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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.
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.
Or, you might want to try the Orbitz Summer Sale: SAVE up to 50% on hotels! Hurry...offer ends July 6!
Check out These Economic Stimulus Package Deals at Virginia Beach Hotels
Wondering what to do with your economic stimulus check? How about a well-deserved vacation for less in Virginia Beach hotels?
Virginia Beach is offering Economic Stimulus Package vacation deals ranging from romantic weekend getaways, to dolphin discovery packages, to fun in the sun family packages. Here are just two packages at top rated oceanfront hotels:
***SpringHill Suites 2-40 Stimulus Package
Package includes accommodations in an oceanfront king or queen studio; two tickets to the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center; a $40 Gas card; and a complimentary breakfast buffet. The package is available through June 19 and requires a minimum two night stay. Rates range from $144 - $269. (Use Code LPR when booking.)
***Holiday Inn Sunspree Vacation on the Government Package
Package includes accommodations for two; an all inclusive five night stay; breakfast and dinner for two adults, and unlimited use of their two indoor pools. Available through June 19 based on availability. Rates are $1200 or less per couple.
For more details and contact information for SpringHill Suites and Holiday Inn Sunspree, go to our Virginia Beach Hotels at the Oceanfront page.
Other packages at Virginia Beach hotels:
***Cavalier Hotel Romantic Weekend Getaway
Package includes accommodations for two; a bottle of champagne and two keepsake champagne flutes plus chocolate-covered strawberries and cheese plate; a free one-hour bike rental; continental breakfast served in room . Available through June 19. Rates are $159 - $319 per night.
Cavalier Hotel address: 4201 Atlantic Avenue. Cavalier Hotel phone number: (757) 425-8555 or (800) 746-2327.
***Days Inn at the Beach Aquarium Discovery Package
Package includes accommodations for two; two tickets to Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. Rates through May 23: $79.95 weekdays, $99.95 weekends. Rates May 27-June 19: $129.95 weekdays, $169.95 weekends.
Days Inn at the Beach address: 1000 Atlantic Avenue. Days Inn at the Beach phone number: (757) 428-6141 or (800) 843-7096.
***Surfside Oceanfront Inn and Suites - This hotel is offering three different packages:
Hooked On Fish Package
Package includes two nights in an oceanfront room for two adults; two tickets for the Dolphin Boat Tour; two tickets to the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center; dinner Coupons to Waterman's Grill, and a "check in gift." Available April 1 - June 16, rates are $360 inclusive.
Romantic Getaway
Package includes one nights accomodations for two adults; a box of chocolates, a bottle of champagne and keepsake glasses, dinner coupons to Waterman's Grill. Available April 1 - June 16, rates are $200 inclusive.
Get Up and Go
Package includes three nights accomodations for two adults in an oceanfront room; two movie passes, and dinner coupons to Waterman's Grill. Available April 1 - June 16, rates are $450 inclusive.
Surfside Inn & Suites address: 1211 Atlantic Avenue. Surfside Inn & Suites phone number: (757) 428-1183 or (800) 437-2497.
How to Get a Great Rate at Virginia Beach Hotels...
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 a hotel 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. 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: 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.
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 tips on free or inexpensive sites to visit for a cheap family vacation.
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