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Desert Sand Resort

2.5 star property
Beach hotel with seasonal outdoor pool

Photo gallery for Desert Sand Resort

Flat-screen TV
Property entrance
Exterior
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier Suite, Multiple Beds

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, Multiple Beds

Premium Suite, Multiple Beds | Living area

Premium Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
3 bedrooms
  • 3 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 Morey's Piers and Wildwood Boardwalk.

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
  • ‪Stone Harbor Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Avalon Brew Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Desert Sand Resort

Beach hotel with seasonal outdoor pool
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. This accommodation is furnished with double sofa beds and dining tables. 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
  • In-room sofa bed
  • 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
  • Double sofa bed

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.

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. 106 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

nancy, oakford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean King suite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Dont care about the pet area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice Hotel and Great Location

The Desert Sands is very nice. This is not our first time, and we enjoyed every time we stayed there. The location and facilities are excellent. We especially noticed that he staff was very courteous and supportive. We did have an issue with a partially clogged shower drain in a bathroom. When we discussed it with the staff, they were very understanding and supportive. Good place. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

debra

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in a suite a block away from the beach. Beach tags were provided, which was a nice perk. The location was a long walk from Stone Harbor’s main drag but driving there or to Avalon is no problem. The room was clean, service was fine. The main concerns were with the bathroom, which had no towel bar or grab bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location to get to the beach, the shops in Avalon and Stone Harbor. Enough space for our family. Very quiet, even though very full!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family

Desert Sands in Avalon

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach. The pool is never too busy. Nice double room that comfortably fit 5 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Love the indoor and outdoor pools.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff we dealt with were super friendly especially at check in. It was all so easy. They let us park hours before check in and texted us while we were enjoying the beach thay our room was ready! Kids had a good time in the pool every day. We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My daughter had a rugby tournament at the fields two blocks away. This property was perfect for our needs and beaching it. We also enjoyed the nearby Icona dining options within walking distance. Sunsets on the bay side were beautiful. The pool was clean and a great temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
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