Express Inn

2.5 star property
Norfolk motel in Cottage Line area

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Beach nearby
Reception
Bar (on property)
Beach nearby
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1111 E. Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA, 23503
  • Place, Norfolk Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean View Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Naval Station Norfolk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Norfolk

Cottage Line stay.At this Cottage Line motel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay. Also, Community Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Ocean View Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ocean View Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Oceanview Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Norfolk Botanical Garden - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Station - 20 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪OV Beach Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Rey Taqueria - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Express Inn

Norfolk motel in Cottage Line area
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Express Inn also features a vending machine and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Norfolk motel.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
Express Inn offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

This Norfolk motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash.

Property is also known as

Express Inn Norfolk
Express Norfolk
Express Inn Motel
Express Inn Norfolk
Express Inn Motel Norfolk

Frequently asked questions

How close is Express Inn to the airport?

Express Inn is 5.7 mi (12-min drive) away from the Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Express Inn?

As of Nov 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Express Inn on Nov 14, 2025 start from $97.49, excluding 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.

Does Express Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Express Inn.

How close is Express Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 1-minute walk from Norfolk Beaches and 9-minute walk from Community Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Express Inn offer free breakfast?

Express Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Express Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Rivers Casino Portsmouth (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Express Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Express Inn?

This motel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Express Inn have a pool?

Express Inn does not have a pool.

Does Express Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Express Inn to downtown Norfolk?

Express Inn is 7.4 mi away from Norfolk.