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Desert Sand Resort

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this beach Avalon hotel

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
Family Suite, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen
Exterior
Aerial view
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
7888 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ, 08202
  • 7 Mile Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Stone Harbor Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Suite, Multiple Beds | Living area

Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 48 sq m
  • 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
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Premium Suite, Multiple Beds | Living area

Premium Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premier Suite, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 42 sq m
  • 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

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Avalon

Steps from the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Avalon hotel, you'll find 7 Mile Beach and Stone Harbor Beach. Also, Seven Mile Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Wetland's Institute is within 2 miles (3 km).

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
  • Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Wildwood Boardwalk - 13 min drive - 14.0 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

Enjoy the free parking at this beach Avalon hotel
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 is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Desert Sand Resort offers 69 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Indoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sofa bed

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Double sofa bed
  • Fan

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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 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.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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

We've listed 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
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 guestroom 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 April and close in October.
  • 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 Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I contacted the hotel since we needed an early arrival. They were more than accommodating. Room was clean and comfortable. The hotel staff were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled 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

William

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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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