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Reviews of White Marlin Inn - Virginia Beach This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

395 Norfolk Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States

#104 of 108 hotels in Virginia Beach

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 260 hotel reviews

3.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    4.2

  • Comfort

    4.4

  • Location

    6.0

  • Facilities

    4.0

  • Staff

    5.5

  • Value for money

    4.5

  • Free Wifi

    4.5

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  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    4.0
    I FELT DIRTY
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The building was old and rundown, the room furniture needs to be replaced website shows a stove in the room when they actually removed the stove at least in room 200 they did. I know it was only 224.00 but I was expecting better.

    THE ONLY THING I LIKED WAS IT BEING CLOSE ENOUGH TO WALK TO THE BEACH

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    3.0
    Don't stay here it's a dump
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Floors were dirty no trash cans in the room

    Big television

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They charge me twice because they didn't receive my payment from booking. It was very unpleasant.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    4.0
    The owners know the reviews and do nothing about improvements!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owner of the White Marlin is over charging for the rooms!! They are very very outdated and they need many upgrades. The location is how they suck you in and you have to prepay and there are no refunds. If you cancel your still charged 1/2 of your price. It was not a place I would recommend. I was highly disappointed when I arrived and saw the condition of the motel.

    The lady that managed the property was very nice. She does the best she can with what she has to work with. The rooms were clean. If she owned this motel I know it would not be in the condition it is in.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2024

    2.0
    A scam and a disappointment to have book
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The manager who received us was in bad mood since we arrived . Rude and the only thing I ask because we just have 2 towels was for 1 more. Towels were smelling very bad ( dirty gogs), refrigerator was not cooling and there was not possible to freeze unless a bottle of water . Totally scam! Because the pictures showed totally different as really it is . Paying 249$ for one night in this motel was a total theft. Booking supervisors need to be aware about it! Thank you

    The linen that apparently was clean. ( because pillows, bed spreads, blankets were dirty and smelling a lot to old dogs)

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2024

    4.0
    It was the worse place I ever stayed
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast no coffee no tea A lot of bags

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    2.0
    You get what you pay for and still felt like I over paid. Would NOT stay here again. I’m not to picky but this was ruff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not very clean. Bathroom toilet leaks water every time we flushed. It was ‘clean’ and still very dirty, dresser drawers broken and laying on shelves with dust. Shower sprays into back of shower no pressure so good luck washing off sand. Cigarette burn marks in bedding. No outlets in bathroom. Door hard to open/close has key to open and no safety latch inside so didn’t feel safe. Parking is tight tight.

    It’s was near everything and easy to get to. AC works great!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pictures they advertise are not what the rooms really look like, it’s quite deceiving. I had a hole in my bathroom ceiling. The fridge didn’t work when I got to the room. But the staff did switch it out for a smaller one that did work. I didn’t feeling extremely safe. The door only had like a bedroom door lock. No dead bolt or chain lock at all. So it was a little uncomfortable for me being a single mom with my kids.

    The staff was amazing, helpful and friendly! It was also very close to the board walk. So we could walk a lot of places.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too many insects in the room and bathroom.

    The employee was very nice.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2023

    3.0
    Not satisfied
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The whole building was falling apart, the stairs weren't safe to use, the room itself was not anywhere near standards. The tub was separating from the wall, the toilet was not mounted to the floor safely, there were wholes in the baseboards, and the establishment had roaches, had to leave all my belongings in my car, and spent as much time as possible out of the room. When tried to contact the office but the individual working there, with whom was polite when we checked in, was never in the office. I would love it if I was reimbursed for my stay.

    That it had TV

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was moody, not clean, probably unhealthy staying there

    The situation was really good

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2023

    2.0
    I don’t want to be negative but it was scary.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were stains on the bed, the bathroom was dirty. The doors wouldn’t close all the way and there were people screaming in the parking lot at 3 AM.

    The location was great, we walked to and from the beach. The woman checking us in was kind and funny.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2023

    2.0
    Very Poor
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was to expensive and didn't have breakfast and someone open our window of our car.

    It was close to the beach

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2023

    4.0
    Too much for too little
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    $127 for: Overpowering chemical smell in room and bedding.;Terrible condition of room - paint, cracks, corroded shower fittings, no coffee machine; big dead roach in kitchen; big living bug in bathroom; sand left from previous occupants on floor which ended up in bed with me.

    Good air conditioner. Water pressure and hot water in the bathroom.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    1.0
    Do not stay here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Roach infested. Bad vibes.

    There is absolutely nothing to like about this place.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    1.0
    Horrible
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t like anything about it

    Nothing gf was cleannnn & we had to clean the room ourselves .

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2025

    1.0
    Never stayed got another room need refund
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing at all

    Nothing

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2025

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    there was mold in the bathroom/shower. I booked the place cuz it was a last minute tripe and we were out of options. The towels in the shower were terrible they looked so overused. I had to go out to but Clorox wipes,mold spray and Lysol to clean up the place. the beds were so dirty I basically slept on the chair. the fridge and the microwave was a mess thank god I had a small cooler in my car so I just had to get ice and keep my stuff in the cooler. And the lock on the door was broken too I had to put the chair in front of the door and sleep on the chair. For anybody whos planning on booking this place don't. You'll be a lot safer camping in the car. Never again going back. thank goodness it was only one night.

    besides the lady who was in charge of check in the place was a complete mess.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    1.0
    Never again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely disgusting, it's the dirtiest place I've ever stayed at

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place was so dirty. They smoked in the rooms leaving a strong smell in. Looks like a ghetto people smoking marijuana in the balconies and rooms. Horrible and pricey. Please save yourself a nightmare. Do not waste your money . Nothing looks like what was pictured.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Towels had hair. Some fixtures didn't work.

    Good price, good location. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    1.0
    When we pulled in, we knew it was going to be bad. It was NOTHING like the pictures. It was obvious our room hadn’t been
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Filthiest, most ran down motel I have ever stepped foot in. Pics are VERY deceiving.

    Absolutely NOTHING other than the location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The front desk woke up and let us in at 2am!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    1.0
    Bad experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room very verey very dirty

    Close to the beach

    Stayed in July 2025

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