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Desert Sand Resort

2.5 star property
Beach hotel with indoor pool

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 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, Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪49 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
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Fan
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

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
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Fan
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Fan
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds | Living area

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Sofa bed - double
Fan
  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Studio

Basic Studio

Basic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

What's nearby

  • Stone Harbor Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 7 Mile Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Wildwood Beach - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Wildwood Boardwalk - 15 min drive - 15.8 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
  • ‪Avalon Brew Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stone Harbor Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Concord Cafe - ‬1 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
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Sand Resort?

As of 24 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Sand Resort on 3 Nov 2025 start from NZ$238.74, 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.

Desert Sand Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 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

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

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