Sandcastle Inn

2-star hotel Great 1402 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, GA, 31328
Sandcastle Inn

About Sandcastle Inn

Just a 5 minutes' walk from Tybee Beach, this Tybee Island motel features an outdoor saltwater pool. Rooms offer a simple design and are equipped with free WiFi and a cable TV. Tybee Island Marine Science Center is 1148 ft away. A microwave, refrigerator and coffee machine are included in all classically furnished rooms at the Sandcastle Inn. A seating area is provided in every room. Pastries, cereal, and coffee are provided each morning at Sandcastle Inn. Free parking is provided on site. The Inn Sandcastle is just 2.4 mi from Tybee Island National Monument and Museum and Fort Pulaski National Monument is a 10 minutes' drive away. Wilmington Island Golf Course is 12 mi away.

Amenities

  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

3.6 / 5
Great 1178 reviews

The hotel has a great location, being within walking distance to the beach and various dining options. However, the reviews are mixed regarding the cleanliness and maintenance of the rooms, with some guests reporting issues such as wobbly toilets, water pressure problems, and the need for updates and repairs.

What guests liked
  • Great location
  • Clean and comfortable rooms
What could be better
  • Maintenance issues in rooms
  • Parking lot size and availability
  • Kim Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The rooms were clean and well equipped. The staff was very nice and helpful. We were able to rent beach chairs, which was an awesome bonus. The property is retro and as advertised. Not fancy and could use some upgrades, but perfect for a budget friendly beach getaway. Great location.

  • Christine Jun 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    The stay started out well enough, our room was ready when we arrived and there was parking available. A quick review of the room was okay except of the mold on the caulking in the bathroom and peeling paint on the bathroom door. Later that evening we found that the bathroom sink drained very slowly - like hours. The first day we went to the beach most of the day (quick walk which was nice) and came back with no room service. Didn't make a big deal about it, got some towels and went on with our evening. The next day when we came back and our room wasn't touched again my friend went to discuss with the office. She was told that she should have complained the first day but they would be sure to get our room the next day. Our room now had 3 days worth of towels and sand from the beach. On the 3rd day we came back early (like 3ish) and our room still had not been touched. I went to the office and they said we were to get a "Full Service" but they had to get to the rooms with new reservations first. We went to dinner and come back to a room where we had new towels (old towels removed) and the bathroom had been cleaned and the floors mopped (although sand was still visible). The sheets had NOT been changed or the beds remade - so much for their "FULL SERVICE". I would not stay again.

  • Jesse Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The hotel room was fantastically clean. It was a quiet stay. The room was not as outdated as some. Our room did have some broken features, and there was next to no water pressure. It was a fair trade-off for a great price and a great location. I would stay here again.

  • Caleb Jun 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    We really enjoyed our stay at the Sand Castle. The pool was salt water and very clean. The walk to the beach was short. The location was excellent and in reach of many restaurants and shopping locations. The beds were okay but could use an upgrade. For the price compared to others we really enjoyed our stay.

  • Teika Jun 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The proximity to the beach

  • Alexandria Jun 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    This place may have been one of the more heinous places I have ever stayed. Upon opening the door to the room, mold every where, a dead cockroach right by the bed, numerous live cockroaches strolling around, nothing at all had been cleaned and they had the audacity to ask for tips for housekeeping. Thankfully I always bring towels of my own because theirs were covered in hairs, I had to use their towels as rugs as to not collect cockroaches on my toes. This stay ought to be refunded.

  • Justin Jun 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    The shower was hot, the staff was very friendly, the towels were very clean, and the location was about a 5 minute walk to the beach. The property could really use some updating. There was a huge creak in the shower (about the size of my hand), the faucet was hanging off the wall about an inch and a half, there were large chips in the sink, and the sheets felt extremely cheap. Also, when we were in the pool, there was a strong stench of garbage because the dumpster was right behind the pool.

  • Cristian May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    It’s always a fun place

  • Huttar May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    The Staff was wonderful. It was a good value, great location, clean and very comfortable. No complaints

  • Melissa May 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    We killed 3 baby roaches the day we were leaving

  • Priscilla May 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    This hotel was a very good value for the money and we will be staying there again on one of our future trips to Tybee. The beds were comfy and they actually gave you nice, fluffy, pillows that were actually large enough. The hotel is older, however, you are within 500 feet of the beach. The rooms were clean, the heat/air worked and kept the room at a comfortable temperature. We were really satisfied overall with everything about the hotel. We were at the beach to be at the beach not live in our hotel.

  • Julie May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Parking need some work, short beds

  • Dalton May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Nothing. It was great!

  • Melissa May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The room was very clean, staff was very friendly and proficient. Its not a luxury inn, it provides a place to sleep and shower. It needs a little maintenance like shower needed some caulking & sink surface was worn & chipped. Other than that, it was a good place to stay, 3 min walk to the ocean.

  • Teresa May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Parking is very tight fitting. Ice maker for back rooms doesn’t work have go to front of building to get ice. Toilet made loud running sound when other rooms used theirs. But was close to Shops and Beach. Would stay again. Just needs a little attention to some things.

  • Rhonda May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very good price. 3 minute walk to the beach. Quiet. Clean. Great staff.

  • Marroquin May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Friendly staff and extremely close walk to the beach. AC/Fan was great and there was no smoke smell in the room, which is very rare nowadays. While the beds and overall room was clean, the rooms could use a type of remodeling as the sink and bathroom were older and slightly broken only temporarily fixed with sealant or new caulk. The door also had a half inch gap which let in alot of light and sounds from outside.

  • Terence May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    proximity to beach, shopping and restaurants Room furnishings and fixtures.

  • Tiffany May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Property had mold everywhere in the bathroom.

  • Leslie May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Pretty much everything

  • Khanh May 2026 · via priceline
    3.5/5

    Back parking really tight but ok It’s close to walking to beach

  • Fe May 2026 · via priceline
    3/5

    the location is very close to the pavilion and shopping and dining is so convenient the bed frames .. makes a lot of squeaky sound , microwave needs to get clean and I found a couple at cockroaches at night crawling..

  • Billie May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    The lock on the door and bathroom door were broken.

  • Thomas May 2026 · via priceline
    2/5

    The bathroom in the room was not clean. We reported to management the issues we found. There was mold growing on the caulking in the tub. Behind the toilet and door the floor was not clean. There was a large spiderweb behind the door?

  • austin May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice and close to the beach

  • Laurie May 2026 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    The beds where uncomfortable and old and needs improvement

  • Brittany May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    I love how welcoming the front desk was and also how close it was to the beach!!! Walking distance was amazing. N/A

  • Robert May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was one of the best hotels in the area that's for sure!!! Centrally located with everything around it, the sting ray across the street the tryler park restaurant nextdoor and the breakfast club at the end of the block were great but everything is right around it with in a few minute walk. Don't forget Jason at the daiquiri bar which was amazing too. Also can't forget Halo at the Pier 16 restaurant what a meal and great service. The beach is literally right behind the hotel less than 10 minutes to a perfect spot. The Hotel was nice very retro needed a little work but we all do lmao, the pool was great especially being open until 10 so you could do some night swimming and our room was great the bed was comfortable, they gave us enough pillows which I'm always concerned about, the shower was odd and took some getting used too. Overall it was a great stay and I recommend it to anyone.

  • Lisa May 2026 · via priceline
    1.5/5

    The bed was comfortable. Air conditioner worked great. Shower was hot. Pool was small. Room was old and needs updating. Shower wall was cracked. No amount of cleaning can make the room better. Picture on websites misleading. Not enough parking for guests,.

  • Gabrielle May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The location was great! No real complaints!

  • Lord May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    I didn’t have time for breakfast. The beach is across the parking lot, so no crossing the street. My only complaint would be about the parking and ice machine not working. Other than that all expectations were met if not over exceeded. The parking was pretty tight. The manager did warn me to keep my spot off I found one. I found one but I couldn’t miss my show just to have a parking spot. I ended up parking on the side of the building when I got back that night. Not that big of a deal

  • Lakesia May 2026 · via priceline
    0.5/5

    The rooms wasn’t up to par

  • Kevin May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    AC unit either stayed on endlessly in Cool mode or barely stayed on at all in Eco mode, so I was either kept awake most the night due to kinda loud fan, or the unit got too warm and stuffy, even as I set temp to 73 and it wasn’t even that warm overnight any night. Kinda wish I could just opened a window.

  • Louis May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    close to beach

  • Chris Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Very dated and not enough parking

  • Otis Apr 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Room hardly had any water pressure. There was a big gap under the door and bugs were getting in. Reported it, but nothing was done.

  • Lynnette Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love the down to earth friendly staff. They treat you like family.

  • Molly Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Parking lot was easy and all door close to it

  • Deborah Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Could use some remodeling, but besises that everything was good.

  • Kim Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Potential areas of improvement: AC unit kept shutting off and the room got hot overnight, bathrooms are incredibly small- may want to be cautious if traveling with burly gentlemen

  • Shelley Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The beds were comfortable the sheets seem to be clean, but the room was very abused and used outdated.

  • Christopher Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Someone hit my car there didn’t notice it till I got home

  • Nipont Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Dirty room,sink is not drained,air conditioning is loud

  • Crystal Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    We always stay here when we travel to Tybee. We have tried the other hotel behind Tybee (Hotel Tybee) and we prefer Sandcastle Inn much more. It’s an older hotel as they all are there but it is clean and the staff is top notch. They don’t have an elevator so if you require one definitely ask for handicap accessible room. It’s about a 3 min walk to the beach and it’s very conveniently located walking distance to Tybrisa street. They have an outdoor pool that is well kept as well.

  • Marsha Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Everything was good, no issues at all.

  • Amber Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Parking was tight. Very out of date. It felt like it was straight out of a 60s mobile home. Very unimpressive. Balcony felt like it was going to fall off the building. Other guests were riff raff. They were miserably loud and obnoxious. No peace and quiet. Room was very drafty. We had to listen to the wind whistling through the windows and doors. Definitely wouldn’t stay again.

  • Brittany Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room

  • Verified Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Horrible rooms (yes rooms) our first room clearly didnt get clean before we stayed there and our second room seemed like it was just cleaned to shut us up.

  • Joe Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Was very clean!

  • Sanwayee Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice stay

  • Patricia Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    There is only 1 car per room allowed and the girl at the front desk had no idea where we could park our 2nd vehicle. I feel like she should have been able to direct us to other parking. The hotel is a little aged but the location is great. A 2 minute walk to the beach and restaurants. Air conditioning was a little loud. Bed was comfortable. I would stay here again

  • Robert Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Parking spaces extremely narrow. Certainly not standard width. Interior room lghting poor. Either off or extremely bright and harsh. Barhroom exhaust fan makes hideous noise. Toilet does not flush easily. Massively bright pole lights shining directly at window. Blackout curtain not wide enough to block light. Microwave must have been 30 years old.

  • Amanda Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean beautiful room big bed fluffy bedding. Quite nice indeed. Friendly staff who treated us so kindly and accommodated our need for a late check in. We were able to have ease of access to all the things near by. Park you car for the weekend in the hotels lot and walk it's no more three blocks either direction to find things to do and food to eat. The local famous breakfast club is right beside this hotel. It's amazing. We loved everything about our stay and will be back soon.

  • Emily Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    As for the room, it was super clean and fresh, including the floors, the fridge and microwave. Hot water with good pressure in the shower. Bed was comfy. and best of all, a super short walk to the beach! This is my new favorite place. Thank you Sandcastle! See you guys next week.

  • Tyler Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Only thing I didn't like the WiFi always was lagging but other than that it was great

  • STACEY Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was great, the staff was super friendly and the room was so cute.

  • Joel Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Kind staff, great location overall and very easy access in and out.

  • Brianna Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The rooms wasn’t clean I didn’t even want to take a shower because of how disgusting it was but the staff was pretty nice

  • Karen Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room great staff great location

  • Jeahyun Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    It was super musty and air quality was bad

  • Taylar Mar 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    We were not the only customers who got there and immediately checked out for a refund. We drove 5 hours to get there, and because they took so long to resolve the situation there were no other rooms available anywhere and we had to drive back home the same night. Thankfully, the lady working the front desk was extremely accommodating and helpful. She was the only positive in our experience. Do yourself a favor, and don’t stay here. It was nasty. I have no idea why they have 7.2 stars on Travelocity, especially when I looked past the first few reviews they were all as bad, or worse than mine.

  • Kathryn Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The hotel is located close to the beach and the pool is clean and nice. The staff was helpful and courteous. The room is dated.

  • Stephanie Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff were friendly and flexible, location was great and ease of booking was on point. They gave us a recommendation for getting around the island and some good restaurants. Worth the value for your stay on Tybee Island, GA!

  • Tina Feb 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The toilet didn’t work am instead of giving us a different room we were given the run around for over 2 hours. The rooms aren’t n anything like the picture posted. The bed is hard a crap and absolutely no water pressure. The employees and owner don’t care about customers. I wouldn’t stay here again.

  • Jessica Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Good

  • Gregory Jan 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    The staff was very courteous and welcoming, so that was very much appreciated. The room itself was just OK. The flooring was nice, and the beds were comfortable. I know you get what you pay for, but the bathroom looked like it was original to the property built decades ago. It is in serious need of renovation. The ceiling above the sink was open, showing decades-old piping and crud.

  • Robert Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Quiet stay despite close proximity to local restaurants and shopping. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

  • Amy Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Its old and dated. It is clean. No breakfast. Staff was friendly. Not handicap accessible.

  • Raymond Nov 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Horrible

  • LLOYD Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    yes and yes

  • Steven Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Our first room wasn't as good as we expected, the desk clerk gave us choices of better rooms to move into and apologized. She requested maintenance to take care of it. All staff were friendly and helpful. We stay here yearly. Nice place and location.

  • Kenneth Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    room was ad advertised

  • Kristy Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The refrigerator was so loud we could barely sleep!

  • Judith Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Basic but seems popular. Nice staff if needed. Parking right outside room but could be noisy if you’re on ground room. Room comfortable as were the beds. Amenities fridge/micro etc. hot water. pool was not heated & small but in Nov was in shade but chairs were in sun but I was allowed to use their sister hotels heated pool. Close to beach & shops. Price ok for what we got but no breakfast there. Would use again though

  • Rosalyn Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Was not clean

  • AMY Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This is our go-to. Is it perfect? No. Is it cheap? Yep. We have a room to sleep in and shower in. Thats it. Nothing fancy

  • Alexx Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Staff was extremely helpful. The location of this building makes it easy to walk to most places. However a non smoking room needs to not smell like smoke. Also the build up on the sink should be addressed before anyone else uses that room. Shower was decent but drained slow.

  • Mary Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The front desk lady was nice, the location is good. The hotel is old but seems to be making an effort to update. Our white bed linens were stained yellow in places and had cigarette burns. The air conditioner worked fine, although it was loud and the shower had hot water. Overpriced but that's beach hotels.

  • Susan Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Parking and location were great. Hotel was exactly what youd expect for the price. It was clean and sorta updated. Bathrooms could use some work. Staff was prompt and friendly. We were not disappointed.

  • Rebecca Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Needs some work and a bit more cleaning. Floor wasn’t very clean. Needs some updates

  • Ray Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good overall… nothing fancy but ok for rate.

  • Osama Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Right at the beach

  • Robert Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was centrally located to the beach, shopping & dining

  • Robert Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Close to the beach and restaurants. If you are looking for quiet this isn’t the place. If you are looking to have fun and somewhere to pass out drunk this place will work.

  • Kevin Aug 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    This property was very outdated, the toilet seat was barely on, the toilet was so low to the ground you had to hold onto something to sit down. The baseboard was so old it was coming off. The air conditioners were rusted out and dripping rusty water, ours didnt even cool our room. The bed was a semi thick mattress on a "rock hard" slab foundation. The whole time we were in the room, the smell of pot was drifting in through the ac. It was horrible, we WILL NOT go back. It was a typical 2 star MOTEL, very dirty, overpriced!

  • Leslie Aug 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    This hotel is the crapiest hotel we've ever stayed in! This hotel is in a good location! We walked to restaurants and bars and stores!!!

  • khamphay Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Older but clean and beach real close

  • Karl Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    They do not clean your room unless you ask.

  • Alex Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    This was a great place to just need somewhere to sleep at. Staff was friendly, accommodated early check in, and room was very clean. Only complaint I have is the pool area needs updated pretty bad, it was small. The trash area was right next to it, so it smelled while sitting there. Thankfully we spent majority of the time at the beach.

  • Dakota Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean, staff were friendly. Only negative was there was a hole in the floor tile. Was a tripping hazard since it was in the walk way going toward the sink.

  • Karen Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The rooms did not look as they did on line. The bathroom was gross. The toilet was for a child. I have a knee injury and it was very scary! I wanted to checkout as soon as I saw it.

  • Melody Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    And the desk clerk was very accommodating. The rooms, however, were very outdated. The bathroom was in need of some repair and the air conditioning in our second room continually tripped the electric which requires a move to a different room. The bed linens had stains and hair. The walkways and stairs were filthy. We ended up leaving.

  • Gary Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The entire experience was good for us, not the lest of which they allowed us to bring our who was more chilled there than at our home. Everything was in walking distance. A lot to explore and and a lot to enjoy.

  • Takeia Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Great location front desk staff was very nice and accommodating. Just a few steps from the beach and a variety of restaurants

  • Emily Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Air conditioning was not good and keep kicking on and off. Would not cool down the room. Had to go purchase a fan.

  • Olethia Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Our stay was terrible from the time we entered for check in until we decided not to stay. The room floors was flooded with water my 19 mos old slip and fell on the wet floor bruising her leg the water sinks service was horrible. No compassion for my 19 mos old

  • Ricia Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    I booked to stay at sandcastle inn a month prior to my trip, upon arrival there was an awful smell and after attempting to check in they told me that they had no record of me in the system, they also told me that they had no way to accommodate me. I showed my receipt and proof of purchase and they told me to look for other places to stay. I called Expedia because that’s who I booked through and after Expedia had called them they found out that they had given my room to someone with a similar last name as mine. I was also told they couldn’t refund me due to the manager being absent. I was told that the manager would be there at 8 am the next day. I called the next day and another hotel answered for them and said they wouldn’t be in til 9:30 . We were luckily able to get our refund after a lot of back and forth, however The experience with this hotel was awful.

  • Stephanie Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It is definitely an older property that could use some renovations but it was clean and the staff was excellent. There really aren't many hotel options on Tybee so I would say this is one of the better choices. Very loud older AC unit. Excellent location to the beach and restaurants. We normally rent a condo at the North end of the beach, but if you want to be where the action is, I would recommend staying here.

  • Brittany Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    It has bed bugs it was digusting worst place I’ve ever stayed

  • Dana Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Beds were clean and comfortable. Location is great! Our room facing the street was quiet.

  • Agnes Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Near the beach

  • Carolanne Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    First room we got the water was either extremely hot or burn your skin off hot so they moved to stay a couple rooms. The beds were extremely uncomfortable, but for the Location in the price, it was good.

  • Donna Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Quick and easy stay for a night. Clean room and spacious enough.

  • Angela Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We nice they was friendly.

  • SYDNEY Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was so close to the beach and a short walk to the pier and restaurants. Very quiet and quaint!

  • ruth Jul 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Property is just very old and needed updating .

  • Cynthia Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Close and convenient to the beach

  • Tonya Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Old but clean

  • Theresa Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nothing fancy, but met our needs when looking for a place to sleep on Tybee Island. Close to the beach!

  • Verified Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Hotel did not look like the pictures at all. I’m sure at one point they looked like that but now they are all beat up and rundown. The bed made an awful noise everytime you touched it. The door looked like it had been kicked in.

  • Cassandra Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Loved how nice the checkout ladies were!! The room did its job, but i feel it needed some tlc, the bathroom could use a makeover. The front door also needed a seal as u could see the outside which caused the air conditioner to run almost non stop. It worked great at least. Again for the price it did its job.

  • Erika Jun 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Gross with misleading pics. Staff was great tho and beach was right there

  • Laura Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Beds are horrible.

  • Robert Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very conveniently located. Short walk to beach boardwalk and restaurants

  • Robert Jun 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Killed the biggest roach I've ever seen. Bathroom is rough. Floor is dirty. Tub faucet wouldn't quit running. Convenient to beach. Ladies at reception were very nice. Pay more and stay somewhere better.

  • Jordan Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    just a decent, clean, hotel that is steps away from the beach. Nothing fancy, but provides a good place to stay while enjoying Tybee Island.

  • Chris Jun 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    This room was very utilitarian. Showed significant wear and tear. Bathroom door would not close due the the ceiling light being mounted on the wall blocking the door frame. Large gaping hole in the drain. Bed as hard and lumpy. Staff checking in was not friendly at all. Parking is limited.

  • Michael Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    We had to be moved to another room because of toilet not working and shower curtain falling on us

  • Sherri Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    What an amazing weekend! The location of this place is awesome. We never moved our vehicle, was close walk to everything. The staff was. Amazingly nice! The price was great. Very clean.

  • Nancy Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff was very nice & helpful. Room was fine, as well as the pool. Beach was a little far for me due to my hip & back issues, but we could drive to parking area in back where the walkways to beach are. $4/hour for county parking, so worked out.

  • Brandy Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Walking distance to the beach was perfect. Front desk clerk was AWESOME, so friendly!

  • Justin Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great location the parking could have been better but all around we enjoyed our stay very much.

  • AnnMarie May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The hotel is in a great spot and there's a restaurant across the street for good food. We arrived early (@3p) and our room was clean so we wew allowed to check in. Nice size room but AC was not working. Nice girl from the front desk tried to get it working bit no luck. She graciously moved is to another room and all was good. Hotel is within walking distance of mich of the south end so that's a plus. We checked out before 8a and there was no one around so we called the number on the door and left the key in a box. Not a bad place, just old. Bed was fine and price was good compared to other hotels there. It's a 2 star hotel. Comfortable and quiet.

  • Daniela May 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Very run down hotel with bathrooms in terrible shape.

  • Pat May 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    This building is old and in need of a lot of upgraded

  • Jonathan May 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    This hotel is great as far as location. Pool area was nice. Rooms were just ok. Double beds seem smaller than a double. Not a great “re-model”. I wouldn’t want to stay multiple nights but for an overnight trip it was fine.

  • Steve May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean room staff was great walkable to shops and restaurants

  • Alexandria May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff were very kind and helpful. The water from the shower and sink had a strange smell, but otherwise the room was very nice and cleanly. Would definitely stay here again!

  • Arthur May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Also, the hotel is within walking distance to lots of great restaurants, including a seafood place directly across the street. I'd definitely stay here again.

  • Chic May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean bedding/linens (comfortable), floors, tv, fridge & microwave was nice & AC worked well. Not too noisy. The toilet wasnt anchored properly to the floor. I would recommend a total remodel of the shower & toilet area.

  • Gemma May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The building is alright. It is within walking distance to the beach. There is a restaurant right across that serves excellent mussels and gumbo! Front desk is helpful. Take note, no elevators.

  • Addie May 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The location was great. Rooms not as clean as they could be. Low toilets very uncomfortable.

  • Kristi May 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The Sandcastle is a great place and this is where we go every single time we come down to Tybee and where we will continue to go for future trips as well!

  • Jennifer May 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Decent one night stay. Close to food, boardwalk and shopping.

  • Colleen May 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

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  • Tammy May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and quiet. Friendly staff. Short walk to the beach. I liked it so much I stayed an extra night. We’ll definitely be back!

  • James May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Amanda Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Close to restaurants, shops and beach

  • Thomas Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent experience.

  • Shayla Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Tammy is amazing

  • Answanette Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very friendly staff

  • David Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Spent 5 nights and they never swept or cleaned the floor. No housekeeping was done. We had to go get fresh towels when we ran out. Sand on the floors and the pool was dirty.

  • Autumn Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

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  • Samuel Apr 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Overall a good place to stay at the price point and location to the beach ⛱️

  • Joseph Apr 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Avoid this hotel

  • Elizabeth Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Enjoyed our stay. Thank you

  • Mark Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room is clean, comfortable, and quiet, though could use some maintenance. Staff is friendly and helpful. Coffee in room is pathetic.

  • Hayley Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Negatives- key card didnt work. Had to drag out big machine from the 90s to fix it. Paint peeling off bathroom door. Plumbing issues- had to get plunger to unclog the toilet and shower. Low water pressure. Old style hard spring beds like college dorms or worse. Bring your own pillows. Microwave blew up- went POP and didnt cook. They had to bring a new one and it did cold spots and burnt others. Fridge had to be turned on. Old shower curtain. Air can only be 72 degrees- old wall unit. Dim lighting in bathroom/vanity area. This would be great for teens or young 20s on a budget but for olders or injuries this is a no. Will not be back. Staff and location are the only 2 saving graces.

  • Claudia Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Im very happy with my stay. Everything was smooth n friendly staff. We alway come back.

  • Gillis, Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Shower/tub needed a bath mat on bottom of tub. Could use some safety handrails in the tub.

  • William Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Property is dated. Staff price and location excellent?

  • William Apr 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Property is dated and room just needs a little paint. Location and price is excellent!

  • Glenn Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Everything was fine. the only problem was at check in our room was not ready but they up graded to another room

  • David Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Last minute trip and you get what you pay for. Not bad, but, surrounded by potheads. Bed was comfortable. Room was clean. Just an old motel and you can tell.

  • Kerry Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay! Will book again!

  • Noah Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everyone was very nice. Very close to the beach

  • Levi Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Ok

  • mark Apr 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The pictures on the website did not reflect the property at all. The bathrooms were dirty, it smelled bad in the room and was not a good place to sleep.

  • Verified Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very affordable hotel. Amenities were in line with what you would expect for the price

  • Maurice Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    room was out dated visible damage on the room door

  • Mary Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Greater and comfortable stay

  • Oma Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    all good

  • Amy Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This was our second time staying at the Sandcastle Inn. We have enjoyed our stays. The only down side is if you have two vehicles when they are full, you have to park one somewhere else. For us it wasn’t a problem because of all the parking on the streets and it’s walking distance to the beach (which has parking)

  • Stacey Mar 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    Pictures didn’t match. Dirty bathrooms, old very outdated, tv remote didn’t work. It was nasty

  • Verified Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    If a very basic room is needed - this would be the place.

  • Sarah Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The room was a smoking room, but could have used some detailed cleaning. The lady in office said she would come clean, but we didn't want any one in room. Cleaned it up myself. Lady in office was great

  • Leah Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It is an older hotel but they keep it clean. Walking distance to the pier, all of the shops and dining. A great little breakfast spot right in front of the hotel And amazing little ice cream shop also right in front of the hotel!

  • Shasta Mar 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    No one available to check in/out.

  • Cristen Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was a little run down, but it was nice, and very clean.

  • Morgan Mar 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Property itself was worn down, but it was right by the beach, the area felt safe, and the staff was nice!

  • Sandra Mar 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Although the hotel had an atmsphere of days gone by, the rooms showed that as well. Very much in need of updates. Rates were comparable to updated rooms, but without the updates. Door was about to break, and room smelled moldy.

  • Virginia Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Well maintained renovated older beach motel. We enjoyed it.

  • Kendall Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The beds were hard

  • Jaylin Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location & price, staff was friendly and helpful

  • Nancy Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Very cute place!

  • philip Mar 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The Sandcastle Inn was not a great experience on Tybee. Though the staff were friendly, the low cost attracted a poor clientele. Between drunken parties, big loud dogs, and the cops banging on a room door at 7:30am, I can't recommend the establishment. Further, I found a few bugs in the bathroom and on the bed. Plus, I couldn't make it the first day of my reservation, but was charged for it anyway. Just a heads up to all tempted by the low price. You'll get what you pay for at this location.

  • Kirsten Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Awesome stay 🙌

  • Francie Mar 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Needs to be updated. But in a good location.

  • Brian Mar 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Stayed 3 nights off-season (March) and was perfectly happy with the Sandcastle when considering price/amenities ratio. It's not a fancy hotel, but met our needs just fine at a good price compared to other options on Tybee. Super-convenient location that is walkable to just about everything, including numerous restaurants, the "main" street stores and dining/bars, and the beach (a block or so away). Room was basic but fine, clearly an older motel that has been somewhat (but not totally) updated. Our only real complaint was noise from the street, but that's probably an issue with other hotels on that street as well. If you are a light sleeper you may want to bring earplugs or run the HVAC fan all night as we did, which made it fine.

  • April Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good spot

  • Wanda Mar 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    I always syay here so i really habe nothing bad too say nut it could be upgraded

  • Laura Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I always love staying at the sandcastle inn. Affordable, convenient, laid back.

  • Richard Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Small room, but clean and comfortable. Close to the beach. Quiet (except for some traffic)

  • Pamela Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Melenda at the front desk was super helpful. We loved the room very spacious. Bed was extremely comfortable excellent shower with plenty of hot water and great water pressure. We will definitely be back!

  • Robert Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Close to our favorite seafood restaurant Stingrays across the street. bathroom was kinda tight getting in and out of the shower

  • Quan Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Good location. Clean. A bit worn around the edges.

  • Stephen Feb 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Lots of bars walking distance

  • David Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    N/A

  • Kirsten Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice close to beach

  • Edens Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    convenient to eating venues

  • Brooke Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    I cannot believe I paid to stay here. For reference, I come to Tybee every year at this time. This is the worst trip I have ever taken; truly a disappointment. For starters, the office was closed and I had to go to a different office upon check in. The attendant at the office was less than cheery, we’ll just leave it at that. When I got to my physical room, I was shocked at the state of the room. It looks nothing like the photos (kudos to the photographer). The floor was filthy, the baseboards were broken, cracked, and falling off the walls, the sink was absolutely disgusting, the bathroom tile was cracked, and if you told me someone was murdered in the tub in 1982, I would believe you. The toilet didn’t properly flush, and it ran all night no matter what I did. The beds were far from comfortable, the sheets were thin, the air conditioning didn’t work well, the door didn’t seal and didn’t lock unless it was half open… very secure feeling for two women traveling alone. I wouldn’t stay here again if the room was offered for free, I pray someone reads this and it saves them the money I wish I would have saved myself. The only positive is the 7 channels and wifi work, and I didn’t *see* any bugs. Take that for what you will…

  • Chekri Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    A

  • adam Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I have been there 2 different times.

  • Heaven Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We just came to Savannah for one night for a quick birthday /Christmas shopping trip. What a great find Sandcastle Inn is!!!!! The receptionists were so nice both on check in and check out. The room was very clean with a great tv with apps already on it so you don't need to bring a Roku. The beds were comfortable and the shower was very hot with great water pressure. It is less than a 5 minute walk to the beach and it is right there at the pier. We were there in December so it was too cold to swim but it had the cutest little pool that looked very clean. We will definitely stay here again the next time we go to Savannah.

  • Cynthia Dec 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Close to everything and walkable to beach and pier.

  • Sarah Dec 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    It was very dated and run down. Poor sound insulation and we heard loud music until 1am. No one at the front desk cared

  • Lesley Nov 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Property definitely needs some updating, but we didn’t pay too much for the stay. Double room and one mattress had no springs…sunk to the platform. The walls must he paper thin as we heard our neighbors until the middle of the night. Air con was terrible and loud. It stopped working in the middle of the night and had to have the TV volume up way too loud just to hear.

  • Michael Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Whether was ok, but the stay was great.

  • April Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Hotel but clean and the office staff were very friendly.

  • Chung Nov 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Motel is dirty very oldest

  • Lee Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice place

  • Anne Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    The pool was so cold like a freezee. Was able to get in up to my waist at least. The ocean water was much better than the pool

  • Tania Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was amazing. Very very friendly and helpful. Rooms have been updated. We only slept and showered there. Super walkable to beach, restaurants and shops. We would stay there again.

  • Andrea Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was good except they need to touch up paint and bathrooms.

  • Mary Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    What I DESPISE is all the 'understanding' AI responses claiming that they care and will fix the issues. They don't. They won't. The AC still doesn't work well. The toilet is still wobbly. The TV is confusing to use. The floors are kinda dirty. No matter how many reviews mention these things and how many times the AI "understands" the problem and promises to correct it... the AC still won't work. The toilet will still wobble. The floors will still be dirty. It's a budget beach hotel. It's OK. If you are picky, you won't like it. Also, you have to turn the AC down to 60' to get it to work at all. I think it's offset by 10' to try and get people not to use it. Set it to 60', you'll get 70' and it's comfortable.

  • Patrick Oct 2024 · via expedia
    2/5

    The crud and in corners! Plus roaches !

  • Diego Oct 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    5 minute walk to beach/pier

  • Shelley Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Our overall experience was very good. The staff was friendly. There were no issues checking in or out. Housekeeping came around daily and asked if we needed towels or anything. The room was one of the renovated ones so it was nice and clean and smelled clean. The bathroom was a little dated still and the toilet was wobbly and the toilet paper was not great. One bed was more comfortable than the other. The room did come with complimentary toiletries like soap, lotion, shampoos/conditioner, and makeup wipes. The fridge, microwave, and ac worked. It was in a great location close to restaurants and the beach. We would stay there again.

  • cecelia Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Everything was good. The bed isn’t that comfortable. It close to everything, walking distance to the beach.

  • Iran Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice area, everything was great!

  • Rod Oct 2024 · via expedia
    1/5

    We left a day early did not feel at all safe where the room was located. The property was not at all as respesented it was in ill repair overall terrible. We lost 55 bucks to get out of there.

  • Mark Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Had a great stay, great staff

  • Heather Oct 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great beach hotel and location!

  • Cynthia Sep 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    convenient, cheap, clean

  • Bobbie Sep 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    It smelt very nice but the floors were dirty, room was a lot smaller than expected. The front desk people were very friendly.

  • MELISSA Sep 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Over all for our 2night stay, this was what we needed. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful.

  • Sandra Sep 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice area convenient location. Rooms clean

  • Robert Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location, just what we needed for the night!

  • carrie Sep 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff was nice and helpful. The room was good except the sink didnt work good barely any water and no hot water. Parking wasnt great didnt hardly go any where because you loose your spot so had to walk mostly.

  • Karren Aug 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Could have been alittle cleaner. 3 bath towels, 1 hand towel and 1 washcloth is not enough for afamily of 4. Also the room needed alittle bit of tlc.

  • Mark Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Had a good overall experience

  • Verified Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Room floors were so nasty, you could not walk barefoot or your feet would be black. Its a cheap motel with a high cost. Room smelled like vomit. Beds and pillows were uncomfortable and saw a roach within 2 minutes of being in the room. Will not be staying here again.

  • Dawn Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    My husband and I just had a quick weekend away for the 3rd time in 14 years. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. This is our second stay here. We love the convenience of the beach and the restaurants. Nothing fancy but it had everything we needed. We will definitely stay again.

  • James Aug 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    My only issue was that the TV remote would not control the volume on the TV. I had just checked in and the desk clerk came to my room to check it out. Instead of moving me to another room, and there were plenty, she told me that I would have to get out of bed and adjust the volume manually. In my mind, she should have offered me another room. Not a bign deal, but strange.

Frequently asked questions about Sandcastle Inn

Does Sandcastle Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Sandcastle Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Sandcastle Inn offer parking?
Yes, Sandcastle Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Sandcastle Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Sandcastle Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Tybee Island, see business hotels in Tybee Island.
Does Sandcastle Inn have a fitness center?
Sandcastle Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Sandcastle Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Sandcastle Inn is located at 1402 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, GA 31328. With a Walk Score of 49, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

House rules

Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available

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