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
36.841843-75.973220
+1-800-219-2797
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3.0/5

Based on 2672 guest reviews

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  • With an indoor pool!
  • Avg. Group Discount of 16.5%!
  • 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

Check Rates1 King Bed
Non-Smoking
Check Rates1 King Bed Mobility Accessible
Non-Smoking
Check Rates2 Double Beds
Non-Smoking
Check Rates2 Queen Beds
Non-Smoking
Check RatesBasic Room
Non-Smoking
Check RatesComfort Room 1 King Bed Accessible Ocean View
Non-Smoking
Check RatesComfort Room 1 King Bed Beach View
Non-Smoking
Check RatesComfort Single Room 2 Queen Beds Beach View
Non-Smoking
Check RatesDeluxe Queen with Window
Non-Smoking
Check RatesLuxury Room 1 Bedroom Beach View
Non-Smoking
Check RatesRoll in Shower 1 King Bed
Non-Smoking

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 recently:
"Great Hotel & Beautiful View"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Beautiful view from the balcony. Room was nice and the indoor pool was great.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from CA flag
06-Apr-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Apr 03 to Thu Apr 04 2024 at a C$157.99 average nightly rate.
3.0 out of 5. Based on 2672 guest reviews

Property Description

Welcome to the Sandcastle Resort Hotel! Our Virginia Beach hotel is located directly on the world famous Virginia Beach boardwalk. Guests will enjoy a great location with easy access to the beach and amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean. Our Virginia Beach oceanfront hotel is conveniently located steps from the water, ensuring a romantic or exciting vacation. This Virginia Beach hotel is popular for weddings and vacation escapes. We also have a meeting space available. Beachfront views with easy access to the beachfront make our Virginia Beach hotel a favorite among guests. The comfort of the guest is always our top priority. You'll feel welcome and right at home the moment you arrive. We offer onsite parking. Children 12 and younger stay free. We offer coffee and juice 24/7 in the lobby. The Virginia Beach boardwalk is moments away, but many of our Virginia Beach hotel guests come to town for the Neptune Festival and other big events. From major holidays at the beach to sporting tournaments at the Convention Center, there's always something happening nearby. We're the closest hotel to the 14th Street fishing pier, there are two restaurants onsite, and we're newly renovated, with each room having a private balcony. Business travelers and service men and women stay with us because we're close to Dam Neck Naval Base, Fort Story Army Base and NAS Naval Air Station Oceana. Enjoy the heated indoor pool year-round and free high-speed Internet, whether you're here for business or pleasure. It's always important to be connected and have a place to relax.

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
Handicap Rooms: 10
Suites: 2
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: As Needed
Meeting Rooms: 6 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 5548 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 150 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 2.0 Mi
Dist. to 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: $2.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 6.00% (Tax on Banquet room)
Occupancy Tax: 10.60 Per Night (Resort Fees)
City Tax: 75.00 Per Stay (Banquet room cleanup fee)
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.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle 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, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

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 / WiFI

All areas have internet access. Our internet is complimentary.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Pocahontas Pancake and Waffle Shop - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at this local favorite. Located 0.3 miles from Sandcastle Resort on the Beach.
  • Lunch: Tautog's Restaurant - Indulge in fresh seafood and American cuisine at this cozy eatery. Located 0.5 miles from Sandcastle Resort on the Beach.
  • Dinner: Waterman's Surfside Grille - Enjoy delicious seafood dishes and oceanfront views at this popular restaurant. Located 0.2 miles from Sandcastle Resort on the Beach.
  • Activity: Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center - Explore the fascinating underwater world and learn about marine life. Located 1.2 miles from Sandcastle Resort on the Beach.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: The Bee & The Biscuit - Delight in Southern-inspired breakfast dishes and homemade biscuits. Located 0.4 miles from Sandcastle Resort on the Beach.
  • Lunch: Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant - Enjoy British pub fare and live music at this lively spot. Located 0.6 miles from Sandcastle Resort on the Beach.
  • Dinner: Catch 31 Fish House & Bar - Savor seafood specialties and oceanfront dining at this upscale restaurant. Located 0.1 miles from Sandcastle Resort on the Beach.
  • Activity: Ocean Breeze Waterpark - Have a thrilling day sliding down water slides and relaxing in the lazy river. Located 2.3 miles from Sandcastle Resort on the Beach.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Doc Taylor's Restaurant - Start your day with a classic American breakfast at this local diner. Located 0.2 miles from Sandcastle Resort on the Beach.
  • Lunch: Chick's Oyster Bar - Delight in seafood dishes and waterfront dining at this popular spot. Located 0.7 miles from Sandcastle Resort on the Beach.
  • Dinner: Mahi Mah's Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Saloon - Feast on fresh seafood and sushi while enjoying ocean views. Located 0.3 miles from Sandcastle Resort on the Beach.
  • Activity: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art - Explore contemporary art exhibits and immerse yourself in creativity. Located 1.5 miles from Sandcastle Resort on the Beach.

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 31.2% in October 2024 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 Banquet Rooms at Sandcastle Resort

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

Feel free to use the Sandcastle Resort meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Virginia Beach event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet 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
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Sea Escape 32 x 32 x 8 102464/644532182218--/----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. Mi
Dimensions:
32 x 32 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
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 1 30 x 28 x 8 840--/--------------/--------
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Section 1

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
840 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
30 x 28 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
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. Mi
Dimensions:
30 x 25 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
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. Mi
Dimensions:
47 x 25 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
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 4 30 x 25 x 8 750--/--------------/--------
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Section 4

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
750 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
30 x 25 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
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 5 30 x 25 x 8 750--/--------------/--------
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Section 5

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
750 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
30 x 25 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
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..

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

Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 16.5%.

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