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The Bay Inn

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

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €70
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

Map
315 East Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA, 23503

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 - 6.7 km
  • Norfolk Botanical Garden - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Old Dominion University - 12 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cap'n Rons Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Bay Inn

Motel near Naval Station Norfolk
Located close to Norfolk Botanical Garden and Old Dominion University, The Bay Inn provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Bay Inn boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Private gardens, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bay Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bay Inn on 12 Mar 2025 start from €69.62, 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.

How much is parking at The Bay Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bay Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Bay Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 25.

Where is The Bay Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk Botanical Garden and Old Dominion University. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk State University are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 750 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeGrand

The property is nice and quiet great staff nice location. I love my stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Great place and location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Will visit again. Beautiful Place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

I’ve stayed at The Bay Inn many times over several year and I would always give it 5 stars. It’s always super clean, and the staff/owners are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeGrand

Nice and clean friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeGrand

I just love this set up of the property, it’s quite nice friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeGrand

Very nice quiet property and the staff is very nice I always enjoy my stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie

Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

noah

I’ve stayed at this hotel multiple times now and have never had a complaint. Clean rooms and great staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Great spot to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeGrand

Nice quiet property with a very friendly and kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

excellent
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbey

Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

The Bay Inn is our favorite place to stay in Norfolk. Staff is wonderful and it’s quiet as well as close to the beach. We will definitely stay there again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Great for a quick getaway. Peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

karie

Safe, quiet, clean and friendly! Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Property looks to be recently updated. It was clean and well maintained. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Convenient location in the heart of Ocean View right across from the beach, friendly owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna

The building outside is old, however the rooms were nicely updated and the owner/manGer was very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

We stay at the Bay Inn everytime we come to Norfolk. It is clean, quiet, and 2 blocks from the water. There is an adorable courtyard where you can sit in the sun and read or just relax. It is affordable and exactly what you need as a home base for the adventures that await in Norfolk.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

The owner was very helpful, and welcoming during my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Property clean, neighborhood is nice. Owner is weird, yelling because I refused to let him know my partner was parking on the street parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

As a frequent traveler i must say my lady and i enjoyed this stay very much. The personal touch by the owners was nice. They made us feel at home. Truly felt like family. Will be back thanks for a great experience..