Hotels in Chesapeake

Chesapeake overview

Chesapeake is a friendly place, unique for its beaches and known for live music and theatres. You'll find extensive bar and dining options. Spend a relaxing day at Norfolk Botanical Garden and First Landing State Park when the weather is nice. Hampton University and Children's Museum of Virginia are popular sights to see. If you're looking for a family- and business-friendly getaway, Chesapeake is for you.

Where to stay in Chesapeake

Whether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Chesapeake has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Chesapeake with Hotels.com by checking our online maps. These display the areas and neighbourhoods around all Chesapeake hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Chesapeake hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.

How to get to Chesapeake

Fly in to Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.), 13 mi (20.9 km) from central Chesapeake. Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.) is the next closest major airport, 32.2 mi (51.8 km) away.

What to see around Chesapeake

Family-friendly attractions include:

• • Virginia Zoo
• • Motor World
• • Shipwreck Golf
• • Ocean Breeze Waterpark
• • Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center

Live music and theatre are highlights of the area, along with cultural places like:

• • Portlock Galleries at SoNo
• • Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater
• • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
• • Children's Museum of Virginia
• • Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

It's recognised for its beaches. Top places for nature lovers include:

• • Chesapeake Beach
• • Sandbridge Beach
• • Croatan Beach
• • Rudee Inlet
• • Buckroe Beach

For those looking for a souvenir or simply window shopping, here are some favourite shopping areas to visit:

• • Greenbrier Mall
• • Waterside Festival Marketplace
• • Gallery of Military Circle
• • MacArthur Center
• • Virginia Beach Town Center

Top sights in the area include:

• • Hampton University
• • Nauticus National Maritime Center
• • Moses Myers House
• • Chrysler Museum of Art
• • Lynnhaven House

When to visit Chesapeake

If you're still deciding when to visit, here are the seasonal trends to help you plan:

Seasonal temperatures

• January-March: 17°C day, 0°C night
• April-June: 30°C day, 7°C night
• July-September: 31°C day, 16°C night
• October-December: 24°C day, 1°C night

Seasonal average rainfall

• January-March: 261 cm
• April-June: 282 cm
• July-September: 392 cm
• October-December: 250 cm

Shopping

Family-friendly

Dining

Business-friendly

Beaches

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