32246 Lankford Highway
Cape Charles, VA 23310
1-800-899-4786
Local (757) 331-4786

The Sunset Beach Resort serves as the hotel for our Birding programs on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Please note, this hotel is no longer affiliated with the Best Western chain.

The hotel is located ¼ mile north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel on US Route 13, at the tip of the Eastern Shore. Situated on 44 acres of land, the hotel has a private beach, picnic areas, gazebos, playgrounds and an outdoor pool. It is superbly located for our programs, adjacent to the Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge and close to Kiptopeke State Park. Visit the hotel web site: http://www.sunsetbeachresortva.com/

Getting to the Sunset Beach Resort

The Eastern Shore of Virginia, part of the "Delmarva" peninsula, is a relatively rural, undeveloped area without public transportation. To get to the Sunset Beach Resort, you must either drive or fly and rent a car/take a taxi. You can fly into Norfolk International Airport (closest) or Newport News/Williamsburg airport.

Elderhostel is not able to provide transportation from the airport. You can secure transportation at your own expense, by either renting a car or by contacting Airport Express Service (757-857-3991), which will provide shuttle service from the Norfolk airport to Cape Charles at a cost of $85.00 for one person ($10.00 each additional person in the car) plus the toll for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel ($12.00 one-way). The travel time from the Norfolk airport is approximately 45 minutes. From the Newport News/Williamsburg airport allow approximately one and a half hours travel time-- this airport does not have a shuttle so you will have to take a taxi.

Driving Directions

• From Norfolk International Airport: Exit the airport and take Norview Avenue traveling one mile to I-64. Take I-64 East, exiting at Northampton Blvd (US Route 13). Get in the right lane to exit I-64 and at the end of the ramp, turn right onto Rt. 13. Stay on Rt. 13 and you will cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (Toll is $12.00). After leaving the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, continue on Rt. 13 for about 2 minutes. The Sunset Beach Resort sits directly on Rt. 13 on the left.
• From Newport News/Williamsburg Airport: When exiting the airport, follow the signs to I-64 East toward Norfolk. Continue on I-64 East for about 30 minutes, crossing the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Begin watching for signs for Northampton Blvd (US Route 13), where you will exit. Get in the right lane to exit I-64 and at the end of the ramp, turn right onto Rt. 13. Stay on Rt. 13 and you will cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (Toll is $12.00). After leaving the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, continue on Rt. 13 for about 2 minutes. The Sunset Beach Resort sits directly on Rt. 13 on the left.
• From Washington D.C.: Leave DC via US Route 50, traveling East. Continue to US Route 13 South (it is well marked). It will bear off to the right. Continue on Rt. 13 through Salisbury, Marlyand. Continue following the signs for Rt. 13, staying on Rt. 13 after you cross the Virginia border. You'll continue down through the Eastern Shore, passing signs for Parksley, Onley, Painter, Exmore, Nassawadox, Eastville and Cheriton. Just before you reach the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, you will come to the Sunset Beach Resort on your right. If you come to the toll plaza, you've gone too far!
• From New York and other points in the Northeast: Take the New Jersey Turnpike South. Cross the Memorial Bridge (Delaware), and as you come off the bridge, go straight, following the signs to Baltimore. This route will save 20-25 minutes travel time. Watch for signs to Highway 1 (it will be an exit to the right). Get off on Highway 1 South. Follow this highway (you will pass Dover Airforce Base) to US Route 113 South (to the right). Take Rt. 113 to Pokomoke (about 30 miles). When you get there, you will see Rt. 13 (at a major stop light). Turn left and travel south on Rt. 13. You'll continue down through the Eastern Shore, passing signs for Parksley, Onley, Painter, Exmore, Nassawadox, Eastville and Cheriton. Just before you reach the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, you will come to the Sunset Beach Resort on your right. If you come to the toll plaza, you've gone too far!

Elderhostel Registration at the Sunset Beach Resort

Rooms are not normally available until 3:00 pm, but check on arrival for earlier availability. Register for your room at the hotel front desk. Our Elderhostel Registration Desk will open at 3:30 pm in the Lobby. Register there to obtain all your program materials. Light refreshments will also be available in the registration area.

To accommodate your travel plans, the Sunset Beach Resort can usually provide lodging after our program. The hotel may be able to offera a discounted rate (no meals included). Be sure to let the hotel know that you are with William and Mary Elderhostel to secure the special rate. Payment for any extra nights must be paid directly to the hotel. Call the the Sunset Beach Resort directly to make reservations for extra nights at 757-331-4786.