Name: Shore Stay Suites
Address: 26406 Lankford Hwy, Cape Charles, Virginia, United States of America, Cape Charles, Virginia, US
Price range: $143–$182 per night
Rating: 7.8

What guests think

At Shore Stay Suites, travelers highlight very large rooms with handy in-room kitchens, convenient highway access near Cape Charles and Kiptopeke, pet friendliness, and generally fair value, while noting dated conditions, maintenance lapses, and inconsistent stocking of kitchenware.

Cleanliness is often good in rooms, but reviews also cite dirty or under-cleaned kitchen cabinets and dishes, outdoor bird droppings, and occasional odors or bugs. Rooms are spacious yet dated, with frequent comments about hard or squeaky beds, limited seating, bright walkway lights through blinds, loud window A/C, and sporadic appliance or lock issues. Service ranges from friendly and accommodating to slow or unhelpful, so expect a basic, roomy stay with useful kitchens more than full-service polish.

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Facilities

In-room kitchens are a key draw and many appreciate the pet-friendly policy and ample parking, including space for boats, but cookware and utensils are frequently sparse or mismatched. No other on-site amenities are highlighted.

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Richard

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This offered the most affordable full kitchen stay in the area. The needs were comfortable the room was clean and the staff was friendly. I would stay here again. That being said, the full kitchen offered a full sized stove with oven/broiler, sink and refrigerator with top freezer. However u works recommend you bring your own cooking utensils. There were no bowls of any kind, the sauce pan would have been rejected as a donation at Goodwill, it was so scratched and gouged as to make the not stick surface unusable. The baking sheet was severely warped. When i went to the office to turn in a dinner plate i found broken when i did a quick inspection upon arrival, staff said they didn't keep an inventory of what was in each room and they didn't have replacements because previous visitors often took the good did with them.

10

Tracy

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious rooms, full kitchen and clean!

10

Richard

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stop over on trips from NYC to OBX. Great kitchen and large room.

8

Catherine

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was okay. There isn't a lot of options around Cape Charles. We had a dog so wanted a suite so we could eat in. However, there were no kitchen utensils, no pots, no bowls. I wasn't expecting that so I had to pick up disposable plates, bowls, utensils from Food Lion (not eco-friendly) and then buy a pot from the smelliest Dollar General ever. The rooms are big but not a lot of lights or chairs.

8

Carrie

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place for pets, needs to be upgraded

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Mary

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Full Kitchen was helpful to have to start the day with breakfast and prepare lunches to go. Water pressure in shower not great. Overall it worked well for our short stay, was convenient to where we wanted to go, comfortable nice big bed. Would stay again.

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Steele

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and it was great to have full-sized refrigerator freezer

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Jessica

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here for the evening with my kids and needed a dog friendly hotel. Out of all the hotels this had the smallest pet fee of only $25! When most hotels are charging $75. the kitchen was a huge plus for me that way i could stay in and cook without having to spend extra money or worry about leaving the dogs unattended. If your traveling with kids just know there are no amenities to keep the kids occupied , like a pool etc. But it was quick overnight stop after a long days drive and was perfect for our situation.

10

Lori

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Plenty of room to park a boat. The location is very close to a public boat launch.

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You Jin

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Deluxe queen two beds was very roomy and comfortable. Loved the kitchen option and big refrigerator.

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Cleanliness

Feedback on cleanliness is mixed: many guests found rooms tidy, yet several mention dirty or under-cleaned kitchen cabinets and dishes, sand or debris, and heavy bird droppings on exterior walkways. A few report odors, gnats, or roaches.

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Cindy

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sand on the floor on entering room. Kitchen appliances old

10

KAthie

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay! Very comfortable and clean!

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Philip

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bird nests up and down the exterior hallways in the sprinkler heads and bird poop all over the ground.

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Luise

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Großes Zimmer, Küche war leider nicht sehr sauber, Bad und Zimmer aber schon, freundlicher Check in.

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Janet

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room infested with roaches. Highway noise. Blinds only filtered the harsh lighting from the outdoor walkway illuminating the room and making sleep difficult. Old filthy carpet. Good for travelers with dogs.

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Nettie

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean. Air was on and room nice and cool after a hot day of site seeing. Upstairs noise was so so. Could have been some excited kids but finally settled down. I would definitely plan on staying here again.

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Elizabeth

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not very clean, towels on the floor by the A/C unit. Scant kitchen supplies

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Sarah

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This place is very run down. Pots outside each door were full of cigarette butts, filthy carpet, window didn’t lock, no security lock on the door, blinds broken to list a few things. Kitchen very poorly appointed. Looked like they hit a few garage sales. There were only 3 spoons and decorative bowls for cereal bowls. Gnats all in the place also. I had to ask for basics like dish soap because they require you wash your own dishes.

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Dwayne

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and the staff was very nice

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william

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Would have gave them a five but there was a utility truck in the parking lot that had its emergency lights on half the night. Rooms are always clean and the people are always nice.

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Rooms

Rooms are notably large and functional, but decor feels dated and there are recurring complaints about hard or squeaky beds, limited comfortable seating, bright exterior lighting through blinds, loud window A/C, and occasional appliance or lock issues.

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Deborah

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean and comfortable. It needs a bench to put bags; and the kitchenette needs updated. The microwave didn't actually work.

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Valerie

Feb 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice people, huge room.

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Antonio

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were a little too firm. And one of them squeaked terribly so we were afraid of disturbing the neighbors. Definitely not worth the price. Have paid the same and less for much better accommodations.

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Kathi

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, large room, and helpful when I needed to change my reservation. The bed in our room was not very comfortable.

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Beverly

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Need curtains instead of blinds as you can be seen outside if the lights are on.

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Janet

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The area was convenient to the highway. It was quiet. The air conditioner was very loud turning on and off. There were no comfortable chairs in the room.

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Sam

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Despite blinds closed, it was very bright in room all night from outside lighting

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Angela

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Huge room and nicely set up. Makes you want to stay longer.

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Louis

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly but the rooms are aged and dingy. carpet needs replacing. It did seem clean. The outside looks nicer than the inside. Deadbolt strike plate needs repair in room 206.

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Eric

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was quiet. The beds were rock hard and out beds were super creaky and loud to the point if you barely moved it would be so loud it would wake everybody up. There are some uncomfortable stools but no chairs. It was kind of dump honestly.

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Service

Many describe staff as friendly, helpful, and flexible, yet others report delayed or difficult check-ins, unresponsive or apathetic management, and disputes over fees or policies.

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Beth

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was comfy and worth the extra price for a kitchenette. The manager was very friendly and suggested AJ’s in Cape Charles for dinner. Excellent suggestion.

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Bruce

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Arrived at 3pm for check in. Was told rooms aren't ready it'll be about 3:30pm from the front desk guy who seemed to have an attitude. We rented 4 rooms, not a single room is ready. We waited in the car until 3:30pm, still not ready. Didn't get a room until 4pm. Rooms are big however the door locks on 2 of the rooms are sketchy, the doors are loose when closed and door knobs feel like they are broken. Location is ideal and rooms are large but sadly it is badly managed.

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Vanessa

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I travel with a dog, so I’m not a super picky hotel person, but I left here early. The door didn’t latch securely, and I ended up pushing the chair against the door and my suitcase against the door. Everything felt somewhat sticky, so much so that I wiped down the nightstand, counter, and table. I pulled the bedspreads immediately, which I don’t normally do. The shower curtain looked gross, so I skipped showering. The nightstand was missing a leg…well, technically it was under the nightstand, so not missing but not attached. Then the bed collapsed when my dog stood on it. He’s not that big of a dog, and he wasn’t even jumping. He was just lying down and stood up and it collapsed. The lady at the front desk was pretty apathetic and said there were no other rooms. It was a busy season, so I couldn’t find any other place to stay. Luckily, it was a two bed room, so I didn’t have to sleep on the collapsed bed. The one positive note is that the gentleman at the desk in the morning agreed to let me cancel my remaining nights, but it looks like they double charged me for the pet fee!

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Helena

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I thought frint desk lady could have been friendlier. She was quite businesslike at check in, but was quite helpful when asked for help with the heating system. Good stay overall.

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william

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were allowed to enter our room a little earlier than check-in. Thank you. We were pressed for time and this surly helped.

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Elaine

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Jewelry taken from room; manager of hotel unresponsive.

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Mary

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful

10

Kendra

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was pleasantly surprised at how spacious and nice our room was. We only needed it for an overnight stay, but it was great, and I can see why people would have extended stays. The staff checking us in and out were very friendly.

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Lee Anne

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I made the reservation through Expedia about 3 months ago. At the time I called the property and asked for a fee waiver for my ESA dog. I spoke with the manager and he said it would not be a problem. Then yesterday he said he didn’t remember our conversation and made me pay the $25 fee. I am not happy about that.

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Gerard

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible customer service

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Location

Convenient for drivers and close to Cape Charles, Kiptopeke State Park, and a public boat launch; several note it is right off the highway. Area is quiet but not especially walkable.

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Elaine

Apr 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location!

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James Matthew

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was very convenient location

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Michael

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Best property by far in close proximity to Kiptopeke State Park

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ROBERT

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was large and clean, if a bit dated. We did not need to use the kitchen. The bed was very comfortable for those who like soft beds (we did) Air conditioning worked fine, but the window unit did make some noise at night. The location is convenient to a lot of great places Manage expectations and you will be happy. this is a motel, not a resort. Checking in and out were easy for us.

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Tina

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was large and comfortable, check in was easy and friendly. The location is right on the highway which was not a problem for us - we had beautiful sunrise views and it was peaceful. There was not anything walkable from us but we were there just as a place to sleep. The floors, bathroom, bedding and surfaces were very clean, however the interior of the kitchenette cabinets and some of the dishes were dirty. That was the only issue and I did not address it with staff since we were only making coffee. I would stay there again and have no doubt they would address any concerns!

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ROBERT

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

If you are looking to stay near the state park, this motel is best, reasonably priced option. I would stay there again.

10

Roy

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean neat , great location.

10

Glenn

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Cape Charles, VA. Very clean and convenient.

10

Charles

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place for stopping on way on or off Delmar

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Lori

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Plenty of room to park a boat. The location is very close to a public boat launch.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Jennifer

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a really nice hotel and the staff was wonderful. The beds were a little too soft and the pillows flat but they were clean and that’s what matters to us. The kitchenette had a few dishes but by no means was it stocked with what we needed. I loved how spacious our room was.

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Beth

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was comfy and worth the extra price for a kitchenette. The manager was very friendly and suggested AJ’s in Cape Charles for dinner. Excellent suggestion.

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David

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It’s dated, but everything works as it should. The WiFi is excellent! The kitchen, however, is lacking in cleanliness. There is a sign in the kitchen that states housekeeping is not responsible for dirty dishes. As such, the prior occupants left a mess (dirty pots and pans, and the remains of a dead animal in the warming tray under the oven). There are also two broken-down automobiles in the parking lot that should be removed to allow for more parking and take away the, “sketchiness” of the facility. Despite these shortcomings, I’d stay here again.

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Richard

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This offered the most affordable full kitchen stay in the area. The needs were comfortable the room was clean and the staff was friendly. I would stay here again. That being said, the full kitchen offered a full sized stove with oven/broiler, sink and refrigerator with top freezer. However u works recommend you bring your own cooking utensils. There were no bowls of any kind, the sauce pan would have been rejected as a donation at Goodwill, it was so scratched and gouged as to make the not stick surface unusable. The baking sheet was severely warped. When i went to the office to turn in a dinner plate i found broken when i did a quick inspection upon arrival, staff said they didn't keep an inventory of what was in each room and they didn't have replacements because previous visitors often took the good did with them.

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Michael

May 14, 2023

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Great stay for a night or more, having a working kitchen and table is nice. Room was clean and allowed dogs in the “pet friendly “ rooms (for another $25 that wasn’t mentioned on Travelocity). Sting Rays across the street doesn’t look like much but has great food. Only one suggestion would be to have black-out curtains in the room as the lights are on all night outside lighting up the room. No curtains just mini-blinds are provided.

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Christine M

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very friendly. Rooms are just okay but could be cleaner. i would reccomend bringing your own ground coffee. We were given coffee like tea bags but it had no taste.

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Catherine

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was okay. There isn't a lot of options around Cape Charles. We had a dog so wanted a suite so we could eat in. However, there were no kitchen utensils, no pots, no bowls. I wasn't expecting that so I had to pick up disposable plates, bowls, utensils from Food Lion (not eco-friendly) and then buy a pot from the smelliest Dollar General ever. The rooms are big but not a lot of lights or chairs.

8

Mary

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Full Kitchen was helpful to have to start the day with breakfast and prepare lunches to go. Water pressure in shower not great. Overall it worked well for our short stay, was convenient to where we wanted to go, comfortable nice big bed. Would stay again.

8

Jessica

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here for the evening with my kids and needed a dog friendly hotel. Out of all the hotels this had the smallest pet fee of only $25! When most hotels are charging $75. the kitchen was a huge plus for me that way i could stay in and cook without having to spend extra money or worry about leaving the dogs unattended. If your traveling with kids just know there are no amenities to keep the kids occupied , like a pool etc. But it was quick overnight stop after a long days drive and was perfect for our situation.

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Mary

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This place was great for the money. Can’t beat having a full kitchen. My only complaint was how hard the bed was. I was sore and will bring a mattress cover next time.

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Month	Average price
January	$108
February	$108
March	$108
April	$112
May	$127
June	$142
July	$178
August	$178
September	$140
October	$141
November	$112
December	$108

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20 $143	21 $143	22 $143	23 $143	24 $143	25 $165	26 $152
27 $143	28 $143	29 $143	30 $143

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $143	2 $165	3 $165
4 $143	5 $143	6 $143	7 $143	8 $143	9 $182	10 $165
11 $143	12 $143	13 $143	14 $143	15 $143	16 $165	17 $165
18 $143	19 $143	20 $143	21 $143	22 $143	23 $165	24 $165
25 $143	26 $143	27 $143	28 $143	29 $143	30 $165	31 $165

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Standard Upstairs 2 Queen Pet Friendly

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