Name: Castle In The Sand
Address: 3701 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City - Md, US

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2026

Michael

Tired property. Good location

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Renee

Needs to be updated, room had a weak spot in the floor by the window, side window leaked, water pressure in the toilet was terrible. Everything else was great…

2/10

Poor

22 Jul 2026

christa

DIRTY! Elevator smells, view sucks. Food at the restaurant is cold and lukewarm at best. Staff unhelpful. Shower didn't work. They advertise service on the beach but it took 45 minutes to get anyone to help us. To rent chairs and umbrella's was expensive

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Khatera

The beach view and balcony was perfect and a fun true beach hotel. Enjoyed the stay and vibes.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Mirlene

I like this place,it’s very amusing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Amanda

We love castle we come every year. We did stay in the side room in the main room. We've stayed here before great price four alot of room. Its a but outdated but totally worth it plus it's so close to coconuts and the beach

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Mayur

Close to beach

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Jeffrey

Gaining access to the office to check in was ECRUCIATING. After that, all went well. Plenty of parking in controlled lot, Staff friendly and helpful, [stayed in Waverly bldg] Safe/working elevators, Room was clean n good size, view of ocean from balcony [3rd flr] was Beautiful. Large clean pool, towels supplied, staff/lifeguard present, Coconuts Restaurant on premises+ with tables on sand+ n live music+. [need more information and direction to activities located [downstairs] kids activities, eats, ice-cream.. ] All n All Great Place to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Santiago

Great staff,clean room(microwave!),good happy hour with live music & can take cocktails from bar to the beach!We booked spur of the moment but still got a great rate,but unfortunately,no more oceanfront room available,so hopefully next time,can get room with balcony!Can’t wait to come back!🤗😎

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

vanessa

Literally everything was on site and still near by to the main part of the boardwalk.

4/10

Poor

15 Jul 2026

charlotte

The pool was great

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Ava

Location location location. Beautiful place. Lots of fun.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Josue

From the time I arrived it was a very pleasant experience, my room was not ready when I got there, (I way too early) but the front desk made every effort to have my room ready as soon as possible, the outside bar was awesome, I also got poolside service which was great.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Lora

We loved this hotel for a quick stay. Friendly staff, loved the beach bar and live music. Great location!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2026

Michael

Air conditioner was noisy
Towels were damp
Carpet was very old

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Sori

The rooms were very clean

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Meghann

The rooms are huge and the fun vibes are endless. Totally worth it. We have a 2 year old and my mother in law end up coming the 2nd day and stayed on the pull-out.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Dale

Air conditioners were disgustingly filthy. Looks as if they were maintained for years.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Marissa

The beach view with the balcony was phenomenal. We stayed in the same kind of room a few years ago. Staff was very helpful when I had called for towels and to ask a question. I wish the beach rentals were all day though. If you get to the beach late, then its not worth it to rent a chair and umbrella when they take them back down at 430.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Karen

Staff was outstanding and friendly. Rooms are dated and bathroom is small. Elevator smelled terrible. Overall good vibes and Coconuts was fun with good music

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Craig

Staff was very helpful being that we had to change rooms from one day to the next nice bar restaurant, breakfast buffet, and Beach area

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Amber

Rooma are out dated a little but who cares your only there to sleep. The property amenities are great the staff is wonderful and friendly. Everything you need is here food is amazing fir yhe proce not to mention the breakfast buffet the pool is 3-10 ft with a diving board chairs are cushioning and the property provides towels for their guest. Wait staff is available at the pool and beach not to mention family friendly for everyone. Its away from the boardwalk but still close enough to it to enjoy. You want absolute peace comfort and chill relaxing vibe this is the place. Hands down this is my 3rd time staying here

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Desheng

The front desk staff were friendly and welcoming during both check-in and check-out. The room was clean, although the bathroom was quite small, and the bathroom door did not close properly.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Nikki

Very good value for the price.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Sandi

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel and would absolutely come back. The hotel was clean, well maintained, and very comfortable from the moment we arrived. The staff provided outstanding service and made us feel welcome throughout our stay.

The restaurant was another pleasant surprise. The food was delicious, and everything we ordered was fresh and well prepared.

The pool is large, clean, and perfect for families. I especially appreciated that the lifeguards were attentive and actively watching the swimmers, which made us feel safe and comfortable.

The location is one of the biggest highlights. The beach is literally just steps away. When you walk out of the hotel, the beach is right to your left, making it incredibly convenient to spend the day by the ocean without having to drive or search for parking.

The hotel is also close to restaurants, shopping, attractions, and everything else Ocean City has to offer. It was the perfect location for our vacation.

Overall, we had an amazing experience and highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Ocean City. We can't wait to stay here again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Brion

Would stay again

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

cinda

This resort is a happening place! The staff is very polite and has manners. Music during the day and evening. They have servers on the beach if you want to order food or drinks!! The only thing that would have been nice would be towels for the beach. They had towels for the pool, which is the biggest in OC, but not the beach. Location is perfect—Near Jolly Roger’s Amusement park. Also, Happy Hour: guests buy 1, get 1 free!! Just show your key. Will definitely return. Great deal on the room too!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2026

Carlo

They tell you you are getting a \"Penthouse\" BEWARE We got off elevator on 5th floor and are greeted by the ungoldly spell of rotten trash so strong. They put a trash can right in front of the entry door and it stinks to high heaven. Not a \"Penthouse\" experience. What you get is a room with frayed and missing carpet a non working refrigerator and you walk into a 88 degree room they did not turn on air conditioning prior to delivery of your room. Old dated furniture nothing like a \"penthouse\". Room cleaners come by ask you if you want room cleaned you say yes and they never come to clean the room. You are left with no clean towels or washcloths.Save your money go somewhere else.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Bradley

Great location, clean apartment in the cottage with a brand new stove which was great! Loved the easy walk to the beach and other attractions.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Shatell

I enjoyed the beach being 2 minutes away. I enjoyed food and drinks on the property. The bed was very uncomfortable. Everything else was great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

MUNIKUMAR

We had a nice wonderful time. Nice hotel.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

TerryAnn

I loved that it was right on the beach and that you could get drinks brought to you.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

ANDREA

Right on the beach! Absolutely beautiful. Convenient and gorgeous!!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2026

Crystal

It was nice for an overnight stay. My room could have been cleaned be0

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

Julie

The accessibility to the beach and the Coconuts lounge on the beach was the best part. The rooms we stayed in were quite a bit out dated, but had an ocean front view. We did enjoy our stay.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2026

Brisa

Hotel was clean, nothing special about it. The only thing that I liked was the convenience of the beach directly outside.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2026

NANCY A

While the location of the hotel is fantastic and its proximity to the beach is excellent, I noticed that the property seems quite old. Specifically, the rooms are in need of more maintenance and updating to improve the guest experience.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Susan

We had a delightful stay.
The room was clean, beds were comfortable, food is consistently good.
We enjoy hanging at the outside venue, with a wonderful staff and live music.
This place has been a staple in OC, the only complainant would be that the bathroom
in our room could use an update.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Bernadette

Our room was on the fourth floor facing the beach, so we did not have a balcony, but a full window. It was a beautiful view. The bed was comfy, the location was in walking distance to everything we nee

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

Amir

Poorly maintained rooms. Elevator was extremely slow and very hot inside of it. Leaning from above the window into the room.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Marta

We loved it, already booked another stay for August 2026.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Silvana

Very clean rooms. I have zero complaints. Front desk staff very friendly & helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Bob

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10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Larry

I loved the cottage it was very and spacious. The beach was literally right up the street the staff was very helpful and nice. I plan on staying again in the future

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2026

chiali

it's an expensive 3 star hotel. rooms could have good maintenance(paint),
amenity is good, but we did not have time to enjoy them.
easy to walk to the boardwalk, and beach access, inexpensive breakfast, it's an ok restaurant .

talked with the front desk staff to change room, on second day for a similiar room type with half of the price, they refused to do so, and told me to reserve directly with the hotel next time to be able to change the room. After the third party talked with the front desk staff, front desk staff told me I could change the room, but wont be able to get the refund of the price difference.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Mike

Clean rooms, beautiful property, the cleaning staff was amazing and extremely nice and helpful. Some of the other staff that was at the resturant and while checking in we're not very nice. So I would say 50/50 for the service. I love that they have activities for the kids and the girls were so nice.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Christian

Exceptionally clean and a beautiful place on the beach. Music and restaurant at the hotel was really nice. Staff very kind.

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Joyce

Excelente ubicacion, perfecto para ir con niños.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Edwin

Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The view of the beach was amazing. Will definitely stay here again next time we visit.

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

Great pool, live music, staff. Parking was easy in the lot. Great view in ocean view room without balcony. Good ac. Musty smell when it was off. Love the fact that we could get umbrella MUCH cheaper than other stands. Biggest complaint was the abysmal Wi-Fi. Absolutely horrendous. My son sat in the bathroom to use his Wi-Fi because that is where the signal was the “best”.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

Kascha

Me and my family only stayed one night, but the hotel was just what we needed for our beach day.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Teresa

The front desk staff were friendly and efficient. We Greatly appreciated being able to park and use the amenities before our room was ready. And we stayed parked for a few hours after we checked out! Of course the location is incredible, & clean beach area. The only thing we disliked is the comforter on the bed was not fresh and clean.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2026

Tammy

We loved our view of the beach and ocean!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Rigoberto

La amabilidad del servicio

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Travis

A bit of of an older building, but pleasant atmosphere & staff. Decent food if you don't want to go searching.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Joe

An honest review from a 50 year old couple just looking for 2 nights away, in summary it was

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Jammie

Me and my family stayed for 2 nights and it was a good experience. Our room was a double queen, we had a stove& oven, microwave, mini fridge, 2 sinks, extra pillow ect. The room was clean - traveling with an infant and toddler thats crucial to me. I have 3 downsides to the room we stayed in. We had a balcony and the door had not been maintenanced so it came off the hinges frequently making it hard to shut the door. Secondly, the bathroom door didnt shut either unless you pull up on the door knob. Lastly, we were staying in a secondary building called the waverly its off of the main building to the side and to get parking in front is slim to no chance. We had to park in the main gated parking lot which isn't terrible but its a walk with the children. But! Being in the secondary building put us away from the live band playing at night so i actually appreciated that for my boys to be able to sleep at night. Relatively small things but they do make a difference. These few things aside, I would stay here again. From the balcony we could see the beach and watch the waves. It was relaxing and much needed. The room was clean and we had everything we needed. Theres no free breakfast but there's a restaurant in the main building that you can choose to go to. There is free WIFI. The staff was very kind, from front desk to the housekeepers. I also got this room almost last minute for an unbeatable price so I cant make many complaints at all. I would return.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Karen

Clean and staff assisted you with whatever needed for your stay

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

Kennecia

I like that t he restaurant Coconut was attached and convenient. The parking was a plus and the room had clean/ new white sheets and towels. The decor was dated the property could use many updates but it was ok for one night.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

Hacer

The only good thing about this hotel is its location. The rooms have the oldest furniture and interior design I’ve ever seen in the U.S. Honestly, I think this hotel needs to be torn down and rebuilt. The staff, however, are amazing—everyone is incredibly friendly and welcoming. I don’t think the hotel is very clean. It’s only tolerable for one night.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Elie

Location and view excellent
desk staff excellent
room staff had to be on demand they did not attend to the room unless we asked they claimed that we had \"do not disturb' sign on the door that was not correct they did clean our roo once in 4 days and that is because we asked we had to ask for towels everyday

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Maegan

Nice amenities

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Shannon

This is our second stay at Castle in the Sand and we had a great time! We stayed in the Waverly oceanfront efficiency and it was perfect for us. My kids loved the pool, especially the diving board, and the beach. The breakfast restaurant is very fairy priced and they have onsite ice cream. Coconuts has great live music. We enjoyed the kids activities and all the staff was beyond helpful and friendly. Two of the lifeguards actually went out of the way to bring us towels and also checked on my son when he hurt his back jumping off the diving board cause he had gotten a little sun burn at the beach the day before - they actually came and brought him some burn relief gel. It was very nice. We will def return - we love OC!

Only negative was a few times we left the balcony door open we would smell marijuana wafting in. But that’s not the hotels fault.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Alex

Can’t beat the Castle. Stayed here a couple times and will be back. The pool, coconut bar, and beach views can’t be beat.

Friends

4/10

Poor

26 Jun 2026

Patrick

Have been going to this place for over thirty years and it’s really showing its age! The furniture looked like what I had as a child and I’m over 70. The molding in the bathroom has been painted rather replaced. Keys 🔑 are still used to enter the room. The second day the elevator was out of service in the morning and then mid-afternoon and my room was on the top floor. As a result, I checked out a day early.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Maryann

Stayed here in the past,,this year was missing some kitchen item. Also just a suggestion but shelves are needed in the bathroom,,,not enough room for bathroom items

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2026

Jaya

It was on okay property.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Oscar

The shower was hot all time

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Christian

The staff were very nice and helpful. The beach view was very pleasant as well. I also enjoyed the music that was being played at the beach bar. The opportunity for improvement is the cleanliness of the room. The bedroom sheets had not been cleaned properly and had stains on them. Other than that, I enjoyed my stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Verna

Love OCMD! Great location between the Convention Center and Jolly Roger’s

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Daniel

It was a good overall experience. The building is older, but is still maintained well. Very convenient with the restaurants at the hotel, and walking to distance to other places. Nice being right there on the beach

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Heather

The Staff was very accommodating and helpful with any concerns we had

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Lori

Love the fact that you can order food and drinks on the beach

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Deborah

We had an amazing weekend. Family friendly, located steps away from the beach. Staff was great, the outside bar and refreshments were good even provided services on the beach. Hotel centraly located to many family friendly activities. Beds were comfortable, view was great. Would definitely stay again.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Naomi

Window had rain coming in and leaked

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

David

Lots to praise about here. One you may not hear about - the elevators. They were fast, maintained, clean, big, simple. We stayed on the top floor looking over the ocean and not once did a have an elevator issue. Thank you!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Joel

Clean rooms , Didnt like the shower and bathroom kind of small , motel a little dated but clean. Had patio room and was very happy with atmosphere of pool out front door and outside grill and bar out back past patio at back door with live music played till 8 pm daily. Being able to smoke at outside bar was a definite plus. All and all a decent retreat for couples…

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

Stephanie

Good place to stay needs a little updating but it got the job done for a last min. trip.

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Henderson

Clean rooms, great staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Joe

A good shore hotel with a bar/restaurant on-site and a large-sized pool

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Richard

It's fun hotel u can order drinks right on the beach it's not on the board walk. Hotel staff was amazing great views . Will stay again 💘

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Heidi

Room 1007

The room was as expected. I love the 1st floor room with sand just outside my door!!
The wall, in the shower needs repaired. I had to take the bedspread OFF. It smelled badly. Please wash them more regularly!

Room was clean! Fridge froze my drinks lol You should update cable tvs to streaming services.

Stay was a much needed rest!

Thank you Castle in the Sand!!

Self

4/10

Poor

14 Jun 2026

airam

I want to say the staff was great. Friendly and they were dealing with a lot. My review is not a reflection of them. Now we stayed in one of their cottages so I’m only speaking for the condition of that room. It was terrible. The wall looked like it had just been plastered in the kitchen. It was across the whole wall. A hole in the wall in the bathroom. The baseboards have not been cleaned in a long time. The balancing area has cigarette butts and beer cans under the deck furniture. This isn’t ok in any hotel stay but for the price we paid it absolutely horrible. There only one small tv in the living room. It was a shame really. Again staff was excellent and were dealing with a lot of complaints. I should have known there would be issues

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Christopher

Excellent family friendly location with beach access. As far as I know this is the only hotel in ocean city that still has a diving board, which is cool. A little distance( about 2.3 mi from boardwalk, but we knew that. Great prices, polite and very helpful, friendly staff. Couldnt have been better.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Nicholas

Was here for work and had a great room in the north building with a balcony facing the ocean! I will definitely stay here again when I visit OC!!

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Daniel

We enjoyed our stay- it was actually better than we expected and would definitely stay 2 nights next time to really enjoy the happy hour at Coconuts and maybe the pool after a couple hours on the beach.

We had a 1 Br suite. It was clean save for the sandy floor. My only real complaints would be that it needed some updating, had a funny old smell and there was no sound proofing. You could everything inside the suite and outside it. Also we had someone sleep on the pull out and there weren’t any sheets or blankets provided. I’m sure we could have requested them from the front desk so I would recommend doing that in advance. Thankfully I brought some.

Overall the experience was decent. I enjoyed being right out the door to Coconuts and the beach.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Henry

I think it was the perfect stay for me and my family of 4 peaceful and respectful environment and staff was amazing will be staying again

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2026

Walter

Hotel need alot of updating but was still decent

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

03 Jun 2026

Aaron

My young family’s stay was a nightmare, culminating in a violent crime and police intervention. My wife and I contacted the front desk five times to report a loud violent disturbance in the room directly above us while my wife and toddlers were trying to sleep. The staff failed to remedy the situation and things escalated. I called 911 twice. Police arrived and arrested someone for assault, EMS tended to someone also. Without my intervention, no help would have arrived. Additionally, the room maintenance was poor; I stepped on a shard of glass that needed to be removed. Thankfully my toddlers little feet didn’t find that first. At checkout, I gave them the chance to make things right. Management told me they couldn't do anything but that I should email the property owner. I called and emailed multiple times but received no response. Despite a violent assault and police presence, the owner is still ignoring the situation. This hotel is a massive liability. If you value your safety or sleep, avoid staying here. We would have preferred to sleep in our vehicle if it had been safe to leave the room.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

David

This is my 2nd time staying at Castle in the Sand and I will be staying there again. I stayed in the Waverly building on 1st floor and loved it.

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 May 2026

Cathrica

I stayed here for one night during Memorial weekend on 5.23.26. This was definitely not my typical hotel stay and the pics were deceiving. There was a musty smell as I entered my room but I sprayed lysol. The weather was disappointing as it was rainy and windy. Nice amenities that were closed because of the bad weather. The best part was the ocean view from my room. The fridge and microwave was a plus. The bathroom was small and the hotel listing promised 2 bathrooms in the room but it was only one. The furniture was aged and the bed sank in. I would not book here ever again!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2026

Russell

Staff childbearing friendlier to people of color

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Astha

Good

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Pooja

Their 2 bedroom condos are very spacious, clean and organized with balcony, kitchen and 2 full bathrooms. Loved the place.

Friends

4/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Caitlin

We had to have our room moved because rain was coming in through the broken windows seal. The air conditioner was loose and you could feel the wind from outside. Because of the windo leak there is a large section of wall paper thag is peeling off and is all moldy underneath. When they went to switch our room 2 additional rooms they offered us had the same leaking windows issue. Some of the non smoking rooms smelled strongly of cigarettes. The property is overall rundown and messy.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2026

Cheryl

We rented one of the cottages. On the upside, the room was quite spacious with a little kitchen and living room. Downside was that bed and sofa were quite hard and uncomfortable. Glad we only had to sleep there 2 nights.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

WES

Very nice hotel for a family

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Crystal

I can’t say enough about the staff at the Castle in the Sand. We had to move from another unrelated hotel in the area after a very poor experience and everyone we dealt with was so helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Armand

Wonderful staff, very clean room, beach view was amazing.
Only thing I would change is the length of my stay. Book the room, you wont regret it!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 May 2026

Michael

Nice ocean views great staff but rooms need updates and remodeling