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

Nearby points of interest

  • Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum: 0 mi
  • Old Coast Guard Station: 0.7 mi
  • The Virginia Beach Convention Center: 0.8 mi
  • Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art: 0.9 mi
  • Angelos Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: 1.5 mi
  • Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center: 1.5 mi
  • Ocean Breeze Waterpark: 2.1 mi
  • Motor World: 2.1 mi
  • Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. Association for Research and Enlightenment: 3.6 mi
  • Old Cape Henry Lighthouse: 6.1 mi
  • First Landing State Park: 6.9 mi
  • Mount Trashmore Park: 8.2 mi
  • Sandbridge Beach: 8.3 mi
  • Adam Thoroughgood House: 8.6 mi
  • Lynnhaven House: 8.8 mi
  • Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum: 0 mi
  • Old Coast Guard Station: 0.7 mi
  • The Virginia Beach Convention Center: 0.8 mi
  • Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art: 0.9 mi
  • Angelos Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: 1.5 mi
  • Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center: 1.5 mi
  • Ocean Breeze Waterpark: 2.1 mi
  • Motor World: 2.1 mi
  • Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. Association for Research and Enlightenment: 3.6 mi
  • Old Cape Henry Lighthouse: 6.1 mi
  • First Landing State Park: 6.9 mi
  • Mount Trashmore Park: 8.2 mi
  • Sandbridge Beach: 8.3 mi
  • Adam Thoroughgood House: 8.6 mi
  • Lynnhaven House: 8.8 mi
  • Chicks Beach: 9.8 mi
  • Military Aviation Museum: 11.7 mi
  • Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge: 12.6 mi
  • False Cape State Park: 15.1 mi

Dining

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
Rock Fish
0.30 mile(s) from Rock Fish, full service, seafood, open for: lunch, dinner
Mahi Mah's
0.80 mile(s) from Mahi Mah's, full service, seafood, open for: lunch, dinner
Roma's
1.00 mile(s) from Roma's, full service, Italian, open for: lunch, dinner
Ammos
Ammos, on premises, full service, Greek, 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

4
Deb TayT
Danville, VA
Apr 29, 2013

Great

Staff very friendly. Got a little noisy Friday night but staff made people leave.

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

Don;t eat free breakfast, not very good!

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Tim13
Stuart VA
Sep 26, 2012

VERY NICE HOTEL!!

This was my 1st time to Va Beach and I didn't know what to expect. The hotel was very clean with modern styling. The renovations are almost complete and not of any bother anymore as some had commented. The parking garage is a little tight to fit into. The staff was very friendly and the free breakfast was great as well. I think if I visit again this will be where I stay.

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

Reviewer score

5
Happy Happy Happy
Virginia Beach, VA
Sep 24, 2012

Wonderful relaxing getaway

We stayed at the Sand Castle Hotel and had a marvelous time. We were right on the beach and had a wonderful view.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: In Hotel

Pier 14 restaurant, attached to the hotel, had good food at reasonable prices. Sand Castle gives breakfast tickets for a free breakfast.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Reviewer score

3
emt103c
Richmond, VA
Aug 24, 2012

Beautiful beachfront, good breakfast included

The hotel was clean and comfortable. The lobby was bright and beautiful, but the stairwells, parking and rooms were a bit dark. The balcony oceanfront view was nice and there was a refrigerator in the room, which was nice. The front desk employees were friendly and nice as were all of the support staff on the floors. All in all a nice stay. The breakfast was an actual buffet included in the price of the stay.

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

An extra car can be parked for $5 a day and extra buffets (above those staying in your room) for only $10.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Strategy Professor
Midlothian, VA
Aug 20, 2012

Really fun getaway

From checking to departure, our stay was wonderful. The location is the best on the beach, near the pier and all the cool stuff.

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

The gift shop on the pier has the best homemade fudge we have ever tasted.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Reviewer score

4
zay mom
culpeper va
Aug 6, 2012

weekend getaway

very friendly, housekeeping were very nice, got to check in early so we could get our day started, clean, beautiful oceanfront loved the breakfast buffet would very much stay here again

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

amusment park for the kids was right beide the hotels very much a plus

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Reviewer score

2
PL101
NA
Jul 9, 2012

VA Vacation

Great staff and clean room. Otherwise hotel is being renovated and needs some serious work. Hallways are dark with old tile and carpet. Elevators feel one step away from falling apart. There is no room service and the breakfast buffet/ slash Pier 14 restaurant needs a complete overhaul from it's cheesy 80's decor and terrible set up. Room appeared recently renovated but the fit and finish is terrible, especially in the bathroom where the sink area is too small. There were some nice touches like new furniture, shower head, fridge & micro. For the money it does the trick.

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

Bush Gardens is an easy 45min drive.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Rick12345
Avon, Indiana
Jun 27, 2012

Family Getaway

Even though this hotel is under construction it is a nice place to be. The best part about this hotel is the customer service. Everyone goes out of there way to help you and is really concerned that you are doing ok. Once this hotel is finished being remodeled it is going to be incredible. The breakfast is top notch. We only stayed for one night because we added an extra day to our vacation on the front end and then went to Best Western Plus for the rest of the vacation. We wished we would have stayed at the Sandcastle the entire time.

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

Free entertainment on the street in Virginia Beach. Hours and days of fun for the whole family.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Ms. Ellie
Annapolis, MD
Jun 25, 2012

Great Oceanfront Hotel

Location is everything and the Sandcastle Resort, although undergoing renovation, was everything we expected and more. We were pleasantly surprised to see from our balcony quite a few dolphins frolicking in the ocean, near the pier. And, although the Atlantic Ocean is still rather cold in June, the pool and deck on the 2nd floor were well worth our quick, last-minute, beach getaway. We will definitely go back!

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

Reviewer score

4
Sand Soccer Fanatic
Broad Run, VA
Jun 12, 2012

Sand Socceer Weekend

Although the hotel was a bit in disarray due to renovation work being done, there were no major inconveniences, and it's going to look great when they're finished. Room was good size, with two queen beds, but the beds were not all that comfortable. Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Loved that a real breakfast was included in the price every morning.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
4
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