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Waterside Inn

2.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a marina and free breakfast

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Indoor spa tub
Exterior
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room
Property amenity
The Waterside Inn is a perfect seaside escape. Enjoy to-go breakfast before heading to the marina or seasonal outdoor pool with a sun-filled terrace. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected, and laundry facilities add convenience. Motorized watercraft available.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Sea View | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(76 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Sea View | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Waterside Inn is in Downtown Chincoteague, a neighborhood in Chincoteague. Captain Timothy Hill House and Assateague Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Chesapeake Forest - Dunn Swamp Complex. Maui Jack's Waterpark and Wallops Flight Facility are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as water skiing.
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3761 Main St, Chincoteague, VA, 23336

What's nearby

  • Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Maui Jack's Waterpark - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Museum of Chincoteague - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Assateague Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Creamery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ropewalk - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Steamers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Teaguers - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Waterside Inn

Hotel located in Downtown Chincoteague
Take advantage of free to-go breakfast, a marina, and a terrace at Waterside Inn. Adventurous travelers may like the motor boating, sailing, and fishing at this hotel. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, barbecue grills, and an elevator
  • Meeting rooms, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Waterside Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

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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

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Motor boating
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sailing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 1 2025 to May 21 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 22 to April 30:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to October

Property is also known as

Waterside Chincoteague
Waterside Inn
Waterside Inn Chincoteague
Waterside Hotel Chincoteague Island
Waterside Inn Hotel
Waterside Inn Chincoteague
Waterside Inn Hotel Chincoteague

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterside Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 22 to April 30. The pool will be unavailable from October 1 2025 to May 21 2026 (dates subject to change).

Is Waterside Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Waterside Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Waterside Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterside Inn located?

Located in Downtown Chincoteague, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park and Chincoteague Channel. Captain Timothy Hill House and Maui Jack's Waterpark are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Waterside Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1021 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great staff, good rates, nice views, good beds, nice pier
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here many times and love it! Great breakfast in the morning and proximity to all attractions a huge plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2nd visit. Love the hotel and the staff. It’s very peaceful and welcoming. Breakfast was great, room was wonderful. Hope to be back again someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, simple rooms. Loved that the pool was still open
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place right on the water, clean rooms and kind staff. Free breakfast served every morning and lots of tv channels available. Pool water was a little dirty but everything else was exceptional!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, convenient walking to town and water
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cute little place, will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Food options around the hotel was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Quaint and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Nice pool and view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and comfortable bed and bedding. Friendly and helpful service. Simple and adequate breakfast offering, very nice that they serve you. Beautiful views!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Waterside Inn. The rooms were comfortable, quiet and spacious. The staff was friendly and answered all our questions about the area. Pets are not allowed, but they were very accommodating to our service dog. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed everything about our stay. It was wonderful to have our own balcony to look out at the water. It was a shame that the Noreaster had to come thru while we were there but we will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty nice, pool was clean and the dock was very nice
View from their dock
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was awesome. Spacious & clean room. Great breakfast. Our first time there & will definitely return. Peaceful & relaxing stay. Sunsets are amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from balconies
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for our stay at Chincoteague. I loved the hot tub, pool, and proximity to town for dinner and drinks. This is a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LESTER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and accommodating. The room, view and overlook of the bay was both restful and easy on the eye. I would have liked to have had 2 luggage holders as well as screens on the doors. We would definitely stay there on our next trip to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the water. Easy to get in and out of to see the island. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was right on the water, the breakfasts were very tasty, staff was amazing, and everything was so clean. I would have loved to have been there longer but due to other commitments we had to leave onThursday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and loved the dock which went out to the bay. It is an older hotel but clean and location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and quiet. It could use a couple of updates as it shows its age in some ways.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such a lovely place right on Main Street. Nice pool. Staff was so friendly. Breakfast was great. I would definitely stay here again! It was clean and neat — TV has all the channels you need. Beautiful view from balcony. Perfect spot & price reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time we have stayed here and we enjoyed it. Pickleball courts were a big hit with us.
Sunset from the pool
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

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