Irvington

The Tides Inn

Rialto Score 8.5+

A Preferred hotel. Rialto is a Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum Partner agency: book this hotel direct at the VIP rate for benefits that can include priority room upgrades, hotel credits, and more.

Blue herons and ospreys welcome you to The Tides Inn. Situated on a tributary of Chesapeake Bay—the largest estuary in the U.S.—this inviting retreat features a 27-slip marina, while a recent shoreline restoration created an expanded beach, boardwalk, and oyster reef. Its 70 rooms and suites exude an understated elegance; most open to water views. Salt & Meadow restaurant serves Chesapeake seafood with locally farmed produce; a casual oyster bar sits creekside. Hike nature trails, practice yoga, play golf and croquet, or relax in the spa. Then again, you may never leave your Adirondack chair.

480 King Carter Drive, 22480 Irvington, VA, United States
The Tides Inn

About The Tides Inn

Insider tip

The resort features a resident ecologist, horticulturist, and artist, who offer unique guest experiences such as oystering, bird-watching cruises, and pottery classes.

In the hotel’s own words

The Tides Inn is a waterfront resort situated on a tributary of America’s most important estuary, the Chesapeake Bay. Just under three hours from Washington, DC and one hour from Richmond, the Tides offers warm hospitality in a beautiful, natural setting. Seventy guest rooms and suites welcome the outdoors in with views of the water, shorelines and gardens. A twenty-seven–slip overnight marina also welcomes sail-in guests.

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Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum Partner is Preferred Hotels & Resorts' invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns I Prefer points and elite-night credit, and I Prefer elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • I Prefer points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking

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Rooms and suites

11 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Resort View King
312 ft²
2Resort View Double
383 ft²
3Veranda King
Members only
4Water View King
Members only
5Water View Balcony King
Members only
6Water View Balcony Double
Members only
7Vista Balcony King
Members only
Suites
Size
8Vista Suite
Members only
9Ashburn Suites
Members only
10Lancaster Suite
Members only
11Stephens Suite
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum Partner always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn I Prefer points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns I Prefer points and elite-night credit, and I Prefer elite status benefits apply.

What room types does The Tides Inn offer?

The Tides Inn lists Resort View King, Resort View Double, Veranda King, Water View King, Water View Balcony King, Water View Balcony Double and 5 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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