Ocean Resort

Location location location. Every room has a balcony that faces the ocean and boardwalk. It’s a well-kept older hotel and is super clean. We have stayed here several times. If you choose to cook, there is a fridge, microwave and coffeemaker. They also have coffee in the lobby. The rooms have basic motel furnishings (if you prefer luxury, there are more expensive places in VB) but you aren’t going to find a better value and cleaner place for your money. In the mornings, look for the man with 2 large black dogs near the beach stairs to the left. We always enjoy watching him exercise them on the beach. We’ve seen him every visit since the dogs were puppies and it’s amazing how well he has trained them. Also, the horse rental place is just down the beach. They’re fun to watch, too.

Ocean Resort is our favorite place to stay in VAB. Here’s why: Rooms are always immaculate, beds are comfortable, rooms are large so we don’t feel claustrophobic, the rooms have a kitchen counter which makes everything easier and more organized, the rooms are quiet, the staff is usually courteous and helpful, and last but not least, the beautiful view of the ocean and boardwalk from the large windows. We visit several times a year. Hubby has Alzheimer’s and they usually allow us to have the same room or at least the same floor and this very helpful. We come in the winter months when VAB isn’t as crowded, yet there are always people on the boardwalk for hubby to enjoy watching. It’s a wonderful winter retreat for both of us.

We stay here often, especially off-season, when VB is a little more quiet. It’s such a great winter getaway because there are always people on the boardwalk, no matter the weather, and the ocean always has dolphins, birds and ships to watch. The rooms are clean and larger than most and have a kitchen area which is a great convenience. I think the mattresses were replaced this year and the beds are super comfy. We’ve stayed in several different places in VB but for the last 5 years Ocean Resort has been our place to stay. It would be hard to find a more comfortable or cleaner room or a better location for the price.

You are right on the boardwalk with all rooms having a balcony facing the ocean. The area has many restaurants and other places you can walk to. The location is great. The hotel is an old one and is slightly worse for wear, but not in a way that mattered to me at this price. It is a real bargain.

I liked the location. It was on the boardwalk, oceanview, and it was right across the street from a pizzeria and a souvenir shop. It was adequate for my stay there.