Boardwalk Resort and Villas, gay-friendly hotel in Virginia Beach
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Boardwalk Resort and Villas

Google (1802) 4.2
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1601 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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About this place Boardwalk Resort and Villas

Boardwalk Resort and Villas is a big oceanfront resort at 1601 Atlantic Avenue, directly on the Virginia Beach boardwalk. Many guests are timeshare owners, and it also rents rooms and villas to the public. It's a mainstream, gay-friendly property, not a gay hotel. Reviews describe clean, roomy units, some with ocean views, and helpful staff. Google rates it 4.2 from about 1,800 reviews. Repeated complaints include slow showers and uneven air conditioning, and summer check-in queues can be long. The beach is right outside, and the rest of the resort strip is within walking distance. Expect families and peak crowds from June to August.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round Beach access Gay-friendly (straight venue) Air conditioning

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4.2
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1,802 reviews

Based on 1,802 Google reviews.

Brittani McCartha Aug 2026
★★★★☆

We checked in on a Friday and we reserved through Hotels.com. The ladies at the check-in front desk were friendly and helpful. They checked us in, and had us in our room in less than 30 min. We got there a little early. I was upgraded to a suite for an unknown reason but I had no complaints! It was big and clean. I had a full kitchen, balcony, living area with a huge wrapped around couch and high bar, a big bathroom with a huge tub and separate toilet bathroom. The bedroom was great with a TV and balcony with chairs. The indoor pool is awesome and maintained well, they also have a hot tub! I didnt use room service but it was available. My only complaint is the rails on the balcony need to be updated and upgraded, there was a lot of rust on the fittings that secured the balcony railings. Eventually that could be a safety problem, and a lawsuit, as a result. I have a legal background so I thought about it as soon as my husband pointed it out, bc he is a general contractor and excavator and noticed it immediately. Other than that great property, great staff! We will be back!

Jerrett Foster Aug 2026
★★★★☆

My wife, our two children, and I recently visited Boardwalk Resort & Villas, where we have been timeshare owners and return every year. As a family with a young child, traveling overnight works best for us, so we arrived around 11:30 a.m., well before our scheduled 4:00 p.m. check-in time. We completely understand the resort’s check-in and departure policies and knew there was no guarantee that our room would be ready early. After arriving, we completed our registration, grabbed some breakfast, and spent some time walking along the boardwalk. I later called the front desk simply to inquire whether our room happened to be ready. When I spoke with Kayla, I made it clear that we were only checking and did not want to inconvenience anyone or create any additional work for the staff. Kayla went absolutely above and beyond. She took the initiative to make sure our room was prepared as quickly as possible and even invited us to relax and enjoy the activity room while we waited. By the time we made our way back to the lobby, our room was ready for us. That level of service made a tremendous difference. We were able to get settled in, unpack, and even take a quick nap so we could recharge after traveling through the night. What could have simply been an early-arrival inquiry turned into an experience that made us feel genuinely welcomed and valued as guests. I cannot say enough positive things about Kayla and the entire team at Boardwalk Resort & Villas. The staff consistently demonstrates exceptional professionalism, friendliness, and a willingness to go the extra mile to make their guests’ experiences special. This visit once again reinforced why we continue to choose this resort and this vacation brand year after year. We are extremely pleased with our experience, and we truly appreciate everyone who helped make our arrival so comfortable and stress-free. Thank you to Kayla and the entire Boardwalk Resort & Villas team for providing such outstanding service. You have an exceptional team, and it is experiences like this that keep us coming back!

Jennifer Haynes Aug 2026
★★★★★

Friendly staff and nice beachfront resort.

Miguel Alejandro Lorenzo Ferro Aug 2026
★★★★★

Had a great stay at Boardwalk Resort and Villas! The room was clean and comfortable, and you really can’t beat the location right on the beach and Boardwalk. The staff was friendly and everything was great during our stay. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely come back next time we’re in Virginia Beach. Highly recommend!

Jessica Bulls Aug 2026
★★★★★
Mrs Navy Veteran Aug 2026
★★★★☆

We didn’t know this property is managed by Hilton! The location was supreme! Walking distance to restaurants, shopping and all kinds of activities. The room was extremely cozy but a bit dated. The tub/shower in our room was like climbing a wall to get into! Plus, inside the tub was peeling. Other than that, our oceanfront room was pretty clean and cozy.

Dave Upchurch Aug 2026
★★★★☆

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