Sandcastle Motel, Rehoboth Beach

Don't know what all the complaining was about..this is a great place to stay. Everyone is polite and friendly. yes the pool area could be a little better kept but aside from that it was a wonderful home away from home. We miss it and can't wait to go back.

I love reading all the negatives from folks. Now for the truth, I have been using this little gem for the past 3 years...usually 2 trips a year and have never had a bad experience. It is a very basic hotel/motel. Nothing fancy or exorbarant but then neither is the price. The hotel is clean and simple, if you want fancy and plush terry cloth robes and mints left on your pillow this isn't for you. If you want close to the beach, clean rooms and friendly staff...this is your place. I prefer to spend my money on nice meals and attractions, not on a fancy shmancy bed.

You get one small towel per person in the room and when I inquired about where the pool towels were I was told I had to go buy one. The pool was yellow, cobwebs everywhere, rug was so dirty had to wear shoes in room, old loud ac made sleeping impossible, in the elevator they swept sand and dirt to corner without bothering to pick it up, help hung out everywhere smoking, room key cancelled at 9 am though checkout is at 11. So bad that I'm contacting the local health department - something I've never done before.

My daughter and I were "desperate" for a room for a last minute mini-weekend vacation and booked here a few years back in 2008. It was "ok" at best. I would keep looking for any extended stay. The hallway was something out of an old Alfred Hitchcock movie with it's dark uninviting appearance and flickering dim lights. It was kinda scary. Once we were in the room and opened the drapes it was "better". We then cleaned down the room with lysol disinfectant and felt it would do for the weekend. The front desk staff might as well have not even been there at all....and I warn you...do NOT drink the coffee! The pool looked so dirty and slimy we NEVER even considered getting in. Good luck to you if you book here. Hopefully your experience will be different.

I was so excited to take my son to the Sea Witch and Fiddle Fest for his 3rd Birthday. I reserved a room well in advance b/c I knew this would be a busy weekend and I have stayed here many times before. I walked into the room and there was NO safty lock on the door. As soon as I used the lower lock my son unlocked our room and was out into the hall running at full speed. When I brought this to managements attention they informed me that the safty locks have not been on the doors for over 5 years. Now, I just stayed at this hotel 1 month prior and there was a lock. They assured me that I was lying to them and this was not the case. When I asked for my money refunded to me to go to a different hotel they accused me of scaming them and threw my money at me and told me to get out. I think this was a bit over the top to accuse some one of running a scam when the issue at hand is your hotel is unsafe for my son.

This is ok for price/location. I would have to say that if you are pretty desperate for a 1 to 2 night stay, then this is fine. If you are looking for a comfortable/somewhat accommodating place to stay for a week or even almost a week, then keep looking. The beds are the worst in the world. Its like laying on a brick, every morning my wife and I would wake up with neck and shoulder pain, and this is even after they just updated all of their bedding. The kids even complained that they tossed and turned. There is NO microwave in the rooms. While taking a shower, the water would all of a sudden change to burning hot or freezing cold, whatever it felt like, not very pleasant. The parking is Very tight and short. If you have anything bigger than a midsized Suv, then your not parking here. We have also never been to a motel/hotel that required you to pay for ice. There are only 2 ice machines in the whole place and they are both on the parking floors, not the floors that you actually stay on. Like I said, 1 to 2 nights may be ok, but any longer and it starts getting very uncomfortable. We will be looking elsewhere for next year.

The Sandcastle is in a great location in Rehoboth. It sits on the Blvd which is close to everything. The Motel itself was great for the money paid. The Staff is great, from the front desk to the housekeeping staff. We left some valuables in the room on accident and thanks to the wonderful, honest and helpful staff it was all there! The rooms are not 5 star but since you come to the beach to be on the beach, the room was great for the price. The rooms have comfy beds, they have clean bathrooms, there is wireless there and a refrigerator for our own drinks. Pretty much what we needed for our stay. Just what we needed for a wonderful time. I will be back at the Sandcastle next time I come to Rehoboth.

We thought the rooms were fine...nothing fancy, but we weren't there much. The location was wonderful, and the staff was very nice. We were a little disconcerted that the pool area was 100 degrees, but when we asked if we could open some doors to create some air, they were fine with that, and what a difference that made! The parking garage was definitely not easy to manuever in, but we managed, and it was just a slight inconvenience. We would definitely go back just for the convenience and the price.

The Sandcastle was a pleasant surprise! Having never stayed there they were the only Hotel who offered 1 night stays for a Off Season weekend (29 Sept). Front desk staff were very nice. The hall ways were somewhat dingy and gave us a "false" impression. What a relief when the room door was opened. The room was very clean, bathroom was impeccable. Balcony with sliding door was nice but no screen on the door.In room Refrig was nice feature. Hotel was quiet and in perfect location, easy walk to the beach, local stores, etc. Looking forward to returning!

If your looking for 5 star quality, well, you need to look elsewhere, but if your looking for a clean room with no frills, well.... This is your place to stay. You can not beat the location, your right on the main street of shops, restaurants, and nightlife. Face it, who goes to a beach to spend all their time in their room. You sleep there and get up and go have fun. Stay there, save money and that will help you enjoy your vacation too.)