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The Bay Inn

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$81
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

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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

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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. 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

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bay Inn comes through every time I need a room, even just an overnight. Clean and quiet, my favorite place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh my goodness! This little inn was quaint, clean, adorable & just across the street from a quiet beach area. The area is walkable, & there are some good places to eat. The bed was super comfy. The room was very clean. The gentleman who checked us in was so nice. Just a wonderful little place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Great Stay

We stayed for 1 night on our way to Delaware. This is a smalller, family run motel that has a great location and friendly owners. The room met our expectations, as it was very clean, although not overly spacious. The small refrigerator kept our items very cold and the freezer section froze our cold packs. It's been our experience in the past that these small refrigerators just barely keep food cold, so this was grear. The courtyard was nice too, although we didn't sit outside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great rate, great stay!

It was an amazing stay in a comfortable room. Would highly recommend--and looking forward to my next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shariff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cute place overall and a short walk to the beach. My shower didn't have hot water and the room was pretty ancient, aside from the vanity mirror which was quite modern. Decent spot given the location but the price outweighs most of the good remarks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked being in a good quiet neighborhood with few occupants in the premises. Friendly, Owner Management. On-site parking. Easy check in. Working internet. Well stocked amenities. Easy beach access. Clean room with great water pressure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

A few negatives brought pleasure of stay down.

It was pleasant if not extraordinary. The gentleman at check in desk was mildly rude and short with me in check in and check out. A free continental breakfast or free muffin and juice would have been nice. Loud voices in courtyard just feet from my room kept me awake late into the night. A sign to let visitors know that is inappropriate would have been good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gerard

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nick was great at check-in. Very friendly, thorough and polite. His wife keeps the rooms and was very clean and comfortable on my arrival and throughout my stay. I will definitely stay here next time I'm in town and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walcott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and quiet. Close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Local restaurants within walking distance. Close to the airport without paying too much for convenience. Quiet location near the water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John, Milton

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Milton

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remodeled nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

Better than it looks!

The Bay Inn on first blush is a motel at best! However, the staff was accommodating and the room was clean and the bedding and towels fresh! The absolute best part of the Inn is its location: across the street from the nice part of the beach! We walked Ocean View Rd and saw other accommodations and were grateful that we selected the Bay Inn. Don’t let the outside fool you, the accommodations are more than fine!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tod

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

GREAT FIND !

This hotel is a bit of throwback of the motor lodges of yesteryear: but it's ultra-modern. All rooms have been completely remodeled from top to bottom. Absolutely perfect find. A 90 second walk to the beach (Norfolk Beaches) which is almost an isolated area its self. Nothing like Va Beach or OC Md where people are on top of each other - we were 100 yards from the closest family AND they have lifeguards. The owner showed me around the property - takes great pride in what he and his wife have and is very friendly. Back to the property: It's low profile and although almost hidden from sight - its on the main road. Even has a well- cared for courtyard enclosed within the square shape of the property. Perfect area to let the kids safely stretch their legs, plenty of seating. plants: i just can't say enough about The Bay Inn in Norfolk and owners. Honestly, after traveling and staying in literally, every sort of property for 40 years, these independent owners have completely outdone them all. I will unequivocally come back, and back and back. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love staying at this hotel. My sister and I, as well as some friends have been staying here for about 3 years now. Always clean, we feel safe, and it’s a quick check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Private. Updated room. Quiet. Low amenities so if that's something our looking for or need, this is not the place. Would stay again & recommend to folks visiting Norfolk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here a few times. Staff is very nice & helpful. Check-in was quick and easy and the rooms are very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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