Norfolk Waterside Marriott

3.5 star property

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Indoor pool
Marina
Restaurant
Property amenity
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA, 23510
  • Place, Waterside District
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Point Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Norfolk Scope
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • River view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • River view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Club Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Club Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Norfolk

Located in Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk Waterside Marriott is adjacent to Waterside District and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Norfolk Scope. This 407-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi. Centrally located in Norfolk, the hotel is connected to the convention center and also a short walk from Chrysler Hall and Harbor Park.

What's nearby

  • Waterside District - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Town Point Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • USS Wisconsin BB-64 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Norfolk Scope - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chrysler Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • MacArthur Square Station - 3 min walk
  • Norfolk Station - 19 min walk
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterside Sheraton VIP Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Waterside Marina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪PBR Norfolk - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Guests of Norfolk Waterside Marriott have access to an indoor pool, a gym, and a rooftop terrace. Valet parking is available for USD 33 per night. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a 24-hour business center.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 55-inch LCD TVs with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding and down comforters ensure a restful night. Coffee makers, free local calls, and ironing boards are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 22 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 33 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • START
  • STEAM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 41 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (60,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 24 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1991
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15.95 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 33 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 22 per night (60 ft away)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Marriott Norfolk
Marriott Norfolk Waterside
Marriott Waterside
Marriott Waterside Norfolk
Norfolk Marriott
Norfolk Marriott Waterside
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Waterside Marriott
Waterside Marriott Norfolk
Waterside Norfolk Marriott
Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel Norfolk
Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel
Waterside Marriott Hotel
Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel
Norfolk Waterside Marriott Norfolk
Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel Norfolk

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Norfolk Waterside Marriott?

Norfolk Waterside Marriott provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Norfolk Waterside Marriott?

As of Feb 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Norfolk Waterside Marriott on Mar 8, 2026 start from 127.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Norfolk Waterside Marriott?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Norfolk, just steps from Waterside District and Douglas MacArthur Memorial, and within a short walk of Town Point Park. You'll also find USS Wisconsin BB-64 and Norfolk Scope less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Norfolk Waterside Marriott?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 33 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Norfolk Waterside Marriott have a casino?

No, Norfolk Waterside Marriott doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Norfolk Waterside Marriott?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

Is Norfolk Waterside Marriott a good place to stay for couples?

This riverfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Norfolk Waterside Marriott have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Norfolk Waterside Marriott have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Norfolk Waterside Marriott serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at STEAM.

Does Norfolk Waterside Marriott allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Norfolk Waterside Marriott.

Does Norfolk Waterside Marriott have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Norfolk Waterside Marriott?

The closest major airport to Norfolk Waterside Marriott is Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF), which is 10.3 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF), which is around 22.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Norfolk Waterside Marriott?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Norfolk Waterside Marriott.

Does Norfolk Waterside Marriott have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Norfolk Waterside Marriott.

Norfolk Waterside Marriott Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 619 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to get checked in an hour early which was great! The room was clean and had everything we needed, and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. The only downside was that we had to pay for parking but overall it was a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s been a really nice stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

April

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tiffany and Joshia were THE best! Great hotel and great staff!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

SaVora

Disliked: Staff & service
We canceled the booking due to arriving at 3:30p waiting until 5pm to get the wrong room. They never read the notes on our order.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

The room was in okay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean and well appointed room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Charity

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I was awoken by a knock on my door at 10pm. Before I could answer the door, the person
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tennile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
everything was perfect and amriah at breakfast was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelcey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcello

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

THOMAS

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great, very spacious and it was just as I ordered. With a great River intercoastal water view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Wellston

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I wish they would have self serve coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Amenities
Staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes,yes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, staff accommodations and parking was super easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Revie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025