Howard Johnson by Wyndham Virginia Beach At The Beach

Hotels
Howard Johnson
4.9 (696 reviews)
512 Atlantic Avenue , Virginia Beach , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Adult only
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room maintenance problems

Categories

Cleanliness
2.98
Numerous reviews indicated the room was dirty and had issues such as mold and hair.
Service
6.45
Some reviews mention friendly staff, but there were complaints about inadequate assistance.
Location
8.49
Several reviews highlight the great location near the beach as a positive aspect.
Room Quality
3.94
Multiple reviews mentioned issues with room maintenance and cleanliness.
Amenities
3.97
Reviews criticized the lack of amenities such as hairdryers and coffee pots.
Value for Money
5.93
Value was perceived as low due to cleanliness issues, but good for budget stays.
Food and Beverage
3.98
Reviewers noted that breakfast was very basic and not satisfactory.
Overall Experience
3.45
Overall experiences varied widely with many negative comments outweighing positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 02:03

Property Description

Prime Location near the Beach
Just steps away from the sandy shores of Virginia Beach, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Virginia Beach At The Beach offers a cozy retreat with easy access to the beach and nearby attractions.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each room is thoughtfully equipped with a flat-screen cable TV and a convenient work desk, providing guests with a comfortable space to unwind after a day of beach activities or sightseeing.

Relaxing Outdoor Amenities
Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool or bask in the sun on the poolside lounge chairs, creating the perfect setting for relaxation and leisure.

Book your stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Virginia Beach At The Beach for a delightful beachside getaway!

Important information:

Early check-in is at 13:30 hours and guests will be charged USD 25. Late checkout is available until 13:30 hours and is USD 25. Please note, early check-ins and late check-outs is subject to availability upon arrival and cannot be guaranteed.

Each room is entitled to only one free parking space. Extra vehicles will be charged a daily fee of USD 20. Please note, additional parking is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

The pool is open from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day only.

During the College Beach Weekend event, guests will be required to wear wrist bands for security purposes and special rules and conditions will be imposed upon all guests during this event.

Guests wanting to inquire about the special rules and conditions may contact our property for full details.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

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

Location

Guest Reviews

4.9
Based on 696 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.98
Service: 6.45
Location: 8.49
Room Quality: 3.94
Amenities: 3.97
Value for Money: 5.93
Food and Beverage: 3.98
Overall Experience: 3.45
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Oliver couple us
1
Pros:

It was a cross the street from the beach

Cons:

The lady at the front desk was a extremely rude, over talked me and just over all had a nasty demeanor

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Miller solo_traveller us
4
I didn’t enjoy the stay
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The room was handicapped accessible, they didn’t have a table to eat on or play games on

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Deidra family_with_children us
3
Pros:

Filthy

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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ig115 NONE
10
Comfortable, restful, peaceful, NO BUGS...But they do have HBO!
Pros:

Per Dollar, NO HOTE/MOTEL is on a level with this Howard Johnson at 512 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, Va. The most commendable staff, the BEST WI-FI ON THE OCEAN FRONT! There's even HBO, and all of the channels for MARCH MADNESS...Nightly price? A FRACTION OF ALL SURROUNDING INN'S, HOTELS, MOTELS

2026-03-17 via Tripadvisor
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Dontrey couple us
3
No breakfast as they said it would be and WiFi didn’t work
Pros:

Distance to beach

Cons:

How out dated it looks compared to the pictures

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Millie solo_traveller us
3
I get you that you get what you pay for but this was sad. Especially in off season.
Pros:

Staff was very friendly

Cons:

Floors were very dirty, my white socks were black after the first few hours , shower didn’t work if you turned the water on the faucet it was Luke warm, you go to shower mode it was so hot you couldn’t shower, there was no way to adjust temp as the nozzle was broken. And when water did come out for shower it was very little. I ended up washing my hair under the facet of Luke warm water. , drain clogged, sheets dirty with food residue. Wash cloths were crumpled and thrown into a cubicle. No bath mat and only 2 towels for a double room. The room smelled of a mix of smoke and marijuana. The one bed had only a sheet on it and the thin blanket was laying on a stand. The other bed had both the thin blanket and sheet so between the two I was able to sleep ok. Both sets of sheets had food and burn marks in them. The door closed ok but there was a gap at least 1 1/2 in that allowed noise/heat/cool/light out. I just feel that whoever does maintenance does not care about their job and whoever does cleaning really could care less. This was off season and honestly was disgusting.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Cyndie extended_group us
1
Horrible disgusting unpleasant nightmare will never stay here again
Pros:

I didn't like a single thing about this hotel stay. If i could rate zero stars I would.

Cons:

The hotel was so disgusting and dirty. When we got to the hotel the front desk man was so ride and not hospitable whatsoever. When we got the room I was even more disgusted. I checked the sheets of bed and they were dirty and stained. The towels were also stained and dirty. We had to ask the front desk for new sheets and towels 3 times because he kept giving us dirty sheets. The floor of the room was dirty everything just seemed so unclean and unkempt. We only had 1 trashcan which we filled up the first day and we asked at the front desk and were not provided with another. One day we saw the housekeeping staff and 1 of them was sweeping water from the parking lot and the other one was going up and down on the elevator with a cart walking up and down the hallways but not entering any rooms and doing a bunch of nothing. We were told to leave our trash outside of our room by the front desk and the staff with the cart did not pick it up for an entire day. It seems like the staff was not working at all. The staircase stunk of cigarettes the only elevator was beaten up and also stunk. I hated it here and I will never come back. When I got home I realized I had an allergic reaction to whatever was on the sheets or pillows because I had red bumps on the side of my face that i laid on for a couple days. I've stayed in dozens of actual hotels and this was more of a motel or a shack. Just absolutely terrible.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple us
1
Not up to par to be a Wyndham hotel
Pros:

The pool and location

Cons:

The hotel room was filthy the sheets were dirty sand all over the floor no toilet paper toilet was not working tv did not work never brought bath towels and soap totally disgusting

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Kathy extended_group us
1
Pros:

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION

Cons:

Everything else but location
Pictures are deceiving

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Felicia family_with_children us
1
The location was great but the hotel is dirty and in need of maintenance, shockingly terrible.
Pros:

The location was great.

Cons:

The hotel was dirty, poorly maintained, and management was indifferent. The bedding was stained, items were left in the room from a previous guest, lamp didn’t work, elevator didn’t work on the first floor, dirty floors in room, and walls were dirty. Cigarette butts are all over the property and outside of room doors and on walkways. Burn holes in bedding. The staff engaged in a verbal altercation, yelling and cursing in front of guests. Management didn’t intervene. Breakfast was honey buns, cereal bars, and yogurt that sat out for hours without being refrigerated.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Lynne couple us
1
This hotel is not safe. For all to see, Your room number is your car tag.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

This was the worst stay! Pictures are completely different than what it looks like in person. Dirty bed bug hotel…nothing clean, mold in shower, loud fights outside, questionable activities, not on the beach, Just don’t stay here, don’t be bamboozled by the photos. We were scammed! The pool is in a parking lot, not on the roof top deck like it’s pictured.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Taylor extended_group us
3
More expensive doesn’t alwayy mean better quality… this was not my favorite.
Pros:

I liked that the pool looked clean. It was the cleanest part about the whole place…

Cons:

The room was filthy, there was a streak down the pillow of god knows what, no towels or rags?? The phone also did not work properly and wouldn’t dial anyone. Everything was unplugged. Hair in the shower, I really could go on.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Natalie couple us
5
It was meh not the best not the worse
Pros:

How close it was to the beach

Cons:

The bed was not comfortable and the metal bedframe made noises anytime you moved and haven’t received my deposit back

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
B
Babakar family_with_children ca
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not too clean

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
W
Walter family_with_children us
2
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Cleanliness- sheets and towels stained, stains and dirt on walls, door knobs hanging off

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Arun Kumar family_with_children us
3
Cons:

Room was not clean, smoke smell, lot of disturbance from neighboring room, requested for top floor but got middle floor

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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JOHN family_with_children us
5
Cons:

I booked a DOUBLE room with 2 double beds. The room was a SINGLE room with 2 beds. Shouldn't I get some type of partial refund? You can check the reservation if you want.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Stephen extended_group us
5
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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philip solo_traveller us
5
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Shaun couple us
1
Horrible l
Pros:

Really just the location.

Cons:

Asked for towels and they told me I had to wait until morning. I only had two for a three night stay. The shower curtain was filthy and had mold and mildew on it. There was no soap! Continental breakfast was terrible.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee