Desert Sand Resort

2.5 star property
Beach hotel with indoor pool

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Photo gallery for Desert Sand Resort

Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Aerial view
Aerial view
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

Premium Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Fan
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Living room
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7888 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ, 08202

What's nearby

  • 7 Mile Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stone Harbor Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wetland's Institute - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Wildwood Boardwalk - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Wildwood Beach - 17 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Springer's Homemade Ice Cream - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fred's Tavern & Liquor Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stone Harbor Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Yacht Club of Stone Harbor - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Avalon Brew Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Desert Sand Resort

Property highlights
Desert Sand Resort provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • ATM/banking services, beach towels, and a gift shop
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathtubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 2-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 5 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Free WiFi in public areas has a 2-device limit
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Desert Sand Resort Avalon
Desert Sand Avalon
Desert Sand
Desert Sand Avalon
Desert Sand Hotel Avalon
Desert Sand Resort Hotel
Desert Sand Resort Avalon
Desert Sand Resort Hotel Avalon

Frequently asked questions

Does Desert Sand Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Desert Sand Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Desert Sand Resort?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Desert Sand Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Desert Sand Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Desert Sand Resort located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Avalon hotel is within a 5-minute walk of 7 Mile Beach and Stone Harbor Beach. Seven Mile Beach and Wetland's Institute are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Desert Sand Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very well kept. Plenty of room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I never stayed here and we were quite impressed with the room and all its amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place in all ways
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy, Spotsylvania

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very chill weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natacha, Middletown

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice. But had to cut visit short secondary family member at home was taken to the hospital.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lilly

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grea
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT, Dunnellon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, courteous staff really appreciate no 2 night minimum.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time there. Quiet and nice hotel/condos
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Clean. Enjoyed the indoor pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and easy parking. We will stay here again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Solid place to stay near good beaches.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely recommend
The room was comfortable and spacious. Mattress was comfortable and balcony was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well apointed room. Pefect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024