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Desert Sand Resort

2.5 star property

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Premier Suite, Multiple Beds | Living area
Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Property entrance

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$387
includes taxes & fees
18 June - 19 June

Explore the area

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7888 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ, 08202
  • Place, Stone Harbor Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 7 Mile Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Seven Mile Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Suite, Multiple Beds | Living area

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Suite, Multiple Beds | Living area

Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds | Living area

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Basic Studio

Basic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Suite, Multiple Beds | Living area

Premium Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the area

Avalon

At Desert Sand Resort you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Stone Harbor Beach and 7 Mile Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include an indoor swimming pool, free self-parking and in-room kitchenettes. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, multilingual staff and a gift shop. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Avalon hotel include Wildwood Boardwalk and Morey's Piers.

What's nearby

  • Stone Harbor Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 7 Mile Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stone Harbor Tennis Center - 82nd St - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seven Mile Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stone Harbor Tennis Center - 96th St - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fred's Tavern & Liquor Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Reeds at Shelter Haven - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chanterelle - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Back Bay Seafood - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Desert Sand Resort

Desert Sand Resort offers its guests an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities are also featured at Desert Sand Resort. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Avalon hotel.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Desert Sand Resort offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Kitchenettes offer fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a bath and complimentary toiletries.

Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • 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 - Wednesday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) and Thursday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Is parking available at Desert Sand Resort?

Yep, Desert Sand Resort has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Sand Resort?

As of 12 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Sand Resort on 18 June 2026 start from AU$387, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Desert Sand Resort?

Yep, Desert Sand Resort is a short 3-minute walk from Stone Harbor Beach.

Does Desert Sand Resort have a pool?

Desert Sand Resort has a seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to September).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Desert Sand Resort?

No, Desert Sand Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Desert Sand Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Desert Sand Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Desert Sand Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Walter

Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marybeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Solid place to stay near good beaches.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved our stay here! I fell in love with Avalon and I will definitely be returning back to this resort one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Love the indoor and outdoor pools.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for a sisters weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great for a family. Quick walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to beach, downtown Stone Harbor and Avalon, large room. i also liked that i was able to book one night in peak season!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, courteous staff really appreciate no 2 night minimum.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place in all ways
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff! Accommodated our request for an early check in. Super friendly! The room was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean King suite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management was very pleasant and easy to work with!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a very quaint property. Very clean and staff is very friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Excellent mattress
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Desert Sands in Avalon

Excellent daily service. Great pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025