The Tides Inn

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and a marina

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2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Spa

Explore the area

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480 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA, 22480
  • Place, Steamboat Era Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Christ Church
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Compass Entertainment Complex
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Water View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 338 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds (Vista)

  • 534 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Suite, Balcony (Vista, King)

  • 534 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Suite (Ashburn)

  • 702 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Irvington

Steamboat Era Museum is a short stroll from The Tides Inn, and other popular attractions like Historic Christ Church are within a few miles (5 km). This 70-room, 4-star hotel has a private beach, a marina, and a full-service spa.

What's nearby

  • Steamboat Era Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Historic Christ Church - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Compass Entertainment Complex - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Golden Eagle Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • White Stone Beach - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch Coffeehouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Yankee Point Marina - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Tides Inn

Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and a marina
The Tides Inn features a private beach, a marina, and a full-service spa. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor tennis court.
Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hydromassage showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets ensure a restful night. Other amenities include minibars, espresso makers, and free newspapers.
A private beach, an outdoor tennis court, and a marina are featured at the hotel. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, The Tides Inn Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Fish Hawk Oyster Bar
  • Salt & Meadow

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Children's club
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sailing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1947
  • Renovated entire property - April 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 1 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 150 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (75 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 45.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Bicycle storage
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Sporting facilities or equipment
  • Valet parking

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 for adults, and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per night
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from March to November.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for golf tee times. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Tides Inn Irvington
Tides Inn
Tides Irvington
The Tides Inn Hotel
The Tides Inn Irvington
The Tides Inn Hotel Irvington

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Tides Inn?

The Tides Inn offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tides Inn?

As of Nov 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tides Inn on Nov 30, 2025 start from $187.49, 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 see near The Tides Inn?

This hotel is located in Irvington within a short 11-minute walk of Steamboat Era Museum. You'll also find Compass Entertainment Complex and White Stone Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Tides Inn?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Is a spa located at The Tides Inn?

The Tides Inn Spa is the hotel's spa and services include Swedish massages, prenatal massages, aromatherapy, and reflexology.

Does The Tides Inn include a casino on the premises?

No, The Tides Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Tides Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from March until November.

Is The Tides Inn a good place to stay for couples?

This waterfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as a private beach and a poolside bar.

Does The Tides Inn have a hot tub?

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

Does The Tides Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Tides Inn has 2 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does The Tides Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Tides Inn for a fee of USD 150 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Tides Inn?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Tides Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy river or garden views.