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Castle in the Sand

Castle in the Sand
Castle in the Sand – Ocean City, MD
Castle in the Sand – Ocean City, MD
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Castle in the Sand

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. License Number(s): 22-00003042 Exp. 5/3

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Pool
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 1547 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Hotel was clean, nothing special about it. The only thing that I liked was the convenience of the beach directly outside.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    While the location of the hotel is fantastic and its proximity to the beach is excellent, I noticed that the property seems quite old. Specifically, the rooms are in need of more maintenance and updating to improve the guest experience.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room was clean, beds were comfortable, food is consistently good. We enjoy hanging at the outside venue, with a wonderful staff and live music. This place has been a staple in OC, the only complainant would be that the bathroom in our room could use an update.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Our room was on the fourth floor facing the beach, so we did not have a balcony, but a full window. It was a beautiful view. The bed was comfy, the location was in walking distance to everything we nee

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Poorly maintained rooms. Elevator was extremely slow and very hot inside of it. Leaning from above the window into the room.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We loved it, already booked another stay for August 2026.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very clean rooms. I have zero complaints. Front desk staff very friendly & helpful.

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  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I loved the cottage it was very and spacious. The beach was literally right up the street the staff was very helpful and nice. I plan on staying again in the future

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    amenity is good, but we did not have time to enjoy them. easy to walk to the boardwalk, and beach access, inexpensive breakfast, it's an ok restaurant . talked with the front desk staff to change room, on second day for a similiar room type with half of the price, they refused to do so, and told me to reserve directly with the hotel next time to be able to change the room. After the third party talked with the front desk staff, front desk staff told me I could change the room, but wont be able to get the refund of the price difference.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean rooms, beautiful property, the cleaning staff was amazing and extremely nice and helpful. Some of the other staff that was at the resturant and while checking in we're not very nice. So I would say 50/50 for the service. I love that they have activities for the kids and the girls were so nice.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Exceptionally clean and a beautiful place on the beach. Music and restaurant at the hotel was really nice. Staff very kind.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Excelente ubicacion, perfecto para ir con niños.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Castle in the Sand really exceeded my expectation! From the proximity to the beach, which was just a few feet walking distance from the building. Matt was amazing at check-in. He was very accommodating and so was every stuff that we ran into overall castle in the sand had its own vibe. I love it and it will be my home every time we come to Ocean City. Nothing really it was an amazing value for its price! Very clean! I wouldn’t hurt to upgrade some in unit features to be modern but again for the price it was absolutely phenomenal

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Within 100 yards of beach but no direct view. The room was spacious and a bargain. I would have liked the cabin to be with a view of the beach, but I understand if it's limited.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The view of the beach was amazing. Will definitely stay here again next time we visit.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great pool, live music, staff. Parking was easy in the lot. Great view in ocean view room without balcony. Good ac. Musty smell when it was off. Love the fact that we could get umbrella MUCH cheaper than other stands. Biggest complaint was the abysmal Wi-Fi. Absolutely horrendous. My son sat in the bathroom to use his Wi-Fi because that is where the signal was the “best”.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Me and my family only stayed one night, but the hotel was just what we needed for our beach day.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We loved the pool. Coconuts is a great bar/restaurant with fun entertainment. The beach being so close was the best. The staff were all very friendly. I wish handicapped travelers could be guaranteed a close spot to their room.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Easy to park. Staff were very friendly. Place is right on a beautiful beach. So many things close by or within a quick drive. Fridge, stove, microwave, cups, cutlery and plates were available. Having to leave. Wifi was slow.

Frequently asked questions about Castle in the Sand

Does Castle in the Sand have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Castle in the Sand offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Castle in the Sand offer parking?
Yes, Castle in the Sand offers free parking on-site.
Does Castle in the Sand have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Castle in the Sand offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Castle in the Sand have a fitness center?
Castle in the Sand does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Castle in the Sand located, and how walkable is the area?
Castle in the Sand is located at 3701 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. With a Walk Score of 50, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

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