quiet, cute interior courtyard, and perfect location. Will always check here for availability before any trip to Norfolk
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenient, close to the beach price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeannette

Business traveler
Really displeased with my checkout- since I'm using a hotel because I'm out of town, I used my last 30 minutes to figure out where I needed to go, the best route, etc. Precisely at 11 am, there was a very hard knock at my door. I opened it, and there was a man just leaving- I didn't know initially what it was about, so when I looked confused at him, he pointed at his watch and said, "checkout is at 11." While he has a point, I thought he could have handled it in a much more polite and courteous way- how did he know I wasn't having an emergency? I've stayed in a lot of hotels, and this was the rudest experience I've had- the inn itself is clean, but this left a really bad taste in my mouth. I will definitely not stay here again, and would not recommend it to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily, NASHVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time staying at the Bay Inn, and it is a pretty little hotel with a hidden courtyard that is conveniently located near the beach and for me, near my family who live in the area. The rooms look out on the lovely courtyard, which has outdoor seating. The staff are very friendly and the rooms are extremely clean and have all the amenities I want: fridge, microwave, coffee/tea machine, a blow dryer and an iron. It is cozy and I have enjoyed staying there and I plan to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! It’s so clean and comfortable and the owners are fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was smaller than I thought after viewing the pictures. It took a few minutes to get hot water in the shower. Overall it was fine for our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First visit--this really is a gem at the price. Old building but very well maintained and some modern touches--like a bathroom mirror so high tech I'm a little scared of it :-). Fridge is big enough to be useful and freezer works. Everything is clean, check-in and parking are convenient, courtyard is sheltered and has chairs, wifi is reliable, everything works. The neighborhood behind is a bonus: old homes with kids playing everywhere, looks potentially great for getting some exercise away from traffic. Bed is modern and comfy. More than adequately powerful heat/AC blows right on the bed: I know some people don't like that but there's no other way it can be with the building design--and there's a heatwave on and I'm grateful for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy enough checking in and out, it was a nice, clean room as described: microwave oven, iron and board, and mini-fridge included. It was affordable and honestly everything was better than expected especially considering its close access to the water. It's central to the area, not too out of the way and offers a private inner courtyard which was nice.The owners/staff were very accommodating, informative and friendly. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll be sure to book again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Very clean, 5 minute walk to beach.

Hotel was clean, owner was friendly. Five minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night and it was very clean and quiet. Check-in and check-out were easy and staff were nice. Exceeded my expectations for a motel this close to the beach. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and quiet. Not a high end hotel but it’s definitely a hidden gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located for our needs, close to beach. The owner fixed an outside light issue promptly. Quiet and walkable to fast food.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and very quiet place about 100 yards from the beach, with recently upgraded and very clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this cute place for three nights while visiting family for my sister’s funeral. It was the perfect escape from the sad situation when I needed ‘alone time’ and I got a great night’s sleep throughout thanks to the clean, comfortable, quiet, hospitable environment. The room had everything I needed and was simultaneously modern and quaint. Spotlessly clean. Super friendly proprietor. I honestly couldn’t believe the reasonable price I paid. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonni

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reynolds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inexpensive, very nice, and very well located
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reynolds

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inexpensive, very nice, and very well located
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean and comfortable. The air conditioner was a bit noisy, but other than that everything was great. Bed was comfortable, manager was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

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

Great

We always enjoy our stay, and we know upon arrival we’ll be greeted, checked in quickly and accommodated with anything we need! Always spotlessly clean and comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025