Fantasy Island Amusement Park - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
Surflight Theatre - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
Getting around
Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 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
Situated by the ocean, Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Beach Haven. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests can keep active with on-site surfing/body boarding. The helpful staff and beach location get great marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
100 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
In order to rent a room a person has to be 21 years of age. with proof of identity.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 23 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
What to do
On the beach
Surfing/body boarding
Fishing
Bike rentals nearby
Parasailing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Bike storage
Facilities
Picnic area
Terrace
Bike parking
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Local culture and ecosystem education
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive recycling policy
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 25.22 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
Additional inclusions
Beach access
Beach loungers
Beach towels
In-room coffee
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 28 January and 5 April.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between 28 January and 5 April.
Are pets allowed at Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 23 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay, and there's also a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as fishing and surfing. Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel also has a picnic area.
What's the area around Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel like?
Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Long Beach and 5 minutes' walk from Flamingo Miniature Golf Course. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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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 Exceptional
25 November 2024
Clam Chowder Weddkend
Romantic Weekend getaway; Lot of fun. Clam Chowder weekend
Linnea C
Linnea C, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 November 2024
Janice
Janice, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 November 2024
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
THERESA
THERESA, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2024
The only thing I didn’t understand is that they have an ice machine but no ice bucket to put the ice in.
Theresa
Theresa, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2024
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
Theresa
Theresa, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2024
Cameron
Cameron, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2024
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 September 2024
Nayara
Nayara, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
31 August 2024
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
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 August 2024
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.
David
David, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
29 August 2024
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.
Janet
Janet, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
27 August 2024
The property is clean but very run down. Tried to reach the front desk with a question and they did not answer the phone after over 20 attempts.
Diego
Diego, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2024
We loved how close the beach was to the hotel. Beach chairs, and beach badges were provided. Loved the location. We will be back
Thomas
Thomas, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2024
We had a nice time. Nice property, nice amenities and a friendly crew!
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2024
Perfect location, clean rooms
Jill
Jill, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
25 August 2024
Located on the beach, and far enough from the tourist attractions.
JACQUELINE
JACQUELINE, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
25 August 2024
Lonni
Lonni, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 August 2024
Dawn S
Dawn S, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 August 2024
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
23 August 2024
We arrived early for check in and the front desk staff was very kind and quickly got us checked in with beach passes and our room keys. We stayed in the same building the lobby is attached to. It’s important to note that the photos shown of the rooms online do not match what the rooms look like in person. They are very outdated and in desperate need of some TLC. When we got to our room we immediately noticed the poorly made beds and sand everywhere on the floors, especially in the bathroom. We chose to make do with this and did not complain. The balcony was the nicest part of the room and I enjoyed the view we had. You’re only allowed to park one car on the property per room, so if you have more than one vehicle you will need to park in the road - they don’t sell additional parking passes. Be very careful about where you park as someone backed right into our truck during the early hours of Saturday morning while attempting to parallel park. This is a great location just steps from the beach and they do have beach chairs for guests to use that were in good condition. Upon checkout we returned our beach badges/room keys in person to the front desk staff and headed home. Unfortunately, since then this hotel has randomly attempted on multiple occasions to charge my card. Nobody at the hotel could explain to me why this was happening. I finally had my credit card company block them. It’s a shame because I do think this place has potential, however I am left very disappointed.