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Norfolk Waterside Marriott

4.2 ★★★★☆ 3,664 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Norfolk, Virginia · 0.3 mi to the sand

Upscale property with 2 chic restaurants, plus a piano lounge, a fitness room & an indoor pool.

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone +1 757-627-4200
  • Website marriott.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Norfolk Waterside Marriott and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🦞 Waterfront Dining

“I really enjoyed the convenience of the skybridge connecting to the convention center and being just steps away from the waterfront dining and entertainment.”

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 3,664 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 4 mentions

“The hotel features a sophisticated, modern lobby and rooms that offer stunning views of the harbor and the USS Wisconsin.”

From the reviews

I had a wonderful stay at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott because of its incredible location right on the Elizabeth River and its direct connection to the Waterside District. The hotel features a sophisticated, modern lobby and rooms that offer stunning views of the harbor and the USS Wisconsin.

★★★★★ — Ryan, May 2026

Great spot to get a hotel. Amazing view from the room. A few great restaurants inside the main hotel as well as some other great spots easy to walk to. The staff were super accommodating and friendly

★★★★★ — Kevin, May 2026

Nice location and rooms but they need to figure out valet parking better. Waiting 45 min to get your car is unacceptable. Had similar situation last visit so not a new problem.

★★★★☆ — Chip, Jun 2026

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Getting married at Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.