Hotels Near Eastern Shore Chapel in Virginia Beach

What a pity that in such a central location, there is little pleasure to be had from staying at this hotel. The receptionist was cold and unsmiling, with not a hint of welcome. The room had a decent bed, but with only a sheet and cover. There were two polyester blankets on a shelf and I had to unzip them and put both on the bed to get reasonably warm in the cold and windy May weather. The room heater/cooler is a metal box attached to the wall right next to one of the beds. Every time the thermostat turns it on or off the noise is enough to jolt you awake. I ended up wearing foam earplugs. There is no breakfast available in the hotel, and no microwaves in the rooms. Although arriving by car is pretty much the only option, parking is charged at $7 plus tax a night. After leaving here, I checked in at a hotel of similar standard and vintage at my next destination, Ocean City, and the contrast was striking: a super friendly receptionist, a full comforter on the bed, a restaurant with breakfast for purchase and free parking. There are dozens of other options along Virginia Beach: choose one of them instead of this place.

I came down for a quick getaway with my significant other and furry child. The hotel was better than expected. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Everything was kept clean and new looking. The free breakfast was decent. Pet friendly. I would stay there again.

My daughters favorite hotel on the beach - and the extra amenities for families allows me to work from the hotel if necessary - while my munchkin still has fun.. she loves the kids club even at 10 y/o and the private mini movie theater because she can go ”by herself” since I am only a few feet away. The indoor lazy river pool is a huge hit - and clean and maintained. The outdoor pool is BEACHFRONT..almost in the sand its so well located.The few times we have stayed there the staff was always above and beyond helpful. Downfalls - The A/C units could use an upgrade and the breakfast spot needs some decor upgrades but the food is REAL (not ”pretend scrambled eggs” ) and well prepared and service is good. I wouldn't consider it a ”Luxury” hotel and the seasonal prices are equal to the fancy competitors but I guess that depends on how you define luxury - my daughter would choose this hotel over the new Hilton without question.

The hotel itself was CLEAN! From the lobby to the breakfast area to the lobby to our room, it was just clean. It was so refreshing to see the hotel so cared for. Our room was spotless, I always take wipes to clean hotel rooms we stay in, I will admit this is the first hotel I did not find dirt. The breakfast was different everyday of the week, each day there were ate least three hot choices, fresh waffles, and tons of regular fare like cereal, boiled eggs, yogurt etc. The staff was amazing. I did not talk to the front desk much, but the staff at breakfast and our room attendant were very nice. We ordered pizza one night and sat in the expanded lobby area, fun. And the pool was nice sized. I read in some of the reviews prior to leaving that the hotel was older. Maybe, but I saw nothing that was not nice, clean and in perfect shape. The location was right on the boardwalk beach, with a shower for our feet right outside the front door, great location. We will definatly stay here again.

I love everything about this hotel except for the hidden charges that we paid upon checking out. But anyway, my family and I enjoyed our stay very much so it’s no big deal.

So beautiful 🤩 😊😍😘 next time I will go again this hotel 🏨 ❤️

I wanted to start by saying “how come nobody picks up their toll free number or even their regular line?” Maybe because I’m calling from Canada?!? And they don’t want my business?! or under new mgmt?!?Anyway I booked through their website and Thank God it was successful. This is our 4th visit here in the same place, Schooner Inn Virginia Beach… we love the area it’s quite and it’s near fishing spot (no need to pay unlike in the pier) But this visit was totally different since there was an event East Coast Surfing Championship and some Oceanfront Concert a lot of people around the area but it’s all good. My kids really had a blast after all this was a trip planned even before Covid hits, we waited for the borders to open. Now about the hotel… I would’ve given this hotel a 5 to 4 stars because of the disappointment about calling their front desk even my phone in our room doesn’t work, good thing I have roaming so I can call within the area. From 4 to 3 stars… kitchenette needs new utensils and some serious cleaning, vents, toilet seats and paints. I pretty sure the housekeeping people are doing the best they can and the one who’s in charge on our floor she’s very nice always asking if we need anything. Lastly… I don’t mind the smell of **** (I’m frm Canada thats normal) but within the elevator with kids around I mean c’mmon atleast have some air freshner. We’re still coming back for sure and I hope by then some stuff are updated and they’ll pick up their phones.

Holiday Inn markets itself as an upper tier family hotel. This part of the chain is not family friendly. There were two electrical plugs in room #521. One beside the small round pedestal table and one directly across from it between the bed and the window. The table could not have two kids/teens sitting at it unless they can share very well. There was only one end table in the room so I had to use a chair for an end table to place my book and my water on beside the bed. Or I could walk around the bed to use the end table that was between the two beds and my wife was using. If you hare a family of 4 you will notice that there is only the end table in the center so your kids will not be able to game until they fall asleep, or the video games will be on the floor. There are insufficient plugs and flat surfaces in the main room. The bathroom had the plug in the wall opposite from the door way, above and near the toilet. So if you need to use the port for an electric razor or a curling iron you will get in the way of someone using the bathroom or washing their hands. The towels are by the plug-in. In order to stop light from leaking into the room, we had to uude the pants hanger and clip the shades together. They hotel staff does not stay on top of cleanliness or maintenance. On Saturday I reported that there was a broken car window in the overflow lot. The glass was still there Sunday Morning even though our group filled the parking lot on Saturday. Saturday morning there was litter left all over the 3rd floor balcony. They finally got a trash can up there later in the day. Sunday it appears that the restaurant in the hotel did not do the hotel any favors. They piled their garbage on the pool deck in plain sight by the conference rooms that we were using. There is only one stall in the men's room by ballroom F. One of the 4 toilet paper dispensers was broken and the support railing pulled out a quarter inch from the wall.

Bed frames were dusty when the mattress slide a bit . But the rest was good