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Best Western Plus Chesapeake Bay-Norfolk

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront (Larger Room;with Sofabed)
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A balcony with white plastic chairs and a view of the beach and ocean.
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Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1330 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23503
  • Place, Norfolk Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Community Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean View Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront (Walk-in Shower;with Sofabed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront (Walk-in Shower;Pet Friendly)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront (Walk-in Shower;Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Balcony, Ocean Front, Pet Friendly Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Pet Friendly, Full Kitchen)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Pet Friendly, Full Kitchen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Full Kitchen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a bed, nightstand, lamp, ceiling fan, window with curtains, and a red bench.

Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront (Pet Friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Best Western Plus Chesapeake Bay-Norfolk

Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business center and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Plus Chesapeake Bay-Norfolk offers 85 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Best Western Plus Chesapeake Bay-Norfolk. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chesapeake Bay. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a gym are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a 24-hour business center, and a gift shop
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the breakfast
  • Steps from Chesapeake Bay and 8 minutes by car from Naval Station Norfolk
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
Best Western Plus Chesapeake Bay-Norfolk offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Best Western Plus Chesapeake Bay-Norfolk also features gift shops/newsstands, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Norfolk hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (92 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or hydromassage showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 5 to May 27:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 24 and close September 06.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Best Western Holiday Inn
Best Western Holiday Sands
Best Western Holiday Sands Inn
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn Norfolk
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Norfolk
Holiday Inn Plus
Holiday Inn Sands
Best Western Norfolk
Norfolk Best Western
Best Western Holiday Sands Hotel Norfolk
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn Suites
Plus Sands & Suites Norfolk
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites Hotel
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites Norfolk
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites Hotel Norfolk

Best Western Plus Chesapeake Bay-Norfolk Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1006 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, on the beach, great amenities, awesome breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the breakfast was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very nice although the outside of the buildings show a little age and wear. Great view of the bay. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best bang for your buck. Breakfast, beach and pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lucinda Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we’re very nice and clean. The Staff was very nice and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was plenty and good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place, so pretty and such a nice location. Super pet-friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was right on the beach and had a great view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room has a really nice view of the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of ocean great. The beach is right there. The check in staff were very nice and helpful which was nice to encounter after a 16 hour drive
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly and everything was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast staff was amazing! All hotel staff were friendly and helpful! We love this place! Will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older property that was well Maintained. Had a beautiful view and was very clean. I would have like a coffee maker in the room, but the breakfast was very good, plentiful and filling.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was attentive and we had a full breakfast everyday, which was great because it gave us more time not having to search for a restaurant and had more time with family. Our room also had an awesome view of the beach! I would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect room, balcony, staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Overall amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rondi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff, location, and view from the room were unbeatable. Sheets and towels were clean but overall, the rest of the room was not.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome ocean view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great view of the ocean. Had a hard time finding the hair dryer
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, clean, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff hard working and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay super nice staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025