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Aerial view of Castle in the Sand Hotel

Ocean City’s Favorite Oceanfront Hotel

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Oceanfront view of the Castle
Oceanfront Location
The Castle is an oceanfront resort in Ocean City, Maryland, conveniently located near the Ocean City boardwalk, rides, amusements, waterparks, water sports, restaurants, Convention Center and Ocean City golf courses.

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Kid's Activities
Castle kids can participate in many fun-filled activities such as arts and crafts, silly hat day, fabulous face and body painting, and making a message in a bottle.

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Kids watching the Pirate Show
25 meter Olympic swimming pool with diving board
Olympic Swimming Pool
Take a break from the sand and the waves of the Atlantic Ocean and relax poolside at our 25 meter Olympic-sized swimming pool with diving board!

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2 men with guitars on the beach
Events & Entertainment
Our live entertainment venue has made our oceanfront resort popular with returning hotel guests, tourists and Ocean City locals. Coconuts hosts local musicians, playing live on our patio all summer.

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Coconuts Beach Bar
Relax among palm trees, sand dunes and tropical flowers at Coconuts, our open-air, oceanfront restaurant patio bar and grill. Join us for Happy Hour, the fastest hour on the beach! Every day from 5 to 6 pm, offering 2 for 1 drink specials.

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red and white umbrellas at a beach bar
2 smiling servers on our beach
Beach Service
Keep your feet in the sand and a drink in your hand! Coconuts has beach waitresses on The Castle’s beach to serve you so you can enjoy our full grill and bar menu.

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Breakfast Buffet
Start your day off right dining in Ocean City at The Beach House Restaurant with our bountiful all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. In the afternoon and night the breakfast restaurant transforms into a delicious ice cream shop!

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Belgium waffles with fresh strawberries and banana
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10th Anniversary Weekend
This was our 10th anniversary. We love it here. The balcony with ocean view is breathtaking! What a wonderful gesture by the staff as they treated us with a complimentary bottle of wine placed in the bucket of sand (how appropriate!) with fresh flowers to celebrate our 10th year. We love the atmosphere and, of course, Coconuts bar and grill….we couldn’t ask for a better place to stay at OCMD!!
Natural Beauty
I had a Suite, it was huge ! Great living room with a balcony overlooking the dunes and Atlantic, sunrise was epic! Definitely going back here to soak up some sun and water.
Would never stay anywhere else!
My family has been staying here for 30+ years. The beach cottages have been recently renovated, very nice for families–full kitchen and porch. Olympic swimming pool with diving board. Attentive life guards. Private beach with food and beverage service on the beach and around the pool. Attached to Coconuts beach bar with lite fare and live music. Kids club activities in-season.
Never had a bad stay, always a great one!
I have stayed at the “Castle” a few times, and never had a bad stay….only great ones ! I have never had a hotel staff as friendly as this one. They treat you like family. This place is a true gem in Ocean City!
Fun as usual
great place people and music; been going there for years, Staff treats you like family. Good food and drinks. A unique setting, all amenities you could want. Convenient beach setting. Unique happy hour and waitress service on the beach
Bachelorette Party!!!!!!!!!!
This hotel/Restaurant/Tiki Bar is amazing……the staff are friendly and accommodating and the entertainment is on point. The perfect place for a get away or with a group….the castle like venue just makes it so fun too!
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Specials & Packages

Score Big with a Sweet 16% Discount!

It’s time once again to kick up your heels and uncover your bit o’ Irish with a Shamrockin’ Weekend at the Castle.

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Memorial Day Weekend Hot Deal – Limited Time Offer!

10% off your Three-night Memorial Day Weekend Stay! Limited Time Offer!

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Run of the House Deals for Last Minute Shoppers!

Calling all Last Minute Shoppers! This Deal is for you!

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Golf ball at the beach

PAR FOR THE COURSE

This deal is a hole in one! Get the gang together and check out Ocean City’s premier golf courses. 

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We had an awesome time, again!
Fun atmosphere. Quick response from front desk with any issues. Love, love, love the pool. Live music daily with BOGO Happy Hour. This is probably our 10th stay here and we will be back for number 11!
End of summer getaway
We stayed her Labor Day weekend and were once again very satisfied with our stay!!! My Husband and I always choose to stay here as a first choice because the room(Waverly Oceanfront) is perfect. It has a small kitchenette with pots/pans/plates etc for when you wanna fix a meal in the room. Coconuts Bar and Grill is excellent for lunch out, its located on the property. Coconut crushes are my fave! We cant say enough about this place, ALWAYS a great time! We love it. Great for families!!
Very nice
Very nice. Booked ocean view with balcony and kitchenette. The view was beautiful and relaxing. Included WiFi. Had iron and ironing board, hangers. Rented umbrella and beach chairs. Would definitely stay here again.
Everything you might want in a vacation is right here!
Rooms were very clean. The staff very friendly and helpful. All you can eat breakfast offers everything you want for breakfast. They also offer food/beverage service on the beach and at the pool. Activities are planned for children as well. Thank you for a wonderful vacation, Castle.
Great Hotel, Incredible Staff”
Check-in was very easy and fast. The gentleman that checked us in was very pleasant. Our room was spacious and the layout was perfect, we could sit and listen to the nightly entertainment. The staff did a fantastic job of keeping our room clean. The location of the hotel was by far the best on the island. Everything was with-in walking distance from the hotel. The staff was always pleasant and a pleasure to deal with. We will definitely return to this hotel next summer. Don’t hesitate to book a vacation here!!!
Wonderful Vacation
Stayed at the Waverly Castle efficiency in August. Beautiful, clean room with very comfortable beds. Maid service was excellent. Beautiful pool and grounds and staff very friendly. I loved the waitress service on the beach and had a Rum Runner every day I was on the beach. I figured it’s vacation…why not? I will definitely be back. WE all had a wonderful time.
LOVED IT!!!!!
Super clean, great location, unbelievable activities for ALL ages!!!!! Im booking already for next year!!!!! Great friendly staff! Close to the boardwalk! We had our own entrance to the beach and rentals were cheap and convenient
Best Staff and Service Ever!
This was our second summer there and we were overwhelmed again by how great it is — the staff, the location, the great family friendly movie nights and the scene Oceanside or poolside is very chill. Such warmth is hard to find at hotels these days. Keep up the great work.
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Comfortable Accommodations

beds in hotel room suite

North Castle

Oceanfront and bayside standard rooms and large oceanfront suites with balconies.

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Beds and Dining area in room

South Castle

Small suites overlooking the Coconuts patio and efficiencies such as the Queen Ann and King John.

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Hotel room with two beds and hanging laps on each side of the bed

Waverley Castle

Large efficiencies with oceanfront balconies.

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Beach themed living room furniture that are blue white and coral with tan walls and wicker furniture

Cottages and Condos

Units throughout the property ranging from one bedroom and one bath, to three bedrooms and two baths.

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Castle Beach

Oceanfront view of The castle

Castle Olympic Pool

castle in the sand olympic sized pool next to hotel and beach

Castle Kids

Kids laying on Beach Towels

Castle Condos

coastal living room with fish printed chair and blue couch and tan walls

Castle Property

Aerial view of the volleybal court at castle

Beach House Restaurant

stack of pancakes with raspberries and blueberries and syrup on top

Rooms

Hotel room two queen beds and tv

Castle Cottages

Cottage bedroom with large bed under floral blanket on hard wood floors and next to white walls

Castle Townhouses

Hotel bedroom with private balcony with floral blanket on bed and floral curtains on window

Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill

bar and grill on ocean city beach with red and white umbrellas on tables and palm trees

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