Bay Inn Hotel

Location: 315 E Ocean View Ave, North Camellia Acres, us

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Motels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Room service
• Outdoor furniture
• Fire extinguishers
• Smoke alarms
• CCTV outside property
• 24-hour security
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Beach toys

Rooms Available

• Basic Double Room

  2 Double Beds

  Overlooking the courtyard

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)

  Practical - Yard and desk

  Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Yard
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided

• Deluxe Single Room

  Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which has a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned single room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as an outdoor dining area.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap

• Standard Double Room

  A kitchenette fitted with a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker is available for cooking and storing food. This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap

• Budget Single Room

  The kitchenette features a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned single room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as an outdoor dining area. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap

Guest Reviews

• Tecola (8/5): -
• Marshall (9/5): - The room was clean, aesthetically pleasing, and provided every comfort I could ask for. The hotel is located close to any convenience or entertainment I wanted. The pricing was fantastic.
• Angel (9/5): Perfecta -
• Jose (8/5): -
• James (10/5): - Hidden gem. Great place to stay.
• Shawna (10/5): - Nice sized mini fridge with freezer...perfect size for a 2 wk. stay. Staff was great and super helpful. Great private parking, large shower, uber comfy bed. Everything looks freshly renocated. Gem of a hotel just across ghe street from the beach and so close to all things Norfolk. Close to airport.
• Akay (9/5): -
• Rocio (7/5): Cómodo para una noche - La conexión wifi iba genial, la cama era cómoda Entra mucha claridad
• Michael (7/5): - Cool, older vibe. Near the beach and a short walk brings you to shopping and food. I drove, so appreciated the gas station near by.
• X8746NPjayg (10/5): Perfect for a Weekend Get Away - The inn possesses a retro charm. The room was clean, comfortable, and secure. Due to its robust construction, it's very quiet inside the room. I enjoyed some time out in the well-kept courtyard. It is perfect for reading, writing, or just relaxing. The management was very accommodating and friendly. The amenities were perfect for my needs, including a small fridge, a microwave, and a coffee/tea pot. The beach and many restaurants are within a short distance.
• Brent (10/5): - Best kept secret in Ocean View. Nicely decorated and very comfortable. Location is great, quiet, safe and close to restaurants, grocery stores and more. Owned by a local, hardworking and lovely couple. Highly recommended and you can’t go wrong!
• Walcott (10/5): - Air conditioning was effective, parking was no issue. Staff was always available.
• Susan (8/5): - We so enjoyed out stay here. The room was clean, and fresh. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The parking was safe. This place is small, but it was so relaxing and nice. It was close to a park on the ocean side, so you only had to walk over the dunes, and the beach was there to walk on.
• Jeroen (9/5): -
• Mike (10/5): - The Inn looks to be recently updated. You can tell it is a well run business. Clean,orderly and well keep. I will not hesitate to stay here again.
• coril378 (6/5): Theft - Beautiful place, but they stole my collectible quarters…. I would still go back though. Staff is nice and the police also could’ve stolen my quarters.
• Rebecca (8/5): - Friendly customer service.
• Rodney (8/5): - The A/C was comfortable. The TV did not work the shower-head very low water pressure. The room was very clean. There were plenty of towel’s it was a convenient location for my trip.
• W9264FLandrewh (2/5): Unsafe, hostile experience — denied accommodation - On Sept 21, 2025, I checked in at The Bay Inn and was immediately confronted by the manager after showing my Brooklyn, NY ID. Within minutes, he became aggressive, yelling “You’re in the wrong state” and “You people are all the same.” He threatened to call the police and demanded we leave. We were so frightened that we grabbed our bags and left immediately, hiding down the road with our luggage in the sand at the beach until our Uber arrived. Pretty terrifying. We were on site at The Bay Inn less than ten minutes, yet were still charged and denied a refund. Luckily my booking agency compensated us in full. Other reviews even include photos/videos of this same manager. Reading those, it’s clear this is a recurring pattern. This was the most hostile travel experience of my life. Avoid this hotel at all costs.
• Scott (8/5): - Close to beach and our other destination.
• Charlotte (10/5): - This is our go to place when visiting the Norfolk and Hampton area. Check in is always smooth. Rooms are clean and updated.
• Mike (10/5): Always the Best in Norfolk - When traveling to the Norfolk/Virginia Beach this is my go to place to stay. Price ias always reasonable, even during the summer. I can always expect a quiet nights sleep. This property is not for those who wish to party all night.
• Denise (10/5): - Clean rooms! We are traveling with family, so the courtyard was a great place to meet up. Staff and their dog were super friendly!
• michael mark (10/5): - quiet neiborhood, good price nice owner
• Patricia (10/5): - Clean room, all amenities very quaint courtyard. For an older motel has nice upgrades in the rooms. Staff very friendly. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
• Eric (10/5): Awesome hotel - This place is a hidden gem. When I look for a hotel pools are not my motivation. This hotel has no pools or breakfast. What it does have is a nice, safe, clean, private and comfortable room. A great bed and a shower that I wish I had at home. Powerful and hot and awesome. The owner is a great guy who really cares about his hotel. We try to stay at this hotel whenever we are in Va Beach.
• Melvin (10/5): - This place is nice and cozy. The property is very clean and quiet. This is the only place I will stay at oceanview.
• S5471TKjamesk (10/5): Nice clean small room - This was a nice little hotel across the main road close to the beach. It was remodeled and the manager was very responsive to questions and a light issue we had. The room was fine for two persons.
• Danny (10/5): - Pretty much directly at the beach. Nice retro feel to the hotel, staff was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend if you’re staying in Norfolk and want to be close to the beach!
• Timothy (10/5): - Fantastic little courtyard motel, close to the beach and the Naval base. Clean modern rooms have been recently renovated. The rooms all open onto a cute little grasses and treed courtyard with tables and chairs and a BBQ, so you have a nice quiet place to sit outside your room in warmer weather. Overall great place and I would stay here again.
• Jenipher (10/5): Small Inn! Big surprise! Nice place! - We had an amazing stay. It was very unexpected. It was a small inn. The staff was very friendly. The room was very clean. The bed was comfortable. It included a coffee pot with coffee and tea as well as cream sugar and stir sticks in a pack. Also a microwave that had plates and plastic wire with it and a small refrigerator with the freezer. We had a great stay and will definitely stay again.
• Michael (10/5): - Everything about this place was awesome! Clean and quiet.
• DARLENE (10/5): - The hotel is walking distance from the beach and close to restaurants. It’s a simple place but it’s clean and I would definitely recommend.
• Bernice (10/5): - Clean, peaceful, close to beach, lovely yard
• Noushin (8/5): - overall, it's a good choice and reasonable and the room was clean. I needed an hour extra time for check out, but they said it's not possible.
• Michael (10/5): - This is the second time we've stayed at the Bay Inn and we will be back. The rooms/amenities are minimal, but clean and affordable, and it's right across Ocean View from the beach. It's a great spot to relax. Plus the owners are very friendly! The only (minor) issue was a slight chemical smell in the room.
• Jan (5/5): - Gute Lage für Norfolk Modriger Geruch im Zimmer. Wirkt alles sehr in die Jahre gekommen.
• Robert (10/5): - Outstanding, as always! Great hosts, clean, quiet! What more could you want?
• Lynn (10/5): Great Value with easy beach access - Fantastic stay in remodeled rooms. Lovely short walk to Virginia Beach and easy access to great restaurants. The owner was very professional and accommodating. Great Value!!!
• Matthew (10/5): - Seemed like an underrated place to stay. It was perfect for my quick business trip to Norfolk.
• Verified traveler (8/5): The Bay Inn - The Bay Inn was perfect for what we were looking for. Beach access within a short walk of a block or so. The rooms are small and basic by today’s standards. This is an older motel that has been remodeled. Everything worked as we needed it though. It was a clean, pleasant place to spend the night.
• alexis (10/5): - Staff was very nice, area was very quiet and the beach was walking distance.
• Martha (10/5): - Always a great stay! Comfortable and clean, with welcoming owners
• Dmitrii (10/5): Loved our stay - This was our second time staying here. We love that it's quiet and a super short walk to the bay. The room is new and looks very clean. Just a nice, pleasant place to unwind and have a quiet time of rest.
• jessica (10/5): - The owner was very nice and attentive. Rooms are clean and very nice! Stayed 2 nights. Would definitely stay again. 10/10
• Elaine (10/5): - I have stayed at the Bay Inn many times and it has always been a reasonably priced motel that is very clean, safe, and convenient. The owner/manager lives on-site, and they are very helpful.
• Charlotte (10/5): - Always a great stay at this location. We visit the area a few times a year and this is always our choice of lodging.
• Timothy (10/5): - The Bay Inn comes through every time I need a room, even just an overnight. Clean and quiet, my favorite place to stay.
• Lisa (10/5): - Oh my goodness! This little inn was quaint, clean, adorable & just across the street from a quiet beach area. The area is walkable, & there are some good places to eat. The bed was super comfy. The room was very clean. The gentleman who checked us in was so nice. Just a wonderful little place!
• Margaret (10/5): Great Stay - We stayed for 1 night on our way to Delaware. This is a smalller, family run motel that has a great location and friendly owners. The room met our expectations, as it was very clean, although not overly spacious. The small refrigerator kept our items very cold and the freezer section froze our cold packs. It's been our experience in the past that these small refrigerators just barely keep food cold, so this was grear. The courtyard was nice too, although we didn't sit outside.
• Kenneth (10/5): - Location The shower
• Deborah (10/5): - Liked being in a good quiet neighborhood with few occupants in the premises. Friendly, Owner Management. On-site parking. Easy check in. Working internet. Well stocked amenities. Easy beach access. Clean room with great water pressure.
• Siddi (10/5): -
• Shariff (6/5): - Cute place overall and a short walk to the beach. My shower didn't have hot water and the room was pretty ancient, aside from the vanity mirror which was quite modern. Decent spot given the location but the price outweighs most of the good remarks.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great rate, great stay! - It was an amazing stay in a comfortable room. Would highly recommend--and looking forward to my next stay!
• Gerard (8/5): - Clean
• Fred (6/5): A few negatives brought pleasure of stay down. - It was pleasant if not extraordinary. The gentleman at check in desk was mildly rude and short with me in check in and check out. A free continental breakfast or free muffin and juice would have been nice. Loud voices in courtyard just feet from my room kept me awake late into the night. A sign to let visitors know that is inappropriate would have been good.
• Trevor (10/5): - Nick was great at check-in. Very friendly, thorough and polite. His wife keeps the rooms and was very clean and comfortable on my arrival and throughout my stay. I will definitely stay here next time I'm in town and recommend to others.
• Walcott (10/5): - Very cozy and quiet. Close to the beach
• Renee (10/5): - Local restaurants within walking distance. Close to the airport without paying too much for convenience. Quiet location near the water.
• John (10/5): - Remodeled nice room
• Pamela (10/5): Better than it looks! - The Bay Inn on first blush is a motel at best! However, the staff was accommodating and the room was clean and the bedding and towels fresh! The absolute best part of the Inn is its location: across the street from the nice part of the beach! We walked Ocean View Rd and saw other accommodations and were grateful that we selected the Bay Inn. Don’t let the outside fool you, the accommodations are more than fine!
• tod (10/5): GREAT FIND ! - This hotel is a bit of throwback of the motor lodges of yesteryear: but it's ultra-modern. All rooms have been completely remodeled from top to bottom. Absolutely perfect find. A 90 second walk to the beach (Norfolk Beaches) which is almost an isolated area its self. Nothing like Va Beach or OC Md where people are on top of each other - we were 100 yards from the closest family AND they have lifeguards. The owner showed me around the property - takes great pride in what he and his wife have and is very friendly. Back to the property: It's low profile and although almost hidden from sight - its on the main road. Even has a well- cared for courtyard enclosed within the square shape of the property. Perfect area to let the kids safely stretch their legs, plenty of seating. plants: i just can't say enough about The Bay Inn in Norfolk and owners. Honestly, after traveling and staying in literally, every sort of property for 40 years, these independent owners have completely outdone them all. I will unequivocally come back, and back and back. Loved it!
• Taylor (10/5): - I have stayed here a few times. Staff is very nice & helpful. Check-in was quick and easy and the rooms are very clean!
• Margaret (10/5): A great surprise- lovely rooms, great location and helpful staff - The studio rooms are well designed and nicely renovated. The area is also safe and close to supermarkets and restaurants. N/a the hotel was exactly as described
• Charlotte (10/5): - I absolutely love staying at this hotel. My sister and I, as well as some friends have been staying here for about 3 years now. Always clean, we feel safe, and it’s a quick check-in.
• Eric (9/5): Bay Inn Hotel - Norfolk - Quiet, well-appointed room, excellent value for the price. Good AC.
• Emily (8/5): - Private. Updated room. Quiet. Low amenities so if that's something our looking for or need, this is not the place. Would stay again & recommend to folks visiting Norfolk.
• misty (10/5): - Great place to stay! Clean and the manager Nick was very nice and accommodating. Would stay again.
• Princess_F_Bomb (10/5): Great Stay! - Friendly staff and very clean rooms. They were able to accommodate me when I unexpectedly needed to stay a few more days. Great place to stay!
• Lisa (10/5): Great Stay! - Hidden Gem! Very clean rooms and a friendly staff. Lots of brochures at the front desk of things to do in the area. They were even able to accommodate me when I unexpectedly needed to stay a few extra days! Great stay 😁
• Julieth (10/5): - Everything was great and staff was very friendly.
• Emma (10/5): Nice Stay - Decided on a whim to do a fishing trip to Ocean View Pier. The Bay Inn came up as close and the price was right. Room was clean, very quiet, cute interior courtyard, and perfect location. Will always check here for availability before any trip to Norfolk
• Jeannette (4/5): - Really displeased with my checkout- since I'm using a hotel because I'm out of town, I used my last 30 minutes to figure out where I needed to go, the best route, etc. Precisely at 11 am, there was a very hard knock at my door. I opened it, and there was a man just leaving- I didn't know initially what it was about, so when I looked confused at him, he pointed at his watch and said, "checkout is at 11." While he has a point, I thought he could have handled it in a much more polite and courteous way- how did he know I wasn't having an emergency? I've stayed in a lot of hotels, and this was the rudest experience I've had- the inn itself is clean, but this left a really bad taste in my mouth. I will definitely not stay here again, and would not recommend it to others.
• karol (10/5): - convenient, close to the beach price
• Emily (10/5): - This was my second time staying at the Bay Inn, and it is a pretty little hotel with a hidden courtyard that is conveniently located near the beach and for me, near my family who live in the area. The rooms look out on the lovely courtyard, which has outdoor seating. The staff are very friendly and the rooms are extremely clean and have all the amenities I want: fridge, microwave, coffee/tea machine, a blow dryer and an iron. It is cozy and I have enjoyed staying there and I plan to visit again soon.
• Christopher (10/5): - 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.
• Mike (8/5): - The room was smaller than I thought after viewing the pictures. It took a few minutes to get hot water in the shower. Overall it was fine for our one night stay.
• Elizabeth (10/5): - Wonderful stay! It’s so clean and comfortable and the owners are fantastic.
• Elizabeth (10/5): - It was easy enough checking in and out, it was a nice, clean room as described: microwave oven, iron and board, and mini-fridge included. It was affordable and honestly everything was better than expected especially considering its close access to the water. It's central to the area, not too out of the way and offers a private inner courtyard which was nice.The owners/staff were very accommodating, informative and friendly. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll be sure to book again!
• Emme (10/5): - We stayed here for one night and it was very clean and quiet. Check-in and check-out were easy and staff were nice. Exceeded my expectations for a motel this close to the beach. Would stay here again.
• David (10/5): Very clean, 5 minute walk to beach. - Hotel was clean, owner was friendly. Five minute walk to the beach.
• Tara (10/5): - Super clean and quiet. Not a high end hotel but it’s definitely a hidden gem.
• James (10/5): - Centrally located for our needs, close to beach. The owner fixed an outside light issue promptly. Quiet and walkable to fast food.
• Oleg (10/5): - Small and very quiet place about 100 yards from the beach, with recently upgraded and very clean rooms.
• Thomas (10/5): - I stayed at this cute place for three nights while visiting family for my sister’s funeral. It was the perfect escape from the sad situation when I needed ‘alone time’ and I got a great night’s sleep throughout thanks to the clean, comfortable, quiet, hospitable environment. The room had everything I needed and was simultaneously modern and quaint. Spotlessly clean. Super friendly proprietor. I honestly couldn’t believe the reasonable price I paid. Highly recommend.
• Reynolds (10/5): - Inexpensive, very nice, and very well located
• Reynolds (10/5): - Inexpensive, very nice, and very well located
• Donald (10/5): - The room was very clean and comfortable. The air conditioner was a bit noisy, but other than that everything was great. Bed was comfortable, manager was very friendly and helpful.
• timothy (10/5): A gem of a roadside motel. - Clean. Well kept rooms. Recently remodeled. For a simple typical motel room a/c, this one was the quietest of my entire cross country trip. And did I say clean?
• Tomek (10/5): - Clean and newly renovated rooms. Very walkable area. Close to restaurants, stores and the beach.
• Marrissa (10/5): - This property was great! The room was clean and nice! It also had the right amount of space. It was a block or so from the ocean which was nice since you didn’t have to drive. Close to local eateries and was a great price! It’s also only 30 minutes from Virginia Beach if you wanted to go down there. Definitely would stay here again. Quiet and all around more our atmosphere compared to VB. Plus the price is amazing. Now will just have to find a place to bring our pup next time since this place does not accept dogs at the moment.
• Martha (10/5): Great - We always enjoy our stay, and we know upon arrival we’ll be greeted, checked in quickly and accommodated with anything we need! Always spotlessly clean and comfortable room
• Inna (10/5): Exceptional - I ve been to many different hotels, motels, and airbnbs in the US, but this was the cleanest I ve ever stayed in. I have to mention I am very very very specific and high maintenance when it comes to cleanliness. The rooms were nicely furnished. The mirror was great to do makeup. The water pressure was great. The mattress was just like I liked it. Might be a little firm for some ppl. The owner was very nice and extremely accommodating. I had an issue with the TV, and he fixed it immediately. Also my friend came buy and was allowed to use the hotel parking lot without any issues. Free parking was definitely a perk. The outside area has flowers and trees and you can sit there and enjoy coffee in the morning. The beach is accross the street and it's nice and clean. There is a supermarket and several food places within walking distance. All in all, a great place to stay. Driving off the parking lot has to b done carefully because there is a ditch. The outside could be a tat bit more inviting to represent the awesome place you find inside.
• Colin (9/5): Superb -
• Keppler (10/5): Exceptional -
• Joseph (10/5): - Owner was awesome
• Kathleen (10/5): I had a very good experience an excellent stay there .an it is also a very safe place to stay . - Was so nice a quiet .an a beach near by .the staff was very friendly an so nice .a they were so helpful when I got there to check in late .the room was very nice an clean an neat . Definitely will book a stay there again . Nothing
• Trevor (10/5): - 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
• Debra (10/5): - Very nice room, modern and clean, liked it.

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