Ocean Sands Resort

Cheap beach property with a lousy shower and loud heater.

Maybe it was because the weather was overcast and dreary, maybe it was because the building is old and out of date, but the place didn’t feel very exciting and vibrant. The hotel is located on a beach strip next to a board walk on the ocean side and worn out commercial buildings on the street side. There was a festive Christmas light display running along the beach the night we arrived. The beach was well-kept and stretches for a long distance.

Overall really enjoyed it; the cleanliness downgrade is for the windows, which were so dirty they were fully cloudy - and although lovely to be out on the balcony and enjoy the view, I'd like to enjoy the view through the windows as well. As I expressed to the front desk, I understand the sea/salt air quickly dirties the windows and I would suggest that with the other supplies they leave in each suite they could leave Windex and a squegee. Also, for 6th floor people, keep the door to the pool area closed such that the entire 6th floor hallways don't smell like chlorine.

When I first got there on the first day the front desk service was great. They were a little backed up since the power had been out for a while before I arrived at the hotel. That being said they quickly got all the paper work done and I was off to my room to relax/ drop off my bags. The ocean view was great and Access to the boardwalk was great. I walked to every restaurant I went to eat at while I was there. Some may not like it but I like the fact there is no room service while you stay there so you don’t have to worry about things going missing. You can call the front desk and they will exchange towels/ bath cloths when they need to be. Overall I really enjoyed my stay. I will be back next I visit Virginia Beach.

The bed was smaller than advertised. Supposed to be a queen, but was a double bed. The mattress was hard as a rock.