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Sunset Beach Inn

2.0 of 5
32246 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310 (Formerly Sunset Beach Resort)
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Sunset Beach Inn
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Arlington, Virginia
Top Contributor
112 reviews 112 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

If you're looking for an economical place to stay in Cape Charles that's pet friendly, this is the spot. There are large open fields for your pet to roam, although apparently they aren't allowed on the beach, but when the sunset beach cafe is open, it's be hard to find a better place to sit on the water and watch... More

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Harmony_Management, General Manager at Sunset Beach Inn, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Thanks for your review and thanks for letting everyone know what a wonderful location we have! The winter months have been rather slow so we did scale back the breakfast offerings. Beginning in April we will once again be offering our full continental breakfast. We have repairs underway to repair the hot and cold water temperature fluctuations. We wish that... More

Secaucus
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012

I came to the Chesapeake Bay to fish in December and needed a place close to the fishing. I have driven past the Sunset several times on other trips but I wasn't even sure if it was open (it just looked kind of deserted). It turned out to be in business and the location was right in the middle of... More

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Harmony_Management, General Manager at Sunset Beach Inn, responded to this review
20 December 2012

We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and thanks so much for your great review! Yes, the Sunset Grille is “a nice place to hang out” and will reopen on a more regular basis in the spring. We are working on the wi-fi and television reception and expect to have a new system in place soon. Located in... More

Ohio City, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2012

I agree with a previous review....This is not the best, but not the worst. Value for dollar was good. The sunset on the beach is awesome. Room was decently clean, once we got a nonsmoking room. We had a back view room, too, so we could see the Chesapeake Bay.

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Harmony_Management, General Manager at Sunset Beach Inn, responded to this review
5 November 2012

Thanks for your review. Yes, we think the Sunset Beach Resort Hotel is well worth the value received. Glad you got to enjoy our fantastic sunsets! We are continuing to make improvements to the facility. Please come stay with us again! More

Richmond, VA
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38 reviews 38 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

First of all, room was clean. Breakfast wasn't bad and staff was super friendly. Beds were new but also a little hard for me so I didn't sleep well personally. The shower faucet is in major need of replacing and considering the tub drain came all the way out when I pulled it open that tells you its high time... More

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Harmony_Management, Manager at Sunset Beach Inn, responded to this review
17 October 2012

We are so glad you enjoyed dining at the Sunset Grille! We think it is the best view on the whole Eastern Shore and the food is pretty darn good too! Yes, we agree with you that our staff is super friendly we appreciate your acknowledgement. We wish you had let us know about the problem with your shower when... More

New York
1 review
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

As with the several other scathing reviews of this dump I would implore anyone to avoid this disgusting establishment. We had the misfortune of checking into this dump on the way to the outer banks this past summer. Our room had a unpleasant odor and the air conditioner barely functioned and only marginally cooled the room. Unfortunately as we were... More

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Harmony_Management, Manager at Sunset Beach Inn, responded to this review
22 September 2012

The power outage you experienced was a major disruption that took place all along the Eastern Shore. Our hotel was not alone. Businesses as well as homes were without power. We think you will find few hotels with a back up power source. Certainly none on the Eastern Shore have backup power. However we are concerned about your claim regarding... More

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012

To call this place a "resort" is a very big stretch of one's imagination. My wife & I have been to resorts and this "motel next to the bay" is not a resort. It's dirty and run down. It caters to fisherman and the contractors for the work being done on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.The dining room was not... More

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Harmony_Management, General Manager at Sunset Beach Inn, responded to this review
18 September 2012

Since acquiring this hotel, the ownership has made several hundred thousand dollars in improvements. This includes new windows, new bedding, new carpeting, new tub surrounds, painting and other improvements. As luck would have it, we are in the process of upgrading our furniture too! Some was installed last week and the remainder is coming in this week. The toaster was... More

Pine Plains, New York
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37 reviews 37 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012

We were warned that we should have stayed in Salisbury, but we just had to prove we could find a place closer to our destination! Yes, we found a place, but sleeping in the car would have been better. At check in we were notified that while they do have a nice place to eat right on the water we... More

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Harmony_Management, Manager at Sunset Beach Inn, responded to this review
6 September 2012

We regret that you did not enjoy your stay. We are continually upgrading the property and hope you will come back again to see the new improvements. More

Maryland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2012

We feared the worst after reading reviews of this hotel. Upon arrival, we noticed the collection of guests hanging out over balconies after what must have been a hard day's work. We got checked in with little problem. Our first floor room was spartan, but very clean. The room could have used one high-back chair to be rated a 5.... More

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Harmony_Management, General Manager at Sunset Beach Inn, responded to this review
13 August 2012

Thanks for your comments, especially about our friendly staff and the cleanliness of the beach! We do have new furniture on the way so we hope that will increase the comfort of our guests! We are so glad you enjoyed the Sunset Grille it is a real treasure. There is no place like it on the Eastern Shore. We are... More

King William, Va.
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2012

Not the friendliest front desk, but registering/checkout went okay. The pool seemed cleaned, safe enough, and very pleasing to use. The room, as others noted, hot water continuosly leaked, carpet cleanliness questionable, musty odor. Bed was fine as was fresh and plentiful supply of towels, cups, etc. The private beach: absolutely unsafe. Beer cans, cups, other types of trash as... More

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Harmony_Management, General Manager at Sunset Beach Inn, responded to this review
13 August 2012

We are a little surprised about the comment regarding the friendliness of the front desk staff? Normally people compliment us on the extreme friendliness! We do clean the beach regularly but thanks to your comment we have already started to give that added attention. More

Charlottesville, Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2012

My family and I travel a lot and we're discriminating, but we knew going in this hotel was not going to be fancy nor did we want it to be. We went for the location on the shore, the bay side beach, and the experience. Even with LOW expectations (based on other reviews here and elsewhere), we were still let... More

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Harmony_Management, Owner at Sunset Beach Inn, responded to this review
17 July 2012

We are very disturbed and completely puzzled by your review. It is our policy to promptly address the concerns of our guests. We have checked with all of the front desk staff and none of them remember any such incident as you describe or any requests to speak to the owner. The hotel owners have spent several hundred thousand dollars... More

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Additional Information about Sunset Beach Inn

Also Known As:
Sunset Beach Hotel Cape Charles
Sunset Beach Hotel
Best Western Cape Charles
Address: 32246 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles, VA 23310 (Formerly Sunset Beach Resort)
Region: United States > Virginia > Cape Charles
Amenities:
Beach Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 On the Beach Hotels in Cape Charles
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This classic hotel has just been Newly Renovated with many upgrades! Sunset Beach Inn's 38 acre site boasts one of the Eastern Shore's largest private beaches on the Chesapeake Bay. Located just north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel at the tip of the Delmarva Peninsula, Sunset Beach is surrounded by more than 1800 acres of protected lands in the pristine Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge and Kiptopeke State Park.Amenities include free continental breakfast and Wi-Fi, a seasonal pool, pet friendly rooms and glorious sunsets! We offer 64 guest rooms and eight suites, some with Jacuzzis. All rooms have been upgraded with new mattresses and linens. We have bicycles available to explore the trails at the nearby Wildlife Refuge or Kiptopeke State Park. Cycle to the town of Cape Charles or anyplace else you’d like to go! Kayak rentals available on site, or bring your own! Nearby Bay Creek Golf Club features two signature golf courses from Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. ... more   less 
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