Sunset Beach Resort

2.0 star property
Private beach and seasonal outdoor pool, near Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge

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Private beach nearby, beach bar, kayaking, rowing
Private beach nearby, beach bar, kayaking, rowing
Private beach nearby, beach bar, kayaking, rowing
Property grounds
Lunch, dinner served; seafood, beach views

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
32246 Lankford Hwy, Cape Charles, VA, 23310
  • Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge
    3 min walk
  • Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
    2 min drive
  • Kiptopeke State Park
    6 min drive
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    35 min drive

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Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cape Charles

Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge is within a 5-minute walk of Sunset Beach Resort while other popular sites like Kiptopeke State Park are within a few miles (5 km). This 72-room hotel has private in-room pools along with a private beach and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min walk
  • Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel - 2 min drive
  • Kiptopeke State Park - 6 min drive
  • Cape Charles Beach - 16 min drive
  • Bay Creek Golf Club - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sting-Ray's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jackspot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cape Center - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sharky's Big Bite Caf - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sunset Beach Resort

Private beach and seasonal outdoor pool, near Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge
Sunset Beach Resort features a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. There's free parking if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with concierge services, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Other amenities at this beach hotel include conference space, a seasonal outdoor pool, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch TVs with satellite channels. Other amenities include private pools, refrigerators, and microwaves.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sunset Beach Bar & Grille

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Private pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Firepit
  • In a state park
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1965
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 30 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (68 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 9.99 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May 01 to October 01.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Sunset Beach Inn & Grille
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Sunset Beach Resort?

Sunset Beach Resort provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around Sunset Beach Resort?

This hotel is located in Cape Charles, just steps from Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and Kiptopeke State Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Sunset Beach Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Sunset Beach Resort have a casino on the premises?

No, Sunset Beach Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sunset Beach Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 until October 01.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Sunset Beach Resort?

This waterfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including a private pool as well as a beach bar and a beachfront restaurant.

Does Sunset Beach Resort have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Sunset Beach Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Sunset Beach Resort doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Sunset Beach Resort allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Sunset Beach Resort for a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Sunset Beach Resort?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Sunset Beach Resort?

The closest major airport to Sunset Beach Resort is Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF), which is 27.5 mi away (35 minutes by car). Another top airport is Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF), which is around 28.9 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sunset Beach Resort?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Sunset Beach Resort.

Sunset Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 841 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 841 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 841 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 841 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 841 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CLAYTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kirth

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rocco

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was pleasant and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in dire need of a refresh. The paint on the bathroom walls was peeling. Shower had mold on the walls to tub joint. Bathroom fan sounded like it was going to eat itself. There was noone in the lobby at 6:50am when we tried to check out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Faith, Salisbury

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

diane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Melisa

Disliked: Cleanliness
I really liked how convenient this hotel was and that it was a part of the KOA next door. But the office closes at 8 and I was a late arrival. Upon entering the room after driving there, there was no toilet paper at all in the suite. I wanted to take a bath in the jetted tub with my fiancé but the jets had dirt caked on every single one of them. It looked like there had been some repairs to the wall but they didn’t even bother to repaint the spots with the color of paint that was already on the wall so there were spots everywhere of different colors. The blinds in the room were those old time pull down shades that you had to pull up in order to get any sunlight in the room but if you did that then every one could see inside. One of the lamps in the room would not come on and the batteries in the remote for the tv were dead. I was highly disappointed ☹️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not a pleased visitor
Bathroom was not clean sheets had stains on them. Had to buy cleaning supplies to clean the bathroom. Had to bring sheets to put on the beds because of the stains on the linen. Housekeeping need to do a better job of cleaning and the management need to make sure that it meet the standard. Some rooms were worst than others. Holes in the walls need to be fixed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

barry

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought we were staying at a class hotel in Cape Charles, not a KOA / motel 10 miles from Cape Charles proper.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Angela

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Bathroom floor was dirty, mold in tub, only one washcloth and one towel. No phone in the room so I had to go to the front desk to get more. Not even a box of tissues. Just posted wasnt up to par like other times we stayed there in the past
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t stay; wait until they renovate
Room was in terrible condition—peeling paint, broken tub handle bar, stained disgusting toilet, light fixture hanging, holes in the wall patched with loose drywall. When we told the front desk staff (who were very kind), they said “yeah, we’re shutting down next year to renovate.” The rest of the property seemed nice, but the hotel was a no-go, especially for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Betty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room smelled like sour towels. No cups in the room for coffee. No phone. No tissues. We had to take a room that had not been renovated because I can’t climb steps so we had to stay on the first floor. No elevator. All renovated rooms were on the second floor. We had no choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

t pat

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great property for camping glad they are tearing down hotel it is in bad shape not worth money spent on room owners should be ashamed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Larry

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What a dump!
The stairs were unsafe, unlit also. There were many large holes in the walls, the floor had enough sand to build a sand castle. The fridge only worked on freezing. At some point, they changed the door lock fixtures and had paper towels and scotch tape covering the holes. I've never seen anything so terrible in my life. There was vomit on the floor at the top of the stairs. Like three spots of large Vomit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

George J Whitworth

Disliked: Cleanliness
This is also a KOA RV park campground This was happening and seemed well run. I wished I was in an RV Seemed that Hotel was not a main focus. 1/4 roll of toilet paper no tissues dirty sheets on my bed ( I turned them inside out) I’ll stop there But I focused on the good and visited a dollar store for my needs I did sleep alright door was secure and area felt safe. Although I will not rent a room again, if traveling in an RV I would stay on site again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Raymond

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They say resort with great seafood restaurant. Sandwiches or burgers only. Room was dirty with mold in bathroom. One light. Overall extremely dissatisfied and disappointed. Would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Signe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Eileen

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel rooms were horrible. They were not updated, as advertised. There was a pound of sand in the shower tub when we entered one room. Also, no toilet paper, no cups for the coffee maker in one room. In the other room, there was no shower curtain and wires hanging out of the walls without covers and holes in the walls that needed patching. There was no daily room service, and in fact, at one point we had to get a broom and clean the rooms ourselves. Beds and linens were fine. The property was great, pools looked clean and in good condition. The sunset bar and grill and the beach were very nice. If the hotel ever gets renovated, or has proper staff attention, it could be a lovely property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023