The staff is so personal and visible, I felt badly about my family making a mess in our room. This is a good thing, how warm Max, Theresa and Edward are (sorry if I got names wrong).

Interesting how they call themselves "resort inn". It does seem to combine elements of both categories. This isn't the place for luxury, but for welcoming comfort.

The pool is nice, the location excellent. There is a 7-11 nearby to buy milk for your morning cereal.

Walk to 17th street, a two block walk, to get all the amenities you need for a day at the beach: $10 pizza for takeout at the Dough Roller, public restrooms, Dairy Queen windows with an expanded menu and outdoor tables to eat anything, a lifeguard, a nearby pharmacy in case you forget your sunblock, and a reasonable breakfast/lunch place called the Log Cabin (I think.)

They have a firm quiet policy and there isn't any venues that is close enough to awaken you and your family with their partying noise.

We stayed in a suite, an excellent value, especially considering the going rates a block away for smaller rooms. The beds were comfortable, even the pullout sofa.

They have a couple of patios to await your lagging family members, and a game room, which isn't very well-appointed, but did you go there for an arcade? It's just right for the quiet policy. And they have a laundry room!

Pack lightly to walk slowly for about four minutes to the beach and distribute the weight among your family, and you'll agree this is a great, great find. Thanks, Trip Advisor, for telling me about it.

How to pack lightly? This place is close enough that you don't need a big beach towel for every member in your group to dry off (you can't take the hotel's); if your people are less than 150 lbs, you can tote easily the small kids' folding sports chairs (my husband at over 250 sat in one for hours); pop a water bottle in the freezer in your room and stash that in your backpack with a couple of bottles to share; bring a lightweight beach umbrella with the strap; bring just a few sand toys, or buy if you must at Sunsensations. I used to drag a red wagon full of stuff but now I learned!

Where to eat? Drive away one night to go to the DW's Mongolian Grill for all you can eat at a reasonable price.

We recently stayed at the Alamar Resort Inn and were pleasantly surprised! The staff was very helpful and friendly and the rooms and pool area were impeccable. We especially enjoyed visting with Henry, the owner's dog, who made us feel very welcome while we would lay out by the pool! The hotel is in an excellent location, you can walk everywhere in minutes. We never even moved our car once during our whole stay! We would carry our bags and cooler to the beach everyday and enjoyed the short, pleasant walk. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and the new owners have big plans for next season. We can't wait to come back next year and wish we were still there now! I would definitely recommend this hotel. The price is very affordable and the owner's pride themselves on their reputation. I have no doubts that this hotel will soon be the #1 place to stay in VA Beach!

We were told the best golfing venues for our talent upon calling to make reservations. The advice was great. The golfing absolutely perfect. Doug, our contact was also the hardest working hotelier ever and helped make our vacation the best. The location was one block from the beach and the package was well-priced and perfect. Included with the golf was breakfast that was more than great. The hotel even provided a barbeque to do steaks. Our suite was a perfect one bedroom appt and the hotel had anything you wanted. The pool is always open and heated so anytime you needed a splash, there it was!
We'll be coming back and we'll be bringing our friends to this place.

My daughter, her boyfriend and I came to VA Beach to see my son, who is stationed at Norfolk. We spent six days at the Alamar and had a wonderful time. Doug, Max, Henry and Amy were great, it felt like we had moved in for the week. The weather was beautiful until Sunday. We got nice suntans, close to boardwalk, we were able to take walks on the beach and shop everyday. We drove home with my son and that wasn't too pleasant but it never is when you have to end a vacation. Our room was fantastic, we grocery shopped the first day and made most of our meals there. Sofa bed was a bit uncomfortable but tolerable. The best pillows in the world, wish I could find them for home???? I would highly recommend staying at the Alamar, it is a great choice! If for some reason we were ever to go back to VA Beach, that is where we will be staying again! Thanks again for a great week!