Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

Hotels
Sheraton
7.8 (931 reviews)
777 Waterside Drive , Norfolk , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean and comfortable
Cons:
Inconsistent service
Valet issues
Restaurant service needed improvement

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Very clean and comfortable.
Service
7.6
Staff were helpful, but experienced some issues with valet and restaurant service.
Location
8.14
The hotel is nicely located on the waterfront, walking distance to port and dining.
Room Quality
8.09
Open plan and contemporary, contributing to a relaxing stay.
Amenities
7.62
Valet service could be improved; however, happy hours are pleasant.
Value for Money
8.08
Overall good value despite some service issues.
Food and Beverage
7.13
Brunch was delightful, but restaurant service quality lacking.
Overall Experience
7.6
Overall great stay; mostly satisfied but with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 23:25

Property Description

Waterfront Location
The Sheraton Waterside is Norfolk's exclusive waterfront hotel, providing guests with stunning views and easy access to Waterside Marketplace.

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in the comfort of our fresh guestrooms featuring Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds and premium bedding for a restful night's sleep.

Convenient Amenities
Stay active in our complimentary fitness center, shop for unique gifts at the on-site store, and take advantage of our attentive concierge service for a seamless stay.

Experience the best of Norfolk at Sheraton Waterside. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
Swimming pool: Closed from Wed, Oct 1, 2025 until Sat, May 23, 2026

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ORF

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 35 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 931 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 7.6
Location: 8.14
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 7.62
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 7.13
Overall Experience: 7.6
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elliotth840 Couples
10
Jermaine was great!
Pros:

My wife and I had our honeymoon here. Jermaine was awesome! He was very professional. Also knowledgeable about the establishment and the surrounding areas. Thank you for your hospitality.

2026-05-19 via Tripadvisor
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Joan couple us
7
Pros:

Central location to Town Point Park & Restaurant Row. The vendors & entertainment on Waterside adjacent to hotel.
Main lobby & restaurant are were very nice.

Cons:

The carpet in the hallway (we were on the 4th floor) was filthy throughout.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Leonard extended_group us
5
I will not stay at this property again
Pros:

The staff in the lounge ( Marylou) and valet Parker Jermaine

Cons:

$35 parking, dirty hallways, staff not visible

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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W5142HBwilliamt Couples Waynesboro, Virginia
10
Great for Cruisers
Pros:

When we cruise out of Norfolk, we like to take advantage of the Park & Cruise packages at the downtown Norfolk hotels. You stay one night, and can leave your car for the duration of the cruise. Any of the downtown hotels are a short walk to the cruise port. We had stayed at 2 different ones in the past. Both were okay. This time, we decided to try the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside. The hotel and room were clean. The water pressure in the shower was amazing! The package included valet parking at a discounted rate, and a free breakfast buffet. While the buffet wasn’t large, it was much better than the typical hotel breakfast. It included an omelet station. The food was quite good. The restaurant also serves dinner. The Waterside market is right next door. And a very short walk into downtown gives you many more dining options. The walk to the cruise port was about 8 – 10 minutes. When the ship arrived back in Norfolk, traffic was a mess and everyone was waiting for their ride to try and get to them. We simply made the short walk back to the hotel and were on the road home. We will continue to use the Sheraton Waterside Norfolk in the future.

2026-05-18 via Tripadvisor
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Atkinson couple us
10
WAS MADE TO FEEL AT HOME😊😇🌈
Pros:

FRENDLYNESS OF STAFF —ROOM—HARBOR VIEW—BREAKFAST —(A BIT HIGH FOR SENIORS)BUT VERY GOOD —WAS HELPED WONDERFULLY BY STAFF. WAS GREETED WITH WELCOME HOME 😊😇🌈

Cons:

SENIOR PRICEING WOULD OF BEEN NICE

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Dr Pierre WH couple us
10
Great for wedding anniversary. Hotel and Mimi staff member made it sooo special on My Special Day. She was great..🙏🏿❤️
Pros:

Water view with ship and walking distance to night live events

Cons:

Price for parking

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Zion solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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bonniecN9582XQ Couples
10
Valet Review
Pros:

All of the gentlemen that handled our car were very respectful to us and our car, especially Amir. Very nice gentleman!!

2026-05-15 via Tripadvisor
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M5248KBcindyg Couples
6
Avoid park n cruise
Pros:

Do not park your car here while you cruise. When leaving our car there and paying $150 to do so they assured us that they would be able to pick us up at port. Once we got off the ship at the port and called they said they didn't have a shuttle to pick us up. The hotel is very nice.

2026-05-13 via Tripadvisor
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joluca6 Solo travel
6
Eh
Pros:

In town for a wedding. This is where the bride and groom got a block of rooms. ~$150/night. Not terrible. Room was decent. No real complaints. I checked for bedbugs (I’m like that) and found none. Great! The one thing I can complain about is the shower. While the water flow and pressure are excellent, the tub fills up and you’re in ankle deep water in the end. Not great.
The day after the wedding I kept the room for an extra night to “recover” before the long 6-8 hr drive home. I ordered food delivered from an outside restaurant and didn’t know delivery people are not allowed up on guest floors. The food sat at the front desk for at least half an hour. The room number was on the order, but no one bothered to call and let me know it was there. I called the front desk and let them know what the situation was and the put me on hold so they could “check” if they had it. I hung up, called again and again they put me on hold to “check”. I KNOW they were being petty and making me hold out of spite. One of them actually said they tell guests on check-in in about the delivery policy. No way did they tell me that. No way. Ok, my bad, SO IS THE FOOD THERE OR NOT? Oh yes ma’am. It’s here. I get dressed, go down there, and the food was just sitting there on the counter in plain sight. They had to “check”?? Really??? Just turn your head with your eyes open and you’ll see it. So petty and LAZY. The food was ice cold. Just annoying and frustrating all the way around. Customer service here at the hotel is lacking to say the least. Don’t park with the hotel. It’s $20/night while municipal lot across the street is $13/night.

2026-05-11 via Tripadvisor
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C8755KLsharone Friends getaway Victoria, Virginia
10
Happy Mother's Day Weekend to Me!!!💚
Pros:

This a Beautiful Hotel!! The beds were wonderful!!! I melted into those sheets!! My Bestie and I did brunch on the Spirit of Norfolk. Not wanting to drive back home 2 1/2 hours away after. We booked this hotel in advance. Very clean rooms and hotel itself!!! I highly recommend and will definitely book here again. If you use room service as we did. Please pay attention to your receipt if you allow your card on file to be used for room service. I didn't check my emailed receipt for room service. There were a few additions on my bill that I questioned to myself. Because it was after I checked out that I even checked my emailed receipt. Oh well!!! I will do better with that next time. Over all Fantastic Mother's Day weekend was had in Norfolk!!💚💚💚

2026-05-11 via Tripadvisor
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Arthur couple us
10
Excellent stay at an excellent hotel!!!
Pros:

Excellent location in downtown Norfolk

Cons:

Restaurant service was slow…

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller us
5
Mixed reviews
Pros:

Location, river view, comfort

Cons:

There were a lot of problems over the course of my stay. I had to ask 3 times over 12 hours to get water problem fixed in my room. The maintenance guy was overwhelmed, but they should have offered me a new room or at least a meal voucher! The elevators kept getting stuck, and they were very understaffed.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Shirene solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Laura couple us
10
The hotel is in a wonderful location and staff were friendly.
Pros:

The staff were friendly and accommodating.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Joseph couple us
9
Pros:

Didn't offer free breakfast

Cons:

Complimentary Breakfast

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Deyana solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Kenneth couple us
2
I wouldn’t come back
Pros:

The staff was friendly

Cons:

Toilet issues,trash and food in the common areas

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Viji couple us
9
2026-05-04 via Nuitee