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Holiday Inn Oceanside - Virginia Beach (21st): Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
2101 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Holiday Inn Oceanside - Virginia Beach (21st)
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Couples
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Business
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Stockdale, Ohio, United States
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Clean Room, Nice view”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

The room itself was clean. Very small for a family of 5 but I had figured it would be before we went. Had a nice choice of continental breakfast , but the flies were really bad inside the eating area. The front desk staff was helpful, but the cleaning employees did not speak English. It did have a nice view of the ocean and was in the middle of the boardwalk attractions which made it convenient.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Joe H, General Manager at Holiday Inn Oceanside - Virginia Beach (21st), responded to this review
November 21, 2012
Thank you for the feedback about the hotel and staff. We use this information as a training tool with our team. We offer rollaway beds for large famlies and have guest room that connect as well. Again, we apologize for the few experiences that did not fit your family needs but we hope to see you soon. Off season we offer our best values on guest room packages which are on line or just call us to find out more.
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Chesapeake, Virginia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Nice hotel!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

Stayed here one night and used my Priority Rewards for a free room. WOW! 11th floor suite facing the Atlantic. Awesome view. The room was spacious, bed very comfortable. The hotel has been remodeled and I find some of the design choices questionable. It will be very difficult during tourist season to keep these rooms clean! I personally love the new carpet, but with its design, more attention will have to be paid to keeping them well vacuumed. Also, wallpaper?! In a beach-front hotel? The humidity and heat will have that peeling off in no time. The furniture is nice, but again, the fabric used on the two chairs....difficult to keep clean for long. The bathroom was fine, tho maybe a bit more attention to detail on the cleaning. New tiling gives it a modern feel, however, the toilet seat really should be replaced or repaired when parts have broken off. My comments are really for management, since it's obvious a lot of money was spent to up-date this hotel. Workmanship could have been better. Carpet in the elevators=very bad choice. In the Summer, it'll be sandy and wet constantly. Small annoyances like the microwave clock blinking instead of being set, and the clock not being set to the correct time. I did not eat at the hotel, so cannot comment on that. Front desk was extremely friendly and helpful when we needed to get a cab! The parking lot is small, but space is at a premium on the Beach. I would definitely recommend this hotel and stay here again. I really hope Management stays on top of the house-keeping come Summertime, or the new finishes will fade very quickly!

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Joe H, General Manager at Holiday Inn Oceanside - Virginia Beach (21st), responded to this review
November 19, 2012
Thank you for your detailed comments about the hotel and choices made for the guest rooms and elevators. Your feedback is being shared with the housekeeping and engineering staff's so we can ensure everyone is looking at the details of the cleaning and upkeep of each and every guest room. Again, thank you for the feedback and we hope to see you soon.
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Knoxville, Tennessee
1 review
“Great Experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2012

I spent five nights in October as part of a special event in Virginia Beach. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and did and outstanding job with the groups we had staying there -- including making last minute changes for their breakfast arrangements from a continental to a full buffet! Great location, easy parking; clean hotel; nice restaurant with good food and bar in the lobby area. Would highly recommend!

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Joe H, General Manager at Holiday Inn Oceanside - Virginia Beach (21st), responded to this review
November 3, 2012
Thank you so much for your review of our hotel. Our staff takes great pride in the service they provide and I am very pleased to hear that you felt the service and your entire stay was great. I will pass your comments along to the staff at our next associate rally. We hope to see you soon and again thank you for staying with us.
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Verona, Pennsylvania
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Fantastic View!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012

The view from the room was great! The sunrise over the ocean was beautiful. Our room was nicely decorated. The room had a sofa that we could sit inside and watch the ocean. ( It was cold and windy) The balcony was small with 2 chairs.
The room was very clean. We did have to ask for items to be restocked by the housekeeping department. The one day they did not restock the coffee or the washcloths. It was remedied immediately when staff was advised of the issue.
The only negative is we paid extra to have breakfast . The breakfast menu was on the small side and the breakfast coupon was only for $20. Breakfasts were $8.95 and up and coffee for two was $ 5.50 . The food was ok but nothing special. I would not pay the extra for the breakfast if I returned.
Be advised that many restaurants in the area seem to close up after the busy season. Call first to make sure they are open.
The beach is convenient just steps from the hotel. The swimming pool is inside. No jacuzzi.
We would return without including the breakfast.

  • Stayed October 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Joe H, General Manager at Holiday Inn Oceanside - Virginia Beach (21st), responded to this review
October 16, 2012
The pictures that you have taken were outstanding and we wanted to thank you for the kind comments. We have just started a new package which includes a guest room and for an additional $5.00 a free complete hot breakfast. This package is available through the fall and winter months along with the free ocean and beach view from any of our 149 guest rooms.
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Atlantic City, New Jersey
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great Visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2012

My husband and I took a honeymoonn road trip and spent 1 night in Virginia Beach. We picked the Holiday Inn and was so happy to stay. We stayed at a lot of hotels that week . This was the nicest and was very happy here. A room with a view of the ocean. We really enjoyed the Atmosphere. I would love to spend more time In VA Beach sometime and will return. The staff was so friendly and helpful! I do agree with previous post about the restaurant food was just so so. I hope they improve upon that.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Joe H, General Manager at Holiday Inn Oceanside - Virginia Beach (21st), responded to this review
October 9, 2012
We are thrilled you enjoyed your last stay here at the Oceanside Holiday Inn. I think this time of year is the best value of the entire year. Prices are cheaper and there are no lines at any of the local attractions while the weather is perfect for watching dophins or just relaxing at the beach. We are currently working on the restaurant concept and wanted to thank you for the feedback. Hope to see you soon.
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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Virginia Beach - Oceanside (21st) Hotel
Holiday Inn Virginia Beach - Oceanside (21st) Hotel Virginia Beach
Holiday Inn Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach Holiday Inn
Address: 2101 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Region: United States > Virginia > Virginia Beach
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#6 Business Hotels in Virginia Beach
#10 On the Beach Hotels in Virginia Beach
#12 Family Hotels in Virginia Beach
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Oceanside hotel in the heart of the Virginia Beach Resort District, a hotel especially designed to make your Virginia Beach vacation fun, comfortable and convenient. At the Holiday Inn Oceanside hotel, Virginia Beach, VA, all of our 150 rooms offer a beautiful oceanfront view of the coast and boardwalk with a large private balcony, refrigerator, coffee maker, free wireless high-speed Internet access, pay-per-view movies and HBO. Our guest rooms are perfect for family vacations, business travel or that special weekend getaway. Enjoy a delicious meal in your hotel room using our convenient room service or visit Key West Bar & Grill open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For your enjoyment we also have an oceanfront outdoor cafe for a relaxing meal overlooking the beach and the boardwalk. You are only seconds away from many of the main attractions that Virginia Beach Resort District has to offer such as the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, Farm Bureau Live and the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Whether you are in Virginia Beach on business or pleasure, the Holiday Inn Oceanside Hotel is the perfect east coast oceanfront retreat. ... more   less 
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