Express Inn Motel in Norfolk offers free Wi-Fi, parking, and beach access near Chesapeake Bay. Rated 2.9 with 291 reviews, close to Norfolk Botanical Garden.
Visitors appreciate the motel’s affordable rates, spacious rooms, and friendly management, though some note the property could use updates and occasional maintenance.
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Express Inn is a modest motel located on the beachfront area of Chesapeake Bay in Norfolk, offering convenient access to a fishing pier and casual seafood spots on Willoughby Spit. The property provides essential amenities such as free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, and beach access, catering to travelers seeking straightforward accommodations without additional frills like a pool or fitness center.
The motel features comfortable, reasonably spacious rooms equipped with king-sized beds, flat-screen TVs, and basic furnishings, as noted by guests who appreciated the practicality and comfort despite some signs of wear and the need for updating in certain areas. The layout includes separated bathroom and sink areas, providing a bit of privacy. While the facility has a 2.9 rating reflecting mixed reviews, the staff receives consistent praise for friendliness and helpfulness, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Express Inn’s location is suitable for visitors looking to explore local attractions such as the Norfolk Botanical Garden, the Chrysler Museum of Art, and the Virginia Zoo—all within easy reach. The proximity to Norfolk International Airport, just a 16-minute car ride away, adds to the convenience for travelers. Nearby hotels vary in quality and offerings, positioning Express Inn as a budget-friendly option for those prioritizing location and value over luxury.
Guests tend to choose this property for short stays or as a practical base when visiting the area, especially if accessibility to the beach is important. While not comparable to higher-end hotels, its affordability and friendly service make it a reasonable choice for visitors who are comfortable with modest accommodations and seek a quiet, simple environment near Norfolk's coastal attractions.
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Very comfortable King Bed with comfy pillows and blanket. Definitely Affordable and in a good location by the beach. The room was very spacious with the bathroom and sink area separated from the room, that's really nice to have! It gives you a little privacy while showering and getting ready. I must say It was nice to have an actual blanket and not a table cloth to sleep with. They also have shampoo! Seems all the other hotels use those table cloths and most places you have to ask for shampoo! It's so inconvenient! Bathroom could've used a little more bleach and elbow grease and the un-matching chairs weren't a problem, but matching would be more ideal. The small table worked for me, and it was a nice little sitting area. Small TV with wires running down wall. I think the TV could be bigger and the wire and centering of tv could be aligned differently. Overall, this is not really a 5 star hotel like the Marriot, Westin, Candlewood, etc. It's more of a 3 star hotel that I'm giving 5 stars, in comparison to other 3 star hotels, such as Econo Lodge, Days Inn, Red Roof Inn, etc. What sold me on this hotel and why I gave it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐??? It was definitely because of the the soft pillows and blankets!
The location was great! The staff very friendly! The bed very comfortable. The facility itself needs some updating the door the locks were broken the kick plate on the back of the door was taped on ceiling tiles were stained just overall needs a good facelift
You get what you pay for. Cheap motel with average rooms. The great part about this place is the ownership/management. They are extremely helpful and sweet. Would stay here again!
We only stayed for about 2.5 hours, but they were super helpful. We had to quickly book a room after being stranded by Delta with no assistance at midnight. Only con would be that the ac unit didn't want to work, but that's it.
Enjoyed our stay so much clean room friendly staff,it was unique how every room had different colors of sheets on the bed
My husband and I came here as a mini vacation. The owner was great during our stay. He made sure we were good with our room. He was very friendly and helpful. The room was nice for the price. A big comfortable king size bed. Flat screen TV. A small table and desk. Plenty of room! The bathroom was clean and the shower/tub was a really good size. I would definitely stay here again!
This place was grate my husband and I and two friends stayed the hole weekend back in September and it was amazing good price room was clean front desk was so helpful we will be staying here every time we come to VA
This is a nice, clean motel that seems to be extremely quiet and not tons of people hanging outside like at the other motels in the area. It is affordable as well.
Beachfront area on Chesapeake Bay with a fishing pier & casual seafood spots on Willoughby Spit.
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