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The Tides Inn

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa, near Steamboat Era Museum

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
A great choice for a stay in Irvington, The Tides Inn features a marina. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials, or body treatments, and Salt & Meadow, one of 2 restaurants, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a 24-hour fitness center.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Marina
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
$540 nightly
The total price is $587
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, Multiple Beds (Vista)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 534 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 338 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, Balcony (Vista, King)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 534 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 356 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Water View) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 320 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite (Ashburn) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite (Ashburn)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 702 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
480 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA, 22480

What's nearby

  • Steamboat Era Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Historic Christ Church - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Compass Entertainment Complex - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Golden Eagle Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • White Stone Beach - 11 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Tides Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Tides Inn

A great choice for a stay in Irvington, The Tides Inn features a marina. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials, or body treatments, and Salt & Meadow, one of 2 restaurants, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a 24-hour fitness center.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 70 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
    • Children's club*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps) and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Tennis
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Public winery tours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Golf cart on site
  • Golf clubs on site

Facilities

  • Built in 1947
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf clubhouse on site
  • Golf pro shop on site
  • Marina
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps) and free wired internet
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, The Tides Inn 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. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Salt & Meadow - 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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 45.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • 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
    • Laundry facilities
    • Parking
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Pool access
    • Self parking
    • Shuttle service
    • Sporting facilities or equipment
    • Valet parking

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 to 30 for adults, and USD 10 to 15 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 1 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from March to November

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tides Inn currently open?

This property is closed from December 1 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does The Tides Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Tides Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Tides Inn?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Tides Inn?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 150 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Tides Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Tides Inn and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, sailing, and fishing and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as 2 bars and a private beach. The Tides Inn also has a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Tides Inn?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring beachfront dining, American cuisine, and pool views.

What's the area around The Tides Inn like?

The Tides Inn is located on the waterfront, a short 11-minute walk from Steamboat Era Museum.

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The Tides Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely stay
Neal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic find & experience

Gorgeous setting, friendly staff, beautifully decorated rooms, as spotless and comfortable. We’ll, absolutely be returning.
Rosa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning property and the staff could not have been better. We had a lovely stay.
Noelle, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wonderful location. Quiet and relaxing.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I can’t wait to visit again when the renovations are completed.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Romona, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Bruce, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very easy to relax yet stay active!
Sean, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic!

Fantastic anniversary trip! The property, river views, food and staff were amazing!
E D, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The boardwalk on Carter’s Creek was lovely! The food and service superb! Our room was great.
Jerry and Gayle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Tides Inn is a special place. Tucked in on a quiet creek, beautiful property, great amenities, great food and the property is fully renovated. Service and staff are exceptional. This is an annual visit for us!
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful
Caryl, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Adequate but very over rated and over priced
kelly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Paulette, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
John, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Family getaway

Wonderful little getaway with the family. Carpet in the room appeared dingy, but overall the room was great. The kids split a meal at the Chesapeake restaurant and we were charged a $7 fee for splitting, which seemed outrageous given how much we were spending there. Staff by the pool and Fish Hawk were very attentive and friendly. Cove cruise was wonderful.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Art, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Tides Inn was the perfect getaway for R&R which I needed. It is fairly remote but once you are there it is a slice of heaven. Lots to do if desired. Only comment is Chesapeake Restaurant should have a nightly dinner special as the menu never changes. When you are there all week it’s difficult. It forced us to go off premise a night which was fine. It is not inexpensive. Staff is incredible- top to bottom! This will be an annual visit for us!
Teri, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
Carolina, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Recent stay

Gorgeous views, service at the outside area was fine but the ‘fine dining’ service was inconsistent. The host didn’t even look up until I approached him and I had a reservation. The bartender tried to stop the excessive chatter among servers. They couldn’t figure out how to turn on the music in the dining room and had a lengthy discussion about it not working right. My waitress as very kind and knowledgeable but other support staff seemed to be on their first day at the inn. The food was wonderfully prepared and presented. The wine options were appropriate. The renovations are beautiful and they’ve maintained the original feel of the inn. The front desk was well run and I was happy to see the same woman there for the last five years. The entire staff appeared to respect covid protocols. The outside fire pits are our favorite and the view is amazing. We’ll be back.
Michelle, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not what I expected

I’ve stayed at the Tides Inn before. This stay was extremely disappointing. The staff was wonderful. Shout out to Earl. The room had a nice view and upon first entering was very inviting. We were exhausted from our traveling and just wanted to get a good nights sleep however there was a rattling noise that went on all night. To top it off the bed just had a flat sheet and not a fitted sheet which only bothered me because it kept coming up and I found myself laying on the bare mattress. Gross. I got about 3 hours of sleep and fixed the sheet several times. I don’t mind paying for quality but unfortunately that’s not what I encountered. This made the resort fee very hard to swallow. I woke up, packed and left at 6:00 a.m. what a waste.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

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!
Carol, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Edward, 3-night trip