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BEST WESTERN PLUS Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

3 stars
1330 E Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23503-2208
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
48 reviews
What a pleasant surprise

I grew up in Norfolk and this hotel is located in what used to be a bad part of town. This area is... See full review

  • Norfolknative
  • Apr 7, 2012
Half a room for half the price

The room shown on the website is not the room that I stayed. NO window to see anything other than... See full review

  • On the Road Jack
  • Apr 2, 2012
The BEST WESTERN PLUS Holiday Sands Inn & Suites, located along the beautiful beaches of Eastern Virginia's Chesapeake Bay offers guests a relaxing oceanfront escape and easy access to the excitement of the city for an unforgettable Norfolk getaway. Just outside this BEST WESTERN PLUS Holiday Sands Inn & Suites, guests can experience the excitement and adventure of Norfolk, VA. From an afternoon at the beach to history lessons at Colonial Williamsburg, the thrills of Busch Gardens and live entertainment at the Virginia Beach Amphitheatre, NorVa events, Norfolk Scope Arena and Chrysler Hall, the city is yours to explore. Guests of this 100% non-smoking BEST WESTERN PLUS Sands Inn & Suites will enjoy resting and relaxing in spacious, well-appointed guest rooms and suites, which come complete with cable satellite television with HBO® and wired and wireless high-speed Internet access. This newly renovated Norfolk, VA hotel also offers complimentary full breakfast each morning, a relaxing bay front outdoor swimming pool with spacious sun deck, granite tables and charcoal grills, and an energizing fitness center. Want to soak up the sun? Simply walk down to our private beach and enjoy the afternoon rays. Business guests will also enjoy this beachfront Norfolk hotel's business services and close proximity to the local Naval Station Norfolk, Little Creek Amphibious Base, Nauticus USS Wisconsin Battleship, Norfolk Southern Railways and Northrup Grumman. This hotel in Norfolk is also ideal for those visiting students at nearby Old Dominion University, Norfolk State University and Hampton University. Make your next Norfolk vacation unforgettable - book a stay at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Holiday Sands Inn & Suites today.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Holiday Sands Inn & Suites Rooms

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Area served
Hampton, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Williamsburg, Newport News, Yorktown
Nearby airports
(ORF), 5.00, MI, W;
Area description
Resort

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Balcony
  • Beach
  • Business center
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Copy Service
  • Data port Available
  • Elevators
  • Exercise Gym
  • FAX
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free parking
  • Gift Shop
  • Guest Laundromat
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Heated Pool
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • King Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Ocean View
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Over Sized Rooms
  • Phone with speaker
  • Pool
  • Queen Bed
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • RV or Truck Parking
  • Safe
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Security
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Sofa Bed
  • Television with Cable
  • Truck Parking
  • Wake-up Service

Dining

Apple Bee's
8 mile(s) from Apple Bee's, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
China Sea Buffett
8 mile(s) from China Sea Buffett, Buffet, Chinese, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Gualdalajara
8 mile(s) from Gualdalajara, Full Service, Mexican, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Mick's Pancake House
0.3 mile(s) from Mick's Pancake House, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast,
Blue Crab
2 mile(s) from Blue Crab, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Chilies
8 mile(s) from Chilies, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, Variety
Outback Steakhouse
8 mile(s) from Outback Steakhouse, Full Service, Steak House, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Granby North
0.5 mile(s) from Granby North, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, Variety
Max & Ermas
8 mile(s) from Max & Ermas, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, Variety
Surf Rider
2 mile(s) from Surf Rider, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: lunch, dinner,

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
04:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (48)

Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN PLUS Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

Overall score

3.7 / 5
48 out of 48
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
3.9
Value:
4.1

88% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

4
Wonderful Wayne
Niagara Falls, NY
May 26, 2012

Good Stay

Staff was very pleasant and friendly, The breakfast was real good. Location was close to anywhere I wanted to go. Quick access to beach. No complaints!!!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

Take a GPS...........

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

5
Jen jen
Redkey, IN
May 12, 2012

Never Slept So Good

The room was wonderful it was set up just like an apartment, with living/kitchen area and then the bedroom. I would just like to comment on the bed we slept in. It was the most confortable bed, we want one at home now. The room needed to have ocean view though, however would most definately stay again. The only thing we were not happy with was that there was not many sit down family dining places, mostly bar and grills.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Time-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

take a map with you, we found several ways to get back to the hotel without having to back track.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

4
Norfolknative
Roanoke, VA
Apr 7, 2012

What a pleasant surprise

I grew up in Norfolk and this hotel is located in what used to be a bad part of town. This area is now filled with million dollar homes on the water. The hotel is nice enough and well worth what I paid. Its right on the water and has a pool, though not open when I was there. The room was small but would be perfect for 1 or 2 people. It was clean and well taken care of. There are rooms with balconies that seem like they would be very nice. The staff was courteous and pleasant. There is free breakfast both hot and cold items. The eating area was tight so I might suggest loading up and returning to your room. The hotel lived up to a nice, clean, pleasant hotel that is well located on the water. Luxury, no. Comfortable, yes. If you want a room with a balcony, make sure you reserve the right type of room as I did not and the reservation could not be changed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

3
On the Road Jack
Business
Salem, VA
Apr 2, 2012

Half a room for half the price

The room shown on the website is not the room that I stayed. NO window to see anything other than the parking lot. The website clearly showed the bay. Think a 1950's room when making this reservation. Great staff and room was clean.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

1
tsphere18
Quantico, VA 22134, USA
Mar 19, 2012

Blood on Sheet

There was blood on our bedsheets! The staff was not very friendly. In fact, the guest services was horrible. No compensation or even a sorry for the bedsheets. Will not recommend this hotel for anybody.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

3
I.L.A.
Business
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Jan 10, 2012

Good Value, Cramped Room

Friendly staff welcomed me. The room itself was one of the smallest hotel rooms I have ever stayed in. It was clean but just cramped. My room faced the parking lot so I couls hear the street. The location was a +, especially as it is directly on the beach. Also a + for having a gym.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

4
Born to be wild
Piedmont Triad, USA
Jan 2, 2012

Beach Getaway

This was a pleasure trip and the hotel made it. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. It IS a beach hotel, so the weather has given it some wear and tear. The beds were alittle hard. There was no meat or catsup at the hot breakfast bar. That was minor since the rest of the food was delicious. Grounds and room were very clean. Beautiful landscaping. Coffee, hot choclate and internet 24 hr "easy" access.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Mojo Bones if you like ribs and Jazz!!

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

3
It's just me
Harrisburg, PA
Dec 6, 2011

NICE, but BAD BED:(

GREAT beautiful beach location, GREAT friendly staff, really nice breakfast in the morning. The beds are NOT comfortable. If I had not paid ahead, I would have checked out after the first night. Some people can sleep anywhere. If you like a really firm bed, you will probably be fine:)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

3
Addie'sMommy88
Norfolk, VA, USA
Nov 16, 2011

Great stay!

Great stay and value for the money! SUPER friendly staff. GREAT location!!! RIGHT on the beach! BEACHFRONT... walk out to the sand! Great location on Ocean View to get anywhere you need to go... base, shopping, 64, the tunnel........ You can even have lots of food deliveries to your room if you get hungry and want to order something

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: In Hotel

Free hot breakfast EVERY morning in hotel. Saved me a ton of money because its a lot of food options plus you can take some of it with you!

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

Reviewer score

4
phantom404
Business
Atlanta, GA, USA
Nov 12, 2011

Great Stay

When I got there, they did not have my room available. This was because I booked online after midnight, so they were expecting me for the following day. Still, they found me a room and did not even charge me for the first day. The location is really great, right on the Chesapeake Bay beach and not difficult to get to. Parking is ample and easy. The standard room I got for my first two nights was very small, but cozy and had everything I needed. The TV could be newer and beds could be a bit more comfortable, but it was a very nice hotel for the price. Staff was very nice and accomodating.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

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