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Magnuson Hotel Virginia Beach

Magnuson Hotel Virginia Beach offers laid-back rooms with private balconies, free Wi-Fi, parking, and breakfast in a quiet residential area near local attractions.

5708 Northampton Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455, United States View on map
5.6/10
Average Based on 1201 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Mixed Comfort with Helpful Service

Guests report clean and comfortable rooms paired with friendly, attentive staff. Some note basic room features and occasional issues around the property’s exterior, reflecting a value-oriented stay in a convenient residential area.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly and helpful front desk staff providing smooth check-in and check-out experiences
  • Clean rooms with comfortable beds and reliable air conditioning
  • Good value for the price, appreciated by budget-conscious travelers
  • Quiet atmosphere supporting restful stays away from busy central areas
  • Complimentary free Wi-Fi and parking add convenience

Worth knowing

  • Some guests mention minor maintenance issues outside the buildings such as trash and broken windows
  • Reports of occasional odor problems, including cigarette or marijuana smells
  • No on-site pool, restaurant, or fitness center available despite some guest confusion
  • Rooms are basic and unfussy, with limited linens but generally clean bathrooms
  • Not pet-friendly and no airport shuttle service offered

Best for

  • Travelers seeking an affordable, no-frills option with convenient parking and Wi-Fi
  • Families and visitors who plan to explore nearby outdoor and cultural attractions
  • Guests prioritizing friendly staff and a quiet environment over hotel amenities
  • Those looking for a simple place to rest with easy access to local dining like Fuji Hana Sushi
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About this property

Welcome to Magnuson Hotel Virginia Beach

Magnuson Hotel Virginia Beach offers straightforward accommodation with a focus on practical amenities such as free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, and air conditioning. Guests can expect rooms featuring private balconies in a no-frills setting. While there is no pool, restaurant, or fitness center on site, the hotel provides kid-friendly facilities and accessibility features.

Located in a residential area on Northampton Boulevard, the hotel sits close to local spots like Chic’s Beach, Lake Smith, and Pleasure House Point park, making it a convenient base for visitors interested in outdoor activities such as fishing and boating. Nearby cultural and natural attractions include Norfolk Botanical Garden, First Landing State Park, and the Chrysler Museum of Art.

The property receives mixed reviews, with guests praising the cleanliness of rooms and the friendliness of the front desk staff, while noting some maintenance issues and occasional odors around the site. Reviewers often mention the affordability as a key positive, with some highlighting the hotel as a practical choice for budget-conscious travelers seeking a quiet, no-frills stay.

Future guests should be aware that the hotel does not offer business facilities, airport shuttles, or pet accommodations. The on-site Fuji Hana Sushi restaurant, which has a good reputation, offers a nearby dining option. Magnuson Hotel Virginia Beach is suitable for visitors looking for basic, budget accommodation within reasonable reach of both local attractions and Norfolk International Airport.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Kid-friendly

Not available at this property

Breakfast
Pool
Business center
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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Natalie Martinez Apr 08, 2026
10

For the price you can’t beat it! We checked in very late at night due to another hotel mishap and Miss banks was the lady who checked us in since it was so late she told us all about the security on stand by. The rooms were clean and everything was great! Very nice helpful staff!

BR
Bennie Ruffins Mar 21, 2026
10

Ok this place is great. I read all the reviews and when I got here to check in today, I went and looked before I checked in to see if I wanted to stay. First let's start with the staff at the front desk very nice very nice they were pretty cool she was telling me a story about Virginia Beach because I'm not from here. Then the other lady I told her about the reviews and she said don't believe all that stuff. So when my daughter's and my son came into room and looked it was amazing it was spotless it didn't smell like cigarette smoke there were no roaches it was very clean The pool was fun amazing and the customer service is excellent I don't know what these people are talking about here but give this place a chance it's probably not their fault that these rooms get like that there are some dirty people out there and sometimes there's not enough help to clean these rooms but I'm sure if they do get a complaint they clean it immediately after they're told about it. I really like this place Love the service the people and the room is immaculate air conditioning pool Wi-Fi cable etc. I will be back, this place rocks and great service. I booked this place for a whole week, now it's time to enjoy it. Love it here. They're making my vacation with my family wonderful.

KR
KC R Mar 19, 2026
8.0

The employees at the front desk at check in and out were very nice. Especially the lady at check out. Amazing customer service. The room was clean. Some work needs to be done around the outside of the buildings (broken window, some trash, ice machines, etc). Smelled like weed which gave me a headache . That was the worst part. Otherwise the room was clean, bed comfy, nice pillows and cold air. Workers were great and fast.

PD
Platypus Dara Mar 13, 2026
8.0

The staff was very friendly and helpful! Checking in and out was a breeze. My husband and I had a non smoking king bed room. The rooms are pretty basic, but there's no complaints about that for the sweet price. There wasn't a comforter for the bed, only sheets and (I forget the name) a decorative slip of fabric for the foot of the bed. There were three pillows available which was enough for us. The bathroom was super clean and the water pressure was great. The dresser drawers sometimes liked to open up/roll out, but I think that's just because they're a little old. A/C and heater worked splendidly. Awesome for the price point

WL
William Link Mar 05, 2026
10

Ery nice place to stay, everything was just what we wanted Ted for a nights rest. Staff was awesome Room was clean fresh smelling and bathroom was spotless .

SM
Sue Moose Mar 04, 2026
10

My mom and I were very happy when stayed here 4 or 5 years ago. Because everything was good before, the price was good and the room was good, I stayed there again recently. The furniture was upgraded, matter of fact the whole room was. The room was great and the front desk was very pleasant. I would stay there again.

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Lu Jan 06, 2026
8.0

I was surprised in a good way when I arrived at this hotel. I am a truck driver and my company made a reservation at this hotel, I read the reviews and I was scared to come here, but I came ready to go somewhere else if I didn’t feel safe or the place was not clean enough, if you read some of the reviews you’ll understand my concern. My room was clean, the place was quiet, the girl that checked me in late at night was super pleasant, I am sorry I didn’t get her name. Checked out the same thing, the girl checking out was super pleasant as well. I don’t know what kind of experience these other people had but for me, I just needed one good night sleep, and I got it. I drive a semi truck and they allowed me to park my tractor and trailer in their parking lot, as I was driving a daycab. I have absolutely no complaints.

JD
Jared Dessuit Dec 30, 2025
10

My lady and I have hotel hopped around Norfolk, VA around the Janaf/Military Hwy/Northampton Area for the past 6 months. We've had good and not so good experiences at different hotels. So far the Magnuson has been a blessing. A hidden gem in plane view. The rooms are surprisingly clean with modern styling accents. It looks like an interior designer with a knack for affordable but elegant may have a future in the budget hotel space. I hope so at least. It's quiet the guests seem to be close knit for some reason. It's safe it's clean and it is not only affordable but the weekend prices don't gouge your already thin wallet/pockets. I'd give it a chance it's like a stay cation if you're local. Like you went to Florida real quick but just a conveniently difficult to access hang suite. My girl and I wanted to go on a date to the attached Asian cuisine restaurant Fuji Hana. The name sounds like a familiar already known household name. The kind everyone brags about but never gets to go to. Hopefully they find a good promotion squad for the restaurant. Let the hotel remain cheap and the two will be their own interchangeable success stories. The rest of the local businesses will benefit as well. Thank you to this location for being another place in Norfolk that I have felt safe to be a wacky creative person without feeling out of place. Get Will Ferrell and his son in a commercial or something Magnus, Magnuson... sells itself! Edit: The more deluxe rooms are way way nice. It gets a bit rougher near the front building but it could just have been our room. I think it could be them renovating from what it looks like. It still has a lot of promise. The staff was really nice and very attentive. They were very helpful and understanding beyond expectations. I hope to stay with them again sometime in the future and finally get to eat at the Fuji Hana restaurant to check it out.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Magnuson Hotel Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

Residential area with Chic’s Beach, fishing at Lake Smith & boating at Pleasure House Point park.

  • Northampton & Adams 3 min Walk
  • Northampton & Baker 7 min Walk
  • Diamond Springs & Northampton 6 min Walk
  • Norfolk International Airport 11 min Car · 3 min Transit
  • Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport 35 min Car · 2 hr 27 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Virginia. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

First Landing State Park 7,237 reviews

First Landing State Park

2500 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, United States

4.7 · State Park
Norfolk Botanical Garden 8,790 reviews

Norfolk Botanical Garden

6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518, United States

4.8 · Botanical Garden
Chrysler Museum of Art 3,103 reviews

Chrysler Museum of Art

Chrysler Museum of Art, 1 Memorial Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510, United States

4.8 · Art Museum
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