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3701 Atlantic Avenue, Midtown, Ocean City, MD 21842, United States of America

#109 of 109 hotels in Ocean City

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1266 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked everything

    Being on the beach

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    7.0
    I enjoyed my stay.Although the room could use some updating, it was comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room interior could use some updating to look nicer. It would have been better to not have carpet in the room.

    I liked the location of the hotel. It was right at the beach. The room I stayed in was ground level with a small sitting area on the beach side and also had lounge chairs in the sand. It was a nice area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would have liked the pool to be open past 10 pm.

    The room was clean . Beautiful with an ocean view . Close to the beach from our hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    9.0
    For a short stay, this is definitely a good place to go!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The soda machines wouldn’t accept my cash or card and the stairs had very poor lighting. Elevator would often take forever.

    The location was amazing!!! It was on coastal highway with everything nearby. It was beachfront, but about a 30 minute walk to the boardwalk. The parking was a huge lot that was private!! The pool was very big. There is a restaurant/bar on the property. The staff was very friendly. For a cheap hotel, it was a very good stay!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    7.0
    We had a good stay, we felt safe, employees were friendly, we would refer friends to stay with you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room cleaning. We only got the bathroom restocked after the first night. Nothing done after second night.

    Never had breakfast. Price to much for what we eat. Lite eaters

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room was clean, but for some reason it triggered my asthma. Maybe the air was stale or something. Not sure what the hotel could have done, but just letting other asthmatics know. My husband and toddler were unaffected.

    It was clean. No bugs. Great view of the beach.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was a little "worn" but that was fine for the price.

    Room was exactly as described. Beautiful ocean view. Bar/restaurant was delightful. Happy hour was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe a roll of paper towels in the kitchen & cleaning up the chicken wings that were on the ground by the pool for days.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My only complaint was that the bathroom was small. lol

    We really enjoyed our stay. Loved that we could eat at the restaurant located on the property as well as enjoy the bar and outdoor seating. Live music was a plus as well as the access to the beach. We will go back.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    amazing view from hotel room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    7.0
    Perfectly fine place to spend a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The building we stayed in could really use a do-over. Old and somewhat smelly. Limited options in the kitchen; could do with an electric kettle, some coffee making accessories

    Close to everything you need. Amazing view. Nice and friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    7.0
    This facility was fine for an off season, inexpensive, 3 night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was dated, but with some improvements noted. We were not happy with the cleaning. On the first day, the staff was on our floor all day yet we were left wondering if anyone was coming in at all. When they finally did, all that was done was to give more coffee and sugar. In the meantime, buckets, paper, dirty rubber gloves and cleaning materials were in the middle of the hall, leaving little room to pass. We decided to leave the “do not disturb” sign on the door for the next two days and get what we needed from the office. One time the elevator was unavailable as the cleaning staff had it occupied.

    The office, bar, and wait staff were very good, friendly and helpful We had breakfast one morning at the buffet which offered many options at a good price. We also enjoyed drinks and listened to music at Coconuts, the outdoor bar area daily.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    7.0
    We enjoyed our stay, the weather was great for 2 days, cold and windy and cloudy on the 3rd day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The hotel needs updating. The toilet was too low, hard to get seated and up again, especially for someone in their 80's. The shower head was too low. The kitchen appliances all needed to be replaced, they were all rusty.

    The location, the beach, we like sitting on the balcony and watching the ocean. It is very peaceful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    7.0
    We love the hotel and outside bar w/music right on the beach and had a nice time at Springfest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is very dated and rooms are small, pillows for very lumpy

    The location, the staff was friendly, the music and bar restaurant

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    9.0
    id like to come back and enjoy sunny hot weather here , the beach and the pool and try the restaur
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    room service didnt come to clean the room EVER is that a new thing? loud kids running up n down hallways very late at night, not bar goers

    love the ocean view from the room, centrally located to the things i like doing, nice club on the beach

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    7.0
    Nice getaway
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing that the staff could control

    Very convenient. Unfortunately it was cold so we couldn’t enjoy the entertainment at Coconuts, which was part of the reason we booked here.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    9.0
    Welcoming classic Ocean City stay on the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Internet went out a few times.

    Charming quaint yet with modern amenities. I like the old ocean city character instead of an "Ikea" box. The hosts were very pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One day, I got new towels as the room got cleaned. However, the following day, no room was cleaned, and I had to ask for clean towels.

    PleasNt staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Close to beach

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    7.0
    Good for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Balcony and Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms are a bit outdated but clean. It appears that some updating is being done slowly.

    Location was great!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    7.0
    I always stay at CASTLE IN THE SAND YEARLY FOR A CONVENTION.THE STAFF ARE SO FRIENDLY AND ATTENTIVE.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I don't like how you can hear every MOVE OF the people upstairs in the cottages. It would be nice if the T.V. had more of a variety of other cable channels.

    DIDN'T HAVE BREAKFAST. I LIKED IT'S CLOSENESS AND CONVENIENCE TO THE CONVENTION CENTER IN OCEAN CITY, MD.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyable stay, pleasantly surprised with last minute booking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Elevator was a bit small and slow, but that's a minor complaint. They also still use actual keys! That was fine, but in an age where some hotels allow you to unlock your room from your smartphone, I was surprised to get a physical key (and anxiety about losing it!)

    Really enjoyed staying here. We booked last minute to attend the Oceans Calling concert at the end of September after original accommodations with a friend didn't work out. The price was right, but considering the last minute nature, I wasn't expecting much. Boy was I pleasantly surprised. The room we had was ocean front with two double beds. The view was beautiful. Rooms were clean with modern updates. It was fairly quiet, although you could occasionally hear folks outside on the window side. The hallways were definitely aged though, dimly lit and roasting hot. Exterior of the hotels looked like a castle. It's not Excalibur in Las Vegas, but it's cute. My wife and I commented that our kids (age 12 and 10) would get a kick out of the exterior décor. (We didn't have kids with us, but it looks like they have children's activities throughout the summer from the website.) Coconuts bar was right under our portion of the hotel. Again, would probably be super fun in the summer months, but wasn't very crowded when we were there. Enjoyed a couple of very nicely made drinks. There was a breakfast restaurant/ice cream shop on the bottom floor of our hotel tower, but we didn't get a chance to check it out. Menu looked good though. The weather wasn't conducive for swimming in the pool (although that didn't stop a few people), but there is also a huge, Olympic-sized swimming pool at the front. Finally, the staff was awesome and very helpful, which can make all the difference. Parking was plentiful and the location was great for walking to restaurants, the boardwalk, the convention center, etc.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The needed room to be cleaned.

    We weren't happy with how filthy the floors were. The kitchen had not been cleaned 😕 either. Other then that we like the Castle.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    7.0
    We like it so much we book one more extra day
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice comfortable clean loved it

    Stayed in September 2023

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