Ocean View Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Norfolk motel

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Enjoy a serene coastal view from this beachfront property.
Sit and unwind in a peaceful outdoor space surrounded by lush vegetation.
Relax in this stylish living room with a leather sofa, glass coffee table, and armchair, offering a view of the outside.
Kitchen area with a stainless steel sink, microwave, and refrigerator, featuring a granite countertop and door to adjacent room.
Two single beds with blue patterned bedding, a desk, and a kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1020 E. Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA, 23503
  • Norfolk Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ocean View Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Naval Station Norfolk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Norfolk

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cottage Line motel, you'll find Norfolk Beaches and Community Beach. Ocean View Beach and Sarah Constant Shrine Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ocean View Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Oceanview Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Norfolk Botanical Garden - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ocean View Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Norfolk motel
A private beach is featured. As a guest of Ocean View Inn, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Ocean View Inn also features a picnic area and laundry facilities.

This Norfolk motel is smoke free.

  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1980
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Ocean View Inn offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 5
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 5.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 5 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 5.00 (subject to availability)

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, 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
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
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. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Ocean View Inn.

Property is also known as

Ocean View Inn Norfolk
Ocean View Inn Motel
Ocean View Inn Norfolk
Ocean View Inn Motel Norfolk

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ocean View Inn to the airport?

Ocean View Inn is 5.6 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 Ocean View Inn?

As of Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean View Inn on Jul 16, 2025 start from $74.87, 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 Ocean View Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ocean View Inn.

How close is Ocean View Inn to the beach?

This motel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ocean View Inn offer free breakfast?

Ocean View Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ocean View Inn?

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

What time is check-in at Ocean View Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs USD 5 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Ocean View Inn?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does Ocean View Inn have a pool?

Ocean View Inn does not have a pool.

Does Ocean View Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Ocean View Inn to downtown Norfolk?

Ocean View Inn is 7.4 mi away from Norfolk.

Ocean View Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 233 out of 613 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sha-Ron

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Manager at front desk is very rude and nasty I would never stay here again PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY AT THIS HOTEL THEY ARE RUDE AND NASTY HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

lisa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Expired insurance

The owner is the rudest person I have ever met in my entire life. He talks to people like they dogs. He doesn't even have insurance on the property, it has expired
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

amanda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bubbles
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What's reall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty, very disgusting mold smells of cigarettes many broken or missing items. So bad that even though I checked in at mid night I booked and left for another hotel getting there at 1am after a full day of travel. Should of gotten a full refund but didn’t even want to stay any longer than I had to.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimby

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cigarette smoke was very strong in our room until 2am so it was coming in from another room somehow. There were questionable people around the front door asking for money. It was scary!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Antoine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Selena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

haley

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Levon and Santana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vernita

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a rat in the room and told management and they did not assist with it at all
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Levon and Santana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

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

Terrible Room and Terrible Service

This "non-smoking" room smelled of cigarettes, including the pillows. No top sheet, no phone, no hot water, no soap or shampoo and a carpet that defies description. No view and no coffee pot in the room, no coffee in the foyer or anywhere nearby to purchase. A staff that was rude and scary. I was actually threatened when I asked for assistance with the television.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Washers and dryers where old and beat up, worn out and actually only one of each worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025