Virginia Beach, VA Overview

Sometimes when you're out on the road you realize that what you really need right now is some serious bed rest. Your best bet in that case is a standard, roadside inns. The advatages over other forms of lodgings in Virginia Beach other than of the cost include convenience and speed at which you can check in. When you need a room, you just pull in the lot next to the office, walk in, get the attention of the night manager, and show your photo ID. If you are paying with cash, just slip the bills under, and in a few minutes he'll give you the room key with a nice cozy bed. Often your parking spot will be in front of your room, and when you find it, you just park, enter, and throw your stuff on the furniture, turn on the TV, and slip under the covers for some good old-fashioned shut-eye.

Many people go overboard when getting a hotel in Virginia Beach. In many cases you are only using a accomodation to sleep in and nothing more. For me this makes price a major point as I would not want to pay high costs for a room I will only be using to sleep and clean up. I would rather save my money to use for what I originally was vacationing for. It is still great to have a nice clean room and this should also play an important part of your hotel choice. It is not always possible to tell how clean a hotel will be from the appearance alone. I always like to ask if I may see a room before I choose to stay in a hotel. If you are planning to stay in the same hotel for more than three or four days then things like the pool and a restaurant may play an important part.

Get the biggest value from your stay in a hotel in Virginia Beach by making sure you understand all the services they provide. Many offer courtesy pick-up and drop-off at the nearest airport which can save you a small fortune in taxi charges. Ask about their breakfast service, many accommodations now offer great self-service breakfasts with healthy selections suitable for all diets. Be clear about their internet service, some are free and some are quite expensive. Make sure you understand the check-out rules and don't be afraid to ask for a late check out. Most establishments want you out of the room by 10 or 11 am, but many will allow you to be there until 1pm. It might be worth it to you to pay a half day room rate so you and be a tourist for the day shower and dress for dinner and then check out.

Things to do in Virginia Beach

• Dine at Tautog’s
• Visit Edgar Cayce’s Association for Research and Enlightenment
• Have some fun at Motor World
• Golf at Cypress Point
• Swim at Croatan Beach
• Visit the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center
• Have family fun at Hunt Club Farm
• Visit First Landing State Park
• Have some fun at Ocean Breeze Water Park
• Eat at Rockafellar’s Restaurant
• Visit the Military Aviation Museum
• Experience Old Cape Henry Lighthouse
• Golf at TPC
• Relax at Sandbridge Beach
• Relax at the Flowering Almond Spa
• Catch a show at the Mystery Dinner Playhouse
• Experience the Boardwalk
• Have some water fun with Tula Adventure Sports
• Visit the Old Coast Guard Station
• Visit the Lynnhaven House
• Visit Francis Land House