Desert Sand Resort

2.5 star property

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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, Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Basic Studio

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

Premium Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About this property

Desert Sand Resort

Beach hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and indoor pool
An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, gift shops/newsstands, a front desk safe and ATM/banking services are on-site.
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.

An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.
During your stay at Desert Sand Resort, you're just a quick walk from 7 Mile Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a gift shop and laundry facilities
  • 13 minutes by car from Wildwood Boardwalk and 12 minutes from Morey's Piers
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.

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 at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Desert Sand Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with family
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Very Clean

Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John E

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benuel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Amenities
I absolutely love this property. I travel a lot so I have a good frame of reference- the sweet is impeccably, clean and up-to-date. The location is quiet and close to the beach and the staff is an absolute pleasure to deal with- they are good looking White people, well dressed, well mannered, who speak perfect English- very refreshing, made my stay here so pleasant. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Thuy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

JEFFRY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jessica at desk is very helpful & cleaning staff friendly. Bathroom lacked towel rack & grab bar in shower. Swimming pools are clean & plenty of patio furniture. 1 long block from beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana, Matawan

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Clean, comfortable, and a perfect place to stay if you’re visiting for a few days. The room came with a kitchenette and a sitting area. Sadly, we were only there for one night. The bed was so comfortable I fell asleep immediately. Lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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