Best Western Plus Chesapeake Bay-Norfolk

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront (Larger Room;with Sofabed) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby
A balcony with white plastic chairs and a view of the beach and ocean.
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $140
$120 nightly
$140 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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1330 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23503
  • Place, Norfolk Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Community Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean View Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront (Walk-in Shower;with Sofabed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront (Walk-in Shower;Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Balcony, Ocean Front, Pet Friendly Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Full Kitchen, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Full Kitchen, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Pet Friendly, Full Kitchen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront (Pet Friendly)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Norfolk

With a stay at Best Western Plus Chesapeake Bay-Norfolk in Norfolk (Cottage Line), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Chesapeake Bay and 8 minutes from Naval Station Norfolk. .This beach hotel is 8 mi (12.8 km) from Old Dominion University and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Hampton Coliseum.

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Community Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ocean View Beach - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Old Dominion University - 16 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Station - 20 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cap'n Ron's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Chesapeake Bay-Norfolk

Best Western Plus Chesapeake Bay-Norfolk offers 85 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 85 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 55-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or hydromassage showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 5 to May 27:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 24 to September 06
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Best Western Holiday Inn
Best Western Holiday Sands
Best Western Holiday Sands Inn
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn Norfolk
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Norfolk
Holiday Inn Plus
Holiday Inn Sands
Best Western Norfolk
Norfolk Best Western
Best Western Holiday Sands Hotel Norfolk
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn Suites
Plus Sands & Suites Norfolk
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites Hotel
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites Norfolk
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites Hotel Norfolk

Best Western Plus Chesapeake Bay-Norfolk Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1024 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, on the beach, great amenities, awesome breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was plenty and good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place, so pretty and such a nice location. Super pet-friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was right on the beach and had a great view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room has a really nice view of the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly and everything was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast staff was amazing! All hotel staff were friendly and helpful! We love this place! Will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was attentive and we had a full breakfast everyday, which was great because it gave us more time not having to search for a restaurant and had more time with family. Our room also had an awesome view of the beach! I would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect room, balcony, staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Overall amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Rondi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff, location, and view from the room were unbeatable. Sheets and towels were clean but overall, the rest of the room was not.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great view of the ocean. Had a hard time finding the hair dryer
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome ocean view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, clean, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff hard working and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was filling and provided a sufficient variety. The room was very clean and spacious. Did not have a beach view room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing!
Beautiful view from the kitchen window!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay super nice staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location on the beach. The pool is outdoor so it was closed till Summertime. Breakfast was OK. I would stay here again. We went to the pier fir dinner. Food was ok but i'de go there for drinks. Gators had good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed was comfortable and the location was very convenient for us. We’ve stayed here before, we will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach view is amazing with easy access to enjoy the sand and surf. Great place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet property clean well kept. Was in Norfolk visiting my youngest son and youngest daughter. Son had hip surgery was there to assist in care.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026