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Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Property class: 3.5

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A long hallway with marble flooring, large windows, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $150
$127 nightly
$150 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

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235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA, 23510
  • Place, Waterside District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Point Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Norfolk Scope
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a view, a chair, and a small table.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • River view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view of a cityscape.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • River view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Club Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

Club Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Club Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

Club Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Norfolk

Norfolk Waterside Marriott is centrally located in Norfolk, a 2-minute walk from Waterside District and 11 minutes by foot from Norfolk Scope. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Chrysler Hall and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Harbor Park.

What's nearby

  • Waterside District - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Town Point Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • USS Wisconsin BB-64 - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Norfolk Scope - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chrysler Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • MacArthur Square Station - 3 min walk
  • Norfolk Station - 19 min walk
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Neptune’s Fury Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Moon Taphouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PBR Norfolk - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Norfolk Waterside Marriott offers 407 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

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

Stay in one of 407 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at STEAM or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Norfolk? This hotel has 60000 square feet (5574 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 41 meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11 AM.
STEAM - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
START - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 22 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 33 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • START
  • STEAM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 41 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (60,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 24 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15.95 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 33 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 22 per night (60 ft away)

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Marriott Norfolk
Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Marriott Waterside
Marriott Waterside Norfolk
Norfolk Marriott
Norfolk Marriott Waterside
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Waterside Marriott
Waterside Marriott Norfolk
Waterside Norfolk Marriott
Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel Norfolk
Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel
Waterside Marriott Hotel
Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel
Norfolk Waterside Marriott Norfolk
Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel Norfolk

Norfolk Waterside Marriott Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1048 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1048 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was pleasant and love the restaurant on site
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, will alwaysstay here when cruising!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great from the location to the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Central location was optimal
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice and close to port.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Great location to see downtown Norfolk. Self parking needs some work, hotel needs to deal with the town and come up with a plan that works for the customer first and then the hotel and town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were so nice and helpful. I had a beautiful view of the river and the room was clean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was close to late night external activities and food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The hotel was clean and staff was friendly. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Nice hotel, very old inside needs updated materials
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean, staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location is absolutely perfect. It is within walking distance of some great restaurants. The staff was amazing. They were very kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to Waterside and other Norfolk Downtown attractions. Rooms are spacious and the view of sailboats on The Elizabeth River is peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breafast was very good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Slept like a baby it’s clean, excellent service. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our room was clean and comfortable, and we had a lovely view of the water.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice Hotel. Friendly Staff. Great Location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was dicey.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Breakfast was well prepared
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bang for the buck. Compared to the other 2 hotels around and the amenities, there exactly the same even with a well know name. Didn't use any of the amenities on the property but did drop in and take a look, very clean. The room was perfectly Clean and staff were helpfull and very friendly. Would recommend this spot for anyone looking for a good price per value, this place is a steal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clean room, great staff, convenient parking, and breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025