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Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel

3.5 star property

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A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a view of the sunset.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a balcony with a view.
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
A beach scene with a wooden fence, sandy beach, and a sunset over the ocean.
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $383
$334 nightly
$383 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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119 E 9th St, Ship Bottom, Beach Haven, NJ, 08008
  • Place, Long Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Flamingo Miniature Golf Course
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandbar Golf
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a desk, and a wardrobe.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a phone, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront (1st Floor ) | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront (1st Floor ) | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean through a balcony door.

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a balcony with a view.

Panoramic Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 416 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 416 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a painting of a sunset.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a balcony with a view.

Panoramic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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  • Free WiFi
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Total with taxes and fees
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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

  • Long Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Flamingo Miniature Golf Course - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Sandbar Golf - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Hartland Miniature Golf & Arcade - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe Pop's Shore Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger 25 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪How You Brewin? - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hotel LBI - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel

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

This Beach Haven motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered 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. 50-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 safes and 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 concierge services. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and bike parking.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

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
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

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 at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
In order to rent a room a person has to be 21 years of age. with proof of identity.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 79.69 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 159.38 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 79.69 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 159.38 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, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1001 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The front desk staff were great and answered any questions we had about off season dining etc. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and access to beach. Great view from balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view and bed and jet tub
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Bernadette M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of beach. Good parking. Great staff. Beds could use some updating
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a bit dated but if you get a room that faces the ocean the views are worth every penny! Could be difficult for those with mobility issues since there was no elevator in the section that we stayed in. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful! Clean lobby and lots of parking. Convenient location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fsntastic location! Beachfront! Friendly and helpful staff. Highly responsive to questions. Highly recommend this place and qe will definitely be back in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room well kept . Cold upon arrival but heat worked great. Beautiful view of the ocean even while laying in bed. No elevator doesnt bother me but just know that if you're planning on staying on the 3rd floor. Just stayed one night so not much more to include. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this hotel was perfect highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic beach view! I loved waking up to the sunrise and the sound of the waves! Only thing I have to mention is how even when the heat thermostat was turned all the way down, it was still too hot, and I went late March so we couldnt quite turn on the AC. Besides that, amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ocean views were awesome and staff was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bennett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy staying here. Great staff too! The ocean view was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not have a breakfast, only provided coffee. The room was amazing though, I real have no complaints, only thing I can say is the building we had didn’t have any elevator, but it wasn’t a bad walk for the view. Looking down to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a perfect stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

The staff is super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff very attentive and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Will stay here again!

Great location, friendly staff, love that they allow early check in, parking and beach passes before your room is available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
It was an amazing trip and stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mariann

Great location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Jessica

Very cute hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent ocean front hotel close to everything. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025