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The Tides Inn

Irvington, Virginia

A waterfront retreat on America's most important estuary, where warm hospitality has been the tradition for decades.

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Property Overview

The Tides Inn sits on a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, less than three hours from Washington, DC, and an hour from Richmond. Seventy guest rooms and suites look out over the water, shorelines, and gardens, while a twenty-seven-slip marina welcomes sail-in guests. The property has been known to boaters for generations as a place where a good meal, a safe harbor, and a genuine welcome are guaranteed. Under its current ownership, that tradition continues alongside a commitment to tidal restoration, ecological programming, water sports, and life lived well on the water's edge.

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  • Breakfast for two daily
  • $100 resort credit

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Agent Tips

  • Oysters are a keystone species of the Chesapeake Bay that help to purify the water. Make sure to visit an oyster farm, where you can pull up oyster cages and help sort the catch.
  • Make some time for the Urbanna Whiskey Run, a boat trip to the historic waterfront town of Urbanna, dating to 1680, where you can visit local shops and explore the historic sights.
  • Join resident artist Theresa Schnevois for a floating art lesson along Carter's Creek, with the wildlife and scenery doing most of the inspiring.
Accommodations

Classic Chesapeake character.

The Tides Inn's rooms and suites balance classic Chesapeake character with modern ease, seen in the navy accents, warm wood furnishings, marble and mahogany bathrooms, and Fili d'Oro linens on every bed. Most have private terraces or balconies overlooking Carter's Creek or the resort gardens, and the suites add separate living areas and deep soaking tubs.
Pool + Gym

A family-friendly pool with views over the Chesapeake Bay.

The waterfront pool is a family-friendly option for a day of lounging, with sunbeds, umbrellas, and gorgeous views over the bay. Aside from the hotel's gym, the fitness offering ranges from tennis and pickleball to golf, stand-up paddleboard yoga, total body sculpt, family fitness classes, and a shoreline stretch, most of them making the most of the waterfront setting.
Spa

Treatments designed to help relax and unwind.

The spa offers a complete menu of treatments including massages and facials, all designed to help you relax and unwind and complement a day spent on the water.
Restaurant + Bar

The bounty of the Chesapeake Bay on a plate.

Salt & Meadow draws equally from the waters of the Chesapeake and the farms of Virginia's Northern Neck, with a menu built around carefully sourced local ingredients and a genuine commitment to the waterfront setting. Leading the kitchen is Chef de Cuisine Kyle Perkins, most recently Sous Chef at Twin Farms in Vermont, who has quickly established relationships with local farms, purveyors, resort horticulturist Matt Little, and ecologist Will Smiley to keep the kitchen's environmental footprint in check. Rounding out the dining experience is the inn's bar and lounge, an ideal spot for a pre-dinner cocktail or a late-night drink around the fire pits outside.
  • Vibe
    Chill, coastal, and retro cool.
  • Who's it for?
    A natural fit for families, couples, and groups, whether a trip with friends or a multigenerational getaway. Water enthusiasts will find plenty to keep them busy, and the focus on local Chesapeake and Virginia produce makes it a strong pick for food lovers too.
  • Location
    Set in Irvington, Virginia, on a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, about three hours from Washington, DC, an hour and a half from Richmond, and an hour and a half from Norfolk. The town itself is a quiet, historic community on the Rappahannock River, with a farmers market, boutique shops, fresh local seafood, and wildlife-watching along the water.

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