Castle In The Sand Hotel Ocean City, Ocean City ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

3701 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, United States of America, 21842

Castle In The Sand is an oceanfront resort in Ocean City, Maryland, known for its family-friendly atmosphere and various accommodations. It features two restaurants and offers activities for both kids and adults. The hotel has a rich history dating back to 1960, operated by the Showell family, emphasizing traditions and memorable vacations.

Location

The hotel is situated between 37th and 38th Streets, conveniently close to attractions like the Ocean City Boardwalk and Convention Center. It is approximately 6 miles from Osvaldo Vieira International Airport, facilitating easy travel for guests. Access to local dining, entertainment, and water sports is readily available.

Rooms

Each unit at Castle In The Sand has been fully renovated with modern furnishings and amenities. Rooms include two queen Eurotop beds, a full bath, and a wall of glass to capture stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Additional features include air conditioning, a 32″ LCD flat-screen television, free HBO and Disney channels, a refrigerator, and a DVD player.

Eat & Drink

Castle In The Sand is home to two dining venues: The Beach House Restaurant and Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill. The Beach House offers a breakfast buffet including a variety of classic dishes, while Coconuts serves casual beach fare, such as crab cakes and provide a unique Crush Bar experience with live entertainment in season.

Leisure & Business

The property features a 25-meter Olympic-sized swimming pool with a diving board, making it one of the largest pools in Ocean City. Guests can participate in free children's activities during summer and enjoy food and beverage service on the beach through Coconuts. Meeting facilities are also available for business purposes.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Queen Suite

Max:

4 persons

36 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Garden view

Coffee machine

Heating

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Queen Suite

Max:

6 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Sea view

Coffee machine

Heating

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Queen Room

Max:

4 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Sea view

Coffee machine

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City Center

Ocean City 2.1 mi

Airports

Osvaldo Vieira International (oxb) 6.2 mi

Ocean City Municipal (kox) 6.2 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Oceanfront Bliss!

Our oceanfront room was truly a delight with stunning views and comfortable double beds that made relaxing a pleasure.view full review

Family Friendly Fun

The hotel offered children's activities throughout the summer, making it a great choice for families looking to enjoy a vacation together.view full review

Delicious Drinks!

Coconuts bar served wonderfully crafted drinks that were perfect for unwinding after a busy day.view full review

Refreshing Pool!

The Olympic-sized swimming pool was a fantastic spot to relax and enjoy despite the cooler weather, providing a refreshing escape.view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Guest Parking

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Laundry
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

3701 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, United States of America, 21842

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3701 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland, United States of America, 21842

City landmarks

Convention Center

Roland E Powell Convention Center

2100 ft

Amusement Park

Jolly Roger Amusement Park

5000 ft

698 N Atlantic Ave

Ocean City Boardwalk

2.0 mi

Amusement Park

Splash Mountain Water Park

2700 ft

4001 Coastal Hwy

Ocean City

2100 ft

Amusement & Theme Parks

Speedworld Go-Karts

2400 ft

5003c Coastal Hwy

Odyssea Watersports

4200 ft

Golf Course

Embers Island Mini Golf

5300 ft

Bay

Isle of Wight Bay

1.4 mi

30th Street & Coastal Highway

Speedworld

1.4 mi

Island

Dog and Bitch Island

1.6 mi

Parks

Ocean Bowl Skate Park

1.7 mi

Dinosaur Bones Playground

1.7 mi

6701 Coastal Hwy

Kite Loft

1.8 mi

Amusement Park

Trimper's Rides

2.8 mi

Ocean City Beach

2.0 mi

Museums

Ripley's Believe It or Not

2.7 mi

Amusement Park

Jolly Roger at the Pier

2.7 mi

Gallery

Park Place Gallery

2.2 mi

Island

Skimmer Island

2.3 mi

312 Talbot St

Ocean City Watersports

2.5 mi

Race track

Baja's Amusements

2.9 mi

111 Caroline St

Entry Park

2.5 mi

12913 Ocean Gateway

Paradise Watersports

2.6 mi

Beach

Homer Gudelsky Park

2.8 mi

Island

Isle of Wight

2.8 mi

700 S Philadelphia Ave

Sunset Park

2.8 mi

Nearby

3305 Coastal Hwy

Planet Maze

1800 ft

Restaurants

Ripieno's

1900 ft

3205 Philadelphia Ave

Burger King

1800 ft

3205 Philadelphia Ave

Poffertjes Van Pofferdorie

2100 ft

Next to the Lobby Bar

McDonald's

1900 ft

3201 Philadelphia Ave

Harbor inn

3200 ft

2901 N Baltimore Ave

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

spacious rooms

ocean view

tiny bathroom

pricey services

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

7.3

Location

7.7

Service

8.0

Dining

5.7

James

United States of America, February 2024

7.4/10

The hotel was delightful, with spacious rooms just a short walk from the beach and a lovely happy hour. It felt like a cozy vacation rental with easy access through both front and back doors, but the bathroom was on the smaller side with tiny utilities for children. The ocean view from the room was a definite plus.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were nice and clean, offering plenty of space and a vacation home rental atmosphere. The back and front door entrances made it convenient, but the bathroom was small with child-sized utilities. The ocean-facing view added a special touch.

Service

7.0

The service was top-notch overall, with excellent staff. However, the pricing for some services was a bit on the higher side. The laundry service and happy hour were great perks, though.

Location

9.0

The location was ideal, being a good distance from the beach and boardwalk, which provided a quiet and peaceful stay. Public transportation was easily accessible, and it was in close proximity to local nightlife hotspots.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was average, not outstanding, and a bit expensive, especially for breakfast. The buffet option was chosen due to impatience with kids waiting, but the Belgian waffles stood out as a highlight.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were good, offering everything needed for a comfortable stay. Some areas could use improvement, but overall, it was satisfactory.

spacious rooms

tiny bathroom

Joseph

United States of America, February 2024

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. Despite the overshadowing big college students' parties, the cleanliness, great staff, and amenities stood out. The room was quiet on both nights, but the AC setting on high didn't cool it down enough, which was a downside.

Rooms

7.0

The room was quiet on both nights, but even with the AC set on high at the lowest temperature, it didn't cool down enough overnight. Overall, the room was clean and the staff was great.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional with quick fixes for an air conditioner problem and keeping me hydrated. However, there was an issue with locating my reservation despite the staff being very accommodating.

Location

8.0

The location was fantastic with perfect parking onsite. However, it was difficult for larger SUVs to line up, and the area needs updating to avoid renting to frat parties.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was a mix. The happy hour was popular, but the breakfast was pricey and limited, especially with kids. The hotel could work on improving the dining experience.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were good overall. Some updating is needed, especially regarding dining options. Value for money could be better considering the limitations in dining.

Gabriel

United States of America, April 2023

6.8/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The room was worth the price but the loud and obnoxious guests at the hotel beach bar were a major downside. On the upside, the service was apologetic and attentive.

Rooms

7.0

The room was worth the price despite facing a weekend closure of Coconut's Bar. The opposite side of the bedroom was a bit noisy due to the neighboring beach bar guests.

Service

8.0

The service was attentive and apologetic throughout, especially during the weekend closure of Coconut's Bar.

Location

6.0

The hotel is conveniently located along the strip with beachfront access but dealing with noisy guests could be uncomfortable at times.

Dining

5.0

Facilities

8.0

Facilities were clean and well-maintained, providing laundry services and happy hour options.