The pullout bed was very uncomfortable

The location is ideal

Stayed in August 2025

What I didn't like too much was on our first night, there was an abundance of "smoke" smell (IYKYK). Mind you it was supposed to be smoke free, but I guess not all the guests got the message. I let the front desk know, they got the message, and seemed to take care of it, because the next night it was better. Now I know this is not their fault, but this goes with what I found to be the walls very thin, because the smell was inside, not out, so it seemed to seep through the walls. Which brings me to my next point - the walls were so thin that we could hear our neighbors doing everything - walking, talking, laughing (fortunately nothing else lol). But, getting rest when we wanted wasn't always an option. The other thing was that the bathroom could definitely use some updating. It's pretty small and basic. It would be nice if the shower was updated to some tile as the plastic shower pan was creaky which each step. Also you can clearly see the wear and tear on the bottom - worn down and a bit moldy. The sink is small, and the toilet rocked (yes, rocked if you leaned too much to one side :-D). It also bubbled on occasion (don't ask). Also, the air conditioners are the type that are situated in the windows and are pretty old. Probably because they don't make too much of them anymore. So, they made a lot of noise when in use. Which, for us was all the time. Fortunately, we were tired enough and me being from NY originally, I got used to the noise from not only the AC, but also the street noise. You also don't get your room cleaned while staying at a cottage, making it similar to an Airbnb style. Which is fine for a short stay, but still - would be nice. They will just sweep, empty trash cans, and replace towels. However, they ran out of washcloths the last day we were there, so yeah. Other than these things, I still found the stay fine and may do it again for a short visit.

The location of the property was great for me and my daughter who I traveled with. I wanted to be close enough to the beach without having to cross the busy road and this was good enough for us. I got us a cottage and although it was at the end (basically right on Coastal Highway), it offered a straight bath right to the beach. Parking was provided and I was able to get a spot in their lot very close to our cottage. The cottage itself was small, but clean. And I like that it had a separate bedroom from the living space. A full kitchen was provided with your basic conveniences - silverware, some pots and pans, dishes, cups, toaster, coffee pot, full fridge and gas stove. Which I loved the gas stove! It was kind of old school and lit up easily. Everything worked well. The bed was comfy enough - I read that another guest found it uncomfortable so I prepared by bringing a mattress pad, but didn't use it since I found the bed easy to sleep on. As for the bathroom - the best thing about it was that the shower was nice and hot. I had no problem setting the temperature. There were several activities going on and some for kids which I didn't get to use. But, we did go to their Coconuts restaurant and I found the food either good or plentiful. It's your basic menu of American fare and I really enjoyed the burger I got one night. The other food I got out of convenience and it was just meh, but still good. Most of the staff was nice, but I wouldn't say the front desk was overjoyed lol. They checked us in and checked us out fine. I would assume the waitstaff at Coconuts is part of the staff and their energy was pretty much the same - nice, helpful, but not overjoyed. But I would preface this to say that the place was BUSY - so I think I would just be doing what needed to be done as well. However, getting our food was fast (mostly within 10 mins). So it appears they got that process down.

Stayed in September 2025

Parking Needs updated rooms

The closeness to the beach

Stayed in September 2025

The property's dated it needs some TLC the downstairs buffet breakfast feels like you're eating in a cave it's dated back to the 80s it needs a facelift

This is a decent property with a value is typical for the area the benefits is the outside bar with live music the availability of showers to take the sand off your feet also the fact that they will bring you food or drinks to the beach is a super plus on the other hand the property is a little tired it needs some renovation some paint some upgrades parking is fantastic the buffet and restaurant in the basement is not pleasant it feels like you're in a cave it's dated the food is typical of a buffet nothing special the focus should be on the outside allowing people to eat outside in the restaurant area underneath the umbrellas would be great also upgrading the rooms or at least providing some additional paint would be a good step forward otherwise towards the end of the season and off season the prices are pretty good thank you⁷

Stayed in August 2025

I wish Happy Hour was longer or started earlier in the day.

It had everything you needed in one area. I really enjoyed being able to eat and drink on the beach it was really convenient. Clean, comfortable, and spacious room!!!

Stayed in August 2025

Stayed for 7 nights.The G cottage unit was farther from the main hotel and beach than we would like. Pullout couch for kids was outdated and the mattress on the pullout is old and very uncomfortable. The shower is very small and not easy to move around in. It was clean for the most part but outdated. Housekeeping did come most days to take out garbage. Office staff were nice and I did receive an email stating I could discuss an upgrade, but no vacancy during the weekend we arrived ,and by midweek felt it would be more of a pain to pack up and move at that point. Would stay at Castle in the Sands again but would book main hotel instead.

37th Street Location in general is close to most OC attractions, Coconuts bar and grill is awesome, great food ,great service. Breakfast in the attached restaurant is good.

Stayed in August 2025

We love the hotel

It has everything you need

Stayed in July 2025

In the room the walls had some stuff and them looked like old juice could have been cleaned better! But beds nice and clean sheets and linen which is always main concern

Great location, you can walk to the beach walk to restaurants and 3 block walk to splash mountain they have little restaurant down stairs nice and good breakfast at the place in the basement, bartenders not so great but other then that was good

Stayed in August 2025

Could’ve been cleaner and more updated.

Beachfront, staff was great!!!

Stayed in July 2025

A little outdated and housekeeper said she didn’t have any towels.

Scheduled kids activities, ocean front, having drinks on the beach.

Stayed in August 2025

Upon arriving we found the unit to be adequate. It really could have used a maintenance walk thru before renting unit o it. The refrigerator lower section would not cool above 57 degrees, so it was necessary to use a cooler for storing our drinks and lunch meats. The bedroom closet was missing a door, the bedroom AC unit would not cool. We called and within minutes the manager came down and looked at the issue. He then sent maintenance down who replaced the window unit in the bedroom, noted the missing door and informed us that they didn’t have a spare refrigerator or the parts necessary to repair the refrigerator. They did offer us unlimited ice for our food and drinks. I would definitely stay there again as the location was great and it was convenient to the beach, restaurant and pool.

Location and customer service

Stayed in August 2025

In the room, there was a fan (part of the A/C unit) that ran continuously & was loud. At least it was running at a consistent volume, like a white noise machine, but much louder.

The location is perfect, just a short walk to the beach, live music at Coconuts, ice cream shop downstairs in the restaurant area, a huge pool to enjoy & parking included.

Stayed in August 2025

Now enough parking

Clean and organized

Stayed in August 2025

Location

Stayed in August 2025

Staff was amazing, friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed in August 2025

The buffet breakfast wasn’t very good.

I loved the location and the staff was very friendly and helpful

Stayed in August 2025

Dated rooms, but not unexpected. New floors were nice.

Perfect location to the beach. The room was clean. The staff was very kind. The atmosphere was fantastic. Music was fun.

Stayed in August 2025

I would have liked the floor to have been mopped and cleaned better prior to our stay. We have a crawling baby and he was so black from the floor. After the long car ride to the beach, the baby was very anxious to get out and crawl around. He was filthy from the floor!

Loved the spacious cottage for our family. Porch was great to hang out on. Cute bedrooms for the kids

Stayed in July 2025

I will not go through booking.com in the future because they confirmed the wrong room for me. And that compromised my enjoyment in my one week stay at a great hotel.

I have stayed at this hotel several times in the past and loved every moment of it. This year I reserve the room through booking.com and I’ve stayed in the same type of room for three years in a row so I chose the same room, in the same building, with an ocean facing balcony in the Waverly castle.I paid over $2300 for the week. When I arrived, I did not have the room I requested. I was given an ocean facing. I paid over $2300 for the week. When I arrived, I did not have the room I requested. I was given an ocean facing room with no kitchen, no pullout couch, and no balcony. I was very upset, but the staff could not help me because I did not book through the hotel. Because I went through booking.com to try to save a few dollars it ended up screwing me over. I will not go through booking.com again.

Stayed in August 2025

music from the restaurant was super loud and played into the night. Bit of a walk (20 mins) to the main boardwalk.

beautiful view of the ocean from the room with the balcony

Stayed in May 2025

Bathroom could of used a little deeper clean in the corners

Enjoyed having waitresses on Beach. They worked hard with many people to attend to. Having a Tiki bar with food convenient nice. Yes there’s nicer places to stay but for the price I would stay here again.

Stayed in July 2025

Older property and no balconies.

Nice pool and nice staff.

Stayed in July 2025

Not enough parking available

The location was perfect and having restaurant on site is wonderful.

Stayed in July 2025

It wasn't the cleanest of space, especially with flies floating around the kitchen during our stay (some part of trash had not been cleaned well before our stay). Bathroom was really really small and barely fit a normal size people.

Excellent location, right next to the beach, and the condo apartment was really good for a family trip of 4 people with comfortable bedroom and decent sofa bed for 2 people.

Stayed in June 2025