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It can be dizzying choosing between all the hotels, motels, condos, vacation rentals and other accommodations at Virginia Beach...
Do you want to overlook the ocean? Click here for reviews of top Virginia Beach oceanfront hotels that are on the Boardwalk, family-friendly, and full of amenities. Plus, we'll tell you which one you might want to AVOID.
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| The Sheraton at the Beach. |
Maybe you'd prefer a quiet B&B? Maybe you're interested in a condo rental or timeshare? Or perhaps your #1 criteria is for a cheap hotel deal? (Click here to find one.)
Then, we'll give you tips for getting a great hotel rate. Scroll down for a great resource from HotelsCombined-- it allows you to search hotel rates from multiple online booking sites at the same time. So, you'll be sure to get a great deal on Virginia Beach hotels.
Want to go really cheap and get back to nature? Virginia Beach has a variety of wonderful campgrounds near the Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Jamestown, and other vacation spots in Virginia.
New! Scroll down for hotels that participate in the Virginia Beach Find-A-Kid Program!
Check out These Package Deals at Virginia Beach Hotels
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| Photo by Lindsay M. Curtis © 2010-11 |
Wondering how to make your vacation dollar stretch? How about a well-deserved vacation for less in Virginia Beach hotels?
Virginia Beach is offering special package vacation deals at Virginia Beach hotels ranging from romantic weekend getaways, to aquarium packages, to fun in the sun family packages. Here are just a few packages at top rated oceanfront hotels:
Best Western Busch Gardens PackageEnjoy both Virginia Beach and Busch Gardens Williamsburg with this package deal. The package includes two nights oceanfront accommodations and a one day ticket to Busch Gardens. Package prices start at $98.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Call (800) 344-3342 for details.
Beach Spa's Deluxe Romantic Package
Here's a pampering package at the Beach Spa Bed & Breakfast good for a honeymoon, anniversary, or just general romance. It includes a two-night stay, the services of a personal innkeeper, roses and a bottle of champagne, two multi-course gourmet breakfasts each morning, dinner for two at the Terrapin restaurant, a couples' massage, and late check-out. Rates start at $399/couple. For details, call (757) 422-2621.
Holiday Inn Surfside Package Deals
The Holiday Inn Sunspree is offering a 5-night Summer Staycation Deal. The package, which starts at $239, includes 5 nights oceanfront accommodation with a king sized bed and a sofa sleeper, breakfast each day, and use of amenities including a 50-seat Movie Theater, Kids Klub, Splish Splash Lagoon, and fitness center. They also have a 3-night stay deal, a Pizza Family Getaway, and more. Call 757-428-1711 and ask for rate IJOTH. Packages are good through Sept. 2.
SpringHill Suites Aquarium Package
Package includes an oceanfront studio suite with private balcony, microwave, mini-fridge, and sofa sleeper. Complimentary hot breakfast served daily. Package also includes two adult tickets to the Virginia Aquarium are included in the package price. For details, go to http://www.springhillsuitesvirginiabeach.com
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| There's so much to do at the Boardwalk... |
Virginia is for Lovers Package at The Oceanfront Inn
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Virginia is for Lovers slogan with this special package at the Oceanfront Inn. Includes a gourmet basket with wine glasses, a bottle of Williamsburg Winery Acte 12 Chardonnay, and gourmet chocolates by Schakolad Factory. Minimum 2 night stay. Prices: $139.00 - $419.00 plus tax per couple. Call 888-826-2326 for details.
Look for Kids Stay Free Packages
One way to save on Virginia travel costs is to stay where kids eat free. Both Holiday Inn and Marriott offer kids eat free deals, although the the Marriott deal has more restrictions.
At certain Marriotts, you can book an Escape Family Time Package which also lets kids 12 and under eat free with a paying adult, plus throws in a free in-room pizza party. However, availability varies significantly by date and location.
For example, randomly plugging in the weekend dates of May 29-31, I was able to get the deal at five Marriott properties in the Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads area. But when I put in the mid-week dates of June 2-4, there were no Marriott properties offering the rate. So plug in your dates using the link below and see if it's available on your travel dates. Be sure to use the corporate-promotional code MAJ.
Copy and paste this link in your browser: http://www.marriott.com/marriott.mi?page=family-getaway
How to Get a Great Rate at Virginia Beach Hotels...
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| OceanBreeze Waterpark is near the beachfront. |
Consumer Reports just published a guide for dealing with high hotel prices. Among their suggestions (and some of ours) for saving money at Virginia Beach hotels:
- Join a hotel loyalty program: Frequent guests earn free nights, future discounts, room upgrades and airline miles. For example, Best Western lets you earn rewards on your hotel reservation worldwide at a low rate guarantee.
Be flexible: stay away from holidays and be willing to change your dates a day or two in either direction
- Book early: Don't wait until the last minute. Call Virginia Beach hotels directly as early as possible; they may be willing to give you a good rate in order to lock in a reservation.
- Call back: Call back 24-72 hours before you arrive at Virginia Beach hotels. If the rate has dropped, you can usually rebook at the lower rate. One example is the Look No Further Best Rate Guarantee at Marriott.com.
If you book through Marriott.com and then find a lower publicly available rate within 24 hours for the same hotel, room type and dates anywhere on an internet travel site, through a travel agency, travel management company, or even another Marriott reservations channel, Marriott will match the lower rate and give an additional 25% off. (It is subject to terms and conditions, but it can be a great deal!).
- Ask for the lowest rate at Virginia beach hotels: Don't assume you're getting a good quote! Ask for the lowest rate or the corporate rate (usually the lowest rate they can offer). You don't have to be on business to get it.
- Try AAA: If you have AAA, always ask for the AAA rate. It's usually good for saving $5-$10 per night or more.
- FIND COUPONS!: They may not be easy to find unless you know where to look. Luckily for you, we do! To check out our secret for getting Virginia Beach lodging coupons, click here.
- Shop multiple sites: This can be time-consuming. That's why we like onsite rate-finders like www.sidestep.com or www.hotelscombined.com which check multiple sites at once.
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| The Courtyard Marriott at the beachfront. |
Ready to compare rates on VA Beach hotels (or hotels in Norfolk, Williamsburg, or other great cities)?
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Here's a great resource from HotelsCombined that lets you search hotel rates from multiple online booking sites at the same time.
Just enter in your check-in and check-out dates and the name of the city where you want to stay. (Note: the search may take a a minute or more, since they're searching multiple sites.) You'll get back a list of VA Beach hotels with room prices, hotel ratings, and --best of all, in my view-- reviews from people who've stayed there. Sort them by price, reviews, location and more. Try it!
Click here for reviews of top Virginia Beach oceanfront hotels.
Click here for information on Virginia Beach condo rentals or timeshares.
Click here for information on camping in Virginia.
Click here for tips on free or inexpensive sites to visit for a cheap family vacation.
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For our top five don't-miss spots at Colonial Williamsburg, plus our "Secrets of a Cheap Colonial Williamsburg Vacation", click here.
The Virginia Beach Find-A-Kid Program
One of parents' biggest fears on a beach vacation is losing their kids. That's why the city of Virginia Beach has a special Find-a-Kid Program that helps reunite lost kids with their parents.
Sixty-one Virginia Beach hotels participate in the program, which gives kids special ID bracelets, featuring their hotel name and an ID number. For details, and to find a hotel that participates in the program, copy and paste this link in your browser: http://www.vbhma.com/find_a_kid.php
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