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

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(175 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

  • ‪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).

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The Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 766 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1001 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

SANDY

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

10/10 Excellent

Tomek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and newly renovated rooms. Very walkable area. Close to restaurants, stores and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Amenities
Owner was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

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

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this is such a cute place! right across the street from the bay with the most amazing view. I LOVED it and will stay again and again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was kinda dated but was stilla kinda cute but funky little motel. The plus was it was VERY close to the beach and places to eat, but was still locatedin axquiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sonal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well maintained and with a beautiful courtyard. Community beach is a 2 min walk from this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located for our needs, close to beach. The owner fixed an outside light issue promptly. Quiet and walkable to fast food.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and quiet. Not a high end hotel but it’s definitely a hidden gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Owner is very nice. Has a very friendly dog who loves to say hi to all the guests. The room was also very neat and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has a nice courtyard and well furnished rooms. Very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are super nice. They also have the cutest dog and the place is super clean and very easily walkable to the bay and to Dairy Queen. The courtyard is super cute and very quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Short walk to beach. Clean and updated. Owner super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are compact but have everything we need, clean, and well-stocked. All rooms on ground floor opening onto courtyard. 3rd time we stayed here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great 2 day stay here. Staff was very friendly and the room was very clean and comfortable. Loved the courtyard as well. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marrissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great! The room was clean and nice! It also had the right amount of space. It was a block or so from the ocean which was nice since you didn’t have to drive. Close to local eateries and was a great price! It’s also only 30 minutes from Virginia Beach if you wanted to go down there. Definitely would stay here again. Quiet and all around more our atmosphere compared to VB. Plus the price is amazing. Now will just have to find a place to bring our pup next time since this place does not accept dogs at the moment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I quite appreciated the quaintness of this vintage motel. Despite the obvious age of the small, roadside inn, the rooms were updated, very clean, and bed and pillows provided a wonderful restful sleep. [The drip coffee maker and filter pack coffee was a disappointment, but I did not book my stay for the in-room coffee.] Gerard S, Naperville, Illinois
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this cute place for three nights while visiting family for my sister’s funeral. It was the perfect escape from the sad situation when I needed ‘alone time’ and I got a great night’s sleep throughout thanks to the clean, comfortable, quiet, hospitable environment. The room had everything I needed and was simultaneously modern and quaint. Spotlessly clean. Super friendly proprietor. I honestly couldn’t believe the reasonable price I paid. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the courtyard, read the paper & drank coffee there each morning
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025