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Castle in the Sand

Property class: 3

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A beach scene with two beach chairs labeled "Castle in the Sand" and a person under a blue umbrella.
A castle-like building with a swimming pool, surrounded by trees and illuminated by street lights.
A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a bed, a wall-mounted lamp, an air conditioner, and a view of the beach.
A bar area with wooden beams, striped barstools, and various signs including "YUENGLING" and "The Lion's Den".

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $80
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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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)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the city.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a dresser, and a desk.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 396 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

A bedroom with a wooden paneled wall, a bed with a quilted bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 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

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a sandy beach area with lounge chairs, and palm trees.

Run of the House, Some Units Accessible by Stairs Only

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

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

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table with chairs. There is a painting on the wall, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Sovereign Seas 2 Bedroom Condo

A living room with a teal sofa, a red armchair, a glass coffee table, a wicker side table, and a television on a stand.

Sovereign Seas 2 Bedroom Condo

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

View all photos for Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Elevator)

A wooden cabin interior with a sofa, a chair, a television, and a lamp.

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Elevator)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Apartment 1 Bedroom (C cottages)

A bedroom with a wooden paneled wall, a white headboard, a patterned bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and a dresser with a mirror.

Apartment 1 Bedroom (C cottages)

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

View all photos for Cottage, Pool View (Units A, B, C, and D)

A room with wooden walls, a sofa, a chair, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

Cottage, Pool View (Units A, B, C, and D)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Townhome

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a patterned armchair, and a living room with a sofa and a lamp.

Townhome

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Studio, City View

A living room with a green sofa, a wooden cabinet with a flat-screen TV, a dining table with chairs, and large windows with blinds.

Studio, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

A living room with a green sofa, a white coffee table, a TV on a wooden stand, and a painting on the wall.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

Castle in the Sand

3-star hotel in Midtown Ocean City
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 onsite.
Castle in the Sand offers 180 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 38-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Castle in the Sand has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 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

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 38-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
11 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2981

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 613 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my family only stayed one night, but the hotel was just what we needed for our beach day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel for a family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think it was the perfect stay for me and my family of 4 peaceful and respectful environment and staff was amazing will be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good shore hotel with a bar/restaurant on-site and a large-sized pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the fact that you can order food and drinks on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good place to stay needs a little updating but it got the job done for a last min. trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's fun hotel u can order drinks right on the beach it's not on the board walk. Hotel staff was amazing great views . Will stay again 💘
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was here for work and had a great room in the north building with a balcony facing the ocean! I will definitely stay here again when I visit OC!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goog location for stay over the weekend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good overall experience. The building is older, but is still maintained well. Very convenient with the restaurants at the hotel, and walking to distance to other places. Nice being right there on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 2nd time staying at Castle in the Sand and I will be staying there again. I stayed in the Waverly building on 1st floor and loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at this property! It is very clean than the staff is always amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their 2 bedroom condos are very spacious, clean and organized with balcony, kitchen and 2 full bathrooms. Loved the place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the oceanfront view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so friendly. Our room hass a great beach view. The location is excellent and plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel need alot of updating but was still decent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were friendly and efficient. We Greatly appreciated being able to park and use the amenities before our room was ready. And we stayed parked for a few hours after we checked out! Of course the location is incredible, & clean beach area. The only thing we disliked is the comforter on the bed was not fresh and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent family friendly location with beach access. As far as I know this is the only hotel in ocean city that still has a diving board, which is cool. A little distance( about 2.3 mi from boardwalk, but we knew that. Great prices, polite and very helpful, friendly staff. Couldnt have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms , Didnt like the shower and bathroom kind of small , motel a little dated but clean. Had patio room and was very happy with atmosphere of pool out front door and outside grill and bar out back past patio at back door with live music played till 8 pm daily. Being able to smoke at outside bar was a definite plus. All and all a decent retreat for couples…
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, very clean room, beach view was amazing. Only thing I would change is the length of my stay. Book the room, you wont regret it!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beach front efficiency was wonderful. Great space for a weekend getaway! Staff was amazing! This place is on the older side, but don’t let that deter you, it’s still a great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t say enough about the staff at the Castle in the Sand. We had to move from another unrelated hotel in the area after a very poor experience and everyone we dealt with was so helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice i loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026