Holiday Inn Va Beach-Oceanside 21st St by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.6 (915 reviews)
2101 Atlantic Avenue , Virginia Beach , US
+1 757-491-1500

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Paid
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:
Great location and views
Friendly, helpful staff (in many cases)
Clean rooms and tidy common areas
Comfortable beds; kitchenette and balconies appreciated
Convenient access to boardwalk/attractions
Cons:
$25/day parking fee and limited parking capacity / valet issues
Breakfast buffet issues (cold food) and mediocre coffee
Occasional housekeeping lapses (dirty rug, limited in-room servicing)
Broken elevator causing long waits
Isolated rude staff/security incident reported

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Generally reported as clean and tidy in many reviews, though a few mentions of a nasty rug, a non-working refrigerator and some carpet/tile cleaning issues lowered the score slightly.
Service
9
Multiple reviews praise friendly and helpful staff and good service, but isolated negative incidents (rude check-in staff, a security guard confrontation and inconsistent housekeeping) temper the rating.
Location
9.8
Frequently highlighted as a major plus — great location, ocean/city views and easy access to the boardwalk; overwhelmingly positive in the reviews.
Room Quality
9.5
Rooms, beds and amenities like kitchenettes and balconies received strong positive mentions (comfortable king bed, good showers), supporting a high score.
Amenities
8
Amenities are mixed: kitchenette and room features are praised, but issues with a broken elevator, parking logistics, and occasional in-room appliance problems reduce the score.
Value for Money
7.2
Value is dragged down mainly by repeated complaints about a $25/day parking charge and limited/poor parking arrangements; room quality helps offset but does not eliminate the concern.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Several guests noted problems with the breakfast buffet (cold food) and mediocre coffee, though food is not the dominant theme in reviews.
Overall Experience
9
Most guests report a very good stay and intention to return, citing location, cleanliness and comfortable rooms; notable negatives (parking fees, a few service incidents) lower the overall score modestly.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:02

Property Description

Stunning Oceanfront Views and Convenient Location
Experience the best of Virginia Beach at Holiday Inn VA Beach - Oceanside 21st Street. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views and easy access to top attractions like the Virginia Aquarium and the Virginia Beach Sports Center.

Comfortable Rooms and Modern Amenities
Relax in well-equipped guestrooms featuring refrigerators, coffee makers, and private balconies. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and unwind with pay-per-view movies after a long day of exploration.

Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, and On-Site Dining
Take advantage of the indoor pool and fitness center during your stay. Indulge in delicious meals at Hemingway's and Bar Pilar, offering a delightful dining experience for breakfast and dinner.

Book your stay now at Holiday Inn VA Beach - Oceanside 21st Street for a memorable beachfront getaway!

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 50
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 915 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 9
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Lakia • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Thorpe • solo_traveller • us
5
Cons:

getting charged to pay for parking overnight while being a hotel guest and they seemed more then accommodating to valet park cars in the small tiny lot that on same side of street instead of letting those who wish not use the valet service park in those spots. valet service should park cars in the lot across the street so more spots for guests who actually staying at hotel not the restaurant or event only patrons. and overnight parking should not be an extra charged

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Julie • extended_group • gb
10
1st class
Pros:

Friendly staff excellent service

Cons:

/n/a

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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benjamin • family_with_children • us
10
Cons:

Everything

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Wilson • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Celcia • solo_traveller • us
10
Will come back
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

No complaints

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Louis • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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WYNDEE • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Pelynda • couple • us
10
We loved every thing about our stay and we will be back.
Pros:

We both enjoyed about our stay from the kitchenette to the balcony and let’s not forget that king size bed it was so comfortable we will definitely book you guys again.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Zafor • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Clean and convenient

Cons:

One of tow Elevator was broken and had to wait very long time to going up or down.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Caleb • solo_traveller • us
6
Good hotel, scummy charges
Pros:

Great location, nice staff, clean

Cons:

$25 dollars a day to park at the hotel you are booked at is absurd. Just unimaginable greed, it is cheaper to park at the overnight lots down the street. They make sure to surprise you with an invoice under the door on checkout day just to make it sting a little more. 3rd but last time we stay here unless something changes.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Shayla • couple • us
6
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Frankie • couple • us
8
Pros:

all of itPAR

Cons:

PACKING

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

It was good; however the coffee could have been better

Cons:

Bigger parking lot

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Latoya • couple • us
7
Pros:

The hotel was very clean. The staff was very nice and helpful.

Cons:

The parking lot was terrible. Needs to be bigger and better.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Powell • couple • us
8
Pros:

Location and staff
Room was comfortable
Shower was awesome Temperature and water pressure

Cons:

Breakfast buffet

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Kimberley • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Wanda • couple • us
5
Cons:

Breakfast buffet was cold, the refrigerator didn’t work.the rug was nasty and dirty

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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darrin • extended_group • us
10
Great
Pros:

The view from both the balcony and hotel room.door of the city

Cons:

The hotel needs to expand its parking capacity and reshape how customers can drop off luggage at the front door then park their car. No capacity to even pull in and pull out.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee