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White Marlin Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Virginia Beach Boardwalk

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
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Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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395 Norfolk Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Beach Boardwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, 5th Street Beach Stage
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double Non-Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Newly Renovated) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Virginia Beach

Located in Northeast Virginia Beach within a short walk of Virginia Beach Boardwalk, White Marlin Inn is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Virginia Beach Convention Center. This 29-room motel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs.
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What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 5th Street Beach Stage - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rudee Inlet - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Virginia Beach Fishing Pier - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Virginia Beach Station - 16 min walk
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waterman's Surfside Grille - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chix Sea Grill and Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sunnyside Cafe & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Eddie's Seafood Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Shack - ‬5 min walk

About this property

White Marlin Inn

Motel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Guests staying at White Marlin Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and a vending machine. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 60 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 60 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Cash App
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Cash App.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Economy Inn Virginia Beach
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White Marlin Inn Virginia Beach
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White Marlin Inn Virginia
White Marlin Inn Motel
White Marlin Inn Virginia Beach
White Marlin Inn Motel Virginia Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at White Marlin Inn?

White Marlin Inn provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at White Marlin Inn?

As of Dec 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Marlin Inn on Jan 6, 2026 start from $69.99, 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 is there to do close to White Marlin Inn?

This motel is situated in Northeast Virginia Beach, just steps from Pacific Avenue, and within a 10-minute walk of Virginia Beach Boardwalk and 5th Street Beach Stage. You'll also find Rudee Inlet and Virginia Beach Fishing Pier less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at White Marlin Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Does White Marlin Inn include a casino at the property?

No, White Marlin Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at White Marlin Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at White Marlin Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does White Marlin Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, White Marlin Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does White Marlin Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at White Marlin Inn for a fee of USD 60 per pet, per day. A deposit of USD 100 per stay is collected.

Are there connecting rooms at White Marlin Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How far is the airport from White Marlin Inn?

The closest major airport to White Marlin Inn is Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF), which is 18.2 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at White Marlin Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at White Marlin Inn.

White Marlin Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 406 out of 999 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sabrinna

Disliked: Cleanliness
I have stayed here plenty of times before. But this time was horrible. There was roaches and spider webs in the rooms. The tv wasnt working and the ac was super low to the point you had to pull pff the mattress on to the floor and sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location especially for the price. Very nice surrounding neighborhood and easy to walk everywhere. No cleanliness at all...First room i was given the shower continously ran, not dripped but running and there was visable mold on the shower curtian and wall from it. The desk was more.than accommodating in changing rooms however the second room had trash in room cabinets, used shampoo bottle and hair left in shower, pretty sure one of the towels had already been used.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michaela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My partner and i stayed here during our trip to virginia beach. I feel like you could find something within this price range that’s better. The hotel definitely was not deep cleaned and there was no housekeeping. Towels were dirty upon arrival, bathroom had mold/sand everywhere, there was sticky dirt on the handles of the dressers, it had a foul smell for it being a non-smoking room and most importantly roaches. The only good thing was the staff because of how respectful and accommodating they are. I just want to be transparent in case anybody was looking to stay here because it’s honestly not the best idea. I unfortunately will not be recommending or staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like anything, not as posted in add. Roachs, spiders, burn holes in bedding, upon arrival, 3 police dealing with someone being unruly. Busted television, very dirty..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

RiChard

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mold, cabinets coming apart roaches i took pics, i bought disinfectant & roach spray also look at staying when past by .could be a nice spot if someone was serious about business quality!!!!! Wow ! Wish i could leave pics studios &suites is a trash heap too ! Iwas supposed to stay there first.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Haley

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

tayeb

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I don’t recommend it to anyone because is dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty and area not safe stuff not good at all
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Asked for non smoking room. The room smelled really bad of smoke, bathtub was filthy,mold in the bathroom, dirty towels in the room and cigarette burns in the bedding. Refund requested, the room smelled so bad we could not stay!!!! The staff would not issue a refund, Expedia is helping to get one
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

johnathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheyen

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only positive thing about the White Marlin Inn in Virginia Beach is its walking distance to the boardwalk and beach. Beyond that, our stay was awful and deeply disappointing. At check-in, I was told my booking had been cancelled that morning with no email, call, or explanation — extremely unprofessional after traveling 13 hours. Our room was filthy and clearly not cleaned. Though booked as non-smoking, it reeked of smoke. The bedding had burn holes, stains, and looked unwashed; dust, ashes, and cigarette remnants were everywhere. The AC barely worked, was caked in dust, and smelled of mildew. The chair was filthy, the TV didn’t work, lighting was poor, and nearly everything was broken, rusted, or beaten down. The bathroom was a health hazard with broken faucets, stained towels, and a strong mildew odor. The “kitchen” had a hole in the ceiling patched with paper and tape, filthy cabinets, and the “closet” was just a tiny space with one bent hanger. Safety was a serious concern — half the locks on the door were broken, and questionable activity around the property made it feel unsafe. Spiderwebs and dust lined the walls and corners, adding to the neglected, unsanitary conditions. For the price paid, this was unacceptable. We couldn’t wait to leave. This motel is unsafe, unsanitary, and should not be operating. All pictures attached are from our room. We intend to report this inn and strongly advise avoiding it. Spend the extra $100 for a proper place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Devin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room had mold in it, the door did not fully seal, the bedsheets were torn, the room had a lot of damage to it and my wife and I did not stay in the room due to the poor material condition.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To start with, upon arrival the office had a sign that says to call for check in. At this point a lady came out of a room where people were drinking to check us in. I do not think my room was even an actual room because the sign was painted over and it looked like someone lived in it. The room was absolutely disgusting. The room was also clearly abandoned in the middle of a “cleaning” because the toilet scrubber was in the toilet, there were cleaners on the sink, and a pile of dirty towels on a chair. Additionally the beds were filthy, the floor was sticky and dirty, the fridge was gross, the freezer had left over food in it, the draws had hair and other trash in them, the bathtub was dirty. I have seen abandoned houses with cleaner rooms than what we were given at $219 a night… inexcusable. This place should be shut down immediately, there is absolutely no way this would pass any health inspection.
The door was painted over, I assume it was for an employee.
Floors were not clean
Bed was filthy. Both beds, I am just limited to 8 pictures…
The kitchen was disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I went to check in I saw the area was full of homeless people , I felt it was not safe to stay there so canceled my stay that very same day and I was charged for not staying there. The place was a dump sorry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shoddy place

When arrive at motel looks very shady thought it was pet friendly charges 150 for 1 small dog upfront no refund even it was very cheap room i wasnt happy with the customer service kinda rudelikelooks like homeless person to take the reception desk thought bit was a person lived in motel i am sorry to say this person should not walk in from the room to the office was not expecting a person to walk across like that wearing shoddy clothes even the motel was not that great looks like the hotel ghetto
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's right near the boardwalk. Friendly staff. Great air conditioning. I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brianna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disgusting

Front desk lady was really nice. Our room was disgusting. Mold all over the bathroom. Bugs, flies, and roaches all over the place. Was desperate for a cheap two night stay, but left after the first night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was dirty and run down. The sheets weren't clean and were stained. So were the towels. Lady at the front desk was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No way!!

Ran away!!! It's a brothel!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thelonis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They are horrible dont even try to stay here worst hotel ever
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cheri

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paid but couldn't stay. Slept in the car instead

There was a change to my travel dates, so I had to book an emergency day at the last minute. The parking lot was a huge red flag, people arguing and what looked like drug deals, but it got worse. The lobby was unattended and things in disarray. When the receptionist finally came in grom outside she was less than friendly. After I told her I had a reservation she informed me "I had a balance" . Apparently, it's a resort fee. This is NOT a resort, but whatever. I paid. Upon entering the room the smell was pronounced. The linens on the bed were disgustingly dirty. The bathroom didn't look like it had been cleaned and the fixtures are beyond old and unkept. The curtain was coming off the rod, the carpet was filthy. We immediately went and turned the keys into the door slot and left. I understand this is an extreme budget motel but I couldn't stay there. Unacceptably dirty, the environment is dangerous and the employee is rude. We ended up sleeping in the car.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ross

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mold and mildew, not quite up to health code
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jalen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By far the worst place I’ve ever seen
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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