About this property

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 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the best-rated area in Ocean City, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
1 sofa bed
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2 queen beds
2 queen beds
1 sofa bed
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2 queen beds
1 queen bed
Bedroom
2 queen beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
2 queen beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Susan
United States United States
Matt in office very professional, accommodating and was able to check in early...Thank you! Nani, our little housekeeper was very pleasant and wish her the best of luck with school! Will definitely rebook. The location is great, Chelsea and Julia...
Delynda
United States United States
I loved that the bar was right there, and there was live music. It is close to the boardwalk, but far enough away to not deal with the nonsense. Other reviews do no justice for this hotel. I am not a big person on writing reviews, but I almost...
Earl
United States United States
The beach bar was excellent and close to the beach
Laura
United States United States
Loved everything about being there. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was very nice. Will definitely return next year.
Mayra
United States United States
We stayed in the main hotel for a few days and our stay was awesome! The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and very comfortable.
Kelly
United States United States
Close to what I needed and the beach. Next to Coconuts Bar and good food.
Melinda
United States United States
The beds were comfortable and we had a balcony with ocean view that was wonderful. The breakfast buffet was very nice, wish the guests would get it at a discount price though.
Heather
United States United States
They were warm and welcoming. I love the beach was just steps away from our door.
Stephanie
United States United States
The cabins were okay for our stay. Outdated but okay to lay our heads and get some rest. Water was hot and a/c was pumping out cold air.
Bohn
United States United States
Staff were very nice and accommodating. Will definitely be back and I highly recommend it.

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

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
Cancellation 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