Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel

Hotels
Sheraton
7.2 (576 reviews)
3501 Atlantic Avenue , Virginia Beach , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great location
Oceanfront access
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Elevator problems
High parking costs

Categories

Cleanliness
5.7
Multiple reviews expressed concerns about the cleanliness of the rooms and facilities.
Service
8.7
The staff were described as great, pleasant, and helpful.
Location
9.2
Great location directly on the beach, convenient access to amenities.
Room Quality
7.2
Concerns about worn mattresses and cleanliness diminished overall perception of room quality.
Amenities
6.7
Limited amenities and issues with cleanliness affected the rating.
Value for Money
6.7
High costs compared to the experience led to dissatisfaction.
Food and Beverage
5.7
Concerns over breakfast pricing and coffee quality impacted the rating.
Overall Experience
7.7
Mixed experiences with some guests stating they would not return, but others enjoyed aspects of their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 14:35

Property Description

Oceanfront Location and Modern Amenities
Experience the ultimate beach getaway at our oceanfront hotel on the Virginia Beach boardwalk. Enjoy stunning views, free Wi-Fi, and direct beach access. Relax in our accommodations with flat-screen cable TV and take advantage of our convenient location near top attractions.

Fitness Center and Gift Shop
Stay active during your stay with access to our on-site fitness center. Need a souvenir or forgot to pack something? Visit our gift shop for your convenience.

Proximity to Popular Attractions
Explore Virginia Beach with ease as our hotel is within walking distance to many points of interest. From water activities to shopping and dining options, everything you need is just steps away.

Book your stay at the Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel today and make unforgettable memories by the beach.

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.

The property is no longer pet friendly as of 3/25/2022. Any reservations made prior to that date that also note a pet fee will be honored.

Parking will incur daily charges of $12.00 for self parking and $20.00 for valet.

Hotel is still under active renovation through first of May 2022. Currently lobby & restaurant are impacted.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • 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 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 576 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.7
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 6.7
Value for Money: 6.7
Food and Beverage: 5.7
Overall Experience: 7.7
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114melindaw Family
2
Worst Hotel Experience
Pros:

We had to stay at this hotel for a lacrosse tournament. We are Marriott owners and long time Gold members. This experience was the worst I can remember in 35 years of traveling! There is no valet so keep that in mind if you are traveling with a lot of sport equipment and luggage. We had to track down a front desk person to help us at 9pm when we arrived. There were numerous families camped in the lobby eating dinner and enjoying bottles of wine- very strange until we found out we were one of the lucky ones to have a room available. Several families told us there were waiting for hours for a room. We made our way to our room only to find we couldn’t access the room because a full size bed was left in the hallway?! I can’t make this up- see pictures. We had to make our way back downstairs, find the hotel clerk who said she would send someone to assist. After waiting 30 minutes I found a security guard and asked her to assist me in moving the bed. Unreal! Upon entering the room we were all saddened- there’s no way these rooms are newly renovated. We were missing tile around our door and we were told they had to remove it to properly close the door- which didn’t make me feel safe at all. We asked for another room but none were available- hence the lobby full of guests. We’re now winding down day 2 at 4pm EST and just returned to our room only to find it has not been serviced AGAIN! The first day we thought we missed service as we left the room at 10am and returned at 6pm. We asked for additional towels- no big deal. Day two we left at 7am and returned at 4pm and still no room service. I called the front desk and they said housekeeping would be up to bring us clean towels but they were too busy to clean the room?! What?! Do you have to pay extra for room servicing? Absolutely no care or concern from any of the staff.

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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Mary family_with_children us
7
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Jamie solo_traveller us
5
Pros:

Great view and location

Cons:

The room needs maintenance, it took 4 hours to get linen for pull out.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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EARICA couple us
7
My stay was ok
Pros:

The location was amazing. The hotel was on the beach, which was amazing. It was near the restaurants and pier also parking was right across the street

Cons:

It could have been cleaner

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Skarleth solo_traveller us
9
My family and I had a wonderful weekend staying there
Pros:

Is a nice place to stay, very clean y the people in the front desk are very kind,

Cons:

I like because It is right across from the beach. Is very clean. The beds are very comfortables. I also liked that the pool is right in front of the beach.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Birtaarna couple is
3
Would not recommend due to the poor room quality, lack of basic amenities and poor customer service.
Pros:

The location was the only positive aspect of our stay. It was convenient and within walking distance of the beach. We also encountered two staff members who were helpful, and we appreciated their efforts despite the overall disappointing experience.

Cons:

Our stay was extremely disappointing due to the condition of the room and the lack of customer service.

We were given a room with what could barely be described as a window. During our stay, housekeeping only cleaned the room twice despite our requests. We went four days without fresh towels or toilet paper, as staff told us the hotel had run out of both. We never received a proper duvet cover despite asking multiple times and were only given flat sheets.

The room was in poor condition, the TV didn't work, the shower was broken, the furniture and fixtures were old and worn, the walls were paper-thin, and a loud noise from the air conditioning/ventilation kept waking us throughout the night.

We reported all of these issues several times and were repeatedly told someone would look into them, but no one ever did. I finally asked to change rooms and even offered to pay for an upgrade. The evening receptionist asked me to return the next morning. Unfortunately, the receptionist on duty the following morning was dismissive and rude. She repeatedly told me there was nothing she could do because we had booked through Booking.com and refused to consider moving us unless a maintenance technician confirmed the issues couldn't be repaired. No technician ever came.

We traveled to attend our friends' wedding, along with many other wedding guests who were also staying at the hotel. Several of them were equally dissatisfied with their stay.

I would not stay here again and cannot recommend this hotel.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Stephanie solo_traveller us
2
Would not reccomend
Pros:

The location was great

Cons:

The price was so expensive for what you get. The breakfast buffet was lacking and the same thing everyday. The rooms were dirty and had bugs. Our one room had a bag of drugs left in a drawer from the previous guests. The front desk workers were rude amd unhelpful. We asked for towls and blankets that took hours to get there. I asked for more toilet paper they only gave us 2 rolls for a week for a big family and they responded with we don't have any and we had to take it off a cleaning cart as we walked by. One of the springs in the mattress was broken and sticking out and one of our party members sliced his leg on it.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Candice couple us
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Kerchmar extended_group us
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Kayla family_with_children us
9
Definitely would recommend staying here. Location was perfect! Staff was very friendly.
Pros:

Perfect location! Everything was always very clean! Beds were comfortable. Staff very friendly.

Cons:

My grandmother slept on the pull out couch and she said that wasn’t very comfortable. Also we called twice for bedding for that and nobody came and had to call a third time because we were ready for bed and nothing was left out bedding wise even though it was booked for 5 people total. My kids said the pool was always cold so that was a bummer.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Somersle solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

To whom it may concern I like the people that work there Serveing the food

Cons:

I didn't like the menu

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Anna Triccia extended_group us
6
Disappointing
Pros:

I love how close it is to the beach.

Cons:

They never answered our phone calls (we even dialed all the numbers!). The front desk staff not always available! We booked 2 rooms and our check in is supposed to be at 4pm but they said only one room is available at the moment. The 2nd room became available at 6pm!!!

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Alyse couple us
9
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple us
10
A Beautiful affordable Hotel worth the stay in Virginia Beach
Pros:

The Sheraton Oceanfront Virginia Beach is a beautiful Hotel .
Love all the amenities , Staff and the location .
This place has all the bells and whistles to make you feel at home . The breakfast is a plus to start your day . I will definitely be back next year !!!

Cons:

I don't have any complaints about the Virginia Beach Sheraton .
Accept I wanted to stay longer but vacation was over !!!

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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celena couple us
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Booth family_with_children us
7
Pros:

Located perfectly next to the beach

Cons:

The grounds was dirty and the cabanas needed xleaning

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller us
1
Very disappointed
Pros:

The food at the hotel restaurant.

Cons:

It was an hr passed check in time before we could get in our room due to a checking of the rooms by cleaning staff. She asked for my phone number to call me when it was ready. I went up 2 more times after that&it still wasn't ready. Then once it was an hr passed check in i went up & the girl at the front desk said she didn't have my phone number to contact me to tell me it was ready even though I had given it to them & I was sitting in the lobby in front of her the entire time. The coffee maker had no start button & it took 2 days of requesting for a new one before I got one just dropped off in it room while we we're out. We had to remove the broken coffee maker & set up the be one. There was only 1 towel in the room. I had to dry off with a hand towel. The AC went out twice. My husband told the front desk &they sent maintenance after I the AC had already started back up. When the maintenence work was leaving he said is this the setting you want.? Which it was on AC at the tempature we wanted. So my husband said yes. & the maintenance man pushed a button really quick & left. Right after that it started to get warm in the room & my husband looked at the AC control &the maintenence changed it from AC to heat. We had to ask for towels & toilet paper because no one ever came by to provide anything. The only staff that were nice were the two bell hops in the front. They were super nice&helpful. And the two guys at the pool area were always trying to make sure we were both comfortable.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Cohen couple il
9
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Charles couple us
1
We are very very unlikely to patronize any of you establishments in the future
Pros:

We can honestly say that there was nothing likeable at all at the hotel. So so disappointing! Front office staff terribly rude. Checkin was a mess. Requested ice machine outside our door be repaired and never done. Had to walk to the bar and wait for some to give us ice. Called 2 days prior to check I. To verify specifics of room. Was told that we would have oceanfront view on the 5th floor. Instead we were on the 2 floor facing the pool area. Between the fountain and all the noisy air conditioners we could not even have a conversation on the balcony. We are not wealthy people and catagorized this as a luxury getaway. We were Bert very disappointed.

Cons:

Staff interaction and understanding. Offering is a room on a higher floor as requested at the time of reservation and prior to arrival. Updated and working amenities

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Markita solo_traveller us
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Everything else needs improvement

2026-07-09 via Nuitee