The Ocean Key

Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort is an oceanfront, suite-style property on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront where the main advantage is simple: you can walk out to the Boardwalk and beach without building the day around driving and parking. It works well for longer stays because the setup leans more residential than a standard hotel, which gives groups a better day-to-day rhythm.

Across a multi-night trip, the condo-style format is what sets this place apart. Many accommodations in this category include a separate living area and kitchen-style conveniences, which makes it easier to run breakfast on your own schedule, handle takeout in the room, and keep coolers, snacks, and gear organized without cluttering the sleeping space. That extra square footage also helps when roommates are on different timelines.

Inside the building, the stay tends to revolve around predictable routines rather than a packed list of on-site programming. Expect practical arrival flow, elevator access for luggage and supplies, and common areas that give you a clear place to regroup. Wi-Fi is typically available for everyday needs like messaging, streaming, and quick laptop work, with real-world performance varying by demand and device load.

For groups, the location does a lot of the coordination work. The Boardwalk provides obvious meetup landmarks, and the surrounding corridor has enough dining and convenience options that sub-groups can split off and still reconnect quickly. Engine.com can manage the room block and billing structure, keeping room assignments and updates organized when arrivals happen in waves or a few rooms need different departure dates.

Key hotel features and amenities

• Oceanfront access at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, with quick Boardwalk entry

• Suite-style layouts that offer more space than standard hotel rooms

• Kitchen-style in-room conveniences common to this type of resort, confirm exact setup by unit

• Balcony access in many room types, useful for ocean air and gear management

• Property Wi-Fi for basic work and trip coordination

• Common-area spaces that support quick meetups and short check-ins

• Elevator access that helps with luggage, coolers, and multi-room arrivals

• On-site parking setup, with capacity and any height limits worth confirming if your group has larger vehicles

Points of interest and attractions within about 2 to 3 miles

• Virginia Beach Boardwalk for walking routes, casual dining, and easy evening plans

• Virginia Beach Fishing Pier for a classic oceanfront stop and group photos

• Neptune’s Park as a clear meetup landmark near the beach

• Rudee Inlet for marinas, water activities, and charter departures

• Virginia Beach Convention Center for conferences and event schedules

• Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art for a quick off-beach outing

• Oceanfront dining blocks along Atlantic Avenue for group-friendly meals

• Surf and Rescue Museum area for an indoor stop on windy or rainy days

Group-travel features that matter

• Oceanfront location that reduces daily transportation planning once everyone arrives

• Suite layouts that help roommate pairings and keep common gear from taking over the sleeping area

• In-room kitchen-style features that simplify breakfast timing and reduce daily food coordination

• Clear Boardwalk landmarks that make headcounts and regrouping easier

• Practical arrival flow for staggered check-ins, especially when people arrive from different cities

• Parking considerations that are easier when carpools are planned early, particularly in peak season

• Nearby dining density that supports mixed schedules without requiring reservations for every meal

• Engine.com support for room blocks, rooming-list updates, and consolidated billing when names, dates, or room counts change