10 Top-Rated Bed and Breakfast Inns in Eastern Shore of Virginia, Virginia

June 13, 2023 Layne Dawes

Discover the best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Eastern Shore of Virginia, Virginia including The Inn at Onancock, The Charlotte Hotel & Restaurant, Channel Bass Inn, Garden and Sea Inn, Cape Motel, Bay View Waterfront Bed and Breakfast, The Inn & Garden Cafe, Bay View Inn, 1882 Colonial Manor Inn, Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast.
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1. The Inn at Onancock

30 North St, Onancock, VA 23417-1920 1 (757) 500-5121
Excellent
98%
Good
2%
Satisfactory
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5 based on 372 reviews

The Inn at Onancock

Arrive as Guests - Leave as Friends Enjoy refined relaxation at a premier bed and breakfast on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Central air and free WiFi is available throughout the house. Every room at The Inn at Onancock boasts updated private en suite bathrooms, feather-topped beds dressed in freshly pressed 1200-thread count luxury linens, full gourmet breakfasts & our signature Wine Down Hour. Our Wine Down hour provides select wines and Inn-made hors d'oeuvres, but more importantly, a time to sit together and visit with new friends. The Inn is located within the walkable historic downtown with restaurants for every taste, and Onancock Creek that provides immediate access to the Bay and stunning sunsets! There is much to do here in Onancock including the typical quaint village activities like antiquing, art gallery mooching, or enjoying a great meal at our several restaurants (open all year) to activities surrounding our deep creek, wharf, natural surroundings, and Tangier Ferry.

Need a Great Getaway!

Reviewed By Nancy6843

if you need a special place for an occasion or just need to get away, this is the place for you. Matt and Kim treat you like pampered guests at their lovely inn. Need a strong cup of coffee delivered to your room in the morning? How about wine, snacks and conversation with like-minded people on a flower bedecked patio? Then you have come to the right place. Each room is named for a special place. We stayed in the Provence room so it was like a slice of France on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Onancock is a charming town with restaurants and shops and access to water for kayaking and boating all within walking distance from the inn. What are you waiting for?

2. The Charlotte Hotel & Restaurant

7 North St, Onancock, VA 23417-1921
Excellent
82%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 245 reviews

The Charlotte Hotel & Restaurant

This boutique hotel is located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia just four blocks from the deep water harbor on Onancock Creek which empties into the Chesapeake Bay. The hotel features a full service bar, a restaurant with two dining rooms, one casual and one formal, and ten guest rooms.

Cute hotel and location

Reviewed By turgonuk

Stayed one night here in March 22. The restaurant part was not open at this time, so it was room only. Room was fairly small, but comfortable enough, not much of a view outside (some sort of yard at the back). We had everything we needed. Location was right in the center of this small town and we could park right outside. Small general store was a few meters away which also provided breakfasts if you wanted. A small breakfast was provided at the hotel in the morning along with hot coffees etc.

3. Channel Bass Inn

6228 Church St, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336-2453
Excellent
91%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 322 reviews

Channel Bass Inn

Chincoteague Island's Most Personable Bed and Breakfast & Tea Room

Celebrated Birthday with a true Irish Tea

Reviewed By jswoods51

My daughters gave a me a surprise birthday party at a fabulous Irish Tea in the beautifully appointed dining room at Channel Bass Inn, Chincoteague, Virginia. The three-course tea included savories, a variety of scones and delicious sweets. Everything was fresh made on sight. WHAT A BIRTHDAY!!!

4. Garden and Sea Inn

4188 Nelson Rd, New Church, VA 23415-3151
Excellent
88%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 350 reviews

Garden and Sea Inn

A romantic, pet-friendly adult B&B near Chincoteague, Assateague and Wallops Island on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Escape to the Garden and Sea Inn for an elegant, yet casual respite. The Inn has three beautiful homes on five secluded acres in the country. Choose to stay in the Victorian, an 1870s farm house or the contemporary Yellow House. Enjoy our spacious rooms with large private bathrooms, most with jacuzzi. Relax on one of our porches, outdoor fire pits or at our outdoor pool. Visit the Eastern Shore's charming, quaint towns and marinas - we are ideally located for those who plan to visit not only Chincoteague Island, but also the rest of Maryland and Virginia's Eastern Shore.

Excellent Choice to Stay

Reviewed By Kathy R

This is a wonderful place to stay. From the booking through check out the experience was professional and seamless. The property was well maintained and very clean. The rooms were beautiful and comfortable. We were treated warmly and the amenities exceptional. Our rooms were well prepared and clean. The entire experience was a 10! Our host was kind and attentive and the breakfast was amazingly delicious. Highly recommend this Inn and will go back to stay. Centrally located and relaxing.

5. Cape Motel

26460 Lankford Hwy, Cape Charles, VA 23310-5600
Excellent
67%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 21 reviews

Cape Motel

Great value for a fun stay.

Reviewed By Nancy6843

I love this motel only a short drive from downtown Cape Charles, VA. Its kitschy exterior is fun. And the recently remodeled rooms have everything you need for a comfortable stay unlike some other value priced motels. Loved the flat screen tv, ceiling fan, vinyl plank flooring, and the sliding barn door into the bathroom. Although we didn't use the outdoor pool on our stay, it looked very nice. I would definitely stay here again for longer than one night next time.

6. Bay View Waterfront Bed and Breakfast

35350 Copes Dr, Belle Haven, VA 23306-1952
Excellent
82%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 17 reviews

Bay View Waterfront Bed and Breakfast

Bay View Waterfront B & B on Virginia's Eastern Shore can be a destination or a home base to explore our area. On site we have a library, screened porch, pool, dock, small beach, crabbing, and fishing. Golf is available at 3 beautiful local courses. Birding, kyaking and sightseeing trips to the Virginia barrier islands and the local Chesapeake Bay tributaries are available with local guides or on your own. Southeast Expeditions will deliver kyaks or you can bring yours. You can launch right here. Local shops, antique malls, galleries and restaurants are treasures waiting for your enjoyment. Festivals are regular events during the summer as we celebrate our beautiful and bountiful Eastern Shore. Bay View Waterfront B & B, situated on a 140 acre farm, offers spacious grounds, spectacular sunsets, a gracious home, full breakfast, free parking, free WIFI and plenty of privacy for your romantic getaway or your family vacation. There is no cell reception inside the house.

A Treasure for a Getaway

Reviewed By Darrell M

We stayed for four nights. The house is a treasure and the view is terrific. Owner Mary Will is terrific too -- quite friendly and helpful. Her breakfasts were all very high quality and we always waddled away too full to have lunch. This location lacks strong cellular service, so you’ll have to go outside to make mobile phone calls. WiFi is good in the library, dining room, and screened porch. This is “off the beaten path” – a half mile from the mailbox that is located on a lightly-travelled rural road. There is no traffic noise whatsoever. Very relaxing. The nearest destinations are Exmore, Onancock, and Wachapreague.

7. The Inn & Garden Cafe

145 Market St, Onancock, VA 23417-4226
Excellent
93%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 122 reviews

The Inn & Garden Cafe

The Inn features 4 beautifully appointed guest suites, all with private baths. Each room is furnished country style, featuring a queen size bed, armoire, cable television/ DVD, CD player, refrigerator, sitting area, and other personal amenities - affording our guests a comfortable "at home" feeling. In addition, a library of books, magazines, and DVD movies is available to all guests. We can supply rollaway beds, playpens, high chairs, card tables and such to fulfill all your lodging needs.

Perfect, relaxing getaway

Reviewed By Jerseygirl0822

Our first stay at the inn and it will not be our last. Sandra greeted us with a warm friendly smile. We felt like we were staying with a good friend. Our room was perfect. Right down to the cookies she left for us when we returned in the evening. Beverages were in the room frig along with a wine opener and glasses. Our breakfast was perfect. More like a brunch. The fruit,baked goods and omelette choices were spot on. Sandra made our stay very special. She is the perfect host with the perfect environment.

8. Bay View Inn

16408 West Ridge, Tangier Island, VA 23440
Excellent
63%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 94 reviews

Bay View Inn

Recommended Inn when visiting Tangier Island. Established in 1904 by Sidney Wallace a merchant on Tangier Island. Bay View Inn is one of the oldest homes on Tangier Island and is filled with the beauty and charm of day's gone by. Our accommodations have fascinated artists, celebrities and business executives. Guest astronomy folks say it's an excellent location for viewing and searching the stars. Tangier Island's Bay View Inn will touch your soul for years to come. There are nine cottages and two rooms in the main house. Under new ownership and open year-round for you to enjoy a pleasant and restful visit to the quiet and remote fishing village of Tangier Island, Va. Featured in the 1973 November issue of National Geographic.

Fantastic Getaway

Reviewed By cherylew147

Bay View Inn on Tangier Island was the perfect escape overnight! Maureen was there to meet us and get us settled in our room. The room was so cozy and very clean. Maureen was a pure delight to sit and have a cup of coffee with us and share her life. We had the beach all to ourselves, had a scrumptious lunch and dinner at Lorraine's restaurant, and enjoyed our afternoon walk touring the island. Our breakfast was delicious. They even gave us a military discount on our stay and food! Our ferry ride on the Joyce Marie was a little choppy but our captain and mate were so fun! Stop and take the time to explore something new and different. There is so much out there to see. Thank you and we will see you all again. Love Always - The White's

9. 1882 Colonial Manor Inn

84 Market St, Onancock, VA 23417-4224
Excellent
77%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 64 reviews

1882 Colonial Manor Inn

"The heart of the Eastern Shore" "The privacy of a fine hotel, in a grand park-like setting, with the full breakfast of a traditional B&B." This award winning historic 1882 Colonial Manor Inn adorns the waterfront village of Onancock (The South's Coolest Small Town). Celebrating 130 years of gracious hospitality, the Manor reflects a relaxed, quiet and welcoming atmosphere with antique filled luxury suites and manicured grounds spanning 2 acres. All rooms offer guest controlled AC, heating, coffee-set-up, digital cable TV with premium movies, private baths, queen beds, luxury linens and amenities, garden gazebo and sunroom. Soak up coastal history and small town charm with a short stroll to the wharf, restaurants, boutiques, antique shops, galleries, theater, kayaking and more. Centrally located, the 1882 Colonial Manor Inn is the best base to see the entire shore from Chincoteague to Cape Charles. By far the best lodging value on Virginia's Eastern Shore.

A rare find, a great price, a level of customer service that is above and beyond the status quo

Reviewed By Lycoriscyl

It seems, more often now than ever, that truly-outstanding customer service is such a rarity that it leaves those seldom occurrences to be forever ingrained in our memory. I daresay our experience at Colonial Manor goes beyond even those scant bouts of exemplary service. Our accommodations were delightful, the atmosphere is second-to-none, and don't even get me started on what an incredible deal it was (I won't belabor the subject but it's well below the rate of the industry standard for far above the level of service which these establishments would provide). We felt very welcome, and were quite pleased with the degree of flexibility in which our stay was tailored to our needs. We did not worry once during the trip as we felt ourselves to be in expert hands. Our gracious hosts, themselves the embodiment of southern charm and hospitality, provided us with meals I'll never forget and with such immersive and knowledgeable stories that they will be forever used as a benchmark for others to live up to. We have since returned home, only to find ourselves utterly spellbound and captivated by the experience. How often is it that you return from a vacation truly relaxed and refreshed anymore? We most certainly will be back and could not even begin to attest to just how completely delightful this experience has been for us. Thank you again!

10. Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast

31 North St, Onancock, VA 23417-1921
Excellent
87%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 47 reviews

Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast

Welcome to Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast, your Onancock “home away from home.” Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Guest rooms offer air conditioning and a refrigerator, and Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. During your visit, be sure to check out a popular Onancock filet mignon restaurant such as The Charlotte Hotel & Restaurant, which is a short distance from Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular art galleries such as Crockett Gallery. Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast puts the best of Onancock at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Perfect getaway

Reviewed By MichelleBEVA

We stayed for a week, on our first real vacation since the pandemic began. We were very comfortable and felt at home right away. Thom is so gracious and welcoming, and makes excellent breakfasts! We loved meeting the pup, Aida as well. The week was a good balance between relaxing on the porch and getting out to some beaches and nature trails. The Spinning Wheel is in a convenient location, walking distance to restaurants and the wharf in town, and well situated for exploring other parts of the Eastern Shore. We are already planning to return next spring.

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