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Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1330 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA, 23503
  • Norfolk Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ocean View Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Naval Station Norfolk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront (Walk-in Shower;Pet Friendly)

Deep-soaking bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront (Walk-in Shower;Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront (Walk-in Shower;with Sofabed)

Deep-soaking bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront (Walk-in Shower;with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront (Pet Friendly)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront (Pet Friendly)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront (Larger Room;with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Pet Friendly)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Pet Friendly)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Norfolk

With a stay at Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites in Norfolk (Cottage Line), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Naval Station Norfolk and Hampton University. .This beach hotel is 8 mi (12.8 km) from Old Dominion University and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Norfolk State University.

What's nearby

  • Norfolk Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean View Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Oceanview Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Naval Station Norfolk - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Norfolk Botanical Garden - 10 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Station - 20 min drive
  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪OV Beach Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

Hotel on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites offers 85 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 85 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (92 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or hydromassage showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 5 to May 27:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay) plus USD 50 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
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, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 24 to September 06

Property is also known as

Best Western Holiday Inn
Best Western Holiday Sands
Best Western Holiday Sands Inn
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands
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Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1010 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very easy access to base, and the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Monika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Older hotel but with updates. Great beach access. My son and I banged our heads on the towel rack standing up from the toilet. Strange location for it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scotti

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. Our room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed being right by the beach. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Likes-beach access, room size, kitchenette, breakfast. Dislikes-pool not open, no way to wash off from being at beach, room not the cleanest, cookware said to be available however options were minimal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mynor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked the fact that it is pet friendly and the beach is just a walk through the back of hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Antwoin, Norfolk

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wait 40 minutes for the shuttle bus at the airport
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha, Huber Heights

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location of this property being on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay and the view from our room balcony was the best. We enjoyed sitting out there and just taking it all in. A downside to that was our neighbors enjoyed relaxing on their balcony with marijuana and it was a little much at times (even though the property is 100% smoke free). The room was clean and comfortable (the floor could've been a little cleaner) and had a separate area for the fridge, microwave and coffee maker which I liked. We stayed 3 nights but only had housekeeping stop in one day and switch out some towels - we didn't have a door hanger in our room and I didn't call to request service so not a big deal. The daily breakfast is wonderful! Different egg and meat choice each day, waffles, cereal, breads, yogurt, fruit, juices and some good hot coffee. We definitely enjoyed the breakfast! This hotel is older but its in a beachfront spot, is clean with a great breakfast and a friendly and helpful staff - I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

brian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room decent location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We truly enjoyed our stay at Best Western Plus. Our room was very comfortable for us. We loved having a balcony. And we could bring our dog. They have a dog park area which is well kept up and very handy. The sunrises and sunsets were beautiful. The staff is super attentive and friendly. Shout out to Van who made our stay very pleasant. Definitely recommend for a nice laid back beach vaca!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nanic

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Denise

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

dissapointed

I was charged 100.00 for deposit and am still waiting to get it back...there was an ant infestation in the room and the pool was not open
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alicia

Travelled with family

Find a better place

The room was dirty, my kids found trash of food behind the couch and also a vape in one of the beds. The walls are so thin that you can hear everything, we didn’t get any sleep cause the neighbors were loud and you could also hear the noise of the street because the walls are so thin. The only good thing was that it was steps away from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast staff were very pleasant and inviting. Convenience to beach, airport and other locations.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sandi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location on the beach. Facility is partially renovated. It's attractive but not fully up to date with sufficient power outlets.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary H

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Norfolk trip

This is an older hotel but with a newer addition. It has been kept up very well, clean & neat. Breakfast area was great. Front dest personnel were very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana, Houston

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