The Bay Inn

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

About this motel

Situated in Norfolk, this charming motel for $80 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Motel in Norfolk with free parking A garden, a picnic area, and free self parking are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine. 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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Norfolk, VA

Nearby attractions

Norfolk Botanical Garden

4.36 miles

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

29.45 miles

Chrysler Museum

7.02 miles

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

24.80 miles

The Bay Inn

4.4

Excellent(1,004 Reviews)

Motel in Norfolk, VA

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this motel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Norfolk, VA

Nearby attractions

Norfolk Botanical Garden

4.36 miles

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

29.45 miles

Chrysler Museum

7.02 miles

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

24.80 miles

Reviews

4.4/5.0

Excellent(1,004 Reviews)

5.0

Apr 2024

Quiet and comfortable 1-night stay during business travel.

5.0

Apr 2024

The Bay Inn in Ocean View is my "go to" lodging choice when visiting family in Norfolk several times a year. This small, well-maintained property is quiet, with all rooms facing onto a grassy courtyard. Rooms are exceptionally clean, free of clutter, with nice amenities (mini-fridge, microwave, task desk with extension cord for electronics, bedside reading lamp). Beach access is just a short stroll away. Ditto for the grocery store. The owner/manager lives on-site, which I think helps to ensure the overall peaceful vibe. Highly recommend. Also, the nearby Doug's Hot Dogs is a wonderful, authentic Ocean View eatery. I love the NC BBQ, home made soups, and local color.

5.0

Apr 2024

I had to make a trip to the Norfolk area for business. I have always been hesitant on staying down in Ocean View. I can tell you that I really enjoyed my stay here. We will certainly return. So nice and quiet. The owners were very kind and helpful. The bay is right across the street and near area restaurants.

3.0

Mar 2024

First of all, the room was clean and the bed comfortable. But the furnishings and decor could be described as lacking in warmth (all hard surfaces and sharp corners), which applies to the way I was received by the host when I arrived. My arrival was late (11 pm) after a long day of traveling, but well before the deadline for check-in (12 am). But when I picked up the desk phone (which then rings to call the host) the man who appeared offered no welcome or greeting. Rather he seemed annoyed by my arrival, chiding me for not hanging up the phone soon enough. It was perhaps the coldest reception I've ever had at a hotel or inn.

2.0

Mar 2024

Overall it was not a bad stay. Pro's: Room was clean Check-in was easy The person who checked me in attempted to accommodate my needs Cons: Trying to take a shower at night/early was not possible. The water would take a half hour to heat up Wifi was okay, not great The biggest con and I don't care if they try to deny it. One of them went into my room while I was gone less than 24 hours into my stay. There is no call for this and I don't care what excuse they give.

4.0

Mar 2024

It was a comfortable stay in a very nice location. The staff that I met was friendly and helpful.

4.0

Mar 2024

Clean, recently updated room.

10.0

Feb 2024

Front desk manager has a good sense of humor 😅. Was very accommodating and no issues with my stay there. Shopping area very close you can go walking or in car. Nice board walk of the ocean view

1.0

Feb 2024

Manager is extremely hostile, ignorant, abrasive, and condescending. You get what you pay for, this was cheap alley trash.

5.0

Jan 2024

A Charming spot, clean and friendly. Always have a lovely time when I stay there.

6.0

Dec 2023

This is a one -story building 2 blocks from the water, so the ocean view is a complete lie. But the room was immaculately clean, and it's walking distance to a grocery store, restaurants, a coffee shop, and a bar or two. Quiet neighborhood as well. Very small place without many amenities, and bed made a lot of noise.

8.0

Dec 2023

Nice lil property,looks to have just been remolded. I will stay again!

10.0

Dec 2023

Very clean, pleasant staff no vending machines but stores near by. Room was spacious and comfortable

10.0

Nov 2023

The Bay Inn is my "go to" choice when coming to Norfolk to visit family. Especially in the off season when the motel is a particularly good value, and the laid back beach vibe of Ocean View very inviting. The managers of the Bay Inn live on site, and maintain the property impeccably. Rooms are well set up with what I consider key amenities (mini fridge, microwave, desk for laptop use, roomy shower with good pressure) and devoid of clutter. Always spotlessly clean. Always quiet.

10.0

Nov 2023

We felt very comfortable and cozy! Thank you!

3.0

Nov 2023

Hotel was perfect for what we needed. Very clean and quiet. Bed was slightly hard.

5.0

Nov 2023

Fantastic location - within walking distance to beach. Staff was friendly and made the check in/check out process very easy. Overall great stay, would definitely recommend!

5.0

Nov 2023

I love staying at the Bay Inn! Always clean with friendly service.

5.0

Oct 2023

It was very clean and simple. The bed was comfortable. It is small and quaint.

1.0

Oct 2023

Flies and gnats were in the room, making the experience unbearable. Uncomfortable bed. Entire room smelled moldy. Save your money and go to another hotel.

4.0

Oct 2023

Nice and clean. Good quick stay for a night. It's near the water. Would definitely go back again. The gentleman at the desk was very pleasant.

10.0

Oct 2023

We were amazed at the cleanliness of our room. It seemed freshly renovated and painted This was a budget one night stay, and we were very happy to find it was a perfect choice. Plenty of fluffy towels, a microwave, coffee pot, and fridge. Fellow at check-in was efficient and friendly.

5.0

Oct 2023

Walking distance to the community beach. Enjoyed the court yard and everyone was friendly and helpful.

4.0

Oct 2023

They keep the lights on at night. Hard to sleep

4.0

Oct 2023

Nice little place to stay, we just found the bed very uncomfortable.

3.0

Oct 2023

Definitely a hidden gem! Cute small rooms with fridge and microwave. Less than 5 min walk to beach. Just what we needed.

1.0

Oct 2023

Room wasn’t cleaned. Staff was rude. I walk into the room and there was old coffee still in the pot and trash in the trashcan. 1/5 stars. Don’t waste your money here.

3.0

Oct 2023

Classic Inn.

3.0

Oct 2023

This is the second time I have stayed here. Check in was easy and even though I arrived a little early, a room was available and I was allowed to check in. The room was very clean and well prepared. There is short walk to the beach and even though the weather was iffy, I enjoyed seeing the water. I enjoyed my short time there and highly recommend the Bay Inn.

3.0

Sep 2023

I loved this place. I needed a simple, clean place to sleep at night. I didn't need a pool or exercise room. I did not need, nor want, to pay for anything luxurious. In this regard, it was perfect.

5.0

Sep 2023

The owner was accommodating and friendly.

3.0

Sep 2023

Excellent hotel! Out of the way and quiet!

1.0

Sep 2023

Got to the hotel and the guy looked like he was on something. Extremely rude and cancelled my reservation. Like 2 other people reported, I don't think he likes younger people. I stayed at a best western instead, was very nice. There was also half parking spaces, almost no room to park.

5.0

Sep 2023

Honestly I wasnt sure what to expect when I pulled up. However the gentleman at the front desk made checkin smooth. I wasnt prepared for what I saw when i got to the 'harden' & in my room. Beautiful, clean, kept up, etc. As a solo traveler I felt safe & it was so close to the beach. I wish they had rooms with 2 beds; itd be perfect for my son & I.

3.0

Sep 2023

Friendly, simple, independent hotel chain, room faces pretty garden courtyard, 5 minute walk (at most!) to beach, playground, parks, several restaurants, supermarket and shopping center all nearby.

5.0

Aug 2023

The best hotel I've ever stayed.

2.0

Aug 2023

The property was clean, secure, and had great easy beach access. Overall, a great stay. My qualm: the mattress. Oh my god, that evil mattress. It felt like I was sleeping on a sack of bricks. I've quite literally had more comfortable sleeps on a camping cot, or a sleeping bag on a hardwood floor. That mattress was plain evil. Every single time I made even the slightest movement, the springs creaked and squeaked so loud that it woke me up, which is quite the accomplishment considering I typically sleep like a comatose log, so I'm not only in pain but also sleep deprived. The amount of back pain that I currently have from that mattress is not only infuriating, but debilitating. Its hard to focus on anything else during my trip here because the back pain is screaming at me. I don't have any sort of chronic back pain that would cause this. It's from the mattress. I don't understand how a hotel can have both a touch screen electronic bathroom mirror and a mattress that felt like it has been there since the 1980s in the same room. That mattress is just plain disrespectful to your customers. I don't know how I'm going to survive the 7 hour drive home with this much pain. I will not be returning here literally just because the mattress is that bad. I don't want to be sleep deprived or in pain the entire time I'm out somewhere. The owner should try looking into Purple brand mattresses or something of the like, or even just an updated model if you insist on having springs in it.

3.0

Aug 2023

Great little play right by the bay. Nick was very helpful to all our needs. I would stay there again!

1.0

Aug 2023

The manager was a vile, disgusting man who had a threatening & abrasive manner.

1.0

Aug 2023

The property manager canceled my room upon arrival, he said I had a bad attitude. Waiting for refund from expedia

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Norfolk?

The average price for a rental in Norfolk is $147 per night. This rental is $67 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this motel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Bay Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this motel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Bay Inn pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Bay Inn?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony / patio.

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The Bay Inn

About this motel

Amenities

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Nearby attractions

The Bay Inn

Motel in Norfolk, VA

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Norfolk, VA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Norfolk?

Is parking included with this motel?

Is there a pool at this motel?

Is The Bay Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Bay Inn?

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