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The Bay Inn

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

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Garden
Front of property
Basic Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Hair dryer, towels
The Bay Inn, near Norfolk Botanical Garden, offers a peaceful coastal escape with in-room WiFi, free self parking, and 24-hour front desk service. The tranquil garden setting and nearby beach location consistently earn praise from guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Basic Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(193 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪OV Beach Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Oceanview Diner - ‬5 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

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).

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