Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel

2.5 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
On the beach, beach umbrellas, beach towels, surfing
Free WiFi, bed sheets
On the beach, beach umbrellas, beach towels, surfing
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
119 E 9th St, Ship Bottom, Beach Haven, NJ, 08008
  • Long Beach
    1 min walk
  • Flamingo Miniature Golf Course
    5 min walk
  • Sandbar Golf
    2 min drive
  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    47 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront (1st Floor )

  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Annex Building (Ocean Breeze)

  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront

  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront (1st Floor )

  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building (Ocean Breeze)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel

Sun and fun on the beach, near Sandbar Golf
A picnic area, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free motel. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Beach Haven motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Long Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include an elevator, a terrace, and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Sandbar Golf and a few minutes from Brant Beach
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Beach Haven motel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Fishing
  • Surfing/body boarding

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Beach towels
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
In order to rent a room a person has to be 21 years of age. with proof of identity.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 28 and April 5.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 25.22 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • In-room coffee

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alyssa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early for check in and the front desk staff was very kind and quickly got us checked in with beach passes and our room keys. We stayed in the same building the lobby is attached to. It’s important to note that the photos shown of the rooms online do not match what the rooms look like in person. They are very outdated and in desperate need of some TLC. When we got to our room we immediately noticed the poorly made beds and sand everywhere on the floors, especially in the bathroom. We chose to make do with this and did not complain. The balcony was the nicest part of the room and I enjoyed the view we had. You’re only allowed to park one car on the property per room, so if you have more than one vehicle you will need to park in the road - they don’t sell additional parking passes. Be very careful about where you park as someone backed right into our truck during the early hours of Saturday morning while attempting to parallel park. This is a great location just steps from the beach and they do have beach chairs for guests to use that were in good condition. Upon checkout we returned our beach badges/room keys in person to the front desk staff and headed home. Unfortunately, since then this hotel has randomly attempted on multiple occasions to charge my card. Nobody at the hotel could explain to me why this was happening. I finally had my credit card company block them. It’s a shame because I do think this place has potential, however I am left very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

THomas J

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhiqiang, Harrington Park

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very nice, allowed us early check in and gave the beach badges so we could go to the beach not wasting any time. :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Travelled with family
Fair
Dated property in need of a refresh and some updates but great location and view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathryn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not get a hold of staff, broken tv, and not clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Donna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and clean The room need a total renovation
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice place with a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was very clean! Rug was old! Seats by table were very uncomfortable. Need a chair to sit on! Never would rent on 3rd floor again! They were very helpful! They helped me with my bags.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient walk to the beach and plenty of restaurants and activities. Rarely had the good beach chairs available. We always got stuck with folding chairs you’d be more likely to see on a camping trip. Would be nice if beach umbrellas would be offered, even if for an extra fee.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

carolyn m

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
False advertising of the room we were supposed to get and the room we got was no where near the ocean it was facing a parking lot and was so dirty , floor was dirty mold was on lamp shade it was so bad and our key kept not working we had to go back everyday for new keys . We tried changing rooms but no others were available we were not happy and it was for my daughters 16th bday :(
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Giovanna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
No-nonsense suite in older property but perfect location right by the beach. Efficiency kitchen, separate bedroom, balconies facing the beach... it was affordable and functional. Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Location is great. Beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ava

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible
This hotel is very unclean and very unsafe. When entering the room the strong smell of mold was overpowering. The door did not close properly making the environment feel unsafe and uncomfortable. I would not recommend. When trying to get a hold of a manager it was not possible. Resulting in no refund. Very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Staff was nice. Room ready on time. Had to request new clean pillowcases which did not come until I found housekeeping staff on our floor. Carpets were old and badly stained. Bedskirts old and dingy. Bathroom not the cleanest which was reported but not addressed. Did like that they provided beach badges and parking was easy Walk to beach was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property right next to the ocean Paul and his team very easy to deal with top notch service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024