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Sunset Beach Resort

2.0 star property
Travelers start their day at the coffee shop before outdoor adventures and end it around the firepit after a day of exploration and activity

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Located near the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, Sunset Beach Resort offers a private beach, seafood restaurant, beach bar, and al fresco dining. Guests can kayak or row while staying connected with high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Cape Charles, Sunset Beach Resort is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge and Kiptopeke State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Bay Creek Golf Club. Water skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Cape Charles travel guide
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32246 Lankford Hwy, Cape Charles, VA, 23310

What's nearby

  • Sun Star Near Beacon at Assateague Lighthouse-Chincoteague NWR
    Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
    Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
    1 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Concrete Ships at Kiptopeke State Park
    Kiptopeke State Park
    5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Afternoon Shadows at Cape Charles Beach
    Cape Charles Beach
    16 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Virginia Beach Boardwalk showing general coastal views and a hotel
    Virginia Beach Boardwalk
    42 min drive - 59.9 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sting-Ray's Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Jackspot
    6 min walk
  • Sunset Grille
    2 min walk
  • The Beach Bar
    6 min walk
  • J.H. West Seafood
    5 min drive

About this property

Sunset Beach Resort

Hotel near Kiptopeke State Park
Located close to Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, Sunset Beach Resort provides a beach bar, a grocery/convenience store, and shopping on site. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a nearby private beach, beachfront dining, and rowing. The on-site seafood restaurant, Sunset Beach Bar & Grille, offers lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like fishing and kayaking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, concierge services, and a fish cleaning table
  • ATM/banking services, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All 72 rooms offer comforts such as private pools and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • 40-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sunset Beach Bar & Grille

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Private pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Firepit
  • In a state park
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1965
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 30 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 68 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 9.99 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to October 01
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

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Sunset Beach Inn & Grille
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sunset Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Sunset Beach Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 68 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Sunset Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sunset Beach Resort located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Cape Charles hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge and Kiptopeke State Park. Bay Creek Golf Club is 11.8 mi (19 km) away.

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Reviews

Sunset Beach Resort Reviews

7.2

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 841 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was pleasant and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
All the staff we dealt with were excellent. They really wanted to be sure we enjoyed our stay. The facilities have clearly been well loved and used.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended place for relaxation and exploration

Check in was easy. The check in desk/gift shop/ice cream shop/game room is something to experience. The bed was top notch. Having a microwave and refrigerator were appreciated. And the hvac controls have a “fan always on” button which provides the white noise some of us need at night. The cafe by the beach is excellent. Great food, reasonably priced with friendly staff. Minor quibbles with the room not having facial tissues or cups for the coffee maker and a dirty mirror. Location was good for visiting Kiptopeke and other local points of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Raymond

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They say resort with great seafood restaurant. Sandwiches or burgers only. Room was dirty with mold in bathroom. One light. Overall extremely dissatisfied and disappointed. Would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

George J Whitworth

Disliked: Cleanliness
This is also a KOA RV park campground This was happening and seemed well run. I wished I was in an RV Seemed that Hotel was not a main focus. 1/4 roll of toilet paper no tissues dirty sheets on my bed ( I turned them inside out) I’ll stop there But I focused on the good and visited a dollar store for my needs I did sleep alright door was secure and area felt safe. Although I will not rent a room again, if traveling in an RV I would stay on site again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Eileen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel rooms were horrible. They were not updated, as advertised. There was a pound of sand in the shower tub when we entered one room. Also, no toilet paper, no cups for the coffee maker in one room. In the other room, there was no shower curtain and wires hanging out of the walls without covers and holes in the walls that needed patching. There was no daily room service, and in fact, at one point we had to get a broom and clean the rooms ourselves. Beds and linens were fine. The property was great, pools looked clean and in good condition. The sunset bar and grill and the beach were very nice. If the hotel ever gets renovated, or has proper staff attention, it could be a lovely property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family resort.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It has an amazing pool and great access to a nice beach on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aliyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, fun live entertainment on the beach, clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was really nice and the location is excellent. The room as a bit dated and worn, but the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute booking turned out to be a great stop! Live Music, Jackspot on the Beach for food and Fireworks!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Amazing place to say. Price is fair for the great experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the privacy of the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Hotel is dated, but was recently renovated. It was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with such a friendly staff! The bathroom was mediocre but other than that, very satisfied. Will stay there again. Can’t say enough about how good the staff is!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean, bed was comfortable. Being close to the Bay was a huge plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The private beach is beautiful. Very relaxing. The golf carts are a big plus. The pools are nice and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok but is to hard to find a place to have a breakfast or dinner
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alone time together!

Nothing eventful, just needed a few nights away together!
Approaching storm across the bay
Sun setting
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent location for birdwatchers who want to be close to Kiptopeke and the wildlife refuge. Even though it is on a noisy highway, it is surprisingly quiet at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and campground were well staffed and taken care of. They were also very accommodating to all of our needs. It would have been nice to have a shuttle from the hotel to the beach and the food prices were a little high at the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was beautiful Great views and awesome beach! Shuttle was broken:( Coffee shop was also closed and not working:( Could use more dining options and another bar area Will stay again:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabin seemed new and was very clean,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023