See all properties

The Bay Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Naval Station Norfolk

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Bay Inn

Garden
Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Property grounds
Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

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

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Exterior

Spark by Hilton Norfolk

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 110 reviews
Spark by Hilton Norfolk

About the neighborhood

Map
315 East Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA, 23503

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ocean View Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Norfolk Botanical Garden - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Old Dominion University - 14 min drive - 7.1 miles

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 Ron's - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Bay Inn

Motel near Naval Station Norfolk
Located close to Norfolk Botanical Garden and Old Dominion University, The Bay Inn provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Bay Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bay Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Bay Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bay Inn?

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

What time is check-out at The Bay Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25.

Where is The Bay Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk Botanical Garden, and Old Dominion University. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk State University are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

The Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 764 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1002 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

Great location and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Has a nice courtyard and well furnished rooms. Very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Loved the courtyard, read the paper & drank coffee there each morning
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Yes. Nice room and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Fairly recent rehab made for a nice place to stay. Management hands on attention to the facility and me the customer made me feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great place and location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The property is nice and quiet great staff nice location. I love my stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

I'm not one that usually does reviews... However, this place deserves one! They are so nice and helpful here. Place was just enough for my needs. I would without a doubt stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Love this place very professional m
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

It was the perfect place for our visit to attend the St.Patrick's Day parade. Hope to return soon for a longer stay by the bay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Updated room inside. Outside old
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Good and affordable room in a nice area. Recommend!.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great spot to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Very clean and quiet. Super nice manager. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Loved the lighted mirror. Shower and sink took forever to get warm. Chirping bird in court yard kept us awake most of the night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very nice quiet property and the staff is very nice I always enjoy my stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Nice and clean friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

I googled ‘cleanest motel in Norfolk’ and all the reviews about the Bay Inn were so positive! Sure enough, it was super clean and also affordable. The owners/staff are amazing and the property is lovely - we have already booked it again for next week when we come back to town!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

I just love this set up of the property, it’s quite nice friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

I’ve stayed at The Bay Inn many times over several year and I would always give it 5 stars. It’s always super clean, and the staff/owners are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

skeptical when viewing online, but the price was right so we decided to give it a shot. We were pleasantly surprised. It looks plain on the outside, but the rooms have been recently updated, as have the restrooms. The room we were in had nice wood floors, so much better than carpet. There is a lovely, well kept courtyard in the center of the property and you can tell the manager takes pride in keeping it up nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025