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The Bay Inn

2.0 star property

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A room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark wooden dresser, a gray accent wall, a door with a control panel, and a red bedspread.
A motel with outdoor seating, a garden, and a brick building with multiple rooms.
A shower area with dark tiled walls, a white shower curtain, and a glass shelf with toiletries.
A Bay Inn sign with a welcome message and amenities like heat, stay at the bay, daily & weekly rates, HBO, and WiFi.
A two-story building with a teal exterior and a white door, located in a residential area with a clear sky and a tree in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $118
$100 nightly
$118 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

Explore the area

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315 East Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA, 23503
  • Place, Norfolk Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean View Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Oceanview Fishing Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a TV, a door, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(223 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a TV, a door, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a wall-mounted heater.

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Norfolk

Located in Norfolk, The Bay Inn is within a 10-minute drive of Naval Station Norfolk and Norfolk Botanical Garden. .This motel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Old Dominion University and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Community Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean View Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sarah Constant Shrine Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oceanview Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Station - 19 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cap'n Ron's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Bay Inn

The Bay Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Norfolk motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
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

  • 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)
  • Phone

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

The Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 782 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, when I’m in town I will be booking my stay at the Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay,calm,peaceful,& super clean! A-1 management!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, spotless and comfortable room, and nice courtyard area. Fine bargain in a terrific town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very nice stay. Good customer service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, small, comfortable, clean, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super clean, and appeared to have been renovated recently. This was a great last minute getaway, and super affordable for a very nice stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always like coming home! Great comfy room! I sleep better here than anywhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and recently updated. The bed was comfortable and it was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to stay on a work trip. Quiet, clean, safe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WARREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner on site, parking lot monitored and very safe. Room comfortable in all ways.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

elahe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and quiet room. perfect place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are updated and very clean!! Convenient location!! Can’t beat the price!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone working and the owner was incredibly friendly. If you aren’t needing a ton of frills but cleanliness and a relaxed atmosphere is important to you, the Bay Inn is certainly the place for you. Walking distance to the beach and the whole place felt incredibly safe and quiet. 💯 would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here often while working in the area. Best value for the price you’re going to find. Clean, comfortable, quiet, nice hot shower.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent, but needs a little drywall repair
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a recently renovated old style motel run by the owner operator. We had to find a place quickly for a family emergency and location and price were a factor. I will stay here again when I return to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I chose the property based on the number of positive reviews. The place was very clean and quiet. I got a great night’s sleep for my round of golf the following day. I will definitely stay there whenever I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They don't make hotels like this anymore. Husband and wife owes the hotel and they were very nice. No frills but quiet. I will stay here again. Queen size bed but had plenty of towels not like the bigger hotels that give you 2 towels for 2 people. that was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place that is very reasonably priced. Husband and wife ran facility who are very nice and courteous will be staying again on our trip here next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglass

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
VERY friendly and helpful staff. It is what it is. But it does that with real class.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candace

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little motel is close to the beach and very affordable (I was there off season). It was very clean and I slept so well. The courtyard is well-lit and that light makes it around the blackout curtains, but I had brought a sleeping mask so that was fine for me. I didn’t hear any of the other guests and the shower was very hot and great water pressure. I would love to come back here to stay longer. It was such a nice evening.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed one night, but my partner and I have no complaints. It was in an amazing location, right across from a beach. They had a hose outside of the rooms to spray yourself down which I thought was extra special. There are nearby stores and restaurants in walking distance. The rooms were spotless, I would've been happy to stay longer if I could.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking is easy, just not much of it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026