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Castle in the Sand

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Ocean City Beach

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Food and drink
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Castle South Patio Level) | Private kitchen
Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
3701 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 21842
  • Ocean City Beach
    1 min walk
  • Roland E. Powell Convention Center
    8 min walk
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park
    10 min walk
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    12 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Block from Beach / No Elevator)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Block from Beach / No Elevator)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Block from Beach / No Elevator)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queens and 1 Sofa Bed, Kitchenette (Waverley Efficiency Beach Level)

Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queens and 1 Sofa Bed, Kitchenette (Waverley Efficiency Beach Level)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Sofa Bed, Kitchenette (Waverley Oceanfront Efficiency)

Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Sofa Bed, Kitchenette (Waverley Oceanfront Efficiency)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Castle South Patio Level)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Castle South Patio Level)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Castle South Patio Level)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Castle North with Balcony)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Castle North with Balcony)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Castle North with Balcony)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (No balcony)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (No balcony)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (No balcony)

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queens and 1 Sofa Bed, Kitchenette (Waverley Bayside Efficiency) No Balcony

Room, 2 Queens and 1 Sofa Bed, Kitchenette (Waverley Bayside Efficiency) No Balcony

Room, 2 Queens and 1 Sofa Bed, Kitchenette (Waverley Bayside Efficiency) No Balcony

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront (No balcony)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront (No balcony)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront (No balcony)

  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Run of the House, Some Units Accessible by Stairs Only

Run of the House, Some Units Accessible by Stairs Only

Run of the House, Some Units Accessible by Stairs Only

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Castle North Beach Level)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Castle North Beach Level)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Castle North Beach Level)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Ocean City

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of this Midtown Ocean City hotel, you'll find Ocean City Beach and Ocean City Boardwalk. Isle of Wight Bay and Planet Maze are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ocean City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Roland E. Powell Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Seacrets Distilling Company - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 7 min drive
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dumser's Dairyland Drive-In - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shotti's Point - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Embers Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Castle in the Sand

3-star beachfront hotel near Ocean City Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at Castle in the Sand. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ocean City hotel.

  • 180 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Castle in the Sand offers 180 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10:30 AM: USD 5.00-20.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3 PM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 11 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Spring Break deposit: USD 300.00 per stay (for stays between 01 June - 30 June)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number 2981

We should mention

  • Up to 11 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Castle Sand
Castle Sand Hotel
Castle Sand Hotel Ocean City
Castle Sand Ocean City
Castle In The Sand Hotel Ocean City
Castle In The Sand Ocean City Md
Castle In The Sand Ocean City Md
Castle in the Sand Hotel
Castle in the Sand Ocean City
Castle in the Sand Hotel Ocean City

Castle in the Sand Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 1055 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1055 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1055 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1055 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1055 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
been staying here for many years. always clean rooms and great service. The staff is very helpful.

4/10 Poor

Michael

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting rooms, air vents caked with dirt and mold (?) , nasty carpets, musty smells everywhere. Nice location near convention center though, and if you get drunk enough you might not notice the absolute filthiness of this hotel. Look elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like that there was no safe in the room. There was never any towels at the pool. We only used housekeeping once or twice but we had 4 people in the room and would only get towels and toiletries for 3.It didn't look like the room was fully cleaned. The pool and beach locaiton was great as was happy hour and the breakfast buffet. It was a convenient location and stay there again. It was recommended by my brother and sister in law who stayed there last year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kayla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Its a great hotel if you want to be by the beach, and its so nice having the coconuts restaurant in the hotel very convenient and the waitresses come on the beach to bring you food and drinks. The hotel is very old not in the besy condition but the rooms are pretty clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This our second year staying at Castle in the Sand. Great hotel! Many room options Beachfront, large (Olympic size) clean swimming pool. Clean rooms with microwaves, stove tops, dorm size refrigerators. Great restaurant on property (Coconut's on the Beach) WITH beach service. Highly recommend. Will be back next year!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

george

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everthing good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best locations in OC with very attentive, friendly staff. Food at Coconuts as well as the breakfast buffet is fantastic. Beautiful pool. Beach waiters and waitresses are incredible! Grounds immaculate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Guillermo

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was a nightmare. Personal yelled at me he told me next time book our reservation threw them and not threw expedia. He was very very rude and disrespectful. Rooms were soo outdated. Plumbing was clogged up and smells like sewer in the room. Coco outdoor bar is soo shady. Very loud music and cars hanging out in the parking lot with people inside very scary. I hope i can get a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bobbi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secure parking was a big plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Juana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant
Cabins not update to date as hoped or pictured, at least the one I got. Moved to the waverly because tenants upstairs were loud all day and night. Hotel staff very friendly and accommodating. No attitudes what so ever from them. Friendly staff all around. Great location to the beach. Food was ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service
Castle in Adam’s offers dated but decent facilities. Large pool, restaurants,bar and convenience to the beach. Staff is awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best pool in town Great price for double room in cottage with kitchenette fully stocked Clean and cute
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Water pressure
Only slight complaint was that on one afternoon the water pressure became almost nonexistent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Courtney

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the hotel is great but shows signs of wear and updates are needed throughout. Rooms are spacious. The beds are lopsided and uncomfortable. The pool is wonderful and huge! The dining options are delicious and affordable for a resort area. Parking is convenient but weird. You can’t beat the access to the beach! I would stay again, even though I didn’t like the beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Felicia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a 2 night stay here, was not bad. Room said queen size bed and im sure that was a full.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach location, rooms were clean and comfortable! the bar and restaurants on site were a huge convenience and the staff was great we can't wait to visit next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere, friendly staff and happy hour with music was brilliant. Decor is a little dated but i like a little retro chic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khyber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

IRFAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Honest review
Pros: Location. 12 blocks from the north end of the boardwalk. Beach. Not crowded at all. Beds. Comfortable. I slept like a baby. Super quiet. We were on the highest floor (5th) and never heard another guest from inside the room. There was a wild party going on at the other end of the same floor we could hear when in the hallway but not a peep once inside the room. Not sure if our closest neighbor rooms were even used though. Staff. Most staff was very friendly and helpful. Like 99%. Pool. Huge. Cons: Maid service. Had to hang the “maid service please” sign on 2 days and they didn’t get to our room until mid/late afternoon both times. Also, only took out trash and switched towels. On 1 day, didn’t even give hand towels or wash cloths. Never vacuumed which absolutely should’ve been done like other places we’ve stayed. Inside room. Trim in bathroom peeling and all interior is out of date. Coconuts restaurant. I was told I couldn’t use the beach waitresses to deliver non-alcoholic beverages. The girl who sat us when we ate was obviously annoyed of anyone being present. She was not the norm from the rest of the staff. Food was nowhere near the caliber of other places we ate. Movie night. The website doesn’t give a true depiction of the screen. The screen is the side of the building but due to the architecture, the forms of the building were in the way. 1 Elevator. We had to wait for a particular staff member, multi times to go from 1 to 2 w/ nothing to do. He just roamed around.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dania

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024