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About the Hotel

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

Oceanfront Accommodations

Castle in the Sand offers 13 room types, including oceanfront efficiencies, suites, condominiums, and cottages. Units feature two queen Eurotop beds, 32-inch LCD TVs with HBO and Disney channels, DVD players, refrigerators, and coffee makers. Oceanfront rooms have private balconies with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Condos include full kitchens, while efficiencies have kitchenettes. The Waverley Castle building provides remodeled suites with new linens and furniture.

On-Site Dining

The hotel has two restaurants: The Beach House Restaurant serves an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet with options like Eggs Benedict and make-your-own waffles. Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill offers casual seaside dining with char-grilled burgers, fresh seafood, and gluten-free options. Signature drinks include the Tipsy Turtle rum punch. Take A Dip Ice Cream Shop serves 16 hand-dipped flavors, sundaes, and milkshakes.

Pool & Beach Activities

A 25-meter Olympic pool with a diving board is available for guests. Beach rentals include chairs, umbrellas, and boogie boards. Kids' activities feature arts and crafts, treasure hunts, and family movie nights. Coconuts provides live music in season, and beach waitresses serve food and drinks directly on the sand from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Ocean City Location

The hotel is on 37th Street, 10 blocks from the Ocean City Boardwalk and 200 yards from the Convention Center. Nearby attractions include Seacrets, Splash Mountain Water Park, and Speedworld Go-Karts. The Barefoot Mailman Motel, a pet-friendly option, is two blocks away.

Guest Services

Daily maid service is provided for oceanfront rooms and condos. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The front desk offers DVD rentals, and guest laundry facilities are on-site. Parking is free with one guaranteed space per room. Changing rooms and outdoor showers are located near the pool.

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King Studio
Max:
6 persons
305 sq. feet 
Bed options:
2 King Size Beds
Coffee machine
Heating
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Queen Room
Max:
4 persons
305 sq. feet 
Bed options:
2 King Size Beds
City view
Coffee machine
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Queen Room
Max:
4 persons
305 sq. feet 
Bed options:
2 King Size Beds
Sea view
Coffee machine
Heating
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Getting around

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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

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

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
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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
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Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
82%
enjoyed their stay & would return
spacious rooms
ocean view
tiny bathroom
pricey services
8.2/10
Great
Rooms
7.3
Location
7.7
Service
8.0
Dining
5.7
Guest reviews
8.2/10
based on 3 reviews
8.1
8.1/10 based on 1402 reviews
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.
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