Virginia Beach is a hot spot for tourists with miles of beaches and plenty of local attractions. The East Coast Surfing Championships are held here annually and in 2010, the sandsculpting championships were based on the beach. You can cycle the length of the beach along a purpose-built pathway or take a leisurely walk though the Busch Gardens. Whatever you choose to do, you will need somewhere to stay and Virginia Beach has a range of accommodation options.
The Holiday Inn Hotel has a beachfront location with views of the sunrise, beach and ocean. A range of guest rooms are available with ample amenities. For example, a room with two queen-sized beds has complimentary breakfast, free daily newspaper and entertainment including cable TV and a pay-per-movie service. Larger units are available with adjoining rooms for families or come with a sofa for relaxing.
Holiday Inn Hotel
2607 Atlantic Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-491-6900
holidayinn.com
The Courtyard Virginia is part of the Marriott hotel chain and offers affordable beachside luxury. All the rooms have ocean views and private balconies, with clean and spacious interiors. The hotel has an on-site cafe and fitness center, with an indoor pool and whirlpool available to all guests.
Courtyard Virginia Beach Oceanfront
2501 Atlantic Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-491-6222
marriott.com
The Beach Spa Bed and Breakfast is a mini spa resort, situated a few blocks from beach. Eight of the guest rooms have private bathrooms with hydro massage or jetted tub. You can walk through the retreat and enjoy the butterfly bushes or cascading waterfall or take a dip in the heated outdoor pool. It is rare to find a hotel that offers a relaxing massage after your breakfast. As of September 2010, the cheapest option during summer is the queen sized room which costs $149 per night.
Beach Spa Bed and Breakfast
2420 Arctic Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-422-2621
beachspabnb.com
The privately owned Ocean Cove Motel offers resort apartments or cottages to rent on Virginia Beach. This is an option if you have a family. For example, the 24th Street cottage sleeps up to eight people and has its own kitchen, dining area and parking space. It is only a short walk to the beach. Angie's Guest House next door is part of the same company, and offers further accommodation including apartments and home style lodgings.
Ocean Cove Motel
300 24th St.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451-3221
757-491-1830
oceancovemotel.com
In operation for more than 40 years, the Seagull Hotel offers a bicycle rental, indoor pool and jacuzzi and seaviews from its own Little Feets Cafe. You can choose from a king room, or super sized efficiency rooms depending on how people are in your party and whether you need easy access to the beach. Between October and May room rates start at $60 per night. This rate rises to $130 per night in July and August, as of September 2010.
Seagull Hotel On The Beach
2613 Atlantic Ave.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-425-5711
seagullinn.net
