SANDCASTLE RESORT, Virginia Beach

Sandcastle Resort - A 3-star beachfront hotel with ocean views, family-friendly amenities, and direct boardwalk access

Sandcastle Resort sits on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, a 28-foot-wide stretch from 2nd to 40th Street, offering immediate access to the public beach. The 147-room property features air-conditioned accommodations with private balconies, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and refrigerators; select rooms include roll-in showers or ocean views. Guests can dine at Oceans 14, serving seafood and signature cocktails, or Oceans Ole, offering modern Mexican cuisine. The resort provides a seasonal outdoor pool, children's pool, and bike rentals, with the Virginia Beach Surf & Rescue Museum 0.5 miles away. Business amenities include a 4200 sq ft meeting space with ocean views and a 900 sq ft ground-level room with a patio. Nearby attractions include the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center (1.5 miles) and Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, accessible via a 20-minute drive.

Pros

Direct access to Virginia Beach Boardwalk and the public beach.

Multiple dining options onsite, including Oceans 14 and Oceans Ole.

Spacious meeting facilities with ocean views.

Family-friendly amenities like a children's pool and bike rentals.

Cons

Limited overflow parking for larger vehicles.

No on-site spa or fitness center.