Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry

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

Room options

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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About this property

Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

Hotel on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool
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 breakfast and the helpful staff
  • 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.

Languages

English

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

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Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1006 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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Creshay

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

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

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

10/10 Excellent

Carroll

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Blessed

IWe enjoyed our stay and yes everything was nice, the room was clean and staff gave a great service, they were kind and breakfast was awesome and we want to return in the month of July.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My mom and I had the best experience at this place. The staff was amazing and so helpful. Our room was so clean and the breakfast was delicious. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay. Great Staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamika

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Zekeriya, Flower Mound

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was construction in the adjacent room. The hotel is a spot for tradesmen staying during their project work in the area. You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Candace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yochanan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms. Didn't smell like a hotel. Bathroom was one of the cleanest I have ever seen in a room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
We cane when The pool wasn't open..boo hoo
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

BJ

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

natesha, roanoke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Very nice place and great service

Nice rooms perfect for families, great locations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was spacious and beds were comfy- the room seemed more updated for the age of the property. The bathroom was inconveniently small and needs a lot of updating- it seemed dirty given the age, even though it was probably thoroughly cleaned. Breakfast was just okay- one in our party got sick so we didn’t eat it after the first two days. The staff was friendly, but we did have to request items since they don’t clean the rooms daily. There is not much at all to do in the area, and I wouldn’t consider it a safe walkable place. My biggest issue was the marijuana smell that seems to linger in the elevator- I switched to climbing stairs to avoid it! Not the worst place I’ve stayed, but can certainly use improvements.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Harrisonburg

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Mitchell

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not have a working tv the whole time I was there. Maintenance looked at it twice and was unable to figure it out. Key card stopped working and was unable to get a new one until later that day. The carpet in the room itself is loose and when you walk on it, it moves. When I brought up the carpet a staff member said ya we know, we are gonna work on that next month. When I brought up the tv they said well we got these new tvs recently so that is why. Overall worst hotel stay I have had in a long time and I have stayed in a lot of hotels being active duty military. No mention of any sort of compensation from staff, just excuses
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy H

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice little getaway and the room and location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025