Located on Long Beach Island, Drifting Sands offers accommodations in Ship Bottom, 1.3 mi away from Surf City. Both free WiFi and private parking are available at this property. The guestrooms spans over 4 buildings, the Oceanfront Building, the Oceanside Building, the Efficiency Building and the Oceanbreeze Building. At the motel, every room has a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms feature a private balcony. A business center is at guests' disposal at Drifting Sands. A private off-beach area with lounge chairs is available. Barnegat Lighthouse is 8.9 mi from the accommodations, while Beach Haven is 7.3 mi away. The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport, 39 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
2 full beds
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.2
Facilities
7.0
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.5
Value for money
6.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
6.7
Low score for Ship Bottom
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Area info

Amenities of Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
    Additional charge
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel

  • Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel is 2,950 feet from the center of Ship Bottom. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • The prices at Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach