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Reviews of Ocean View Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1020 East ocean view ave, Norfolk, VA 23503, United States of America

#36 of 42 hotels in Norfolk

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 427 hotel reviews

4.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    5.5

  • Comfort

    5.8

  • Location

    7.2

  • Facilities

    5.4

  • Staff

    6.1

  • Value for money

    5.7

  • Free Wifi

    5.9

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  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    5.0
    The room smells of smoke and guest kept making noise throughout the night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The type of guest that occupies the rooms

    This location is close to the beach

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    6.0
    I've stayed there many times when visiting family off-season, when things are cheaper.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    WiFi was spotty. Didn't get linens or towels changed -- but maybe you have to request that and I did not. Tub drained a little slowly, and the table was a little rickety.

    The staff was very nice. I spilled coffee on two pillows, and they refused to take reimbursement for them. It's right on the beach, and you can see the Chesapeake Bay from the parking lot. The shower was hot. The bed was very comfortable. Very firm, which I like.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    4.0
    "Neighborhood Watched" by the Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It felt as a group of people have made this their own little town. There are ALWAYS people watching you and trying to scope out your situation. People were shouting, fighting, and slamming doors at all hours, and nothing was said to them. It always felt like someone was about to try to run your pockets or something. It also felt as though the staff was either on the take (willingly or not) and/or in a hostage type scenario. Also, there was no chair in the room which meant the only seating was the bed, which was not great for trying to get work done. The lights could not be controlled from bed, seems small until you leave the lights on to read and then have to get up to turn them off mid-doze.

    Loved the location! It was right off the beach! It was nice to be able to hear the waves from the room. Liked that there was a 7-Eleven right around the corner as well as several restaurants and shops of varying types.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower full of hair, main light switch broken and had no cover. Person above me playing extremely loud music.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2023

    4.0
    Good and bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noise over my head.... There where a few roaches in the room.... The floor was dirty.... when u walk witout shoes the bottom of yo feet get gritty and dirty.... The tub wasn't clean... They have done some nice renovation.... they just need to get rid of the bugs.... And these beds r to soft and move to much....

    I like the location....

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    5.0
    Peaceful cute hotel right on the ocean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Floor was dirty

    Friendly staff, room size good, right on the ocean

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff was rude. Doesn’t try to help clients. Smells like smoke in the rooms, so it’s not a non-smoking area in the rooms. Other family members had the same issue.

    Close to the beach, easy access to parking as well. Rooms were a good size & bathrooms are renovated.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    5.0
    Hospitable staff and great location right next to the beach but the rooms need a lot of work.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I disliked many things. The room smelled like cigarettes. The cable wasn’t working properly, it was stuck on one channel. A comforter could have been provided. More towels could have been provided, and floor towels were not provided. Given that the Ocean View Inn is on the beach, it would have been nice if the floors were tile instead of carpet so the sand wouldn’t get stuck in the carpet.

    I liked the staff. They were responsive and kind. I also liked the location, since it is right next to the beach. The king size bed was comfy enough.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stoves won't work properly, No cable, A/C unit wasn't working

    Ocean front private beach

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    4.0
    Comfort, cleanliness and safety may cost but it’s worth the extra money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -sketchy -looked like people “lived” there -parking lot and in front of our door had trash everywhere when we arrived, random underwear and used condoms on the ground. -roaches in the bathroom -we requested late check out, which we were give. 30 extra minutes so 11:30am, well before 10am a very rude lady was banging on my door insisting it was checkout time. I told her we had late check out and closed the door and at 10:55am a gentleman showed up. Angling on the door reminding us of checkout times. By this time I had just had it, pointed at our bags that were all packed so we literally just had to walked out the door.

    Great location on the water

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Paid for 2 beds only got 1....they gave me a mattress to lay on the floor..and tv did not work

    That it is on a beach

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Carpet

    Less than 100 yards from the ocean.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The uncleanliness and lots of commotion !

    Near beach

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The air conditioner was not working we had to buy a fan to be able to make it thru the days booked that made the stay unpleasant

    The location was great.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2023

    4.0
    Wouldn't go back. The room wasn't clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The room wasn't clean, and it needed a coat of paint. I walked over 2 miles for coffee the first morning of my stay. After that, I resorted to Uber Eats.

    Staff were friendly. The room was quiet. The motel was right on the beach.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn't like

    Location and price

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2023

    5.0
    Overall he staff was great. There were many flies inside the room, No shampoo, iron, nor hair dryer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    No coffee machine inside the room and no breakfast. The end unit could've had a window facing the water to add value.

    Location along the beach

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff horrible vending machine broke ice maker broke

    The fact the beach was close by

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couldn't change the channels on the tv and the volume

    The rm wad clean and the bed comfortable

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2023

    6.0
    Glad it was only for 1 night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Part of it appears to be a low income housing area

    Located on the beach

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2023

    4.0
    Not sure if I would stay there again. Price was good for location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Can not complain about the room to much due to my husband is handicapped and needed a room on ground floor that was not available-but the mgr did get us a room. The TV reception kept going off and on. Bad reception. Ice room was dirty on Saturday. Sunday morning the door was locked. unable to get ice. Smelled musty.

    Next to the beach.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    there was no tv had to bring our own and the Wi-Fi was super shorty

    close to where we needed to be

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2023

    4.0
    🤔
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The TV in my room did not work for the entire stay. we came across a water bug close to check out time. Perfect timing!

    Being right on the beach. It was beautiful at night.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That the water didn't get hot and i had to warm my water in the microwave

    The heat

    Stayed in February 2023

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