2101 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States | (888) 604-6432
Inexpensive, updated chain on the beach
All rooms have ocean views with balconies
Indoor saltwater pool is large
On-site bar and grill where kids under 12 eat free
Free Wi-Fi throughout and valet parking
No free breakfast
Small parking lot
Area has a few clubs, which may make some families uncomfortable
Gym is tiny
This renovated beachfront hotel sits right by the Virginia Beach boardwalk and offers 149 rooms that overlook the ocean. There’s a bright beachfront bar and grill where children under 12 eat free from the kids’ menu, though breakfast isn’t included in the room rate. Other amenities include a large indoor saltwater pool and an updated fitness center (that's tiny). Rooms have colorful decor and are outfitted with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers, though noise from the beach can be an issue. For something with more features, travelers might want to check out the Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach, which has three pools, three restaurants, and a kids' club.
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Scene
This renovated beachfront chain hotel attracts families.
The hotel has been renovated with green and aqua decor throughout that gives the lobby and common areas a relaxing vibe enhanced by the sound of the waves just outside. The on-site SIP SIP Bar & Grill takes the marine theme to another level, including a fake fisherman sitting at the stern of a boat above the bar, fake wooden piles tied with rope, a large fish up in the rafters, and faux facades of brightly-painted buildings. There's also a lovely covered patio overlooking the water. Overall, interiors are chain-like, but pleasant, and the hotel connects with its beachfront setting, creating a family-friendly escape.
Location
Right off the boardwalk and beach, surrounded by bars and restaurants
This hotel sits between Atlantic Avenue and the Virginia Beach boardwalk. It’s steps away from the beach and surrounded by other hotels, souvenir shops, and restaurants. There are some bars and nightclubs nearby, which leads to an occasionally rowdy environment that not all families might be comfortable with. It’s a 10-minute drive to the Virginia Aquarium and a 30-minute drive to Norfolk International Airport.
Rooms
Rooms have ocean views and bright, tropical-style decor
All 149 rooms face the ocean and have tropical-style green decor that echoes the look of the rest of the hotel. Pink and green bedskirts complement the green patterned carpets and 1970s-style curtains festooned with colorful designs, while larger rooms and suites also have couches upholstered in pink, orange, and lime green fabric. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers, while suites have additional wet bars. Long, private balconies overlook the beach and are furnished with simple chairs. Bathrooms are fairly standard with long, built-in, faux marble vanities and curtained shower-tub combos. Travelers should note that rooms can get noise from the beach during the high season.
Features
On-site restaurant and bar where kids eat free, indoor saltwater pool, and tiny fitness center
The hotel’s SIP SIP Bar & Grill serves a breakfast buffet, as well as lunch, and dinner, and has a covered patio overlooking the water. Children under 12 eat free from the kids’ menu. Breakfast incurs an added fee, but free coffee and tea are available in the lobby. The hotel has an indoor heated saltwater pool surrounded by large windows, and there's also a tiny fitness center with cardio machines and free weights, as well as a TV, towels, and water fountains. Parking is free in the hotel’s main lot and a secondary lot less than a block away, and the hotel provides free valet service once the lot is half full. There’s a small business center near the bar with desktop computers and printers, plus Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
