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Desert Sand Resort

Property class: 2.5
Enjoy the free parking at this beach Avalon hotel

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A living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, wicker chairs, a white dresser, and a large window with curtains.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wall-mounted surfboard decoration, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black microwave, and a stainless steel refrigerator. There is a white dining table with two wooden chairs.
A multi-story hotel with a red roof, stone pillars, and a covered entrance.
A beachside hotel with sun loungers, outdoor seating, and red umbrellas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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, Seven Mile Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier Suite, Multiple Beds

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a stainless steel refrigerator.

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a living area with a sofa and a bed.

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 520 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining area with two white chairs.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 670 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Studio

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a plant, a kitchen area, and a wooden cabinet.

Basic Studio

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

View all photos for Premium Suite, Multiple Beds

A dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a small side table.

Premium Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Avalon

Steps from the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Avalon hotel, you'll find Stone Harbor Beach and 7 Mile Beach. Stone Harbor Tennis Center - 82nd St and Seven Mile Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Stone Harbor Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 7 Mile Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stone Harbor Tennis Center - 82nd St - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Seven Mile Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stone Harbor Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 30 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
  • ‪Coffee Talk - ‬2 min drive

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. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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 with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • 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 (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Thursday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Desert Sand Resort to the airport?

Desert Sand Resort is 14.2 mi (30-min drive) away from the Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Sand Resort on Oct 11, 2026 start from $149, 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.

Does Desert Sand Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Desert Sand Resort.

How close is Desert Sand Resort to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Stone Harbor Beach and 3-minute walk from 7 Mile Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Desert Sand Resort offer free breakfast?

Desert Sand Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Desert Sand Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gateway 26 Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Desert Sand Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Desert Sand Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Desert Sand Resort have a pool?

Desert Sand Resort features an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Desert Sand Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Desert Sand Resort to downtown Avalon?

Desert Sand Resort is 3.1 mi away from Avalon.

Desert Sand Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Geena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice & close to beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Congetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and had kitchen supplies. Convenient to the beach. The pool inside and out were nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and well maintained!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, stayed here for the weekend because we had a wedding in Avalon! The beds were super comfortable and it was nice that we were very close to all the places we needed to go to! Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Nice, big, comfortable, quiet room. Great water pressure and a remivable shower head.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Love the indoor and outdoor pools.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great for a family. Quick walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for a sisters weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to beach, downtown Stone Harbor and Avalon, large room. i also liked that i was able to book one night in peak season!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, courteous staff really appreciate no 2 night minimum.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place in all ways
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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