See all properties
Save

Castle in the Sand

3.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

Photo gallery for Castle in the Sand

Food and drink
Exterior
On the beach
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen (Castle South Patio Level) | Private kitchen
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Oceanfront (No balcony) | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • 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, cots/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, cots/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

About the area

Ocean City

With a stay at Castle in the Sand in Ocean City (Midtown Ocean City), you'll be steps from Ocean City Beach and 13 minutes by foot from Ocean City Boardwalk. .This beach hotel is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Maryland Beach and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Planet Maze.

What's nearby

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

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

Beachfront, with outdoor pool
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 180 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
At Castle in the Sand, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, ATM/banking services, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Pool sunloungers

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

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

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

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
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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 491 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheetal

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Faith

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirghani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff but place is run down. If you dont expect much, you wont be disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nancee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, right on the beach. Bar/restaurant on site. Would definitely go back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We had a great time. Will be back next year
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Everything you need
Coconut’s bar grill right there with live music. Excellent breakfast buffet, in the basement, huge pool, ocean access, convention center within sight.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eloisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

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

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great “old school” beach hotel (just like I knew growing up). Patio bar with live music (& food) was a great amenity. Pool was very nice. Parking lot was very convenient. We will DEFINITELY stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

andrea, baltimore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great to have music on the property. Food was fine. Definitely will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

Lew

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the entire facilities the staff was friendly and efficient and helpful would definitely recommend your resort to friends and family and definitely book another stay at your facilities thank you for an awesome vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024