3301 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States | (888) 635-3814
Central location on the beach, a couple of blocks from Neptune Park
Condo-style rooms with kitchens and balconies
Indoor swimming pool under big glass windows
Fitness center with sauna
Cafe with outdoor seating area and children's menu
Free Wi-Fi
Free Parking
Rooms and facilities in need of refurbishment; the elevator displays wrong floor numbers
Hotel is dark, and smells damp and musty
Guests have reported cigarette smells in rooms despite no-smoking signs
Overlooking the Virginia Beach boardwalk, the Four Sails Resort is a low-cost time-share property made up of condo-style units, each with its own whirlpool tub. There's an indoor heated pool, an exercise room with a sauna, and a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel's central location and low room rates make it a good choice for budget travelers who want a full kitchen, but guests who can make do with a kitchenette would be better off at the prettier Belvedere Beach Resort just up the road.
Scene
Institutional building with a bright lobby
The Four Sails looks a bit institutional from the outside, with rows of balconies on the beach side and a big covered parking area on the street side. The lobby is small but bright, with tiled floors, brochures on area attractions, and a small desk with a computer for guests' use. There's also a photocopier and a few rattan seats with cushions. Common areas are plain and dark in parts.
Location
Centrally located near Neptune Park
The Four Sails is located in the heart of Virginia Beach's oceanfront, a three-minute walk to Neptune Park. It's next to a Hampton Inn and a Renaissance Inn by Marriott, near the boardwalk, and within short walking distance of shops and restaurants. The Cape Henry Lighthouse is an 11-minute drive away and getting to the Norfolk International Airport takes half an hour by car.
Rooms
Suites with full kitchens and ocean-facing balconies
The 55 condo-style rooms at the Four Sails vary from basic suites to penthouses. All have fully equipped kitchens with microwaves, large fridges, dishwashers, and ovens, as well as nicely tiled bathrooms with separate whirlpool tubs. All units face the beach and have balconies as well as free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Rooms are relatively bright and have basic motel furniture and a mixture of carpeted and wood floors.
Features
An indoor pool, a fitness center with a sauna, and a small cafe with its own herb garden
The indoor pool is illuminated by large, sunroom-style windows and the exercise room, though small, is equally sunny. There's no whirlpool in the common area, but there is a sauna. There's also a cute cafe with an outdoor seating area decorated with hanging plants. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served here, and the cooks source seasoning from their own small herb garden. There are shelves full of books throughout the hotel, a sun deck with lounge chairs that looks out onto the town, and a laundry room. Wi-Fi and parking are free, and bicycles are available to rent. There's also a small business center with a conference table and chairs.