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Desert Sand Resort

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this beach Avalon hotel

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Suite, Multiple Beds | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Traditional Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Classic Suite, Multiple Beds | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Classic Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 670 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Basic Studio | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Basic Studio

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

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Premium Suite, Multiple Beds | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Premium Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 3 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 7 Mile Beach and Stone Harbor 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 Tennis Center - 96th St - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

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
  • ‪Stone Harbor Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Avalon Brew Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Concord Cafe - ‬1 min walk

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. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. 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
  • In-room sofa bed
  • 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 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
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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
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

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

How close is Desert Sand Resort to the airport?

Desert Sand Resort is 19.1 mi (26-min drive) away from the Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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 4-minute walk from 7 Mile Beach and 4-minute walk from Stone Harbor 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 mi away from Avalon.

Desert Sand Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 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

Tatiana

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

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

Very nice Hotel and Great Location

The Desert Sands is very nice. This is not our first time, and we enjoyed every time we stayed there. The location and facilities are excellent. We especially noticed that he staff was very courteous and supportive. We did have an issue with a partially clogged shower drain in a bathroom. When we discussed it with the staff, they were very understanding and supportive. Good place. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

debra

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in a suite a block away from the beach. Beach tags were provided, which was a nice perk. The location was a long walk from Stone Harbor’s main drag but driving there or to Avalon is no problem. The room was clean, service was fine. The main concerns were with the bathroom, which had no towel bar or grab bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location to get to the beach, the shops in Avalon and Stone Harbor. Enough space for our family. Very quiet, even though very full!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family

Desert Sands in Avalon

Excellent daily service. Great pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

John E

Business traveler
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