$109 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 28, 2013

BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

3 stars
1307 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-3416
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.4
out of 5
123 reviews
Wonderful relaxing getaway

We stayed at the Sand Castle Hotel and had a marvelous time. We were right on the beach and had a... See full review

  • Happy Happy Happy
  • Sep 24, 2012
Great stay

I had a lovely time at the sandcastle hotel. The staff was friendly and efficient. The room was... See full review

  • MColligan
  • May 31, 2012
Family-friendly Virginia Beach resort with indoor pool and bike rentals
Guests at this affordable hotel enjoy ocean views from their balconies and boardwalk access. During the summer, guests can rent bikes right at the property to explore nearby attractions such as the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier and the Virginia Beach Amusement Park. Hotel conveniences include free deluxe breakfast buffet and a heated indoor pool.

Highlights
  • Free deluxe breakfast buffet
  • Seasonal enclosed heated pool
  • Free parking space per room
  • Free high-speed Internet
  • Bike rentals and video arcade

Rooms
Rooms at the Sandcastle Oceanfront Resort are decorated with patterned bedding and have private balconies, refrigerators and microwaves. Guests select from ocean front, ocean view and micro kitchenette rooms, which are larger than standard rooms and can accommodate up to six guests. High-speed Internet is free, as is lodging for kids under 12.

Recreation

An enclosed heated pool on the second floor is open during the season, when guests can also take advantage of bike rentals on site. There is a fitness center, video game room and access to a mall.

Transportation
  • Norfolk International Airport (13.5 mi/21.7 km)
  • Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (35.3 mi/56.9 km)

Attractions
  • Virginia Beach Convention Center (0.8 mi/1.4 km)
  • Hampton Roads Convention Center (26.3 mi/42.4 km)
  • Nauticus  (17.8 mi/28.6 km)
  • Chrysler Museum of Art (17.7 mi/28.5 km)
  • Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center (50.8  mi/81.8 km)
  • Colonial Williamsburg (49.7 mi/80 km)
  • Busch Gardens (45.9 mi/73.9 km)
  • Water Country USA  (46.8 mi/75.3 km)
  • Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Museum (1.5 mi/2.5 km)
  • The Ghent District (17.8 mi/28.7 km)
  • MacArthur Center (17.4 mi/28 km)
  • Williamsburg Premium Outlets (53.6 mi/86.3 km)

 

Business
  • Fax, copier and printer at the front desk
  • Free high-speed Internet access
  • Event space for up to 300 guests

Policies and fees
The hotel is nonsmoking.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel Rooms

1 KING BED
1 KING BED,NSMK,OCEANFRONT,BALCONY,37IN LCD,MICRFG,FULL BREAKFAST
2 DOUBLE BEDS
2 DOUBLE BEDS,NSMK,OCEANVIEW,BALCONY,37IN LCD,MICRFG,FULL BREAKFAST
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,NSMK,ROOFTOP,37IN LCD TV,MICRFG,FULL BREAKFAST
SUITE-1 KING BED
SUITE-1 KING BED,NSMK,OCEANFRONT,BALCONY,SEP BDROM,SOFABD,FULL BREAKFAST
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,MOBILITY ACC,COMMASSIST,BATHTUB,NSMK,FULL BREAKFAST
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,NSMK,OCNFRT,LRGRM,BALCON,JETTUB,FULL BREAKFAST
SUITE-1 KING BED
SUITE-1 KING BED,NSMK,2STORY,OCNFRT,WETBAR,2SFABD,2BATH,FULL BREAKFAST
2 QUEEN BEDS
2 QUEEN BEDS,NSMK,OCNFRT,BALCON,FULL BREAKFAST
2 QUEEN BEDS
2 QUEEN BEDS,NSMK,OCNFRT,BALCON,WETBAR,MICRFG,SOFBED,FULL BREAKFAST

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • FREE parking
  • Indoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Free local telephone calls
Ice machine
Activities
Indoor pool
Exercise gym
Fishing
Dining
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Room service
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Laundry service
Guest laundromat
Security
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
Conference facilities
Gift shop
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
FREE parking
RV or truck parking
Truck parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Wheel chair access
Room
DVD player
Television with cable
Safe
Phone with speaker
AM/FM alarm clock
Hairdryer in room
Microwave
Sofa bed
Electronic door locks
Ironing board
Wet bar

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Hotel Map

36.8428 -75.9731
Area served
Washington,, Richmond, Williamsburg, Baltimore,, Hampton, Norfolk
Nearby airports
(ORF), 19.00, MI, W;
Area description
Resort

Dining

Mahi Mah's
0.80 mile(s) from Mahi Mah's, full service, seafood, open for: lunch, dinner
Ammos
Ammos, on premises, full service, Greek, open for: lunch, dinner
Rock Fish
0.30 mile(s) from Rock Fish, full service, seafood, open for: lunch, dinner
Roma's
1.00 mile(s) from Roma's, full service, Italian, open for: lunch, dinner
Fishbones
Adjacent to Fishbones, full service, seafood, open for: dinner
The Raven
Across the street from The Raven, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (123)

Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Overall score

3.4 / 5
123 out of 123
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
3.7
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.6
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.8

80% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Reviewer score

3
BettyJean
Valley Grove, WV, USA
Sep 22, 2011

Four sisters getaway

Our stay was pleasant, the staff was polite and very helpful. The room we had was a Oceanside, with two double beds. The room was to small, with four people and our suitcases it was very cramped. Will not do the same type of room, need to get a larger room or a different hotel. It rained three of the five days. But we shopped, ate, had two days at the beach had a great time. They were also doing improvements at the hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

There is alot of shopping within walking distance. Went to LynnHaven Mall to a movie, the Hotel staff gave us directions, had no problems.(had to drive to the Mall 10 minute drive).

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Debbie Mac
South Carolina
Sep 13, 2011

Excellent View

Not a new fancy hotel but it is well maintained. Comforter beds, small bath area. Great view of the ocean, the pier and right next to a small amusement park. Decent continential breakfast...make you own waffles. Needs a coffee pot in the room.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Go to Mahi Mahs. Sushi bar plus much more. Free entertainment outside.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Reviewer score

4
The Gang
Virginia
Aug 25, 2011

Great staff, good beachfront location

The room was small but clean, bathroom small but clean. The staff was great - from check in to the cleaning staff to checkout - courteous, very helpful & great service. Great beachfront location, convenient to the Pier & the strip shopping & restaurants. Easy to park, easy to get to from the Interstate. Overall a good experience & I would stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The Lighthouse just South on the Boardwalk - great service, good food & very friendly staff - will go out of their way for a good experience for you.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Chicago, IL, USA
Aug 14, 2011

Great family vacation

The hotel was very clean and great location. The parking garage was very nice on hot days. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was very good.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The prices in the summer time when we were there are very expensive.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Sumee
Mt. Sidney, VA
Aug 12, 2011

WHat a Great Surprise!!!

This was the perfect selection for a ladies beach getaway!!! The parking garage was a great feature and the view great from our balcony. The staff was super helpful and friendly. This hotel will be on our short list for next year's trip!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
manly, iowa
Aug 8, 2011

Good location

Good location and service. Hotel could use updating but was clean.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Reviewer score

5
wkirkpat
morristown tn
Aug 1, 2011

great place will be back next year

been coming to Virginia beach now for 10 years and have stayed at a different hotel each time but that will change next year i will be staying again at sandcastle oceanfront resort hotel. it was : close to excellent restaurants , clean , friendly staffed great parking and breakfast.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

be sure to check out the street performers they are very talented and it will be well worth your while to attend

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Manassas, VA
Aug 1, 2011

Great Location for the price

The desk and housekeeping staff was very friendly; parking was easily accessible to the room; the room was clean, although small, but had enough room for an additional cot; beds were very comfortable; the location was central to all activities; the breakfast was sparse, but adequate; great place for the price if you don't plan on spending much time in the room; would return if the price was right

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Bradford, Pa
Jul 28, 2011

Overpriced, Dirty, False Breakfast

This was the worst for the price hotel we ever booked on [...]. The room was small, no closets, and dust was never cleaned off the tables, dressers and refrigerator. The dressers were chipped badly.They advertised a deluxe breakfast buffet included in the [...]price and it was Continental Style! We stayed from Sat to Wed in conditions like this. They only thing your paying for is the view and location to the boardwalk and pier. For the price I would not reccommend this hotel to anybody............

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
1
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

short walk to boardwalk and beach and pier

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Reviewer score

2
jetpack
Fayetteville, OH
Jul 26, 2011

Not Happy

I booked through [...]for a Ocean View room with extra bed. The room was very small for our family of four and there was no room to open the extra bed. You couldn't see the ocean unless you leaned over the rail of the balcony. The Hotel told me the rate for the room was $149.99 per night but [...]charged me $189.99 per night. The Hotel was booked up so no other rooms were available. They felt bad for us and made some calls and moved us to another Hotel right down the road called Surfside. It's owned by the same people. The room was much nicer and was ocean view. It should of cost $40 more but they didn't charge any more, they just transferred the reservation, so it ended up being a good stay. The staff was very helpful. [...]

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
3
Money-saving tip: In Hotel

Don't book through [...], call the Hotel.

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