Coastal Palms Beach HotelvsCastle in the Sand Hotel
Both Coastal Palms Inn & Suites and Castle in the Sand Hotel are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Castle in the Sand Hotel ranks significantly better than Coastal Palms Inn & Suites. Castle in the Sand Hotel is ranked #4 in Ocean City with recommendations from 3 reviews including Oyster, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Coastal Palms Beach Hotel
 Oyster
12004 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842
From $59/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 
Budget
 "Its 95 rooms have balconies, and some have full or partial ocean views, but not all have been equally updated. Family-friendly, the hotel has two-room suites and a two-bedroom, two-bath Beach House." Full review
Castle in the Sand Hotel
 Oyster
 Fodor's
 Frommer's
3701 Atlantic Avenue, 37th Street & Oceanfront, Ocean City, MD 21842
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Laundy Room
 - Restaurant
 - Pool
 - Family Friendly
 
Mid-Range
 "This large, family-owned oceanfront hotel with an OIympic-size swimming pool and beach volleyball court is incredibly kid-friendly, with a seasonal kids program." Full review
 "This compound of castles is a popular family destination for its sheer amount of kid-friendly amenities." Full review
 "A good choice for families who don't want to break the bank, this modern hotel with a castlelike exterior is set on the beach at 37th Street, about 10 blocks from the boardwalk." Full review