The Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort

Hotels
Independent
7.6 (1444 reviews)
424 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451 , Virginia Beach , US

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Parasailing nearby
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Elevator
Fitness facilities
ATM/banking
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room infestations

Categories

Cleanliness
5.78
Multiple reviews mention infestations and dirty conditions.
Service
8.77
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.77
Many reviews highlighted the excellent location near the beach and local attractions.
Room Quality
6.78
Rooms were mentioned as dated with cleanliness issues reported.
Amenities
6.78
Limited positive remarks on amenities, with some complaints about maintenance.
Value for Money
7.87
Mixed sentiments; some found issues with value compared to expectations.
Food and Beverage
8.77
Not explicitly mentioned but inferred from positive remarks about local restaurants.
Overall Experience
7.28
Guests had mixed feelings; some were satisfied while others reported serious issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 09:09

Property Description

Experience the ultimate coastal getaway at The Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort, where relaxation and adventure meet.

Unwind and Recharge
Dive into our rejuvenating indoor pool or stay active in our fully-equipped fitness center. Your leisure time is well spent with exciting amenities, including a game arcade that promises fun for all ages.

Comfort Meets Convenience
Our 142 spacious guestrooms are designed for your comfort, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Enjoy entertainment at your fingertips with complimentary wired and wireless internet access, plus a 55-inch Smart TV in every room.

Culinary Delights On-Site
Savor mouthwatering Italian cuisine at Romas Pizza, conveniently located within the hotel. Enjoy the ease of delicious meals just steps from your room, making your stay truly memorable.

Book your escape at The Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort today and experience the perfect blend of comfort and adventure!

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ORF

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 1444 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.78
Service: 8.77
Location: 8.77
Room Quality: 6.78
Amenities: 6.78
Value for Money: 7.87
Food and Beverage: 8.77
Overall Experience: 7.28
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Victoria Best solo_traveller us
1
Beware of Bed Bugs!!!!
Pros:

Close to the beach

Cons:

The hotel was understaffed, it took 45 minutes to check in.
Hotel appeared "clean", however my bed was infested with bed bugs. I even changed my clothes because I thought they were itchy! Nope, not even 1 minute back into the bed I was bitten and jumped out. I threw all of my belongings into one bag and threw it all away and drove 4 hours back home in the middle of the night.
Don't make my mistake, go somewhere else.
I requested a refund and have yet to receive a phone call from the manager of the property.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Dewayne couple us
10
Peaceful
Pros:

It was quiet.

Cons:

I didn’t like the fact that the hotel says “sea view” for all of the rooms. When in fact some rooms you cannot see the “sea”. Me and my family were hoping to be able to see the beach and be oceanfront. The description of the room is way off!
Staff were helpful and tried to get us in a room that we wanted, but they were full. Not really a complaint our stay was fine, just very mislead by the description of the room.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Brittany family_with_children us
4
Overall, we made the best of it. Will not be staying again.
Pros:

What we did like about the stay was this location being one of the only 2 bedroom suite options to accomodate my family in one room vs. spending money in booking multiple. Your linen staff were super nice, helpful and friendly!

Cons:

The pool was advertised as heated, it indeed was not. We were told that the hot tub was broken prior to which was fine but to also get a cold pool was not expected. Apparently there was a music festival on the beach the week prior, there was no communication from the hotel prior to our stay informing guests that we would have to travel 3-4 blocks down to get to the actual beach. I also called and confirmed prior to my stay if we would have a side ocean view room, it was confirmed with the gentlemen I spoke too, that indeed was not true and we got a view of a fishing pier and the road. The floors were filthy in the room prior to use even coming in and out. The staff at the front desk were quite rude to guests, not directly towards me but as you stand and wait for the elevators you can hear how they talk to potential customers over the phone and it was very nasty. I also see how they treated an African American family vs. how they laughed and chatted with a white family. There is a unique odor in the stairwell which made standing and waiting for 5 minutes for the elevator much more worth it than walking to the 4th floor there. I wish that the activities were better advertised and more welcoming with better timing. I didn't participate in the spa, however even if I wanted to, I was unable to find it unfortunately.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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gerald couple us
1
Room was hot
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Ac didn’t work in the middle of the summer and no one there to fix it!

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Rhoderick extended_group us
7
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Sara solo_traveller us
1
Annoying. Temperature stayed at 77 for the whole stay. Was super hot the whole time, couldn’t sleep. Things were falling
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

Not clean.. a/c didn’t work.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Green couple us
1
I will never go back to this hotel.
Pros:

It was close to the beach.

Cons:

It was dirty. Floor was disgusting. I couldn’t even be barefoot or just get in the bed and feel clean. Our lock to the door ended up not working so we had to wait to get our stuff out of our room

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Traci family_with_children us
3
Terrible
Cons:

Booked oceanfront room with balcony and door handle did not work. Maintenance called and still not able to open. Booked a 4 night stay for the sole purpose of enjoying a ocean front balcony to spend time on and could not. Left on day 3 asked management to contact me and requested a refund on last night. No communication at all no refund terrible experience would not recommend. They do not care about being accommodating.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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adonica family_with_children us
10
Home away from home loved it.
Pros:

The staff were nice and friendly very informative when checking in knowing about the local area and what was happening with the upcoming weekend festival. Also having activities onsite daily was a plus. The location was awesome right across the street from boardwalk and beach. So many food options nearby and souvenir shops. There even was a trolley that stopped right in front of the hotel if you walked too much and didn’t want to walk back. It was cleaned and set up nicely. Beautiful view!

Cons:

Everything was great!

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller us
7
The ocean key resort review
Pros:

The kitchen was nice had all the utensils. Easy access to the boardwalk and activities.

Cons:

The boardwalk from our hotel was closed off, not easy access to beach. The first day we informed the front desk about air conditioning problem .they did a easy fix but not completely fix it. The jacuzzi was not working.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Abril couple us
7
Very nice hotel didn’t like that my room was not ready and the temperature was ruined was super hot
Pros:

Nice clean

Cons:

Nice clean good space

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Moore solo_traveller us
8
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Joiseph family_with_children us
10
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Cortney family_with_children us
8
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Hose couple us
10
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Albina solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Tamia was very helpful during check in.

Cons:

AC wasn't working properly, it was hot in the room

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Crawford family_with_children us
7
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Hilliard solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

I loved the room set up. It was very spacious and comfortable. Housekeeping staff were all friendly and had smiles on their faces.

Cons:

The attitude of the front desk staff. They looked tired and unorganized. Even though one person said that she had worked there for a few years,she didn't show it.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Nora couple us
2
Horrible and didn’t receive what I booked,
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Advertisement of the property is misleading and way over priced

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Sc00taz extended_group us
8
2026-06-15 via Nuitee