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The Bay Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Norfolk motel

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
315 East Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA, 23503
  • Norfolk Beaches
    2 min walk
  • Dairy Queen
    4 min walk
  • Ft Norfolk-Medical Center Station
    15 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    12 min drive

Room options

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

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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CA $149 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan
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About the area

Norfolk

Close to the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Norfolk motel, you'll find Naval Station Norfolk and Norfolk Botanical Garden. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Old Dominion University and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 2 min walk
  • Ocean View Beach - 4 min walk
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 7 min drive
  • Norfolk Botanical Garden - 8 min drive
  • Old Dominion University - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Norfolk Station - 19 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 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 Rons Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Bay Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Norfolk motel
As a guest of The Bay Inn, you'll find a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk

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 more details, 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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
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 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

The Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1000 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Honestly this wasn't my first choice for accommodations when searching in Norfolk. I wanted to stay closer to downtown near the venue I went to during my stay. I couldn't find anything that I was willing to pay for in that area so I found this place by the beach. I honestly wasn't expecting much given the room rates, and was only interested in a cheap place to stay near some things I wanted to go to. For the first time in a while I was pleasantly surprised. It's an older style motel, but has been recently updated. The rooms while on the smaller side, were still comfortable and clean. And the toilet was a sufficient distance from the shower which isn't always the case. They had a nice shared courtyard, which had it not been so windy I would've used more. They were also a short walk to the beach, basically a block away. The staff/owners were friendly and helpful. They greeted me every morning while they were making their rounds as I was leaving and answered my questions. One of the better lodging experiences I've had recently and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place for the price. Perfect location for what I needed to do. No complaints at all
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Amenities
Updated room. Spacious for two. Need to clean tile floor in bathroom a bit better, dirt build up. Quiet and otherwise clean. Easy check in even at 11pm. Cute courtyard. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman at the front desk greeted me promptly upon arrival and was friendly, pleasant, & attentive. Both check-in and check-out was quick & easy. The property is quaint, clean, well-maintained, & located in a quiet neighborhood convenient to our relatives' house nearby. The shower in our room was great, lots of flow & plenty of hot water. Wi-Fi and TV was good. Parking was a bit tight though for our full-sized pick-up truck, but was doable. And, the queen bed was a bit small for us (we're used to our full-king at home) but comfortable. We'll definitely stay here again when we visit the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is our go to when we visit the Norfolk & Hampton area. It’s clean, quiet, convenient, and affordable! We will continue to patronize this establishment……
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elijah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very budget friendly motel to stay in. Owner was very nice and cares about his property and the people staying in it. Their dog that greets you makes the location feel very homely, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

erlin

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay... Beautifully renovated rooms, very cozy... Really loved the small open area to rest or eat in the middle of the inn, very great use of space. Excellent customer service. Dont let the outside appearance of bldg fool you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding, as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay, would certainly choose again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 minute walk to beach, quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy, Valley Forge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little gem in Ocean View. I needed something simple for a quick overnight between OBX and Philadelphia and the Bay Inn in Ocean View is perfect. close to the Bay Bridge Tunnel. I love supporting local business, and this was no different. The owners are annually making renovations to bring property details up-to-date, like the beautifully finished bathrooms. One block to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great as usual. The Bay Inn is my go to hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bay Inn is a wonderful place to stay for a budget traveller. Cozy beds, rooms feel both compact but are still homely. A short walk to the Atlantic coast and in walking distance of shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

N-fynitie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024