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Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry

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1330 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23503
  • Place, Norfolk Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean View Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Naval Station Norfolk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Deep-soaking bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

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
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deep-soaking bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

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

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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About this property

Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

Beach hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as charcoal grills and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites offers 85 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. 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 Holiday Sands Inn & Suites. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Norfolk Beaches. 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 beach and the location
  • 8 minutes by car from Naval Station Norfolk and 12 minutes from Hampton University
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites 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. A terrace, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites. 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 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

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

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), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50
  • 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 250 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 250.00 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) plus USD 50 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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.
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).

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1025 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Eunice

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room had cockroaches, too many flies, and was not very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Taisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice for me and my family we booked two suites and have a good vacation. A couple of thing i would like to point out. 1). You should had small brooms and dust pans to each room. I asked house keeping and they had nothing. 2). Breakfast should be more then just pork sausages everyday. We were there for 6 days and everyday except 1 pork sausages was on the menu for breakfast. Other then that we had a good time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Things started out a little questionable, but everyone was nice and helpful. Had the suite with beach view, for the price yes I would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The food options are wood , there is variety of protein like scrambled eggs, boiled egg, sausage or ham , waffles, bread , cereal , yogurt , fruits , muffins etc . Bed conform was OK . Room floor super dirty , bath tub super dirty , sink and bathtub clocked
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

liliamara

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christa

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

Best Western in Norfolk

Room was clean and well appointed. Much of the furniture was very new. Comfortable bed. Nice view from the window. Short walk over to beach. Enjoyed watching the sunset from the balcony. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bonni

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Naukese

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice as far as the location and the beach being in such close proximity. But I guess that’s all you’re paying for when you stay here cause the room was not very clean I got a suite with a kitchen and all but the kitchen floor was sticky and a lot of the surfaces were sticky. There was hair all over the room. The breakfast room was very small and each morning it’s filled to capacity. There was a lot of structural damage to the room. And the front desk staff specifically were all over the place I worked front desk at a hotel for many years and I was appalled at how I was handled they were arguing with one another In front of guests and they were very impatient. My family and I were determined to have a good vacation so thank goodness I didn’t base my trip solely on my experience at this hotel or else we would’ve had an awful time but you get what you pay for and this was all we could afford. The pool was a great addition and it was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adreana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing

Clean and relaxing. A very short walk to the beach. This was our second time staying and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved our stay! The perfect place to take our granddaughters for a mini vacation. Only issue really was going for the breakfast. One of the ladies there was rude. We saw her for the first two mornings and on the third decided we didn’t want another interaction with her so didn’t go. Other than that it was reasonably priced and right on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

Hidden gem

This place is really a hidden gem… It is super quiet and secluded, which I really like… The breezeway leads directly to the pool which leads directly to oceanfront you can’t ask for much more than that… And the staff was awesome. Every single person we encountered was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Juan, Gaithersburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice waterfront and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

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

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not impressive from the street but nice sized rooms. We had a kitchenette that was sufficient….but no cups, plates, etc. I understand why, but that would have been nice. Other than that, no carpets which is perfect because no breeding bacteria. Dog friendly. We are staying again on our way home
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I didn’t have the best experience.

Staff wasn’t the friendliest, didn’t have the type of room I reserved available, so they downgraded my room with nothing besides a shrug. The Main Street is loud and you hear cars and motorcycles racing by all night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025