The Bay Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Naval Station Norfolk

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Garden
Property grounds
Basic Double Room
Front of property
Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct

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
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Naval Station Norfolk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(193 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Norfolk

At The Bay Inn, you'll be 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Naval Station Norfolk and 8.4 km (5.2 mi) from Norfolk Botanical Garden. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Plus you'll find a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Norfolk motel include Old Dominion University and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean View Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Norfolk Botanical Garden - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Old Dominion University - 14 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪OV Beach Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Bay Inn

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Naval Station Norfolk
As a guest of The Bay Inn, you'll find a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Norfolk motel.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Bay Inn offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations, with coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Norfolk motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable televisions are provided. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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)

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
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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Bay Inn Norfolk
The Bay Inn Motel
The Bay Inn Norfolk
The Bay Inn Motel Norfolk

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Bay Inn?

The Bay Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bay Inn?

As of 29 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bay Inn on 8 Oct 2025 start from NZ$151.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Bay Inn?

Yep, The Bay Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Bay Inn?

Yep, The Bay Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Ocean View Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bay Inn?

No, The Bay Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bay Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bay Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

The Bay Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 775 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute Motel

Motel is a great value. Clean, comfortable, quiet. a quick walk to the beach. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Perfect little motel!

Nice courtyard with shade trees and plenty of places to sit and relax. Room was clean and comfortable... couldn't ask for anything more...literally across the street from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

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

Great neighborhood

Located on a beautiful street just across from the bay this property had a residential feel. Room was somewhat updated and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Our 2nd stay Here

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are super nice. They also have the cutest dog and the place is super clean and very easily walkable to the bay and to Dairy Queen. The courtyard is super cute and very quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Nice staff. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived just before the front desk closes for the evening. We were traveling for a funeral and this was approximately halfway on our trip. We chose it because it had fabulous reviews and a great price. I would definitely stay there again and visit the beach if it was a pleasure trip. The gentleman and his wife who checked us in were very nice, they had a power outage right as we were ready to check in, but they were able to give us our keys and ask us if we needed a flashlight. Fortunately, the power came back on very quickly. The room was clean, not anything fancy, but comfortable and had everything we needed. The courtyard is beautiful, and I would’ve loved to spend some time there. They were growing vegetables, which I thought was a very cool addition. All in all a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Short walk to beach. Clean and updated. Owner super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our 3rd time staying here in the last 4 years. We absolutely love this little gem. Always clean and the owners are great people too. We love that we can just walk across the street to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are compact but have everything we need, clean, and well-stocked. All rooms on ground floor opening onto courtyard. 3rd time we stayed here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Reynolds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice and inexpensive. Also very conveniently located with respect to naval bases, airport, and VA peninsula.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was impeccably clean. Bed was very comfortable. Check in and check out were very easy. A great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
The place was clean and updated. The staff was friendly and it was a quiet stay. We would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lighted mirror. Shower and sink took forever to get warm. Chirping bird in court yard kept us awake most of the night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has a nice courtyard and well furnished rooms. Very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was good- older motel but very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jospeh

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

nice place- simple

Simple hotel, maybe an upgraded 50's motel, but nice! Loctation across the street from beach access in a beach neighborhood. I would go back to this one
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Milton

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated room inside. Outside old
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025