The Tides Inn, hotel in Irvington, United States
The Tides Inn is a hotel situated on private waterfront property in Irvington, Virginia, with classic Chesapeake-style architecture and numerous guest rooms. The property occupies a narrow peninsula jutting into the water, offering views of Carter's Creek from many rooms and outdoor spaces.
The building began as a farm in 1946 before being converted to a lodging property, changing hands several times until the Enchantment Group took ownership. Despite new management, the hotel retained its traditional character while completing a shoreline restoration in 2022 that included a trail, expanded beach, and an oyster reef.
The inn takes its name from its waterside location where visitors experience the daily rhythms of tides and marine life. Guests observe herons, ospreys, and cormorants flying overhead while watching blue crabs and oysters thriving in their natural habitat.
The hotel is located about three hours from Washington, D.C. and about one hour from Richmond, easiest to reach by car since public transportation is limited in the area. The inn offers bike rentals and features an on-site fitness center, spa massages, winter yoga classes, and boat docks for visitors arriving by water.
The hotel operates a distinctive lime-green bike program that lets guests explore the town at a leisurely pace and experience local life directly. A special Maker Space offers creative workshops like pottery and oyster jewelry-making where visitors craft handmade keepsakes to take home.
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