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The Cavalier is the splurge if you want the beach the night before. It's AAA Four Diamond, on Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach oceanfront, with a Beach Club and seaside infinity pool, the SeaHill Spa and the Tarnished Truth Distilling Company in the building.
The ship is the trade. By our routing the terminal is about 19.8 road miles and 30 minutes away with no traffic, and Marriott runs no shuttle — so sail morning starts with a highway, not a stroll.
Valet is the only parking, $34 a day, and Marriott doesn't say whether a car can stay while you cruise. You must be 21 to check in.
Book it for the night before the night before, and spend the last night downtown if you'd rather wake up by the gangway.
Book it if
- A beach night before the cruise
- A tasting at the on-site distillery
- A spa morning before the drive
Look elsewhere if
- You want to wake up near the ship.
- You're under 21.
- You need to leave the car while you sail.
What The Cavalier charges for, and what it leaves out
What the Cavalier adds for the money, tile by tile: green is on offer, gold costs extra or comes with a catch, grey isn't stated.
Your night before, from here
The night before at the Cavalier, from Marriott's own pages.
Becca Restaurant and Garden, the Hunt Room, The Raleigh Room and the Tarnished Truth Distilling Company on site, with indoor, outdoor and plunge pools, the Beach Club's seaside infinity pool and the SeaHill Spa.
Book a car or rideshare for the 20-mile run to Half Moone; the Cavalier runs none.
Marriott doesn't say breakfast is included.
About 19.8 road miles to the terminal by our routing, 30 minutes with no traffic — leave room for the interstate.
$34 a day valet while you stay; nothing about the week at sea.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you start. A solid line is a ride the Cavalier publishes; a question mark is one you book — and from the oceanfront, that's the drive to Norfolk.
No hotel shuttle. Marriott puts ORF 20.3 miles away and lists Uber at about $22 one way.
Uber, per Marriott
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott — the complimentary shuttle it lists is a local one. The drive to Half Moone is about 20 miles by our routing, so book a car or rideshare the night before.
About 19.8 mi to the terminal — our routing, no traffic.
Self-parking isn't available; valet is $34 a day, and Marriott also prints "$34 Overnight/$7 Daily". Nothing on leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: No self-parking; valet $34 a day (also printed as "$34 Overnight/$7 Daily").
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott — the complimentary shuttle it lists is a local one. The drive to Half Moone is about 20 miles by our routing, so book a car or rideshare the night before.
About 19.8 mi to the terminal — our routing, no traffic.
Flying in on sail day? Check your landing time first.
Distance
No distance statedMarriott doesn't mention the Norfolk cruise terminal. By our routing it's about 19.8 road miles and 30 minutes from 4200 Atlantic Avenue, with no traffic.
Source: marriott.comCruise shuttle
No shuttle stated"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott — the complimentary shuttle it lists is a local one. The drive to Half Moone is about 20 miles by our routing, so book a car or rideshare the night before.
Source: marriott.comParking while you sail
At the hotel
Cruise parking unconfirmedSelf-parking isn't available; valet is $34 a day, and Marriott also prints "$34 Overnight/$7 Daily". Nothing on leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: marriott.comParking for the cruise
Cedar Grove lot, $15 a dayIf you drive, the city's Cedar Grove lot downtown is $15 a day with a free shuttle to the terminal — our Norfolk parking guide has the details.
Source: norfolk.govDriving to the ship from the beach? Norfolk cruise parking compares the city lot with the hotels that hold a car, and our Norfolk cruise guide covers the terminal itself.
The night you’re paying for
The evening
On the beach · Pool · Food or drinks on siteBecca Restaurant and Garden, the Hunt Room, The Raleigh Room and the Tarnished Truth Distilling Company on site, with indoor, outdoor and plunge pools, the Beach Club's seaside infinity pool and the SeaHill Spa.
Breakfast
Not statedMarriott doesn't say breakfast is included.
Address
Atlantic Avenue, the Virginia Beach oceanfront4200 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Hotel website
Ratings
AAA Four DiamondAAA rates it Four Diamond. We found no Forbes rating for it.
Source: newsroom.aaa.comThe fine print, in one place
Times, parking and house rules from Marriott's page. A blank means Marriott doesn't say.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
Not stated on the page we read
Wi-Fi
Not stated
Parking for your stay
No self-parking; valet $34 a day (also printed as "$34 Overnight/$7 Daily")
For the cruise itself, see Parking.
Breakfast
Not stated
Pool
Indoor, outdoor and plunge pools; the Beach Club seaside infinity pool
Pets
No pets; service animals only.
Food and drink on site
- Becca Restaurant and GardenRestaurant
- Hunt RoomRestaurant
- The Raleigh RoomBar
- Tarnished Truth Distilling CompanyOn-site distillery, tastings
Rooms
85 rooms, including King Studio Suites, King Suites and a Presidential Suite, as Marriott lists them.
Accessibility
The Cavalier’s pages we read say nothing on accessible rooms — ask before you book.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedNo
Also worth knowing
- AAA Four Diamond since 2018
- SeaHill Spa
- A complimentary local shuttle around the property
- No pets; service animals only
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM. Minimum check-in age 21.
- Valet only, $34 a day; Marriott also prints "$34 Overnight/$7 Daily".
- AAA Four Diamond since 2018, listed by AAA as The Cavalier, Autograph Collection Hotel.
- No shuttle to the ship or ORF; Marriott lists Uber at about $22 to the airport, 20.3 miles.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Whether breakfast is included
- Any resort or destination fee
- Whether you can leave the car while you sail
The Cavalier's details as Marriott printed them on October 3, 2026 — recheck the valet rate before you drive.
The other splurges near the ship
The beach tonight, the ship tomorrow.
Send us your sail date and we'll price the Cavalier, plus the morning car to Norfolk. No payment on the form.
The Cavalier FAQ
Is The Cavalier in Virginia Beach AAA Four Diamond?
Yes — AAA has listed it as Four Diamond since 2018, and it's the only Virginia Beach hotel on AAA's 2026 Four Diamond list.
How far is The Cavalier from the Norfolk cruise terminal?
About 19.8 road miles and 30 minutes with no traffic, by our routing. Marriott doesn't give a figure or run a shuttle.
Does The Cavalier have self-parking?
No. Valet is $34 a day, per Marriott, which also prints "$34 Overnight/$7 Daily".
What's at The Cavalier besides the rooms?
Becca Restaurant and Garden, the Hunt Room, The Raleigh Room, the Tarnished Truth Distilling Company, the SeaHill Spa, indoor and outdoor pools and the Beach Club's seaside infinity pool.
Is The Cavalier the same as The Historic Cavalier Hotel and Beach Club?
Yes. Marriott's page now uses the longer name; AAA's list and Booking.com still call it The Cavalier, Autograph Collection.
Booking the cruise too?
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