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Castle in the Sand

3 star hotel
Kids stay free
8.6/10 Excellent
(1001 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

Castle in the Sand is a great option for families visiting Ocean City. The hotel boasts a large, clean pool with a diving board, a convenient beachfront location, and an on-site restaurant and bar with live music. Many families appreciate the kids' activities offered throughout the day and the generally friendly staff. While some rooms may be dated, guests consistently highlight the cleanliness and overall comfort. The hotel's location offers easy access to the beach and other Ocean City attractions, while still maintaining a quieter, family-friendly atmosphere compared to the boardwalk.

Guest highlights

The large pool with diving board
The close proximity to the beach
The kids' activities
The on-site restaurant and bar with live music

About the hotel

Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a meeting room, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services are onsite.

Nearby attractions

Located on the beach, Castle in the Sand is in Midtown Ocean City, a neighborhood in Ocean City. Ocean City Beach and Isle of Wight Bay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Planet Maze and Jolly Roger Amusement Park. Ember's Island Miniature Golf and Maui Golf are also worth visiting.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Dvd player
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Outdoor pool
Refrigerator
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

1 bar
1 restaurant
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 am–10:30 am: usd 11.95 for adults and usd 5.95 for children

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Things to do

Outdoor pool

Outdoor

Beachfront location

Conveniences

Atm/banking services
Elevator

More

Designated smoking areas
map

Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

15 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

53%

4 star reviews

40%

3 star reviews

0%

2 star reviews

0%

1 star reviews

7%

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Latest reviews (15)

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Michelle

4 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

We stayed on ocean view room with no balcony during the 4th of July holiday for 3 nights. Steps away from the beach and there was also a pool if you’re traveling with kids. Parking was also available with no extra fee which was a plus!! This is a Great hotel! Walking distance to the amusement park, restaurants and other entertainment. Live music was also at the bar below the hotel with food. The restaurant/bar also provided service if you were at the beach which was a plus. Hotel was pretty clean but the bathroom needed a bit more floor scrubbing under the sink. Over all I would Recommend this place with kids or no kids.. very family friendly.
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Tara

29 Jun 2024 - 5 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Great hotel. Lots to do for families. Friendly staff. Good drinks. Love that they serve food and drinks on the beach, so convenient. My daughter loves kids club!
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David

30 Jun 2024 - 2 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

My family and I loved how convenient it was to go on the beach and food was good also.
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Daniel

18 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Stayed here for 3 nights. This was our first trip to Ocean City, 2 adults and 2 kids. Property is great, nice clean large pool, great outdoor bar/restaurant with live music all day. Music was at a very reasonable level not crazy loud. They had activities all day for the kids and every staff member was friendly. I don’t love dated rooms or motel like rooms, I’d rather pay more for a nice hotel then rooms I don’t feel comfortable sleeping in. That being said, The rooms are dated but very clean, fresh, and I would absolutely go back. I never felt uncomfortable at all. The property is right on the beach and within driving or walking distance of anything you could want. The hotel is also far enough from the boardwalk where it’s quiet and family orientated. I would highly reccomend and if we come back to Ocean City this is for sure where we’ll be staying.
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Angelina

13 Jun 2024 - 15 Jun 2024
reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

On the beach with a beautiful large pool with a diving board! Room was a great size for me and my 2 teenage kids. We will definitely be back!
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Pedro

26 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2023
reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

Nice property, the beach is only a few steps away from it.The pool is nice and big.The property is clean.Staff is great.Restaurant/ bar at the property.Highly recommended and family friendly.A1 thx again!
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Edmund

1 Aug 2023 - 5 Aug 2023
reviewed on hcom

4 out of 5 stars

We stayed in the Waverly which I thought was much better than the other buildings. We had family staying in both. Waverly was much quieter, less people coming and going. Room was clean. Didnt care for the room rugs and outlets didnt work. Nice kitchen set up. The beds were very comfortable. Pool area staff was friendly and attentive. Drinks could have been stronger. Wish it was closer to the boardwalk.Overall a nice place. Would stay again.
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Nancy L.

20 Jul 2023 - 23 Jul 2023
reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

From the moment we arrived everything was perfect. Check in at the office was great. The guys at the desk Ie: Mike and MAGIC were terrific and so friendly. Room was clean, great view of the ocean. Restaurant staff so friendly good service, timely, food delicious. Beach service also terrific especially Kylie and Olivia. What a beautiful memory you allowed us to create with our son and his beautiful wife and grand kids. We will definitely being coming back again next year.
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JOSEPH

14 Jul 2023 - 15 Jul 2023
reviewed on travelocity

4 out of 5 stars

The design for the rooms is excellent. I stayed with my family of 5. The room convenience and service was good.
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MARK

26 May 2023 - 29 May 2023
reviewed on travelocity

1 out of 5 stars

The place was not family friendly. When I complain about the noise the staff said they cannot do anything till 11 PM but for two day the noise was very bad. Staff indicated we can move our room, but it will take over one hour to move our items since it was 9:50, we decide to leave and come back after 11 PM. Some of the bartends at Castle in the Sand need a class on dealing with customer. Staff at the front desk indicated to come during non-peak time in September less noisy.
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