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Desert Sand Resort

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7888 Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202
Ranked #5 of 5 hotels in Avalon
3.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Desert Sand Resort
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Laurel Springs, New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

the desert sands is a great place to stay! the staff is super friendly and helpful. i've stayed here a few times, each time i found the rooms to be more than adequate and so spacious! the property is kept super clean. the pool is refreshing and they even have a little tiki bar! plenty of outdoor seating with tables... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

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!

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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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

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Collegeville, Pennsylvania
1 review
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012
8
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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

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Mahwah, New Jersey
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

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

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Desert_SandNJ, Manager at Desert Sand Resort, responded to this review
14 October 2011

I would like to thank you for your review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to see you again. Thank you. More

Columbia, MD
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011
3
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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

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011

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

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Desert_SandNJ, Manager at Desert Sand Resort, responded to this review
22 August 2011

Thank you very much for this review. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay. I will take into consideration our internet connection and see what I can do about that. Thank you again. More

Leawood, Kansas
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2011

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

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Desert_SandNJ, Manager at Desert Sand Resort, responded to this review
22 August 2011

Thank you very much for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We remodeled all our two room efficiency suites 3 years ago. We hope you think of The Desert Sand for future trips to Avalon. Thank you again. More

Philadelphia, PA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

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

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Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

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

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Desert_SandNJ, Manager at Desert Sand Resort, responded to this review
9 August 2011

I am the clerk that checked this group of 4 young adults in. The motel that they were orginally were booked at over booked their rooms. We just so happened to have two of rooms available for them. I had asked the motel manager of the other motel if they were ALL over 25 years of age, as our policy... More

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