Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center
"A 3.3/887 3-star Atlantic Sands direct-boardwalk oceanfront value pick with pool and 4.8 location - CANDID outdated-property flags."
About The Hotel
The Atlantic Sands Hotel is a 3-star direct-boardwalk oceanfront property at 1 Baltimore Avenue on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk. Rated 3.3 across 887 reviews with subratings — cleanliness 3.5, location 4.8 (strongest by far), rooms 3.3, service 3.6, sleep quality 3.4 and value 3.1 (softest). Amenities include free parking, free WiFi, pool, bar/lounge, beach access, business center, conference facilities and non-smoking hotel. Room rate typically runs $265-$380 per night. Location: direct-boardwalk oceanfront at 1 Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth Beach with 4.8 location subrating - one of only two direct-boardwalk hotels (Boardwalk Plaza the other). Recent guest voice is mixed with heavy candid flags: a 1-star ‘Don’t stay here’ wrote ‘Based on the pictures on the Atlantic Sands website, we were looking forward to our stay, but that’s not the hotel in reality. The carpet was buckled, old and smelly. There were socks and hair ties under the bed. The bathroom was dirty’; a 5-star ‘A great place to stay for an awesome beach experience’ repeat family wrote ‘We stay at the Sands every summer for family vacation. This year we spent 9 nights in a forth floor suite with a partial view of the ocean. The room had been renovated as had the deck’; a 1-star ‘False advertising online of Rooms and overpriced’ wrote ‘Hotel is in dire need of updating rooms. In fact the Hotel should cease and desist showing online photos for rooms that are not updated. The photo we saw online for our room showed updated flooring, bedding, curtains, walls’; a 5-star ‘I’ll be back!’ wrote ‘Great hotel, perfect location. Pool, boardwalk, beach. Was clean and safe.’ The property has genuine renovation-in-progress with newer 4th-floor suites and older lower-floor rooms - request an updated room at booking. Book only if you accept the property-condition signals and prioritize direct-boardwalk oceanfront over property polish at value rates.
What Guests Are Saying
“We stay at the Sands every summer for family vacation. This year we spent 9 nights in a forth floor suite with a partial view of the ocean. The room had been renovated as had the deck. The only things that I would recommend for improvement were exhaust fans in the bathroom so it doesn’t get so steamy taking a shower and some sort of mattress topper or a better mattress on the pull out sofa. We enjoy the Sands for a number of reasons — location — close to the beach , the pool, the clean rooms, and having many shops , restaurants, and places within walking distance. It’s very quiet in the evenings so sleeping is never an issue. The staff is nice and very accommodating. They offer a Black Friday deal for discounted rates for your stay! We have been coming for over 15 years and are already looking forward to next season” — Big B., 5 stars
“Sands Hotel staff were great, all requests were met with answers and speed. Guests were friendly and respectful. Best hotel experience in Rehoboth Beach area. Accommodation’s including Pool, breakfast- lunch-dinner- on site availability, makes vacation time easy! Highly recommend for family’s, reunions, and people who just want their time at the beach!” — Michele M., 5 stars
“This hotel was in the perfect location! Right on the boardwalk and only steps to the beach. Our room was clean and perfect for what we needed. Included a mini fridge and microwave. The pool was also a nice plus. Would definitely stay here again next summer.” — Allison D., 5 stars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- 4.8 location subrating - direct-boardwalk oceanfront on Rehoboth Beach
- Pool and bar/lounge on-site
- Direct beach and boardwalk access
- Business center and conference facilities for group bookings
- $265-$380 nightly rate - value alternative to Boardwalk Plaza on the boardwalk
Cons:
- CANDID: 1-star ‘Don’t stay here’ wrote ‘carpet was buckled, old and smelly. There were socks and hair ties under the bed’
- CANDID: 1-star ‘False advertising online of Rooms and overpriced’ - actual rooms not matching website photos
- Value 3.1 - the softest subrating (property-condition-driven complaint)
- Rooms 3.3 - the second-softest subrating - dated rooms per multiple 1-star guests
- No in-room jacuzzi - pool is the only water amenity
The Location
1 Baltimore Avenue 101 N Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-2160 - Directly on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk at Baltimore Avenue. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.
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Guest reviews
What guests are saying about Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center.
"This will be my 3 rd year attending Christmas Breakfast with Santa. Excellent event for family’s and small kids. Terrific arts & crafts, Santa, Grinch , food and decorations. The staff do an amazing job, especially Suzanne. Always attentive , responsive, friendly and recognizes folks who come multiple years. Recommendations on organizing for next year: 2 seatings vs 1 (9:00 / 11:00) and bringing Santa back out to main dining room."
— Owner
View on Google"Our family recently stayed here for about a week, and overall we had a wonderful experience! The hotel is especially well-suited for families with young kids, offering convenience, friendly service, and an unbeatable location. Pros: • The beachfront location is absolutely unbeatable. Direct access to the sand and boardwalk made it so easy to pop back to the room when our toddler needed the potty or a quick break. • Kiwi’s Cove, attached to the hotel, had good food at a fair price — very convenient when traveling with kids. • The hotel is close to shops and necessities on Rehoboth’s Main Street, which was great for our inevitable “emergency” family runs. • Staff were some of the friendliest we’ve met — welcoming, helpful, and very family-oriented. • Rooms were very clean (no bed bugs!) and well-kept. Just note they can run a little chilly, so pack a sweater or jacket. Cons: • The walls are quite thin, so we could hear neighbors and hallway noise more than we would have liked. Takeaway: For families who value location, cleanliness, and genuinely friendly service, this hotel is hard to beat. The convenience of the beach, boardwalk, and nearby dining made our stay an enjoyable and memorable one!"
— Nancy Liu
View on Google"The front desk person was awesome, super friendly, remembered us, super nice, but we're not really sure what is going on with the making up of rooms--it seems towels were traded out, but otherwise no real service happened while we were there. The location is fantastic, the rooms were spacious and nicely appointed, and the beds were slightly firm but comfortable. Our rooms were on the South side, and we had a lovely view of the ocean. The pool was clean and the servers there were charming and lively. Overall a very nice time!"
— Laura Daniels
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