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The Bay Inn

2.0 star property

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Hair dryer, towels
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Basic Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $106
$89 nightly
$106 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17

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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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Basic Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • 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 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cap'n Ron's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 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. 786 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1005 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was perfect for me,I was in need of some serious rest & the inn was quiet,clean& comfy! I will book here from now on when visiting! The place is really retro-cool & so pleasant,you can tell the owners work hard to keep this gem polished! Thnx for a great stay 2/5/26
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so nice and room was clean. Perfect fot night stay or more. I highly suggest you come and stay here. The price was budget friendly for us. Bathroom was clean and you had all the amenities. Bed was great for my back no issues sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pleasant all around!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Room was great! As mentioned by many, the courtyard was very nice! Staff was pleasant and we had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, quiet and comfortable. All amenities where working correctly. Many channels to view on the TV. The property was clean and the rooms where upto date.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owners always make this a great experience. We’ve stayed there for the past three years over Thanksgiving, as we visit family that lives nearby. It’s a great spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reynolds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very quick to make my stay as smooth as possible.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay at this location. We visit the area a few times a year and this is always our choice of lodging.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The most home experience I’ve had from any hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice, area was very quiet and the beach was walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and our other destination.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Courteous Great location and everything you need. We will stay again. Beach is across the street and there is a nice park
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was genuine and just overall great people , Room was great too plus it had accessible parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reynolds

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always, nice clean room at a good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great rate, great stay!

It was an amazing stay in a comfortable room. Would highly recommend--and looking forward to my next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! It’s so clean and comfortable and the owners are fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025