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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
Property grounds
Front of property
Basic Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(195 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 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)

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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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 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪OV Beach Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 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

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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

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  • 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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Reviews

The Bay Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 773 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reynolds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very quick to make my stay as smooth as possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was genuine and just overall great people , Room was great too plus it had accessible parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner is great. Very chill courtyard and quiet at night. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and our other destination.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexis

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

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay at this location. We visit the area a few times a year and this is always our choice of lodging.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our go to place when visiting the Norfolk and Hampton area. Check in is always smooth. Rooms are clean and updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, all amenities very quaint courtyard. For an older motel has nice upgrades in the rooms. Staff very friendly. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
quiet neiborhood, good price nice owner
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We so enjoyed out stay here. The room was clean, and fresh. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The parking was safe. This place is small, but it was so relaxing and nice. It was close to a park on the ocean side, so you only had to walk over the dunes, and the beach was there to walk on.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! It’s so clean and comfortable and the owners are fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walcott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was effective, parking was no issue. Staff was always available.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms! We are traveling with family, so the courtyard was a great place to meet up. Staff and their dog were super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

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

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is nice and cozy. The property is very clean and quiet. This is the only place I will stay at oceanview.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julieth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reynolds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inexpensive, very nice, and very well located
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and very quiet place about 100 yards from the beach, with recently upgraded and very clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here a few times. Staff is very nice & helpful. Check-in was quick and easy and the rooms are very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So quiet and private, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night and it was very clean and quiet. Check-in and check-out were easy and staff were nice. Exceeded my expectations for a motel this close to the beach. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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