The Tides Inn

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Water View)
Exterior
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
480 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA, 22480
  • Historic Christ Church
    5 min drive
  • Compass Entertainment Complex
    5 min drive
  • Chesapeake Club - East Room
    1 min walk
  • Williamsburg Transportation Center
    79 min drive

Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds (Vista)

  • 50 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 31 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Balcony (Vista, King)

  • 50 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 33 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, View (Water View)

  • 30 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite (Ashburn)

  • 65 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Irvington

Located in Irvington, The Tides Inn is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Steamboat Era Museum and 5 minutes from Historic Christ Church. .This beach hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Compass Entertainment Complex and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Golden Eagle Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Historic Christ Church - 5 min drive
  • Compass Entertainment Complex - 5 min drive
  • Golden Eagle Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • White Stone Beach - 8 min drive
  • Good Luck Cellars - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chesapeake Doughnut Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch Coffeehouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Alley Cafe and Sports Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Tides Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Tides Inn

On private beach with seasonal outdoor pool, near Steamboat Era Museum
The Tides Inn offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Irvington hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including a private beach, an outdoor tennis court, and a marina. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can get some exercise with a round of golf or enjoy a lazy day at the private beach. This hotel also features concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and a picnic area.
Enjoy American cuisine at Chesapeake Restaurant, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 11 AM.
Chesapeake Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fish Hawk Oyster Bar - This beachfront theme restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11 AM: USD 15-30 for adults and USD 10-15 for children
  • 4 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Chesapeake Restaurant
  • Fish Hawk Oyster Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Bike rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Public winery tours
  • Sailing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs
  • Golf pro shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina on site
  • Picnic area
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Renovated entire property – April 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 3 2025 to February 6 2025 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 4 2024 to January 3 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 27 to March 1:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 150 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 45.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Bicycle storage
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Sporting facilities or equipment
  • Valet parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 for adults, and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from March to November
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Tides Inn Irvington
Tides Inn
Tides Irvington
The Tides Inn Hotel
The Tides Inn Irvington
The Tides Inn Hotel Irvington

The Tides Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 153 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
A visit to the Tides Inn, was just what my soul needed! It was relaxed elegance, quiet, clean and the staff amazingly friendly and accommodating. The restaurant was very good with attentive wait staff and a wonderful wine selection. We will return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tides Inn have very friendly & accommodating staff. They all are were very cordial & willing to help. We took the sunset cruise & had a fabulous & knowledgeable Captain. The cheese platter had only a few utensils & no napkins. The few crackers were stale & the rest of platter presentation looked like the cheese was thrown on the plate.It seems they are low of staff in the dining areas for we had to wait a long time for our food. The pool bar was exceptionally understaffed so much so that we had to cancel the appetizer order to make another appointment. The 2nd day, I had to go to the front desk twice to have our room cleaned. We found our patio door had been left open all day while we were gone.We had secured it before leaving. The door left open was abominable for anyone could have come into our room. We found they made the bed and then left the rest of the room uncleaned. I told the main desk and returned 2 hours later to find it still was not cleaned. I was told by the House Manager that housekeeping had gone home for the day which was a very very poor response to such BAD service. Eventually, the room was cleaned by the House Manager & available staff while we waited outside at 9:00pm. He did make an adjustment of $150.00 to our bill which was a "nice" gesture. However, for the price of the room, I would have expected better service. The environment is noisy for there are many families with children of all ages running about. Sadly a poor review for only a 3day stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Vitalii

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack, Manassas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
RESTAURANT and overall classy operation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing.
Absolutely amazing. Staff was so nice. We were there for our anniversary. They brought champagne and strawberries to our room. Food and drinks were amazing. Pool & beach were nice too. Being able to come to the property via boat is pretty cool. It’s a little pricey, but you kind of expect that for the type of accommodations and the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t wait to visit again when the renovations are completed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location. Quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

kelly

Travelled with partner
Adequate but very over rated and over priced
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You do have a golf cart available in the front of the hotel. You really should have someone drive people to & from the parking lots. A few times coming in to the hotel at night there is insufficient lighting and no-one ever to ride you back from the parking lots.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryl, Chester

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great view, but don't arrive hungry.
The Tides Inn enjoys a beautiful location with scenic grounds and a lovely view of the creek. The property is tired but is undergoing some renovations. Our room was dated and the shower leaked terribly but it was clean with nice amenities. We ordered room service for breakfast and dinner and the food was a major disappointment. Our breakfast order arrived quickly but the tray was missing mugs and cream for the coffee, as requested. The orange juice was also missing and the food was not prepared in accordance with our request. I ordered oatmeal, plain, with no sugar or toppings. It arrived covered in brown sugar that had turned into syrup. But the dinner order was the worst. It was barely edible. I ordered pasted with pesto and shrimp. There was not one shrimp in the dish and the pesto sauce was extremely thick and heavy and looked like the Grinch vomited on a plate. There was more sauce than pasta and it tasted awful. It was disgraceful. We were also there at the hotel to attend funeral service in the Cove Room. The function room is so dated and should not be in service. In addition to being dark, dingy, and tired, the light bulbs (that worked) were blinking, the weather stripping on the door was gone and freezing cold air was coming in, and the banquet chairs were all stained. It was very sad. I will commend the staff though for being rapidly responsive when things were brought to their attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay ever
This was the best stay i have ever experienced. The staff made you feel like I'm home. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The renovations to the original building are well done- the staff is very friendly and a joy to work with and the setting is beautiful. We loved our stay - for our 61st anniversay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful facility on Carter's Creek. We had a great time walking around the property, drinks at the pool bar, champagne on the lawn and dinner at The Chesapeake restaurant. The beds/pillows were superb resulting in a good night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to relax yet stay active!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely peaceful setting on water, room and balcony were excellent, food was good in general but the arugula lettuce was awful, limp/old and very tired on 3 occasions, detracted from rest of meal and could be easily fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carolina, Bogota

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view and the boardwalk are beautiful. Our room was very nice, with the Carter’s Creek view and the balcony. We will love to come back! The food was excellent in the main restaurant. Superb staff at the Inn, like Alysa, Dawn, and James Eaton. For improving: Fish Hawk kitchen and service capacities, really insufficient and understaffed. After 70 minutes waiting, we had to leave without lunch. Poor management of the situation in the restaurant. Although, James helped to manage the situation and helped us to get something to eat, before our Cove Cruise. That is also a must: the Cove Cruise. Mike is a great guide. The Tides Inn is a spectacular place for relaxing, enjoy the view, and celebrate a special occasion. We will definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023