Waterside Inn

Very safe environment. Well lit and has an elevator. Ice and vending on 1st and 3rd floor. Beautiful views from the room

Let me just say… Waterside Inn understood the assignment before I even knew what assignment I needed. This was my very first solo trip to Chincoteague, and I came needing a full reset — peace, quiet, fresh air, a mental recharge, and maybe a sunset dramatic enough to fix my attitude. Mission accomplished. 😂 The island ambiance alone is enough to make you instantly exhale. Everything slows down in the best possible way. My room was freshly cleaned (and trust me, I notice EVERYTHING 👀), which immediately made me comfortable. The bed was firm, which I personally loved, and the pillows? Absolute win. No sad, flat hotel pillows trying to ruin my sleep. The water view from the balcony was such a vibe. Sitting out there with that peaceful view was exactly what my soul needed. I caught a gorgeous sunrise, but let’s be honest — the sunset the night before absolutely stole the show. It was one of those “just sit there and stare at the sky” moments. The location is PERFECT. Close to everything without feeling crowded or chaotic. Amenities checked every box for me too — pool, breakfast, dock access, and easy parking. But what really made the stay stand out was the people. Every single staff member I encountered was kind, welcoming, and genuinely polite. Even the guests were lovely, which honestly says a lot. 😂 As a woman taking her first solo reset trip, feeling safe and comfortable matters — and I absolutely did. 10/10. Would absolutely stay here again.

Very clean room with nice views. Staff is very nice and out of the way enough to avoid road noise!

Breakfast was fine and the staff could not have been nicer

I usually stay here as it is affordable, in a quieter part of town, and every room overlooks the water and Wallops Island. The staff is very friendly and called to let me know I had left a insulated cup behind. Highly recommend giving this place a try.