Sandcastle Resort

1307 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 23451 United States (USA) near Exit 22 on I-264 (~1.2mi)
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3.0 Star Property
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3.0/5

Based on 2672 guest reviews

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  • With an indoor pool!
  • Avg. Group Discount of 16.9%!
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
  • 147 rooms in hotel
  • Hotel has 9 floors
  • Hotel has 2 suites
  • Check-in time: 4PM
  • Has environment-friendly policy
  • Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
  • 6 meeting rooms in hotel

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room types

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Check rates Basic Room
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Check rates Basic Room 2 Double Beds
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Check rates Comfort Room 1 Beds Single
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Check rates Comfort Room 1 King Bed Accessible Ocean View
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Check rates Comfort Room 1 King Bed Beach View
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Check rates Comfort Single Room 2 Queen Beds Beach View
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Check rates Deluxe Queen with Window
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Check rates Double Accessible King Size Bed
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Check rates Double Ocean Front King Bed
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Check rates Double Partial Ocean View 2 Double Beds
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Check rates Package 10 Deluxe Queen with Window
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Check rates Package 2 Basic Room 2 Double Beds
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Check rates Package 6 Comfort Single Room 2 Queen Beds Beach View
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Check rates Package 7 Comfort Room 1 King Bed Accessible Ocean View
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Check rates Package 8 Comfort Room 1 King Bed Beach View
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Local attractions

We are located in the heart of the City. We are surrounded by wonderful attractions.

Verified reviews of Sandcastle Resort on the Beach

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Very happy with our stay"
Overall score5.0/ 5
We stayed at Sandcastle two years ago and loved it. Our room looked straight out onto the ocean. we could see the pier also. It had a garage and small patio which we used. Of course we got there day before the storms hit. But Enjoyed ourselves.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Oct-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu Oct 09 to Mon Oct 13 2025 at a $119.99 average nightly rate.
"Great servicr and great environment."
Overall score4.0/ 5
Great Hotel!
(Group coordinator, booked 2 room(s)), from US flag
14-Aug-2025 Verified review, stayed from Mon Aug 11 to Tue Aug 12 2025 at a $174.66 average nightly rate.
"Excellent Stay!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Clean Room. Good Breakfast. Enjoyed Our Stay.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
12-Jul-2025 Verified review, stayed from Mon Jul 07 to Fri Jul 11 2025 at a $233.99 average nightly rate.
"Typical"
Overall score3.0/ 5
employees were good and cordial. need some type of meat at breakfast. rooms fairly small. good water pressure. parking was good.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Jun-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sun Jun 08 to Thu Jun 12 2025 at a $177.99 average nightly rate.
"I must say overall it was a good experience."
Overall score4.0/ 5
The customer service I must say was Excellent,the rooms were clean and neat. The breakfast. Wasn't five star by any means, but I can't answer 25.. But once again with their custhe reserve is and how nice everyone was.Brings it up to a 5.5.In my book i'm watching the again.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-Apr-2025 Verified review, stayed from Tue Apr 15 to Fri Apr 18 2025 at a $84.99 average nightly rate.
"Great place to stay near the pier!"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Great place to stay! Close to fishing pier and also convenient to the store with bike rentals, etc.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Mar-2025 Verified review, stayed from Fri Mar 21 to Sun Mar 23 2025 at a $160.49 average nightly rate.
"Great"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Loved It
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Nov-2024 Verified review, stayed from Thu Nov 21 to Sat Nov 23 2024 at a $102.99 average nightly rate.
3.0 out of 5. Based on 2672 guest reviews

Property description

Welcome to the Sandcastle Resort Hotel, your perfect oceanfront escape in Virginia Beach! Located directly on the world-famous boardwalk, our newly renovated hotel offers stunning Atlantic Ocean views from every private balcony and unbeatable access to the beach. Guests love our ideal location just steps from the sand, the 14th Street Fishing Pier, and popular local events like the Neptune Festival. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a beachfront wedding, you'll find everything you need for an unforgettable stay. Enjoy our heated indoor pool year-round, complimentary high-speed WiFi, and the convenience of two onsite restaurants. Families especially appreciate that children 12 and under stay free, plus we offer 24/7 coffee and juice in the lobby. Business travelers and military guests also choose us for our proximity to the Virginia Beach Convention Center, Dam Neck Naval Base, Fort Story, and NAS Oceana. With onsite parking, spacious meeting space, and the comfort of knowing guest satisfaction is our top priority, the Sandcastle Resort Hotel is where relaxation meets convenience. Book your stay today and let the ocean be your backyard!

Green sustainability

We are Green Certified.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 4PM
Check-out: 11AM
Year of last renovation: 2013
Floors: 9
Rooms: 147
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 147
Rooms with disabled access: 10
Suites: 2
Room windows: Windows don't open
Cleaning frequency: As Needed
Meeting rooms: 6 View spaces
Meeting space: 5548 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 150 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 2.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar hours: 10AM to 10PM
Pool Info:
9:30AM to 9:30PM. Indoor seasonally heated pool with large sundeck.
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
72 hours prior to arrival date.
Nightly parking: 0
Typical group deposit: 10%
Total taxes: 15.00%
Total misc. fees: £1.52 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 6.00% (Tax on Banquet room)
Occupancy Tax: 2.00 Per Night
City Tax: 9.00%
Additional Person Fee: 10.00 Per Person (Child 12 and under free.)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • TV Channel: Showtime
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

Norfolk International Airprt is 19 mile away.

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Breakfast information

We offer a continental breakfast between the hours of 7AM to 10AM. For continental breakfast, we currently offer: Assorted cereals, breakfast breads (i.e. mini muffins, pre-sliced bagels), waffles, yogurt, nuts & grain bar, seasonal fresh fruit, toast with butter, cream cheese and jams, fruit juice, regular or decaf coffee, tea, and milk.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Parking information

Self Parking is complimentary. Our max height for vehicles is 6’ 2” any oversized vehicle may park at our off site overflow lot. One parking pass per registered room only.

Internet/Wi-Fi

All areas have internet access. Our internet is complimentary.

Previously known as:
Best Western Plus Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel, Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Hotel Rate Trends at Sandcastle Resort

Rate fluctuations of Sandcastle Resort

The graph above is averages of room rates for both our group quotes and the lowest online individual rates we could find at the time the group bid was entered. The best group deal shown is 21.8% in May 2025 and the highest average individual rate is $333 in the month of June 2023. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Sandcastle Resort in a month when rates are lower.

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Sandcastle Resort

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Sandcastle Resort.

Feel free to use the Sandcastle Resort meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Virginia Beach event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Sea Escape 32 x 32 x 8 1024 64/64 45 32 18 22 18 --/-- -- 77 --
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Sea Escape

This room has its own private outside patio which is 33 X 27. It has patio furniture and outdoor space heaters. The Sea Escape room is a new room off the lobby of the hotel.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1024 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
32 x 32 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Section 1

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
840 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
30 x 28 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Section 2 30 x 25 x 8 750 --/-- -- -- -- -- -- --/-- -- -- --
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Section 2

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
750 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
30 x 25 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Section 3 47 x 25 x 8 1175 --/-- -- -- -- -- -- --/-- -- -- --
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Section 3

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1175 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
47 x 25 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Section 4

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
750 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
30 x 25 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Section 5

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
750 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
30 x 25 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System

FAQs about Sandcastle Resort on the Beach

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Sandcastle Resort on the Beach have?

There are 147 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Sandcastle Resort on the Beach?

Yes, they have 6 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Sandcastle Resort on the Beach?

We offer a continental breakfast between the hours of 7AM to 10AM. For continental breakfast, we currently offer: Assorted cereals, breakfast breads (i.e. mini muffins, pre-sliced bagels), waffles, yogurt, nuts & grain bar, seasonal fresh fruit, toast with butter, cream cheese and jams, fruit juice, regular or decaf coffee, tea, and milk.

What parking is available at Sandcastle Resort on the Beach?

Self Parking is complimentary. Our max height for vehicles is 6’ 2” any oversized vehicle may park at our off site overflow lot. One parking pass per registered room only.

How much does internet cost?

All areas have internet access. Our internet is complimentary.

Can I get a AAA rate at Sandcastle Resort on the Beach?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Sandcastle Resort on the Beach?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a gym at Sandcastle Resort on the Beach?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Sandcastle Resort on the Beach?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. 9:30AM to 9:30PM. Indoor seasonally heated pool with large sundeck..

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