The Schooner Inn
The Schooner Inn is a budget & extended stay hotel in Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, located at 215 Atlantic Ave. Independent south-Boardwalk hotel near Rudee Inlet with free EV charging, guest grills, and no resort fees.
An independent hotel on the quiet south end of the Boardwalk near Rudee Inlet, with views of both the inlet and the open Atlantic. Free EV charging stations (added 2024), two natural-gas grills for guest use, and a straightforward no-resort-fee pricing model set it apart from the high-rise chains to the north. Five room configurations range from simple kitchenette units to a king whirlpool suite, and the property is Virginia Green Certified and smoke-free throughout.
Amenities
- Large heated outdoor pool
- Free EV charging stations
- Two natural gas grills for guest use
- Coin-operated laundry
- Seasonal bike rentals
- Beach umbrella and chair rentals
Know Before You Go
- Best for: no-resort-fee pricing at the quiet south end of the Boardwalk, EV drivers (free charging on site)
Visit
- Address: 215 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
- Phone: (757) 425-5222
- Website: https://schoonerinnvb.com/
Last verified 2026-07-23.
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