White Marlin Inn

2-star hotel Good 395 Norfolk Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
White Marlin Inn

About White Marlin Inn

Just 5 minutes’ walk from the Virginia Beach oceanfront, this motel offers rooms with a microwave and refrigerator. WiFi access is provided to guests free of charge. A TV and a desk are featured in each room at White Marlin Inn - Virginia Beach. Towels and bed linens are also provided. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to the White Marlin Inn - Virginia Beach. Air conditioning and heating are also provided. The Virginia Beach Convention Center is 3 minutes’ drive away from the motel. Owl’s Creek Golf Course is 1.9 mi away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

2.7 / 5

The hotel reviews indicate a mix of positive and negative experiences, with a majority leaning towards dissatisfaction. Common complaints include uncleanliness, outdated facilities, and insect infestations, particularly roaches.

What guests liked
  • Close proximity to the beach
  • Friendly and helpful staff
What could be better
  • Uncleanliness and poor maintenance
  • Insect infestations, particularly roaches
  • Bertina Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The air conditioner was the best part of my stay. Oh and they DO NOT have bed bugs, the pillows are true sized pillows.

  • Amy Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Room definitely was not at all what was shown on website. It was awful I will not be staying there again

  • Alejandro Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Terrible

  • anthoney Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The lady running the place was great and friendly the place is old but everything worked and it was close to the ocean and boardwalk

  • Robert Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    If you're on a tight budget, the White Marlin is the place to go. It located near the beach. Very clean and great staff.

  • Kimberly Jun 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Carly Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Worst room I’ve ever seen… not stayed in because we did not stay. Do not stay here!! Sleep in your car before you stay in this cigarette smoke , bedbug, piss covered sheet filled shack!!! Pics are nothing like the actual place. I think if I stayed the night I would’ve caught a disease from the used belly button ring laying in the room or the disgusting yellow pillows. Oh and don’t forget you won’t get a refund despite the grossness and the fact you didn’t stay in the room longer than 2 minutes.

  • Karim Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Perfect

  • Julia Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The room was dirty and the beds had bugs crawling on, when I when to the staff, she thought it was okay, to sleep in a bed with bugs!!!! I asked for my money back they refused to give it back. I will be reporting them to the broad of Health. Please dont belive the pictures.

  • Brandon Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Terrible experience across the board.

  • Francisco Jun 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Lesson learned.. hotels might be the best option for me going forward.

  • Clarissa Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Tiffany Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The property is run down , full of roaches FULL OF THEM , my tub sink and toilet had a bunch of hairs stuck all over it . There was blood stains on the pillow cases and pillows , THE ROACHES ALL OVER THE ROOM all sizes , the tv was broken the fridge was connected with 3 power extension’s … the ROACHES . I did not even bring any luggage in the room I knew roaches was going to get in my bags , the room smells my door had a dresser drawer handle instead of a door knob …. Just terrible I was embarrassed to stay there .

  • Taylor Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Gwendalyne Jun 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Nothing I didn't stay and I still haven't gotten my refund.the lady at front desk told the owner whatever she told him and he told booking I had issue with internet and was offered another room LIE..the room was filthy and nasty.i didn't stay in that room 5mins didn't even sit my stuff down and came rite back out and told them rooms was nasty and that I wanted refund bc I was leaving..so he still hasn't given me back my refund nor has booking done anything to help me get my money back. Everything about this place sucks..I had my grandchildren with me and was no way I was gonna allow them stay here

  • Gwendalyne Jun 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Everything about this place sucks..I had my grandchildren with me and was no way I was gonna allow them stay here

  • Ceaira May 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Roaches.. bedbugs.. floor looked like it wasn't swept. Just a horrible place to stay all around.......

  • Desmith May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The peace and quit

  • Desmith May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The peace and quit

  • Kaitlynn May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Bryce May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    No one there to check you in late.

  • Amaya May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    You get what you pay for (:

  • Jaeden May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Good stay for the price.

  • Prince May 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Melissa May 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Convenient location Didn’t look like the pictures the bed sheets looked old and dingy so did the towels

  • Melissa May 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Convenient location Didn’t look like the pictures the bed sheets looked old and dingy so did the towels

  • Mercedes May 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Garrett May 2026 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    Cheap price Not very clean or up to date. WiFi is spotty. Very thin walls and homeless around the area.

  • Theresa May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Cheap place close to the beach. They do NOT clean the rooms, make the bed, provide clean towels every day. Have to track down person from office for anything. Loud people constantly. No hangers/rod for clothes. No wastebasket!

  • Crystal May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Carlton May 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Cox May 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Nothing we couldn't stay here. The hotel should be condemned The photos on booking are complete photo shop. The rooms have curling paint on the walls, floors are nasty, no kitchenette. We didn't dare set our toddler down because how dirty the room was.

  • Cox May 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Nothing we couldn't stay here. The hotel should be condemned The photos on booking are complete photo shop. The rooms have curling paint on the walls, floors are nasty, no kitchenette. We didn't dare set our toddler down because how dirty the room was.

  • Anthony May 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    This was one of the most unsanitary places I’ve ever seen. There were cockroaches everywhere— in the kitchen, bathroom, and even around the bed. The bathtub looked like it had what appeared to be bloodstains. I didn’t feel safe staying there and left immediately without using the room. I would not recommend this place to anyone. This was one of the most unsanitary places I’ve ever seen. There were cockroaches everywhere— in the kitchen, bathroom, and even around the bed. The bathtub looked like it had what appeared to be bloodstains. I didn’t feel safe staying there and left immediately without using the room. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

  • Anthony May 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    This was one of the most unsanitary places I’ve ever seen. There were cockroaches everywhere— in the kitchen, bathroom, and even around the bed. The bathtub looked like it had what appeared to be bloodstains. I didn’t feel safe staying there and left immediately without using the room. I would not recommend this place to anyone. This was one of the most unsanitary places I’ve ever seen. There were cockroaches everywhere— in the kitchen, bathroom, and even around the bed. The bathtub looked like it had what appeared to be bloodstains. I didn’t feel safe staying there and left immediately without using the room. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

  • Dave May 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Staff was professional TV cable was off in one room but I didn't realize that until I was leaving. Not really a TV person.

  • Dave May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Staff was professional TV cable was off in one room but I didn't realize that until I was leaving. Not really a TV person.

  • Loney May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    No carpet. Clean. Affordable. Location Shower was tricky to adjust, but hot water as long as you want.

  • Loney May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Shower was tricky to adjust, but hot water as long as you want.

  • Javone Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Elizabeth Apr 2026 · via booking
    1/5

    The fact it wasn’t far from the beach and check out was 11 am Everything the staff were rude and there were stains on the bed

  • Elizabeth Apr 2026 · via priceline
    1/5

    The fact it wasn’t far from the beach and check out was 11 am Everything the staff were rude and there were stains on the bed

  • J.leegins Apr 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Bad

  • Mekhi Apr 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Nothing Roaches everywhere

  • Mekhi Apr 2026 · via booking
    0.5/5

    Nothing Roaches everywhere

  • Loney Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Staff was accomading amd compassioate.

  • Loney Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Staff was accomading amd compassioate.

  • Garrett Apr 2026 · via booking
    1.5/5

    Cheap price Not very clean or up to date. WiFi is spotty. Very thin walls and homeless around the area.

  • Grover Apr 2026 · via booking
    3/5

    Pleasant

  • Bobbie Apr 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Passable

  • Tina Apr 2026 · via priceline
    1/5

    The bed was a nice size The area wasnt up to my standard but I guess you get why you pay forz the picture was half right .the towel and the sheets was nasty I had to go buy some so we could sleep .what a mess.

  • Tina Apr 2026 · via booking
    1/5

    The bed was a nice size The area wasnt up to my standard but I guess you get why you pay forz the picture was half right .the towel and the sheets was nasty I had to go buy some so we could sleep .what a mess.

  • RIchard Apr 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    Peggy at the front desk was so welcoming for us for our extended stay, we loved how attentive she was to our needs while we were there. Nothing about the property was bad other than sometimes the shower was iffy but no problems otherwise.

  • John Apr 2026 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    The lady at the front desk had a attitude and wouldn't allow us to even speak to the owner that she was on the phone with .

  • JEFF Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    This property is a dump, very unsafe and should be torn down and made an emty lot. They charged me for a pet but I have a service dog. There was people hanging out in the parking lot until 2 in the morning, noise and very unsafe. DO NOT STAY HERE.

  • Brandy Apr 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    The room we stayed in put the roach motel in top one nothing like the pictures false advertisement, No Doubt

  • Lanette Apr 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Bunch of bugs in the bed.

  • Noah Apr 2026 · via priceline
    1/5

    The employees The dirtinesss

  • Janae Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The maid lady and her dude are the real mvp they made my stay so much more better.

  • Nicholas Mar 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    TV didn't work, lights didn't work, only 1 towel. Overall unkept. We only stayed 1 of our 3 nights booked

  • Kesha Mar 2026 · via priceline
    2/5

    The place is very old and smelled like mildew. The towels were very rough and old feeling.

  • Melinda Mar 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Nothing Roaches, staff rude, made me pay for my dog when it was stated on website it was included, room was nasty, cabinets nailed shut, tub gross, cracked, rusted microwave, staff rude and unsanitary, allowed pest control in my room with my minor child in there and dog, mentioned they heard their were roaches when we had a private conversation in our room about finding roaches in the room. Very shady people and people living on property. The doors do not even have knobs, they’ve instead been replaced with ropes and old handles. My key didn’t work to my room and they couldn’t figure out which it was. Felt very unsafe and didn’t not stay the entire time, left and went to another hotel.

  • Chetan Mar 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    The room was not clean both beds had stains of paint the bathroom also had stains mostly mold in greater areas of all corners. The lighting was not ideal at all while lamps didn’t have outlets to plug into but were just siting there and they were dirty with vandalism on them too.

  • Brittany Mar 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    There was a cigarette butt under the nightstand, a bullet hole in the window. Giant crack under the door

  • Kei Mar 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    Location My room was dirty. Towels, wash cloths, sheets, blanket. Horrible smelling. I was rushing out at check out and grabbed everything but my wallet which i left under my bed. The housekeeper was the only one in the room and she turned it in minus my cash. I'm making a police report about the incident.

  • Sharon Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    This place was horrible and nasty. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!

  • Michelle Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    They were bugs in the room. The room was not swept. The beds were not made and somehow this is acceptable.

  • Florencia Feb 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    First, the door was cracked open. Upon entering the room it was apparent that someone had been in there. The lights were on, the TV was on, the trash can had garbage in it, there was garbage on the floor, weed residue on the dresser, dirty and wet towels on the table and the bed was disheveled as if someone had been laying on the bed. The room also reeked of smoke. Upon seeing this, I went back to the office to address the concerns and the front desk representative stated that because it was late if I could go back to the room and that she would clean the room first thing in the morning. I did not stay the night, left and went elsewhere. The following morning I went to return the key and ask for a refund as I was checking out early. The woman said I had to request a refund from the booking agency. So, I contacted Expedia who contacted the White Marlin Inn who denied the refund. Absolutely disgusting place!!!

  • Hamadi Feb 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    That it was stains on my sheet my tub looked a little gritty

  • Rekengha Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The shower curtain was moldy. The shower curtain rod was rusted and leaving stains on the shower curtain. There were blood stains on the ceiling. There was food left in the fridge doubtful they clean well or change linens between

  • Richard Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Hotel is very dated still uses keys to open. Doors, but overall a clean hotel.

  • Brenda Jan 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The rooms are not as pictured on website and newly renovated and soundproof rooms do not exist. This was the worst experience I’ve had with a reserved room.

  • Richard Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Recommended 100%

  • Shahid Jan 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    This is a terrible place. towel, bed sheet are super dirty. Bath room is leaking and floor is Wet. This room is not fit for living. I afraid i see black feces on bed and i hope it is not bed bug. Terrible motel and should be reported to city for unhygienic condition. Drug smell is a lot outside and a women fighting with her boyfriend or husband next room with very load way. Pictures are too way off the actual motel condition.

  • James Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    👍

  • Alexander Nov 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The hotel it’s self is filthy Heat and ac don’t work Floors are dirty Bathrooms had hair and mold on shower curtain

  • terri Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The room didn't have no trash cans. All the cabinets were nailed. Shut, the drawers were nailed. Shut the lock to shut the door was loose where anyone could just bust in the room. At any point in time, the AC barely worked. The bathroom had rust everywhere. Hair was all in the shower like they didn't even clean it. And there were stains all over the towels. I will never stay there again.

  • keanu Nov 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Sign SAYS KNOCK. ROOM 105 THEN NO ONE WAS THERE. I had a college graduation arriving early in the morning. gets to hotel it says 24/7 front desk, guess what no one there. i reccommend anyone looking at this place type in howard johnson hotel off of 600 atlantic ave. great place verses this marlin poor hotel.

  • Eric Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    There was barely any light. I was in the dark. The one towel was dirty. Also, the person in charge was not honest with me regarding the pricing.

  • JOSE Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Close within walking distance to boardwalk and accessible to transit yet away from hustle and bustle.

  • Edward Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The place was horrendous, nasty and unpleasant. The smell of drugs and alcohol was awful. I lft thenplace and got a different hotel. Wouldn’t recommend this to my worst enemy

  • Sarah Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    PLEASE READ!! This place is a dump! The listing said “newly renovated”…HA!! Where to begin? The kitchenette light didn’t work, it’s cabinets were totally rusted, the shower curtain was covered in mold, there was unidentified liquid spots on the mirror, a pube AND WATER in the bathtub (I checked in around 11pm-why was it still wet?), it was supposed to be non-smoking, but I guarantee it was smoked in. My hair, clothes, bags, and extra blanket all smelled like smoke when I left! The sink handle fell off when I turned on the water. I had a huge roach! And I’m 99% certain the door wasn’t closed when I unlocked it. (It’s a key, not a card) The bed was barely/sloppily made. I was alone and did not feel safe here. I tried canceling my second night, but the employee said hotels.com would have to refund. So they’re looking into it. Doubtful, though. I still left and didn’t stay the second night! PLEASE DON’T STAY HERE!

  • Jackie Oct 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    awful

  • Trent Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Less than an hour they had given everything I own away. They said they

  • Cara Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The staff is very nice and the motel is in a safe location, however, you need to be okay with the lack of room cleanliness. The bed sheets and such were definitely clean, just lack of floor/kitchenette/bathroom were not the best.

  • Joshua Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Worst hotel ive ever stayed in. Holes in wall. Blood on walls. Drity lining.

  • Robert Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    For the location it was great. If your looking for luxury, look someplace else. The room was dirty. We had leaking pipes. Tv didnt work. No internet. Locals had ex coming to rooms fighting early in the morning.

  • Deborah Sep 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    some shop. The place was discussing mold on shower curtain not clean, people living there, noise all night. No amenities at all. Would not recommend

  • Sandra Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Staff acted inconvenienced. Room was not cleaned as the floors in the bathroom hadn’t been scrubbed in who knows how long. Room smelled like smoke. Bedspread and sheets had a cigarette hole in them. Cable TV didn’t work. No drinking cups or glasses. No phone. No coffee maker.

  • Maria Sep 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Not clean .

  • Leeann Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    It looked and felt very unsafe i would never recommend this place to anyone ww never even checked in

  • Bobby Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    reserved a non-smoking room with a king size bed and we were checked into a smoking room with two double beds. The room was dirty and smelled of smoke. A used condom wrapper was on the floor beside the bed. When I tied to opened the freezer, the microwave fell off of the top of the freezer and I was lucky to catch it. The shower was dirty, the mirror was smeared, the bed sheets looked dirty, and the curtain had a rip in it that people could look through.

  • Sabrinna Sep 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    I have stayed here plenty of times before. But this time was horrible. There was roaches and spider webs in the rooms. The tv wasnt working and the ac was super low to the point you had to pull pff the mattress on to the floor and sleep.

  • Patrick Sep 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    No cleanliness at all...First room i was given the shower continously ran, not dripped but running and there was visable mold on the shower curtian and wall from it. The desk was more.than accommodating in changing rooms however the second room had trash in room cabinets, used shampoo bottle and hair left in shower, pretty sure one of the towels had already been used.

  • Michaela Sep 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    My partner and i stayed here during our trip to virginia beach. I feel like you could find something within this price range that’s better. The hotel definitely was not deep cleaned and there was no housekeeping. Towels were dirty upon arrival, bathroom had mold/sand everywhere, there was sticky dirt on the handles of the dressers, it had a foul smell for it being a non-smoking room and most importantly roaches. The only good thing was the staff because of how respectful and accommodating they are. I just want to be transparent in case anybody was looking to stay here because it’s honestly not the best idea. I unfortunately will not be recommending or staying here again.

  • William Sep 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Didn’t like anything, not as posted in add. Roachs, spiders, burn holes in bedding, upon arrival, 3 police dealing with someone being unruly. Busted television, very dirty..

  • RiChard Sep 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Mold, cabinets coming apart roaches i took pics, i bought disinfectant & roach spray also look at staying when past by .could be a nice spot if someone was serious about business quality!!!!! Wow ! Wish i could leave pics studios &suites is a trash heap too ! Iwas supposed to stay there first.

  • tayeb Sep 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    I don’t recommend it to anyone because is dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty and area not safe stuff not good at all

  • Diana Sep 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Asked for non smoking room. The room smelled really bad of smoke, bathtub was filthy,mold in the bathroom, dirty towels in the room and cigarette burns in the bedding. Refund requested, the room smelled so bad we could not stay!!!! The staff would not issue a refund, Expedia is helping to get one

  • Cheyen Sep 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    At check-in, I was told my booking had been cancelled that morning with no email, call, or explanation — extremely unprofessional after traveling 13 hours. Our room was filthy and clearly not cleaned. Though booked as non-smoking, it reeked of smoke. The bedding had burn holes, stains, and looked unwashed; dust, ashes, and cigarette remnants were everywhere. The AC barely worked, was caked in dust, and smelled of mildew. The chair was filthy, the TV didn’t work, lighting was poor, and nearly everything was broken, rusted, or beaten down. The bathroom was a health hazard with broken faucets, stained towels, and a strong mildew odor. The “kitchen” had a hole in the ceiling patched with paper and tape, filthy cabinets, and the “closet” was just a tiny space with one bent hanger. Safety was a serious concern — half the locks on the door were broken, and questionable activity around the property made it feel unsafe. Spiderwebs and dust lined the walls and corners, adding to the neglected, unsanitary conditions. For the price paid, this was unacceptable. We couldn’t wait to leave. This motel is unsafe, unsanitary, and should not be operating. All pictures attached are from our room. We intend to report this inn and strongly advise avoiding it. Spend the extra $100 for a proper place.

  • Devin Sep 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room had mold in it, the door did not fully seal, the bedsheets were torn, the room had a lot of damage to it and my wife and I did not stay in the room due to the poor material condition.

  • James Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    To start with, upon arrival the office had a sign that says to call for check in. At this point a lady came out of a room where people were drinking to check us in. I do not think my room was even an actual room because the sign was painted over and it looked like someone lived in it. The room was absolutely disgusting. The room was also clearly abandoned in the middle of a “cleaning” because the toilet scrubber was in the toilet, there were cleaners on the sink, and a pile of dirty towels on a chair. Additionally the beds were filthy, the floor was sticky and dirty, the fridge was gross, the freezer had left over food in it, the draws had hair and other trash in them, the bathtub was dirty. I have seen abandoned houses with cleaner rooms than what we were given at $219 a night… inexcusable. This place should be shut down immediately, there is absolutely no way this would pass any health inspection.

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I went to check in I saw the area was full of homeless people , I felt it was not safe to stay there so canceled my stay that very same day and I was charged for not staying there. The place was a dump sorry

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    When arrive at motel looks very shady thought it was pet friendly charges 150 for 1 small dog upfront no refund even it was very cheap room i wasnt happy with the customer service kinda rudelikelooks like homeless person to take the reception desk thought bit was a person lived in motel i am sorry to say this person should not walk in from the room to the office was not expecting a person to walk across like that wearing shoddy clothes even the motel was not that great looks like the hotel ghetto

  • Michael Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It's right near the boardwalk. Friendly staff. Great air conditioning. I would stay here again

  • Brianna Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Front desk lady was really nice. Our room was disgusting. Mold all over the bathroom. Bugs, flies, and roaches all over the place. Was desperate for a cheap two night stay, but left after the first night.

  • Thomas Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    It was dirty and run down. The sheets weren't clean and were stained. So were the towels. Lady at the front desk was nice.

  • Sarah Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Ran away!!! It's a brothel!!

  • Thelonis Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    They are horrible dont even try to stay here worst hotel ever

  • Cheri Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Upon entering the room the smell was pronounced. The linens on the bed were disgustingly dirty. The bathroom didn't look like it had been cleaned and the fixtures are beyond old and unkept. The curtain was coming off the rod, the carpet was filthy. We immediately went and turned the keys into the door slot and left. I understand this is an extreme budget motel but I couldn't stay there. Unacceptably dirty, the environment is dangerous and the employee is rude. We ended up sleeping in the car.

  • Ross Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Mold and mildew, not quite up to health code

  • Jalen Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    By far the worst place I’ve ever seen

  • Jushawnta Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Terrible

  • Gabriele Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    My family and I were of course drawn in by the price. But literally 6 minutes after receiving the room key and trying to get my kids out of the car, 10 police offers swarmed the property with fully loaded guns and dogs to arrest a man just 3 feet away from my vehicle. My toddlers were petrified and were afraid to get out the car. Talk about scary…tried to shake it off and just go up to the room only to find a room door that couldn’t lock! Just a light push would grant access to the room…a room that was filthy beyond belief. The shower was filthy, with mold and soap scum, roaches scurried as soon as a turned on the light. I couldn’t bear it all. We packed our kids back up on the car and had to find somewhere safer and cleaner to sleep. The receptionist apologized for all that had happened- she was sweet but it just wasn’t her fault. She warned us though, that the manager was an “a/hole” and would still charge us and that we should let hotels.com know what happened. We’re fighting the charge; this wasn’t a safe stay from the moment we entered the parking lot and this manager should be ashamed for the condition and lack of safety of his/her property.

  • Rasheed Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    I didn't recommend

  • Labinot Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Lady up front was really rude & the hotel was dirty and smelled bad..

  • Michael Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Yeah, predators here. That's going to be $5. Thievery, these people should be ashamed of themselves. Should we take it off of this thing here? Places horrible

  • Tin Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    No Thanks 😅

  • Melissa Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Check-in was easy but the place was disgusting. I specifically paid for a non-smoking room and it stank. There was no toilet paper and the floors were muddy with hair on it (even on the light switch somehow). Didn't even feel comfortable to have/use the shower. Location was great for but there's 100% better out there. Maximum one night stay.

  • Yolanda Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    the place andy and dirty . need repairs the tub had a ring around it

  • John Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Staff was nice and helpful but the owners/management obviously have no interest spending any money on the property.

  • Cameron Aug 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Not worth the price we paid. Room was dirty. The bathroom was dirty with hair everywhere. Bed linen had stains all over. The place reeked and we did not feel safe.

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The place was very dirty and run down. Burn marks in the sheets. Filthy floors. Bathroom was dirty. Just a very dirty run down motel.

  • Verified Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Black mold. Roaches, dirty room, stinky, drug dealer sitting outside all night. Hotels.com refused me a refund so i was out my money. The literal worst hotel ever in my life. Someone hit my car!

  • Essam Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    This place was a nightmare. The room was dirty, crawling with bugs and cockroaches. There was no trash can anywhere, and the bathroom smelled awful. The sheets were stained, the AC barely worked, and the walls were so thin I heard everything from the next room. I couldn’t sleep and left feeling worse than when I arrived. Never again.

  • Jamie Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    It was the worst hotel I've ever stayed at. Do better.

  • Sharon Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    So filthy we left immediately.

  • Verified Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The staff is amazing! Only reason I stay here. They do what they can with what they’re given. The owners do not take pride in their property.

  • Zachary Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Horrible.

  • Carnell Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Rooms was nasty

  • Rachael Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    This property is disgusting. The TV was broken, room and bathroom was NOT cleaned, the pillows had blood on them and were just turned over, their towels are dirty looking and dingy, curtains are full of holes, there is no door handle on the inside of the door and the door handle outside was a HOSE CLAMP THEY SCREWED TO THE OUTSIDE. Go anywhere else. The property owner should be ASHAMED!

  • Robert Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    From the second i pulled in the parking lot with my family we had severe doubts about our stay. I chose the pay at property option but the credit card machine wasnt working (sketchy as heck) so the owner off property was somehow able to process the payment. Now after that mess, we walk in our room which only has a deadbolt, no doorknob, the bedspread has stains on both beds, sand on the tile floor, dirt/ dust bunnys along the walls, on top of the curtains. There was dirt and sand and trash behid the tv stand and night stand, the lamp on the nightstand was rusted and filthy. The bathroom was equally disgusting. The shower handle had mold inside of it and the tub was stained and appeared to be dirty. We thoroughly checked the beds because we couldn't cancel our stay at this point without being charged the full amount for the 2 night stay. We were on a budget and couldn't afford to go elsewhere. So we did what we could, ie: (bought rubbing alcohol to spray the beds in case of bugs), to try to salvage our mini vacation but unfortunately on the second morning my wife woke me at 3:15 am with a bed bug on her arm. So now we are left with the fear that we could infest our home due to the filth of the White Marlin Inn. FYI, their website photos are 7+ years old, very deceiving, and the Google reviews that i mistakenly didn't dig deep enough into are horrible. If you are a single female or your daughter and her friends mention this place tell them to avoid it at all costs!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Charles Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Outside looked run down & parking lot was awful & bikes laying in walkways. After putting our suitcase in the room, we immediately left for the beach. When we got back the key wouldn't work in the door, the receptionist/ housecleaning ranked of alcohol tried using her key, then a owner finely got it opened after trying several different keys & told us to leave it opened if we go back out & he'd have someone fix it. We said not with our stuff in there, so he immediately tried giving us the room next door, which the door wasn't locked & key didn't work after we locked it. Which made us to think the other door was unlocked too when we first went in & they didn't know what key goes to what. After I grabbed our suitcase, we looked the room over, then told him we wanted a refund, because that room was nasty & we felt unsafe. ( BLOOD SPOTS ON BATHROOM WALL & MOLD AROUND TUB.

  • Verified Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Upon arrival the place was sketchy looking. Checked in room went immediately back to front desk to ask for refund she offered to clean room but couldn’t refund. Came back later in the evening and the room was disgusting and filthy and the door was left open. Did not even stay… just left,

  • Rachael Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    After confirming my arrival time, the staff did not have a room for me, i had to go elsewhere on 4th of July night

  • Le'Neir Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The room was filthy I had to go to Walmart to buy cleaning supplies and a sheet set and disinfectant just to sleep comfortably not to mention it’s roach infested I wouldn’t recommend anyone to stay there for those prices it should be $30 a night!

  • Crystal Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The whole hotel was dirty! There was no phone in the room.The sheets had holes in them. There were two towels in the room One of them had mildew all at the bottom of it The second one look like it didn't even belong in the hotel. The shower curtain has so much mildew in it on it I was scared to take a shower. My overall experience was horrible and I should receive some kind of discount on my next stay at another location.

  • Puanani Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Our room wasn’t ready, there were no towels, it was dirty, when we checked the beds they were awful, stains on the sheets and blankets, one had a large blood stain on it they just put 2 sheets on top of it, the owners and the workers were having large loud fights outside, there were roaches, the air conditioner didn’t work it was so HOT! You can’t get help from anyone. Awful experience and we were charged quadruple of what that room usually goes for! Not worth $720 dollars VERY UNSATISFACTORY!

  • JORDAN Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    This was definitely the worse place I ever stayed. Spend a little more money and stay anywhere but here. The rooms were run down and I didn’t feel safe.

  • LEONARD Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The environment was not pleasurable. The room wasn’t renovated like advertised the bed. Len wasn’t changed when I got there. The room was filthy.

  • Jessica Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    It was disgusting, the room was beyond dirty woke up to a nice big cockroach. The room didn’t even have a trash can, a chair, and only one rusty lamp. The entire place was dirty.

  • Sally Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    It was extremely run down. No coffee making facilities. Smelt badly of smoke. The door jammed badly. Needed complete renovation. Had microwave but no cups or utensils. Lots of rust on fixtures and fittings.

  • Monique Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    This place should be torn down and rebuilt. When I checked in I had to wait and then the guy checked us in while eating. Go to the room and there were stains on the covers. Towels were off white and still dirty. Roaches were crawling in the tub. Water bugs. This place is deplorable. DO NOT STAY HERE. The pictures are FALSE ADVERTISING

  • Lisa Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Dirty stained sheets, no deadbolt on the door, commode constantly running, no toiletries towels or toilet paper, hairs in the tub and on the floor and it had obviously not been cleaned or serviced. The pictures of the hotel on the internet are beautiful and deceiving. Hotel is extremely overpriced for the quality. Chose not to stay at the hotel…unsafe!!

  • Jessica Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    After roaches in the office, i walked into the room to see adult bedbugs visibley crawling on the bed and floor

  • Donnie Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Nasty

  • Lindsey Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    non-smoking rooms are clearly smoked in and the room wasn't clean

  • John Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Room was dirty, Roaches everywhere. Had to leave immediately. Still waiting on my refund.

  • KRITI Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Pathetic, unhygienic, dirty and disgusting rooms. Had to change room 3 times where even light tv was also not working. Foul smell in rooms. No dustbin in room.

  • Karlie Jun 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Didn’t check in. Outside looked like a dump

  • Kelsey May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The floor was not swept, the lock did not work, the bathroom was dirty with no toiletries, and there was roaches. There was no where else to stay in the area at the time.

  • Jake May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice staff

  • Taniqua May 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Basic needs met. A lot of construction interference. Microwave and fridge there.

  • Jarrhyf May 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Its a non smoking room but it did smell like smoke. There were some cleanliness issues. Found a dirty towel folded up as clean in the bathroom. The others didn't really inspire that much confidence either. The bed had either sand or like crumbs under the main sheet ( had to shake the bed clean. Not sure what it was. The door chain is broken. The door doesn't lock on its own you have to press the button for it to lock if not you're doors will remain unlocked. Besides that the room was fine. To be honest for the price I paid it was much better than another I stayed for almost $370 and to an extent the room was in a better condition.

  • Robert May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Awesome

  • Paul May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    I’m not one much to complain, but I just drove 12 hours all I need was a few hours of sleep. I asked to see if I can check in early. I couldn’t. I came back at three and there was still noise from construction happening in the building 8 o’clock and there’s still noise and I still have seven more hours to drive. I think coming from the hospitality industry after 3 o’clock check in there should be no construction going on.

  • Zriana May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    the location is great, but the property is completely unsanitary. bed bugs, cockroaches, cigarette burns on the sheets, blood on the walls and dust and dirt everywhere.

  • James May 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The hotel was horrible, ran down, holes in the wall, missing toilet seat, moldy and mildew, bathroom exhaust fans are missing, looks like drywall repair started but never finish, looks nothing like what’s in the picture, it was so bad I couldn’t stay then they manager/maintenance/painter told me to contact who I booked through for a refund and when I contact hotels.com I was told it was up to the property manager and he refused worst transaction I ever had in my life please stay away for this place.

  • John May 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Horrible, I had to wait for 60-90 minutes for them to put a knob on the door which was a deadbolt. They never gave me a key. So I never slept my first day. Then instead of changing the room the staff tried to create an argument and put me out of the hotel. But lucky I recored the entire situation once he seen it was being recorded he gave me service. I would never recommend this stay to a fly

  • Steve May 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    This place is DOWNRIGHT DISGUSTING!! The room and bathroom itself had NOT been cleaned at all, the ironing board LEFT out, NOTHING was washed, it looks as though someone had thrown a clean pillow case OVER the dirty one, the REFRIGERATOR and MICROWAVE weren’t even CLEAN, the bathroom door was falling apart, the quilt on the bed had holes BURNT in it! There was even some lady’s sundress left IN THE DRAWER and the lamp only had ONE LIGHT BULB. To make matters worse, I woke up the next morning to BED BUG bites on my arm!! I had booked for two nights, stayed ONLY 1!! This place needs to be removed from ALL booking sites ASAP. I want a FULL REFUND!

  • rita Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    It was so dirty .. i woke up wit swollen eyes

  • Thomas Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff treats you like family

  • Jakob Apr 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Bad parking. Unclean room, extremely filthy. Other guests were LOUD and fighting near 12 AM. Parking lot is badly maintained with trash common and parking spaces too small

  • Verified Apr 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Bad parking. Unclean room, extremely filthy. Other guests were LOUD and fighting near 12 AM. Parking lot is badly maintained with trash common and parking spaces too small

  • Myeron Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    They give you an actual key instead of a card key like normal hotels. My Check-in process was horrible. They give you an actual key instead of a card key like normal hotels. I requested a non-smoking room and the room smelled like smoke and is very outdated. The room looks nothing like the pictures online. At night there are a lot of people outside doing drugs. And the doors do not lock properly or have proper door handles. Very horrible experience would not recommend this location to anyone. I did not even stay the night I ended up leaving and going to another location down the street on oceanfront. Don’t waste your time and money at this location! Too bad I could not get a refund due to booking on hotels.com.

  • Randy Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Avoid this place I would rather slept in my car, upon arrival owner looked horrible in dress and manner,he cursed every other word dropping f bomb in front of 9 yr old granddaughter. The first room he gave us was uncleaned and totally filthy ex.urine all over bathroom floor toilet etc.The only sink was broken with actual faucet lying in bathroom. There were very unsavory people loitering everywhere on 27rm small complex. When I told him condition of room and the fact it was unacceptable he and his(housecleaning) became angry at me. I have never stayed in a hotel or even seen one that's such filth and disrepair and they acted like I had a problem for not accepting that room. I could not believe it I thought someone from a hidden camera service and pop out any second cuz it was such a joke and discomforting and downright offensive I thought I had to be some kind of joke. And that's true why is this bad she said and still it was filthy I walked in in my feet stuck to the floors as I walked all I wanted was to take a shower and rest but I wouldn't climb into that thing they call it a shower if my life depended on it. Please avoid this place at all costs I have never seen anything like it , disrepair,filthy,nothing up to code. A TOTAL NIGHTMARE THIS IS ALL 100% TRUE WORST HOTEL IN 55 YEARS OF LIFE

  • Robert Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Awesome

  • Cody Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff is top notch! Mike and Peggy covered anything I needed, during my two month stay,

  • Jason Apr 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The guy working the desk was very nice. The place is so run down that the place should be condemned.

  • Jolene Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was near the boardwalk which was convenient. Needs a little work but great overall.

  • Cortez Apr 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Property is terrible not finished unsafe to walk up the steps just crazy.......people hanging out on the porch smh

  • MacKenzie Apr 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    You can tell they are on their way to improvement...but theyre just not there yet. It felt unsafe. There was ash and leaves on the sheet, a ball of hair on the floor, stained and irregular towels in the bathroom, rusted sliding lock, and capped but exposed visible wires on the doorframe. We ended up leaving that night because we didnt feel clean or safe. But there are visible improvements. The kitchen area was definitely improved and there was a nice television. They will get there, they just arent thete yet. The staff was friendly and understanding.

  • Stephanie Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    This property is currently being renovated to attract more clientele. Michael was extremely affable and responsive. He cares about the property and is working hard to make upgrades. The best part of the room is the huge T.V. screens. Some are cable, mine was Roku. All rooms also have a full size fridge with freezer. Also a plus was a table and chairs to sit down and eat. The beds are very comfy. At first the water temp was just warm, but after asking Michael the water was very hot.

  • Verified Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    To call this place a dump is an insult to dumps. I have never seen a nastier room in my life. The smell of marijuana was unbearable and the staff is incredibly rude. The toilet didn't work and sink was clogged. STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!

  • John Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was very helpful!!! They all work together to make sure your stay was comfortable!

  • Kara Mar 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Deff needs to finsh renovations staff was very friendly. Would not stay again unless repairs are finshed.

  • Verified Mar 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Stayed here on different occasions and each time the rooms were in used condition. Beds were made but sheets never changed. Housekeeping takes shortcuts and management does not care. Found blood stains, lots of hair and crumbs in bed. Towels were used and when you ask for fresh sheets/towels the staff does not apologize and just give you dirty sheets/towels back. Rooms had personal belongings from previous guests in them and there were cockroaches.

  • Dontae Mar 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Horrible

  • Jocelyn Mar 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The room was grungy, the bathroom shower was full of mold, the towels were yellowed, the trash can had no liner and was covered in mold, and the smoke detector was on the floor. The worst part was the sheets had footprints on them. We left after inspecting the room. The management refused to acknowledge my complaint.

  • Michael Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I WAS NOT ABLE TO STAY IN THE HOTEL I BOOKED AT ANOTHER HOTEL BECAUSE THEY CLOSED AT 10PM BUT IN THE MIDDLE OF NIGHT THE WHITE MARLIN STEPPED IN AND SAVED THE DAY

  • Lutisa Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Did not like the motel area nor the motel because it was like people lived there.

  • Migel Mar 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    When we arrived the person at the front desk was very nice to us though he was drinking a beer on the job. The outside of the building was very rundown and the office was not as depicted in the photos. When we went to our room it was very dirty on the floors tables and bed. There was flakes of dirt on all the surfaces and there were visible pee stains on the sheets and mattresses. The toilet was clogged with a large quantity of poop that would flush. Overall felt too unclean and unsanitary to stay so we checked out right after viewing the room. The hotel would not give us the money back because they said that the room was fine.

  • Jason Mar 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Please DO NOT STAY HERE!!!! Don't be convinced by the pics, the room isn't like that. Don't look at the price and get fooled. You WILL NOT sleep it is so filthy. If you go to the office, you need to call someone to come over from their room and they may not answer. Expedia should not list this place because it fooled me into thinking it was serviceable , but it's totally gross. Someone's soap was left in the shower with hair on it. Please avoid this place.

  • Mohamadali Mar 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Unclean and Disappointing

  • Luke Mar 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The smelled horrible. Let the wayer in the shower and the sunk run for 20 minutes and it never got hot it stayed cold the entire time. The sink.was steady running and wouldnt turn off NOT dripping but running. The toilet had what looked like tobaccoo floating all in it. The entire floor was sticking to my shoes everywhere i walked. The window curtain didnt close all the way anybody walking by could see in. The.microwave was completely covered with black and green mold inside. When checking in the attendant made me wait sonhe could go find where he put his beer down at and came back 15 minutes later with one in his hand. I couldnt stay through the while night there and they refused to give me a refund.

Frequently asked questions about White Marlin Inn

Does White Marlin Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, White Marlin Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does White Marlin Inn offer parking?
Yes, White Marlin Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does White Marlin Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
White Marlin Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Virginia Beach, see business hotels in Virginia Beach.
Does White Marlin Inn have a fitness center?
White Marlin Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is White Marlin Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
White Marlin Inn is located at 395 Norfolk Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. With a Walk Score of 54, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

What's nearby

  • Virginia Beach Convention Center 0.9 mi

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available

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