Desert Sand Resort

2.5 star property
Beach hotel with indoor pool

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Aerial view
Exterior
Flat-screen TV
Family Suite, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$242
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

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, Wildwood Boardwalk
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 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

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

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

Basic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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 7 Mile Beach and Stone Harbor 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 - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fred's Tavern & Liquor Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stone Harbor Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Concord Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Avalon Brew Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Desert Sand Resort

Beach hotel with indoor 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 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

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
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Desert Sand Hotel Avalon
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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 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Sand Resort on 22 Nov 2025 start from AU$242.32, 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 4-minute walk from 7 Mile 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.