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Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel

2.5 star property

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Point of interest
Balcony
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
119 E 9th St, Ship Bottom, Beach Haven, NJ, 08008
  • Long Beach
    1 min walk
  • Surf City Fishery
    1 min walk
  • Absecon Station
    41 min drive
  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    47 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront (1st Floor )

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront (1st Floor ) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront (1st Floor )

  • 301 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

  • 416 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

Balcony

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

  • 301 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 416 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Annex Building (Ocean Breeze)

Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Annex Building (Ocean Breeze) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Annex Building (Ocean Breeze)

  • 291 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront

  • 301 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • 419 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 400 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

  • 322 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront (1st Floor )

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront (1st Floor )

  • 301 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building (Ocean Breeze)

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building (Ocean Breeze) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Annex Building (Ocean Breeze)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Panoramic Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront

  • 301 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Beach Haven

With a stay at Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel in Beach Haven (Ship Bottom), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sandbar Golf and Brant Beach. .This beach motel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Bay Village and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Fantasy Island Amusement Park.
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What's nearby

  • Flamingo Miniature Golf Course - 5 min walk
  • Sandbar Golf - 2 min drive
  • Brant Beach - 4 min drive
  • Fantasy Island Amusement Park - 11 min drive
  • Barnegat Lighthouse - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪How You Brewin Internet Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Surf Taco - LBI - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Local Market & Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger 25 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wally Mitchell's Luncheonette - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel

Fun on the beach, near Sandbar Golf
Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Beach Haven motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Additional features at this motel include a vending machine and bike storage.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Limited parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Fishing
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
In order to rent a room a person has to be 21 years of age. with proof of identity.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 10 and April 3.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 150.00 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 70 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 25.22 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • In-room coffee
  • Self parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 150.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1000 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Always great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makenzie

Traveled with partner
Oceanside rooms are the way to go. Waking up to the ocean right outside your balcony is the best. Our room was ready ahead of time which made our whole trip much easier.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with family
Great stay at Drifting Sands
The hotel works for us there is handicap access to the first floor on the ocean side. The place is very clean the staff is very friendly and helpful
View from the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ewa

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel. So close to the beach. The room was spacious as well as the balcony. Staff is helpful and courteous. Only other thing I would comment on is the rooms need an upgrade. I understand upgrades are going to begin soon. Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no elevator to the 2nd and 3rd oceanfront rooms. First floor rooms have no ocean view, even in the oceanfront rooms. Other than that, peaceful and relaxing most of the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jaye

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Maryanne

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, it is oceanfront, which is the big plus, however the rooms and facilities don’t make the high cost worth it. The rooms are dated - old carpet, furniture, one of the bathroom lights was out, mirror in the room was not near an outlet and no extension cords available, the air conditioning unit sounded like it was going to break down any second and the ‘change filter’ light was on. I’ve stayed here a few times, and it is always noisy. Sounds like people moving furniture at all times of the night and loud TV. Staff is friendly and accommodated us with early check-in. The value just isn’t there so won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jack

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is definitely a motel and not a hotel and that’s a bit misleading with the name on Expedia. With that said, the staff is all incredibly nice and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rosalia

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The beach was right there
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 4th time staying. With our dog. Always very enjoyable. Will be staying again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is dated and needs renovations. Rooms are old and not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nayara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

paola

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was right on the beach and they provided chairs and towels for you to bring to the beach which was a plus!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
TERRIBLE
The worse place I have stayed in. the room was dirty, I was scared to sleep in bed, didn't even attempt to use the shower, the cable didn't work. I will never waste my money here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Beachside Hotel!
Our family had a fantastic time at the Drifting Sands Hotel. It was right on the beach and our room had a wonderful view of the ocean. Most importantly, they made an accommodation for my parents to move to a ground floor room as they were originally on the second floor in a building without an elevator. The staff was pleasant and helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Traveled with family
Our building had no WiFi service & no effort was made to fix this problem. We had no one come to our room to empty garbage or provide clean towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024