Sandcastle Resort

Oceanfront on Atlantic Avenue at the heart of the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Sandcastle Resort On The Beach works best for groups that want a true “walk out and you’re there” setup. The beach is the backdrop, and the Boardwalk is the main corridor, so most daily plans can start on foot instead of with a car shuffle.

Steps from the fishing pier, the property is built around straightforward routines: breakfast before everyone splits up, a mid-day reset back in the room, then an easy regroup in the lobby or by the indoor pool when weather turns. Private balconies are a signature feature here, giving each room an outdoor buffer for ocean air, sunrise views, and beach-gear storage.

Planning for a block is helped by the on-site meeting space and simple parking approach. A parking garage is on property, self-parking is free with one pass per registered room, and there are vehicle height restrictions, with limited overflow parking options for larger vehicles. When you coordinate the stay through Engine.com, rooming lists, changes, and billing stay organized in one place, which matters when arrivals happen in waves.

Key hotel features and amenities

• Direct Boardwalk and beach frontage on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront

• 147 rooms across 9 floors

• Private balconies with ocean views

• Free breakfast included

• Complimentary coffee available in the lobby around the clock for registered guests

• Indoor pool plus a separate children’s pool

• Fitness room access for basic workouts

• Large lobby and lounge areas with TVs and fireplaces

• Two on-site restaurants: Oceans 14 (seafood) and Oceans Ole (Mexican)

• Gift shop and convenience store on-site, with some services operating seasonally

• Seasonal bike rental options for Boardwalk cruising

• Parking garage on-site with surveillance cameras, free self-parking with one pass per room

• Vehicle height restrictions for the garage, plus limited overflow parking options for larger vehicles

• Banquet and meeting space options, including a 4,200 sq ft oceanview room that can be subdivided

• Additional meeting space around 900 sq ft with a ground-level outdoor patio

Points of interest and attractions within about 2 to 3 miles

• Virginia Beach Boardwalk, including the Oceanfront stages and beachfront public art

• Virginia Beach Fishing Pier for a classic walk-to stop and easy group photos

• Atlantic Fun Park for quick, low-commitment evening entertainment

• Neptune’s Park for the oceanfront statue, open lawn space, and meetup-friendly landmarks

• Virginia Beach Surf and Rescue Museum for local history and indoor time on windy days

• Virginia Beach Convention Center for conferences, expos, and event-driven stays

• Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art for exhibits and a short off-beach outing

• Rudee Inlet area for boat activity, charters, and a different view of the Oceanfront

Group-travel features that matter

• Boardwalk location that reduces transportation planning once everyone arrives

• Clear rally points for headcounts, including the lobby areas, pool zone, and Boardwalk exits

• Free breakfast that helps standardize morning departures for teams and multi-room groups

• Indoor pool and kids’ pool that keep downtime workable when weather changes

• On-site dining options that help when the group is not moving on a single schedule

• Meeting and banquet space that supports briefings, welcome gatherings, and vendor check-ins

• Free self-parking structure that supports carpools, with garage height limits to confirm if you have tall vehicles

• Limited overflow options for larger vehicles, helpful for certain crew and equipment travel

• In-room balconies that give groups extra breathing room for gear, towels, and quick resets

• Engine.com support for room blocks, rooming-list updates, and consolidated billing when dates or headcounts shift