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The Oceanfront Inn: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
2901 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 (Northeast Virginia Beach)
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UpstateNYer510
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2012

I stayed here for 3 nights the last week of October. The room was clean, the balcony and view were great. Although it's an older hotel, the room is up-to-date with the exception of the bathroom floor. The older tile is dated and almost gives it the look of a dirty bathroom, but its not, it's clean, The water pressure on shower was fantastic! Bed was comfy. For the amount of money charged for an oceanfront room with balcony...you cannot do any better!

Housekeeping was ok. I did find that instead of giving me a new bathmat for the floor, they picked up and folded the one I had already used because it was still wet when I went to take a shower that night. If you want a fresh bathmat every day, make sure you put the used one in the pile of used towels.

I usually don't need the front desk help but I did call on them a couple of times during my stay. Recommendation for place for dinner/drinks (Murphy's Irish Pub was EXCELLENT), permission for a visiting friend to park in the lot, etc. Everyone I dealt with was professional and helpful. I couldn't ask for anything better.

I would absolutely recommend staying here. You can't beat the price!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 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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OFIManagement, Manager at The Oceanfront Inn, responded to this review
December 7, 2012
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Stuart, Virginia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Nice Motel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2012

After moving to this motel after 2 days of staying in one we were not happy with, this was a big improvement. The rooms are all oceanfront with a great view. They are clean and the staff was very nice. Even though Hurricane Sandy was moving in, we still had a great time. Compared to where we stayed the first 2 days, it was also a great value!

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Monroe MA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“By the Sea”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2012

The Oceanfront Inn provided two of the things we most look for when we are traveling to Virginia Beach. A view of the ocean and an indoor pool. All of the rooms in the Oceanfront face the ocean. There is nothing like opening your door to the balcony and leaving it open for your entire stay. The cool breeze and the sound of the surf make it easy to sleep. The hotel itself is a little outdated but it is clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The only slight problem we had was when we decided to eat at the Neptune Restaurant which was located in the hotel. They had a seafood buffet, which meant none of the regular menu was available. The staff did apologize for that but considering it was not their fault, it was much appreciated. This will be one of the places considered for the next trip to VA Beach.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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December 7, 2012
Thank you for taking your time to post your review and share your feedback. Your comments are important to us as we continually strive to improve guest experiences. Our owner takes pride in The Oceanfront Inn and continues to renovate to enhance guest satisfaction. Our staff will continue to be motivated to possess a cheerful attitude and we welcome you back again!
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New Castle, Delaware
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“good but staff not so friendlt”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012

the hotel stay as great the room was clean and comfortable. The room was also sound proof we didn't hear any other guest and that was great. the oceanfront was very enjoyable. Adam at the front desk was really great we got the best customer service from him. The other people at the front desk we not so friendly. The hotel can use some new beds the mattresses seemed to be old and not so comfortable.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“So-so experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2012

I have to start by saying that I'm annoyed to discover that the hotel jacked their prices up by about $40/night this weekend while there is a soccer tournament in town...especially since they are on the "preferred hotels" list from the tournament organizers. If we wanted to come back and stay in the same rooms next weekend, it would only be $84/night instead of $124/night!
Otherwise...pros are that the location is great, right on the ocean with easy access to the boardwalk and lots of nearby restaurants and shops. The room itself is reasonably clean - sheets and towels seem fresh, not too worn looking. Not a huge room, but we had enough space to set up a pack-n-play in addition to the 2 double beds. Biggest negative is the bathroom...in addition to being really small, it was kind of disgusting! Not from a housekeeping perspective so much - everything was as clean as it probably could be - but there was rust everywhere! The sprinkler in the ceiling was caked with rust, the edges of the door, the towel rack, pretty much everything with metal on it was rusty. There is also something weird going in with the shower...when I turned the water on and let it run for a minute while I got undressed, the flow from the faucet decreased to almost a trickle! Luckily it came back when I turned the handle more, but that's strange! The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful, but I think we'll check out a different hotel next year when we come back.

  • Stayed October 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
The Oceanfront Hotel
The Oceanfront Hotel Virginia Beach
Oceanfront Hotel Virginia Beach
Oceanfront Inn Virginia Beach
Oceanfront Inn
Address: 2901 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Region: United States > Virginia > Virginia Beach > Northeast Virginia Beach
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#26 On the Beach Hotels in Virginia Beach
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
In the heart of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront resort area, within 1.5 miles from the Virginia Beach Convention Center and 12.5 miles away from the local airport, The Oceanfront Inn is an ideal location for business and vacationing travelers. Right on the beach, The Oceanfront Inn offers you the ideal location to relax and enjoy all Virginia Beach offers, from nearby free seasonal events and concerts to delicious dining outlets and unique shops and attractions. Completed 2011 renovations include updated lobby, enhanced WiFi, expanded cable and updated guestrooms feature new wallpaper, new bedspreads and flat-screen televisions. ... more   less 
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