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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 | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Hair dryer, towels
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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 the neighborhood

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 - 0.1 miles
  • Community Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean View Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sarah Constant Shrine Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oceanview Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Station - 19 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Mudita - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 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. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Norfolk motel.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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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

  • Free self parking on site

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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
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 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. 

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bay Inn to the airport?

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

Does The Bay Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bay Inn.

How close is The Bay Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 2-minute walk from Norfolk Beaches and 4-minute walk from Community Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Bay Inn offer free breakfast?

The Bay Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bay Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Rivers Casino Portsmouth (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Bay Inn?

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

Is there free parking at The Bay Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Bay Inn have a pool?

The Bay Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Bay Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Bay Inn to downtown Norfolk?

The Bay Inn is 7.5 mi away from Norfolk.

The Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 773 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 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

NaeDean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty much directly at the beach. Nice retro feel to the hotel, staff was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend if you’re staying in Norfolk and want to be close to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenipher

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

Small Inn! Big surprise! Nice place!

We had an amazing stay. It was very unexpected. It was a small inn. The staff was very friendly. The room was very clean. The bed was comfortable. It included a coffee pot with coffee and tea as well as cream sugar and stir sticks in a pack. Also a microwave that had plates and plastic wire with it and a small refrigerator with the freezer. We had a great stay and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was awesome! Clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is walking distance from the beach and close to restaurants. It’s a simple place but it’s clean and I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, peaceful, close to beach, lovely yard
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time we've stayed at the Bay Inn and we will be back. The rooms/amenities are minimal, but clean and affordable, and it's right across Ocean View from the beach. It's a great spot to relax. Plus the owners are very friendly! The only (minor) issue was a slight chemical smell in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding, as always! Great hosts, clean, quiet! What more could you want?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Great Value with easy beach access

Fantastic stay in remodeled rooms. Lovely short walk to Virginia Beach and easy access to great restaurants. The owner was very professional and accommodating. Great Value!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matias

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

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Seemed like an underrated place to stay. It was perfect for my quick business trip to Norfolk.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

The Bay Inn

The Bay Inn was perfect for what we were looking for. Beach access within a short walk of a block or so. The rooms are small and basic by today’s standards. This is an older motel that has been remodeled. Everything worked as we needed it though. It was a clean, pleasant place to spend the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitrii

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

Loved our stay

This was our second time staying here. We love that it's quiet and a super short walk to the bay. The room is new and looks very clean. Just a nice, pleasant place to unwind and have a quiet time of rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great stay! Comfortable and clean, with welcoming owners
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice, area was very quiet and the beach was walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very nice and attentive. Rooms are clean and very nice! Stayed 2 nights. Would definitely stay again. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the Bay Inn many times and it has always been a reasonably priced motel that is very clean, safe, and convenient. The owner/manager lives on-site, and they are very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025