We stayed in the family efficiency suite for memorial day weekend and the suite was more spacious than we could have imagined! Front desk staff at the hotel was exceptional! Pleasant, helpful, and accommodating. The staff at the Desert Sand made everything so easy for us and we were able to focus on our amazing weekend! 100% recommend this motel!

This hotel did extensive renovations a few years ago to one side of the building. The other side was not renovated, only updated. The renovations were poorly thought out. Their is no where for a family to sit now, as their is only 1 small loveseat sized couch in the living room/kitchen area. The bed by the window is up... More

I have been going to the Desert Sand since childhood, my parents loved it, as did I. Things have changed alot since then. One of the reasons that we always felt welcome, and returned year after year was the staff. We loved Ms. Wood, and have exchanged Christmas cards with her, and have even visited her in the winter. We... More

I stayed with 2 friends of mine and found the Desert Sand Resort to be quite convenient to all restaurants, to Stone Harbor for shopping and both villages impeccable. The fact that they are 1 bllock from the ocean plus an outdoor and indoor pool for inclement weather was a huge plus. The office staff were very helpful in recommending... More

We stayed at the Desert Sand for the first time Labor Day weekend and will NOT stay here again! When adjusting our air conditioner from 72 to 75 degrees it began to discharge a burning odor that was irritating to the eyes and nose. This resulted in the smoke alarm sounding in our room. This was scary to our daughters... More

I stayed here with 4 girlfriends for our annual shore weekend getaway. We have been coming to Avalon for years but this was our first time at the Desert Sand. We loved it! It was only a couple of blocks to the beach - very convenient; and the motel provided beach tags with a deposit. We stayed in a one... More

This was the third visit to Avalon beach, but first time in Desert Sand Resort. If you don't want to rent a beach house, or aren't staying a full week, this place was great. My mother, 8 year-old son and I stayed 4 nights. The room was fine and clean. Two double beds, sleeper sofa in separate living area. Kitchenette... More

My 1 year old son, husband, sister in law and I stayed here over 4 nights in July. Our room was one of the newly remodeled rooms, and everything was very nice and very clean. Our housekeeper Dottie was great and would try to come before our son's nap time. The grounds are nice and very close to beach. Cooking... More

For the record if you want to stay in Avalon you get what you pay for. We originally paid for a nice hotel in Avalon but instead were moved to a cheap motel due to the fact that they over booked. When we arrived at the motel to check in, they immediately asked for our ages (we are under 25,... More