Sandcastle Oceanfront Resort Hotel

Satisfying stay - As expected for an older Virginia Beach hotel.

This is an older hotel that hasn't seen much renovation, but it certainly met our expectations for a weekend beach stay. Oceanfront balcony space is adequate to relax and our room was comfortable and clean. Lobby and hallways are drab and there is a weird atrium mall area that is straight out of the 70s. Staff was pleasant and the included breakfast had a good selection and was served in a nicely renovated breakfast room.

Great view for the price

Was overall satisfied with the experience. Awesome price for oceanfront top floor king sized! Balcony seemed a tad small for me, but good view of the heart of the Stip to Rudee Inlet. Room was an upgrade at no extra charge! (The trip was in the off season and capacity maybe 60%??) Thick walls added to quiet. Service was friendly and warm, and free coffee 24/7 in the lobby was a comfort as the weather got chillier. Close to eateries and shopping within a few blocks. Pool area looked well maintained and most of the lobby and first floor are a small mall of sorts. Parking ramps and floors were tight even when deserted, a larger vehicle should use caution. I definitely recommend this as a tight family income getaway spot.

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Needs work...

I was very happy with the hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Although I asked for a smoking room, there are plenty of things that you can do to make sure the room doesn't smell like a bar. Other than that, it was great

needs improvement

great location; room was really small; both condition and maintenance of hotel need improvement; for what I got, I think I payed too much.

Go After Labor Day

Traveled after labor day and the value was great. The view from the balcony was wonderful and the resturants on the broadwalk had something good for every budget. We'll be back same time same place next year.

Sand in the bed

Not very clean...there was sand in the bed when we arrived! Also weird bathroom set up

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Good for the price

Have stayed here and The Seagull now this summer. Both are fine oceanfront hotels for those on a budget. Anyone used to 4 and 5 stars i wouldnt recommend. Close to the pier and carnival

two thumbs up!

Great Hotel. Awesome Location. Beautiful View.

needs improvement

The humidity was extreme so much so that the carpets and tile floor were consistetly wet, despite air conditioning. The hotel obviously needs an overhaul--mold was in the picture frames--again the humidity--and investment in a dehumifier for the hotel would save money in the long run. Bureau drawers were broken. Needs a better door than the old metal one to the bathroom and the balcony; also needs a screen door to the balcony. A major problem also: the hotel failed to notify anyone or post note in elevator that a Shriners' convention would be in front of the hotel, blocking all exit from the hotel--and checkouts--making it highly likely that one would miss his/her plane connection. A real boo-boo that easily could have been avoided. In sum--this hotel needs a lot of work and is not a place to stay if you have allergies or asthma (mold! lack of fresh air)

Great room for the money

Friendly staff, great location

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