Rate based on Check-in: Jun 12, 2013 Check-out: Jun 13, 2013

The Blue Marlin

2 stars
2411 Pacific Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.2
out of 5
35 reviews
great location

this location is close to all night time activities in the area. rooms are awesome hotel just... See full review

  • horusx7
  • Jan 19, 2013
Excellent Bang for your Buck

If you're heading to VA beach and need a room just to stay in, the Blue Marlin is the way to go.... See full review

  • bcFenix
  • Oct 15, 2012
Just a 3 minute walk from the Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Atlantic Ocean, this motel offers rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. A year-round outdoor swimming pool is featured on the property. A microwave and refrigerator are included in every room at the Blue Marlin Motel. All rooms feature a laid-back decor and include a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Free parking and BBQ facilities are available to all guests of Blue Marlin Motel. The Old Coast Guard Station Museum is a 3 minute walk from this hotel. First Landing State Park is less than 8 miles away.

The Blue Marlin Rooms

Standard Double
Standard Double with two double beds includes free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, this air-conditioned room comes with a microwave and a refrigerator.
Efficiency Double
Efficiency Double with two double beds includes a kitchenette and flat-screen TV, this air-conditioned room features a private bathroom with a hairdryer.
Standard Double
Standard Double with two double beds includes a flat-screen cable TV, refrigerator and microwave.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
Internet
Wireless internet

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Hotel Map

36.8529 -75.9774
Area served
Virginia Beach.
Nearby airports
Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
Area description
Virginia Beach area.

Nearby points of interest

  • Old Coast Guard Station: 0.1 mi
  • The Virginia Beach Convention Center: 0.5 mi
  • Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art: 0.6 mi
  • Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Angelos Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: 0.8 mi
  • Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center: 2.2 mi
  • Motor World: 2.6 mi
  • Ocean Breeze Waterpark: 2.7 mi
  • Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. Association for Research and Enlightenment: 2.9 mi
  • Old Cape Henry Lighthouse: 5.4 mi
  • First Landing State Park: 6.2 mi
  • Adam Thoroughgood House: 8.1 mi
  • Mount Trashmore Park: 8.1 mi
  • Lynnhaven House: 8.4 mi
  • Sandbridge Beach: 9 mi
  • Old Coast Guard Station: 0.1 mi
  • The Virginia Beach Convention Center: 0.5 mi
  • Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art: 0.6 mi
  • Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Angelos Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: 0.8 mi
  • Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center: 2.2 mi
  • Motor World: 2.6 mi
  • Ocean Breeze Waterpark: 2.7 mi
  • Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. Association for Research and Enlightenment: 2.9 mi
  • Old Cape Henry Lighthouse: 5.4 mi
  • First Landing State Park: 6.2 mi
  • Adam Thoroughgood House: 8.1 mi
  • Mount Trashmore Park: 8.1 mi
  • Lynnhaven House: 8.4 mi
  • Sandbridge Beach: 9 mi
  • Chicks Beach: 9.3 mi
  • Military Aviation Museum: 12.3 mi
  • Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge: 13.3 mi
  • False Cape State Park: 15.8 mi

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
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Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

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Guest Reviews (35)

Ratings and reviews for The Blue Marlin

Overall score

3.2 / 5
35 out of 35
Amenities:
3.1
Room cleanliness:
3.7
Hotel staff:
3.2
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
4
Value:
3.9

71% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Chrissy from Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
May 31, 2013

Great Location! Great Price!

The Blue Marlin was the perfect fit for our vacation! The price was very affordable and well worth it. If they continue to keep up the great work we will surely stay here again. The beach was literally a walk across the street, near shops and restaurants, with on site parking. The rooms were newly remodeled, clean, and had tile floors which put us at ease, due to the ability to be thoroughly cleaned between guests. The owners were very nice and it was obvious that the profits they made went straight back to improving the hotel. It looks a little rough from the outside, but most definitely a nice place to stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Blue Marlin

Reviewer score

3
beachbound mom
Va Beach, VA
May 28, 2013

electrical issues

the room was nice. BUTTT the air, the fridge, and the clock and the microwave did not work at first. I told front desk and they did come and check it out. They got the air working but the fridge just didn't get cool at all. Then when I awoke that morning, there was no electricity.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

The location was perfect and the room would have been nice if everything worked in the room..... I would come back if the issues were taken care of.

Review of The Blue Marlin

Reviewer score

2
mimi1128
north ridgeville ohio
May 26, 2013

you get what you pay for

It was ok. the second building looks very run down. not as clean as i would of liked. not very personable staff. would not stay again. couldnt wait to check out.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
3
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

Beach

Review of The Blue Marlin

Reviewer score

2
dan345475786563839
Fredericksburg, va
May 20, 2013

weekend getaway

the hotel exterior looks like it came out of a war zone, the staff had to make numerous calls to see if the room was clean and ready. The room itself was ok. The beds are small and not the most comfy. I cut them some slack since they are a family run place trying to compete with mega hotels. Its close to the beach, and there is a fun bar right beside it. I would probably stay again, if I get the same rate

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

cp shuckers is a fun little bar

Review of The Blue Marlin

Reviewer score

4
Mabrad
Washington D.C. metropolitan area
May 20, 2013

Surpringly Good

We went to check in at about 7 p.m., and although the front door was locked and they didn't immediately answer the phone, the front desk woman let us in within 2-3mins. and we were checked in rather quickly. The motel looked a little sketchy, with the old hotel arm chairs sitting outside each room, but the room was surprisingly clean and comfortable. The bathroom was beautiful. Granted, the latch on our door had been broken off (there was a replacement that worked), the bathroom door knob was loose and one of the dresser handles was falling off, but the room and the furniture were modern and pleasing. We were on the 4th floor and we could see the ocean, which was also an unexpected perk. Walking distance from great beach bars, and obviously the beach. We had a good stay!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of The Blue Marlin

Reviewer score

1
Bigred
Sewell, NJ 08080, USA
May 12, 2013

Only there 5 minutes

After checking in at the front desk we went to our room. Upon opening the door we were greeted by two unmade beds and empty beer and wine cooler bottles. We went right back to the office and told them we were leaving. The manager wanted to show us another room but after seeing the first one we weren't interested. The manager stated that he wouldn't refund our deposit because we refused to look at the other room. We called the reservation agent and the agent called the hotel and was told the same thing. I reported the problem with the card company. If the charge appears on my statement I'll lodge a complaint. In the future I will demand to see the room before presenting my card.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Pocahontas restaurant was a great place for breakfast. Pancakes, waffles and egg dishes were all great.

Review of The Blue Marlin

Reviewer score

4
best papa evah
new hampshire
May 11, 2013

weekend getaway

great place great price just a 5 minute walk to the beach staff very nice and the rooms recently remodeled so everything is new

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of The Blue Marlin

Reviewer score

1
MVN NYC
New York, NY
May 6, 2013

One Night Is Too Long

A soon as I walked into the office to check-in, I should have known that the price was too good to be true. There was no greeting, not even a smile from the woman at the desk and the pile of old furniture in the parking lot was scary. In our room, there were two hand towels for four adults. The room was not clean and even though we only styayed for one night, it was too long. Everything about this motel was gross - the windows, the elevator panel, the tile floor in the room and the bedspreads. At best, this is a 2-Star Motel, not a 4-Star Hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of The Blue Marlin

Reviewer score

3
OOBME
New England
May 1, 2013

Noisy environment

Well pleased with the remodeled bathroom and room floor. booked 2 rooms for 2 nights - one room was not cleaned out at all next day and other room was only cleaned in the bathroom. Door latches in both rooms were damaged thus a safety issue with toddler who is able to open the door and run out of the room anytime. Storage space is another shortcoming - 2 small drawers. There is no rack to hang up clothes. My daughter considered it as the pits and would not stay there again. I'd stay there again as it is good value and clean room. Noise issue is a major you'll need to take under consideration when staying there. One guy who checked out on my second day commented that I was lucky as the noises in his building was much higher than in ours.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
1
Value:
4
Review of The Blue Marlin

Reviewer score

3
Boymills
Virginia Beach, VA
Apr 30, 2013

Great Stay!

This hotel is at great location just a street over from the beach and right across from 7eleven. The room size was bigger than I expected and good enough size to throw parties. Microwave and huge fridge was a plus. Only bad thing about my room was the television only had 5 channels.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
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