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Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel

3.5 star property
Beachfront motel in Beach Haven with free parking

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Front of property - evening/night
Balcony
Reception
On the beach, beach towels, surfing, fishing
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Located close to Sandbar Golf and Brant Beach, Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel provides a terrace. This motel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, fishing, and surfing. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Oceanfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Oceanfront

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 37 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel is in Ship Bottom, a walkable area in Beach Haven with good shopping. Surflight Theatre and Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Fantasy Island Amusement Park and Eagleswood Amusement Park. Sandbar Golf and Brant Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Parasailing, windsurfing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
119 E 9th St, Ship Bottom, Beach Haven, NJ, 08008

What's nearby

  • Sandbar Golf - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Brant Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Haven Beach - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Bay Village - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Fantasy Island Amusement Park - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪How You Brewin? - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hotel LBI - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wally's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger 25 - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel

Motel near Brant Beach
Located close to Sandbar Golf, Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel provides a terrace. With a beachfront location, fishing, and surfing, this motel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, beach towels, and outdoor furniture
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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Hotel LBI

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 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
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-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
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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 25.22 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay and a fee of USD 79.69 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ship Bottom motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sandbar Golf and Brant Beach. Bay Village and Fantasy Island Amusement Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Very conveniently located, front desk staff was very pleasant and helpful. Room was very clean but bathroom could use some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach front room! Look forward to staying again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to restaurants and bars. Free use of beach towels and chairs. Very friendly staff for
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Zhon Pwint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place! Friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty, calming, comfortable room, loved the ocean and beach view from the balcony and the sound of the waves, nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Room was clean. Nice view and was able to walk to the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fabulous location! The beds are super comfortable and the entire unit with the gorgeous view was very well appointed. The staff couldn't be nicer or mor accomodating! Eve and Julia at the front desk were so helpful and accomodating. We will definitely be back for another stay at this excellent property. Thank you for a great stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was what we expected clean,easy parking,had the beach view nice having the balcony to sit and enjoy the view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was excellent from the time we walked in til our departure. Our room was clean. Would have been nice to have a small couch to sit on in the room. Our view was of the beach was beautiful. And I enjoyed sitting on the balcony with the sun shining and the sounds of the waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teriann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view in LBI. Nothing can beat that! Hotel is clean and the staff went out of their way to be accommodating. Perfect for our quick 1 night getaway at my favorite place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent beachfront location. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Access to beach, chairs and towels prior to check-in was great for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Amenities
Easy access , clean staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, right on the beach. Easy to get to. As soon as you arrive it's right there. Staff was friendly and very accommodating. I meant to get the young ladies name at the front desk, she is very lovely, friendly, and accommodating. My room was ready when I arrived at 1pm and she also let me check out at noon. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

Xiomara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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