This beachfront hotel in Ocean City, Maryland features an outdoor swimming pool with a diving board and rooms with panoramic ocean views. The Ocean City Pier Rides are 3 mi away. Each room at the Castle in the Sand features a flat-screen cable TV and a refrigerator. Select rooms offer a balcony with ocean front views. Coconuts Beach Bar and Grill provides full bar service, pub-style fare, and live music during the summer season. The Beach House Restaurant offers an extensive breakfast menu. Take a Dip Ice Cream Shop is also on site. Beach equipment for rental is also available. Jet-skiing and parasailing at Odyssea Watersports are 1 mi away while The Ocean City Factory Outlets are 3.8 mi from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Ocean City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
Bedroom
2 queen beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 queen beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 274 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the prime <b>location</b> and easy beach access. The staff received praise for their friendliness. The <b>pool</b> and bar were popular, offering a lively atmosphere. <b>Room cleanliness</b> and comfort had mixed reviews, with some noting outdated decor and maintenance issues.
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Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
7.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bria
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location. We loved the beach house feel with hotel convenience. The beach front restaurant was perfect for a quick me with entertainment. The bathroom was super clean and air conditioning was set before arrival.
  • B
    Brenda
    United States of America United States of America
    I appreciate the staff tending to me leaving my shoes behind. The cleaning staff found them and Castle mailed them to me!! I can’t thank them all enough!! Impressive service!!
  • C
    Craig
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice staff,great location. Great food at the facility. The rooms are aging but it was no big deal. This is a great place to stay and we will most likely stay there again .
  • Christina
    United States of America United States of America
    Such a great location. The walk to the beach was like 3 minutes from our room. Loved having the kitchen so I could cook my food in the room.
  • Samantha
    United States of America United States of America
    Great spot for a quick couples trip to Ocean city. The bar and grill next door is perfect and convenient. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. The room was clean and everything we needed for toiletries was available. I was pleasantly...
  • Suzanne
    United States of America United States of America
    I liked the privacy, beach access just outside my door, The hotel room was like a efficiencie apartment.
  • Jessica
    United States of America United States of America
    Great place. Coconuts was a wonderful place and the food was delicious.
  • Sheree
    United States of America United States of America
    Room, outside bar and music, restaurant and breakfast, staff...location. I love it there. My favorite place in OC.
  • Vines
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel was very nice and loved the balcony overlooking the ocean. We went and had the buffet breakfast which was very good and had everything you could ever ask for on it. Enjoyed spending time in the pool. Didn't realize they have a ice cream...
  • Mary
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice staff, clean rooms and a great location!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • The Beach House Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American
  • Coconuts Beach Bar and Grill
    • Cuisine
      American

Amenities of Castle in the Sand
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Beach

Media & Technology

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

Food & Drink

  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • ATM on site
  • Wake-up service
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Outdoor swimming pool

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
    Additional charge
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Castle in the Sand takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a prepayment deposit of 100 percent of the first night will be charged at the time of booking to secure your reservation. Taxes and service charges may be included.

Please note that the check-in time for One Bedroom Cottage and One Bedroom Condo is 16:00.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

License number: 22-00003042 Exp. 5/31/23

FAQs about Castle in the Sand

  • The prices at Castle in the Sand may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Castle in the Sand has 2 restaurants:

    • Coconuts Beach Bar and Grill
    • The Beach House Restaurant

  • Castle in the Sand is 4.3 miles from the center of Ocean City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Castle in the Sand is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Castle in the Sand include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Suite
    • Apartment

  • Check-in at Castle in the Sand is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Castle in the Sand offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Happy hour
    • Swimming pool
    • Movie nights
    • Live music/Performance