The Beach House at Drifting Sands

Hotels
Independent
7.5 (36 reviews)
131 E 9th St, Ship Bottom, Beach Haven, New Jersey, 08008 , Beach Haven , US

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Outdoor furniture
Wheelchair accessible parking
Self parking (surcharge)
Beach umbrellas
Beach sun loungers
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location near beach and restaurants
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in bathrooms and common areas
Elevator problems and issues with checkout staff

Categories

Cleanliness
6.58
Bathrooms were very outdated and not very clean. The room was clean overall, but some of the common areas were not well maintained.
Service
8.55
Most staff members were friendly and helpful, but there was an issue with a staff member at checkout who ignored a guest.
Location
9.09
The location is convenient for restaurants and the beach, with excellent access to nearby attractions.
Room Quality
7.04
Rooms were generally clean and comfortable but felt a bit dated and some amenities were lacking.
Amenities
7.57
Basic amenities provided, with beach access and parking available; some updates needed.
Value for Money
6.03
Some guests felt the price was high relative to the quality of the experience; particularly for dated rooms.
Food and Beverage
7.58
No specific mentions in the reviews; standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.55
Mixed feelings overall; pleasant stay but with concerns regarding value and cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 09:34

Property Description

Discover a coastal retreat at The Beach House at Drifting Sands, where comfort meets convenience in a stunning beachside location.

Modern Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and dedicated concierge services to cater to your every need, making your stay both effortless and enjoyable.

Comfortable Rooms: Retreat to one of our 34 well-appointed guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves, perfect for storing snacks and preparing light meals after a day of fun in the sun.

Prime Location: Situated just steps from Long Beach and within close proximity to attractions such as Flamingo Miniature Golf Course and Hartland Miniature Golf & Arcade, adventure awaits right at your doorstep.

Don't miss the chance to experience the best of Beach Haven – book your stay now!

Important information:

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 36 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.58
Service: 8.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 7.04
Amenities: 7.57
Value for Money: 6.03
Food and Beverage: 7.58
Overall Experience: 7.55
A
Amanda
10
Pros:

Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and spacious, big enough for the family to enjoy without being on top of each other. The walk to the beach was probably my favorite part, it made our weekend so much simpler!

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
A
Amarbold
8
Pros:

I had a pleasant stay. The location is convenient for restaurants and the beach. I had pleasant interactions with the staff, except when I checked out. The gentleman at the front desk was on the phone, so I waited patiently in front of him. Another customer entered from the back door and waited to check out as well. The gentleman ignored me and turned to the side to address the other customer. I don't really know what to make of this interaction. The other staff were terrific.

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
J
James
8
Great location and reasonably priced
Pros:

Staff is awesome and deserves a 5 star rating.

The elevator was acting up when we checked in so we had to take our luggage up the stairs. The elevator was fixed right a way becuase the maintenance man cleanded a dirty sensor.

The room was okay. Small refrigerator, microwave and coffee make was in the room.

The ice maker is the old style cabinet with hand scoop.

Location is excellent. Close to the beach and restaurants. Private parking lot for hotel had plenty of spaces.

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
R
Robert
4
Sucks
Pros:

This is always a waste time ......a $450 for 2 nights insane wasn't worth $45 .....I design and build hospitality.....this was a joke!

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
E
Elena family
10
Pros:

I really liked it. 1 minute walk to the beach. Quiet at night. Comfortable beds.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
O
Otto partner
6
Pros:

The beach on LBI in September is fabulous.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
R
Riley partner
8
Pros:

The hotel property was very nice. It had great parking and it was super convenient to go to the beach that said the room was super dated and really in desperate need of renovation. Also, the staff accidentally charged us twice for the room which felt unprofessional and deceptive. It definitely left a bad feeling upon departure.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
F
Franklin
6
Pros:

I like it was clean. Did not like you could hear the foot step upstairs and the air conditioner is very loud.the hotel it very

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
L
Laura family
6
Pros:

Bathrooms were very outdated and not very clean . There were broken tiles and the tub was stained black.
The staff was very nice, friendly and helpful.
The location is perfect walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants.
Very safe area

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
J
JOHN
8
Pros:

Very friendly staff. Excellent early check in and access to beach badges so you can enjoy your day before the room is ready and they let you use your beach badges after checking out until 3pm. Two beach days for the price of one night.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
C
Catherine friends
8
Pros:

Walkable to beach

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
E
Eugene partner
10
Pros:

The physical hotel and all the staff just make you feel comfortable

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
K
Kajan
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

This was a wonderful resort to stay in. Easy access to the beach and the room was great. The water pressure was surprisingly good which really helped get the sand and sunscreen off.
There is so much in walking distance too which helped a ton.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
D
David family
6
Pros:

Extra fees a surprise at check in

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
R
ReginaRose family
10
Pros:

We had a great stay, the staff was really nice, the room was clean and comfortable.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
R
Rosemarie family
8
Pros:

Although the rooms are a little dated, they were clean and comfortable. The staff is great and took care of our needs. We would definitely recommend a stay here

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
D
Danielle
8
Pros:

It was basic but just what we needed for a quick stay. Beach is right there and chairs & beach towels provided for free plus two beach badges per room. No complaints

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
A
Arthur
8
Pros:

Bathroom was in need of upgrade staff was excellent

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
P
Patricia friends
10
Pros:

Hi Beautiful People!
The staff members who checked us in were fast, efficient and very friendly! The room was clean and we were able to grab the parking spot right in front of our room. The bed and pillows were ok. Again, most importantly, they were clean. The beach was 1/2 a block from our room!!!! We took a 20 minute ride to Beach Haven and had dinner at the Black Whale, which was wonderful!
We would absolutely return to this establishment!!

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
M
Maria
4
Pros:

Dirty rooms, never change the sheets or pillow cases, we need to ask for extra towels, this is a Motel not Hotel.
The staff at the front desk was very polite, after a brief complaint about my first room assign we were relocated to a somehow better room. The pictures show on website and promotions are for the BEACH FRONT HOTEL, this misleads the client and tourists.
Please check directly with the facility regarding rooms availability and commodity.

2025-08-16 via Nuitee