This family-friendly resort across from Virginia Beach's Oceanfront ranks 22/115 after a renovation. Guests enjoy fully stocked kitchens, flat screens in every room, comfy beds, and nice bathrooms. It's easy to bike or rollerblade to Grommet Park's beach jungle gym.
Located in Northeast Virginia Beach, a neighbourhood in Virginia Beach, this resort is near theme parks and on the waterfront. John Wareing Monument and Naval Aviation Monument Park are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pacific Avenue and Beach Mall Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Virginia Beach Sportsplex or Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Virginia Beach travel guide
Family-friendly resort near Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Consider a stay at Ocean Key Resort and take advantage of an arcade/games room, laundry facilities and a gym. Active travellers can enjoy boating, kayaking and cycling at this resort. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or hot tub, and indulge in a massage. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An indoor pool
Breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a bike on-site
Concierge services, smoke-free property and games
Beach towels, a lift and a table football
Room features
All guest rooms at Ocean Key Resort include perks, such as private pools and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as safes and Internet access.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessibility
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Private pool
TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
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Air conditioning
Dryer
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Living room
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Ocean Key Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Ocean Key Resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Ocean Key Resort?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ocean Key Resort?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ocean Key Resort?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ocean Key Resort located?
This family-friendly Virginia Beach resort is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Resort Beach and Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Sandbridge Beach and Virginia Beach Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km). Virginia Beach Station is 20 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Ocean Key Resort Reviews
7.8
Good
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Mother/teen daughter trip. The location is perfect; only thing between the property and the beach is yummy Waterman’s Surfside Grille. Located at the end of the board walk, so less crowded but still a close walk to everything. Only downfall is rooms are not very resistant to noise, we heard a lot of traffic 24/7 and other guests from their rooms. Still a great stay for the price!
Overall great experience. Check in was quick and easy, they even gave us a parking pass before we were able to check in so we could go to our event and not have to move our car. Unit and building were clean in a great location. Parking garage is super tight. Unit had a living room, galley style kitchen and a bedroom. Was perfect for our stay.
The location for us was great. The unit was fairly clean - little things here and there (bathroom in general, sink area) were not clean. There was an AC leak the first full day so maintenance had to come in and deal with that for about an hour. Second day power went out (everywhere in the area) but the AC never came back on. We had to ask twice before it worked. The kitchen isn't really a kitchen and the laundry is a building laundry with 2 washers and 2 dryers - half of which did not work. We liked it for the location but there were just a lot of issues.
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
4/10 Poor
Katherine B.
29 Jul 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Would Not Recommend
The Good, easy to find/get to. The check in took a while and the information provide by staff was minimal/lacking but we were able to get in a few minutes before check in time. The location, though not on the beach was still a good location and easy walk to the beach. The Bad, pretty much everything else. The unit was not cleaned very well and it was really ran down, as is the “resort” it’s located in. We had constant issues with the stove not working, no deadbolt lock on the door, just to name a few - and even though the host moved us to another unit there were still issues with the plumbing that were not addressed in the second unit, and even though it was cleaner than the first, it was still very poorly cleaned and ran down. The building was also evacuated numerous times, once late at night, due to an activated alarm. So we spent a lot of time in the parking deck since we couldn’t access our unit. There were numerous things concerning safety that I brought to the attention of the host and his response was I needed to be interviewed by the police, which I was willing to do. The host said he was going to send someone to the room to speak with me about the safety concerns but no one ever came to speak with me. I have to say this was the worst VRBO experience I have had. I would not recommend staying here.
Katherine B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Lisa
11 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
In short: Clean hotel, but terrible and insufficient parking.
The room was clean, and the water got very hot, which was nice for showers. The attendants at the front desk were very friendly and helpful.
I didn't like how the pool/hot tub area was in the lobby. There was basically a glass wall around the pool area, making it its own separate room, in a way. There were people NOT in the pool area, but who were hanging out in the lobby watching people in the pool area. I found that to be very creepy.
The horrendous parking was by far the worst part of the stay. When they painted the lines around the large support pillars in the parking garage, I think their intention was to not block/lose any parking spaces, but that attempt failed. The way the lines are painted in relation to the support pillars, you end up losing two parking spots, one on each side of the pillar. Then, even when there wasn't a pillar in the way, people would park over the line, making the spot next to them unusable (they should have been towed). It was especially bad at night. The later into the evening it got, the less likely it was that you would be able to find a parking spot. I'm not exaggerating when I say we drove around for at least 20 minutes, up and down the levels in the parking garage, before calling the hotel to complain, and find out what we were supposed to do because we obviously didn't want to drive around the parking garage all night. Only then were we made aware of the parking next door.
the place was very nice and super convenient to the board walk.
connor d.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
2/10 Terrible
ilenia b.
26 Aug 2025
The host stopped replying after taking full payment. I went to check in after driving 12 hours only for there to be no reseravtation at the resort.The staff was not helpful in anyway and left me and my family stuck to figure it out ourselves.
The room was clean and stocked with basic kitchen supplies in case you want to make your own meals. The location was convenient to the beach, shopping and great restaurants. We had a nice view of the ocean from the bedroom.
The only bad part about our stay was parking. The parking garage is not set up for bigger SUV or trucks. It’s a nightmare really. They should ask for the type of vehicle you will be driving and atleast allow you an alternative to there small out of date parking garage.
Jennifer M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
4/10 Poor
Trista R.
20 Sept 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Needs work
I have stayed at this property before, and for the price it is great for a small getaway with kids. This time however, when we entered the floor was dirty and had sand everywhere. I know we're at the beach, but the rooms are supposed to be cleaned. The next morning I called the from desk at 0700 to request a vaccuum and mop to do the cleaning myself After 45 minutes of walking around the condo me and my toddlers feet were black.. At 0745 I asked again and just gave up asking. I took a towel from the pool and walked around the entire condo cleaning up the floor.
The range cabinets above the microwave were so dirty that I took my finger, wiped grease off. I went ahead and cleaned that as well. It makes me wonder what else is that dirty in the condo that I couldn't visually see.
We will not be visiting Ocean Keys again. Cleanliness is more of a priority than the cost of a rental for a small vacation.
Overall, it’s an OK place for a stay. The building shows its age. The one bedroom units have an amazingly small kitchen and a big bedroom. Staff is very nice. The property offers recycling which was appreciated. Location is great, it is across the street from Waterman’s, one of the best seafood restaurants in Virginia Beach!
Isabelle M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Teresa S.
2 Aug 2022
Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Not what I expected!
Pictures do amazing things until reality hits! My idea of a RESORT suffered vastly from this hotel which was short staff making for a frazzled1 person registrar. We only stayed 3 days with problems each day: broken elevator, broken hot tub, then awakened by testing alarms. I also wondered the reason that the listing didn't show pics outside of the bedroom...I learned that there's not much to show. It was not what we expected but being the family that we are we made it work!
Nice clean property with kitchenette. Lots of practical amenities. Wish the TV was Smart. Had view of ocean and harbor, even though no balcony. Could use a full length closet or hi hook in bedroom as we were in town for a wedding. Overall give it a 9 for what it is: close to beach and great food and very quiet bedroom.
Overall the space was as advertised, although smaller than it looked in the pictures. The listing of a “full kitchen” was misleading. There was no oven, limited utensils, and no skillet.
We had a blast on the Beach and boardwalk Virginia Beach so many restaurants and activities to get into we visited Busch Gardens, Adventure park and water country USA while there The resort was very accommodating as well as a comfortable stay will definitely visit again
There were only a few minor issues. The unit we originally booked was down for maintenance but the staff got us another in a few minutes. Other than that, we had a nice time and the place was pretty decent.
Randy B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
4/10 Poor
russell S.
7 Apr 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
average
It's an average to a simple place. I do feel like in the building people cut corners to make it appear nice. Staff is 50/50 pending on who you talk to. elevators didnt work, some hallways smelled, and The card system the use is a bit older. Key fobs needed to b reset a lot. For the money spent could have had a better experince at other location. I will say having resturants in walking distance along with the beach is nice. the rooms where ok. nothing flashy
I could point out a lot of cleanliness issues for the property but I won’t, I’ll just talk about the biggest one I encountered and that was the floor of the condo and it was absolutely filthy !!!
I will also take time to complain about the parking structure which had way too many spaces that couldn’t fit normal sized vehicles !
Also the pool basically being located in the front office is a horrible idea !!
all in all our stay there was fine we spent majority of the time out and about