Newport News Williamsburg International Airport: where to stay, areas…

Newport News-Williamsburg International is a small airport, with the chain hotels all within a few minutes' drive, on St Johns Road and Jefferson Avenue. There's no direct public transport and no real downtown to aim for: the choice comes down more to price range and amenities than distance from the terminal. Anyone with a meeting in City Center, the city's office and restaurant district, may prefer that area; anyone travelling for work to the shipyards or Langley Air Force Base will find it more convenient to stay along Jefferson Avenue.

Airport area (St Johns Road)

Airport area · Free hotel shuttle or 5-8 minutes by car to the terminal; no direct city bus.

Best for: Anyone who wants check-in just minutes from the terminal, with a free shuttle included.

Pros

Free airport shuttle at every hotel in this area
10 minutes by car from both the shipyards and Oyster Point

Cons

Hotels and offices only: in the evening you eat in the hotel or drive to nearby places
No walkable shops or independent restaurants

Recommended hotels in this area

Courtyard by Marriott Newport News Airport: 2.5 miles from the terminal with a free shuttle; the 2010 Marriott Gold Circle Award backs up its service.
Residence Inn Newport News Airport: Suites with a full kitchen about a mile from the terminal, handy for multi-night stays; indoor pool and sports court.
Comfort Suites Newport News Airport: Suites renovated in 2022 on Jefferson Avenue, with a free shuttle and indoor pool.

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City Center at Oyster Point

City centre · 10 minutes by car or taxi from the terminal; no direct shuttle from this area.

Best for: Anyone with business in town or who wants restaurants and shops within walking distance, 10 minutes by car from the terminals.

Pros

Walk to the restaurants, shops and offices of the City Center district
Close to Christopher Newport University and the Newport News Shipbuilding yards

Cons

You need a car or taxi for the airport, with no dedicated shuttle
Mostly an office area: quieter on weekends than on weekdays

Recommended hotels in this area

Newport News Marriott at City Center: The only large hotel in the City Center office and restaurant district, with an indoor pool and sauna.

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Victory Boulevard and Oyster Point

Neighbourhood · 10-15 minutes by car from the terminal along I-64 and Jefferson Avenue; no direct public transport.

Best for: Anyone looking for good value who wants to stay along Interstate 64, convenient for both the airport and Williamsburg.

Pros

Free hot breakfast included at both hotels in this area
Quick access to Interstate 64 toward Williamsburg and Yorktown for a half-day trip

Cons

A commercial strip along the highway, not great for evening walks
You always need a car to get anywhere

Recommended hotels in this area

Hilton Garden Inn Newport News: In the Oyster Point area, with hot breakfast and a weekday evening snack included in the rates.
Hampton Inn Newport News-Yorktown: At exit 256B off I-64, convenient for both the airport and a trip to Yorktown or Williamsburg; free hot breakfast.

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