Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and Comfortable
Friendly staff
Great views
Good location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Maintenance issues
Subpar food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.98
Multiple reviews mentioned filth in the rooms and maintenance issues.
Service
9.95
Consistently noted as friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
9.99
Many reviews highlight the great location and views.
Room Quality
7.94
Rooms described as needing upgrades and maintenance issues.
Amenities
9.47
Some positive mentions of pools and on-site facilities.
Value for Money
7.93
Some reviews indicated that the room prices do not reflect the condition.
Food and Beverage
5.98
Negative comments regarding the breakfast and coffee quality.
Overall Experience
8.95
Overall decent experience despite some issues mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 07:18

Property Description

Sandcastle Resort on the Beach

Oceanfront Oasis: Immerse yourself in luxury at our Virginia Beach oceanfront hotel with an indoor pool, free WiFi, and private balconies in select rooms.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in delectable dishes at 1307 Grill or Ocean's 14, offering a variety of dining options for your enjoyment.

Ultimate Convenience: Stay active at our 24-hour fitness centre, explore the Boardwalk with our bike rentals, and visit nearby attractions like the Virginia Beach Amusement Park and Aquarium.

Book your stay at Sandcastle Resort on the Beach now for an unforgettable beachfront experience!

Important information:

Please note only one parking space is provided per room and the property cannot accommodate oversize cars or trucks.

Check In Age: 21 +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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ORF

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3478 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.98
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.99
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 9.47
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 5.98
Overall Experience: 8.95
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Gibson • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

That it was close to the pier.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • us
7
Our time was pleasant overall. The hotel didn’t havea murky smellas somedo and it seemsthey reallytry to keep it clean.
Pros:

We particularly enjoyed the closeness to the beach and the ocean view from the terrace. Beautiful to wake up to and go to sleep at night.

Cons:

The lobby was kind of gloomy and needs an update. Also, in searching for a fair price, this was why we booked this hotel. Only to find, especially since we paid in advance, there’s a $15 plus tax charge PER NIGHT. This is not for incidentals as some hotels charge then refund. If we knew this in advance, we probably would’ve gone in a different direction.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
S
Sharon • extended_group • us
9
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Jeannetta • family_with_children • us
3
hotel needs some improvements for the price you pay.
Pros:

Distance from the beach, and convenience store at hotel

Cons:

Room was not cleaned very well. Bathroom floor was filthy. I asked for housekeeping but never had anyone clean our room.

Ive stayed here in the past, but it has changed since then.
For what I paid for 3 nights I was not happy.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Lahore • couple • af
3
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Ryamel • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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kim • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

On the ocean

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Damian • family_with_children • pl
7
Super ale brudno.
Pros:

Ogólnie ok. Balkon- super widok na ocean. Śniadania są- to już dużo.

Cons:

Brudno.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Joyce • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Hotel is in a great location, right on the boardwalk. The staff are friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and quiet. Overall, it was a wonderful stay.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Miguel • couple • us
5
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Kent • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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EmpireState39 • Couples • Rochester, Finger Lakes, New York
8
Sandcastle on Virginia Beach
Pros:

I just got back from Virginia Beach, an almost ten-hour drive. My girlfriend had stayed at this facility ten years ago I believe. This resort is strange and probably was pristine when new but as others have said it needs cosmetic upgrades. It's supposedly owned and not part of a chain, but I am not totally sure. I feel as if the hotel is on a skeleton crew as there doesn't seem to be a lot of people working there. The parking garage is tight so watch once you park there. On bank of elevators goes from floors 2 to 9. The other goes till the 7th floor and is a single elevator bank.
We checked in late at 8 PM and got a corner room on 6th floor. Our daughter and her boyfriend were in the same room on the 3rd floor. The room is set up strange as it’s in a L shape as it’s on the corner of the hotel. There is a cabinet for clothes and suitcases, then there is a small step up to the main room. I guess I didn't check with booking.com but the room had two full beds and not two queens. At first, I thought I was in the wrong room. There is a tv, safe, microwave and mini fridge. There is a balcony that is very narrow with plastic lawn chairs. If you don't like heights, be careful. That said it's a great view of the beach. The room has strange decor, and I am not sure when it was done or painted? I am liberal on reviews because a place like this could use 5 million dollars for a facelift and it’s a lot for some chains to invest in. The room was nice as it was quiet. The only news was the F18As flying maneuvers off the Oceana Air Base.

We worked out at the gym and some dumbbells were missing. The pool was OK but was desolate. One nice part is that two bars are attached to the hotel. One, called Fishtails, was right on the boardwalk and a great place to people to watch. They have music Weds till Sunday. They had good happy hour specials. The Mexican bar sits right on Atlantic Ave next to the entrance. We went there on Friday night. It isn’t anything special but has a DJ. Getting there on a Saturday night was interesting as I didn’t see a lot of guests outside. I don’t know the history of the hotel, so I am not sure what it was like formerly? The best thing about this place is it is in a great location. You are right in the middle of everything.

On a side note, the service industry has just taken a nosedive. No one has help. Half the places you walk into you can’t tell who the customers are or who is working there. If you take the Canadian side of Niagara Falls and all the retail shops you could place it on Atlantic Avenue. Lots of gift shops and not the best food, it’s the same. In talking to people around there this has been a bad season for tourism and rebounding from COVID hasn’t really happened. Couple that with a bad economy and people don’t have money for vacations. I have talked to local musicians who say the area is tougher now to play music. The boardwalk was apparently packed years ago.

2026-08-26 • via Tripadvisor
G
Guillermo • extended_group • us
10
We’ve been in this hotel before and we keep coming back,loved this hotel
Pros:

Location(close to night happening, pier,etc)
Loved the breakfast pancakes,so yummy

Cons:

Toilet is quite small but the room is big

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Ryamel • solo_traveller • us
3
The best part of our stay was the weather was perfect so we didn’t have to stay inside
Pros:

The location

Cons:

It needs an upgrade to the whole building it was very dusty and we found multiple bugs in our room

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Lorene • couple • us
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Ryamel • family_with_children • us
4
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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jhennym2026 • Couples • Virginia
8
WiFi not connected and front desk not helpful.
Pros:

Nice location the receptionist is very nice when we check in. After we went to the beach and rest the WiFi will not connect and called the front desk but not too helpful whoever answered the phone and told me that someone will call me back but nothing happened. If you have a business or work online this is not a good idea to be here.

2026-08-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Anibar • couple • us
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Clifford • couple • us
9
Sandcastle and Virginia beach are very different in a good way and should be experienced. Do It
Pros:

We love the location and convenience

Cons:

The tunnel traffic at Norfolk

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Maryuri • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Todo súper limpio

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee