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Castle in the Sand

3.0 star property

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Food and drink
On the beach
Aerial view
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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3701 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 21842
  • Place, Ocean City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jolly Roger Amusement Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Roland E. Powell Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 45 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, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 39 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) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront (No balcony) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Castle North Beach Level) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Castle North with Balcony) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Block from Beach / No Elevator) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Run of the House, Some Units Accessible by Stairs Only | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Run of the House, Some Units Accessible by Stairs Only

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Castle South Suite 2nd or 3rd Floor, No elevator

Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Castle South Suite 2nd or 3rd Floor, No elevator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Sovereign Seas 2 Bedroom Condo | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Sovereign Seas 2 Bedroom Condo

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Elevator) | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Elevator)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Castle in the Sand

Seafront with outdoor pool, near Jolly Roger Amusement Park
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a meeting room, laundry facilities and ATM/banking services are on-site.
Castle in the Sand offers 180 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Castle in the Sand's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ocean City Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities and a lift
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the beach
  • Steps from Ocean City Beach and 13 minutes on foot from Ocean City Boardwalk
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Castle in the Sand has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 25.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

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 and 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 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 3 PM - midnight.
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 2981

We should mention

  • Up to 11 children aged 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

Reviews

Castle in the Sand Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice stay, the only downside was check in was at 3 and room was not ready until 5, also poor communication from front desk staff, but after that everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mario

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i like the bar area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie, North Bethesda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

EPIC EXPERIENCE

Great location, great bar at location called Coconuts. Entertaiment has always been spot on when we're there. Very conveniently located. Room were roomy and very clean. We stayed in Waverly Tower, bacolny. We stay here every year for Bike week because we LOVE IT so much! And the security staff is amazing as well!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ehab

Close to beach ,good view but too much noise outside hotel due to live music and heavy drinking at the coconuts bar downstairs at the hotel. Also the room was showing it age and the hotel is in desperate need of upgrading itself.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the balcony. No big street lights. View of moon and a sky full of stars on a clear night. View the ocean waves a constant changing sky of sun rise and moon light. Beautiful clouds that fill the sky constantly changing shapes. Very very clean. Great staff and nice people. Hope to schedule for next year, maybe get the 5th floor view.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walk on the beach before breakfast at 7, all good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

SAMUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hortencia, Hicksville

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William Keith

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was wonderful! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marquis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Check-in was super quick and the staff were great. The property is a little older and has some wear, but still kept up pretty well. Our room had a musty motel smell and a few unusual black crumbs on one bed, but overall it was clean. The place has a fun vibe with an on-site bar and restaurant (we didn’t try them), safe/convenient parking, and a pool that’s bigger than most in Ocean City. Despite a couple small flaws, we enjoyed our stay and I’d definitely bring my family back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A little noisy late night but all was as expected. Property was s little out dated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa, middleburg

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun Fun

There was plenty of staff to take care of the guests. And the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Coconuts beach bar was the best!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Staff were very courteous. Enjoyed live music and restaurant. Pool was super clean. Convenient beach access. Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun times.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time there. Excellent stuff service. Rooms are kept clean easy access to the beach! I love it! Definitely staying here again for my next trip to OC!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violeta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay! Definitely will return. Easy access to beach. Love that it’s far from boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CINDY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near beach, restaurant, bar and ice cream on site. Beautiful huge pool. Live music!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025