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Castle in the Sand

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
$82
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

1 bedroom, 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)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 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)

1 bedroom, 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
(27 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Sovereign Seas 2 Bedroom Condo

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

Sovereign Seas 2 Bedroom Condo

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

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

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 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 396 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 570 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)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (No balcony) | 1 bedroom, 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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, 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)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed 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) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, 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 Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Castle North Beach Level)

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double 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 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.

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

  • 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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per night

Property payment types

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 night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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
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

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1020 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taleb moustaph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the veiw we had. Even though there was a small bar downstairs, there was no noise you could hear from the room. The rooms were.cozy l. Staff was amazinf. Loved the gated parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location and top notch friendly customer service! Room was clean and smelled fresh! Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gretchen

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and on the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Theerawat

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dated Castle but King/Queen experience

Please don't miss a great place for a great price due to the estatics. This hotel is absolutely amazing. Everything right at your finger up including beach and food. The host was Christina I believe was beyond courteous. She assisted me in detail via phone and because it was my husband birthday she left a sand pale with wine and seashells in it. And everyone was friendly there. Very clean and very nice suite.Spacious and felt right at home. The place is dated but it it was worth it. Still a 10. The only issue I had was room service did not change the sheets on our dirty bed after day 2. We cleaned our space each day but that day we left so we can come back to fresh sheets. The bed was made but same dirty sheets. We didn't complain at all cause we were still satisfied. We just slept on the second bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage houses they have are very clean and updated. Very relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael w

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As “out dated” as people claim Ocean City to be as a whole, this place knocked it out of the park. It was hard to find anything wrong with this place. You have to REALLY search for something wrong. And what you’ll find is MAYBE a tiny piece of wall paper starting to peel. That’s it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Some items dated, but good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camryn Janice

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ja-Wan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stsy! Great price and location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Meredith

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pros This place is packed with amenities (Olympic sized pool, on site laundry, restaurant and outdoor bar, etc) Live music at the bar, 2-for-1 happy hour drinks Good sized oceanfront suite, full kitchen, wider than some balconies Saw dolphins from the balcony early in the morning Plenty of staff Close parking Location is close to the boardwalk and plenty of restaurants and shops within walking distance Easy beach access Cons The music from the bar can be a bit loud if you have a little one trying to sleep before 10 pm The pool isn’t heated and is still pretty brisk in early June The kitchen and bathroom in our room were newer, but the furniture, mattresses, and carpet were a bit outdated/ worn The a/c in our suite worked well in the living room but the bedroom was still warm One very slow and small elevator in the building we were in All that said, we would definitely consider staying here again if we come back to OC
Live music at the bar
View from tge second floor balcony
Lovely sunrise from the balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is amazing! The room was fresh and clean, and had everything we needed. Oceanfront balcony with table and chairs, great bar (Coconuts) with drink specials, walkable to many local restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

micheal

Great time, nice folks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025