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The Bay Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Norfolk motel

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(195 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Norfolk

Close to the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Norfolk motel, you'll find Naval Station Norfolk and Norfolk Botanical Garden. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Old Dominion University and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
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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 Intl. Airport (ORF) - 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

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Norfolk motel
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. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Norfolk motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 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
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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, 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
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, 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. 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

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. 777 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Local restaurants within walking distance. Close to the airport without paying too much for convenience. Quiet location near the water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

karol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenient, close to the beach price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First visit--this really is a gem at the price. Old building but very well maintained and some modern touches--like a bathroom mirror so high tech I'm a little scared of it :-). Fridge is big enough to be useful and freezer works. Everything is clean, check-in and parking are convenient, courtyard is sheltered and has chairs, wifi is reliable, everything works. The neighborhood behind is a bonus: old homes with kids playing everywhere, looks potentially great for getting some exercise away from traffic. Bed is modern and comfy. More than adequately powerful heat/AC blows right on the bed: I know some people don't like that but there's no other way it can be with the building design--and there's a heatwave on and I'm grateful for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

If you are looking for a Hollywood movie hotel with bell service and elegance this is not it. If you want an amazing stay in an area that isn't overhyped or too touristy than this is the place to be. My stay there was a romantic getaway for my love Samantha. She lives in Colorado and has never been to Virginia. We stayed from Friday evening through Monday morning. I'm not going to play koi or innocent... I did what every man does when staying in such establishments. I tested the bed with rapid ciolent movements to check for noise. There were creeks and there were some groans. The bed was comfortable and solid. I then listened silently for noise. Silence... I turned on the TV and cranked the
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is older but don't let it fool you. A quaint 60's era motel that is remodeled and up to date inside with the outside feel of a 1960s mom and pop motel. This is going to be my permanent stop when visiting Norfolk. Nick and his wife are great. The Bay Inn is a family run business and you're treated like family when you stay here. Nick let me know if there were any problems on the property just let him know and he would take care of it. But I never had any problems. We stayed 5 days and wouldn't have had a problem staying 5 more. Nick, it was great meeting you and your wife and I can't wait until we come back to Norfolk to visit again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Place was just fine for my stay, was very clean, A/C worked fine, and was walking distance to restaurants and beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I quite appreciated the quaintness of this vintage motel. Despite the obvious age of the small, roadside inn, the rooms were updated, very clean, and bed and pillows provided a wonderful restful sleep. [The drip coffee maker and filter pack coffee was a disappointment, but I did not book my stay for the in-room coffee.] Gerard S, Naperville, Illinois
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So quiet and private, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this is such a cute place! right across the street from the bay with the most amazing view. I LOVED it and will stay again and again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Reasonably priced & quiet

Very reasonably priced & quiet. Older motel that’s been spruced up a bit. Room was clean with a lovely grassy courtyard in the middle of the motel. Beach a couple minutes walk. Harris Teeter grocery store 3 short blocks away. Quick response & super friendly staff. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Opal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sonal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well maintained and with a beautiful courtyard. Community beach is a 2 min walk from this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Owner is very nice. Has a very friendly dog who loves to say hi to all the guests. The room was also very neat and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Property was kinda dated but was stilla kinda cute but funky little motel. The plus was it was VERY close to the beach and places to eat, but was still locatedin axquiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Milton

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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