Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel, Ship Bottom ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

119 E 9Th St Ship Bottom, Ship Bottom, New Jersey, United States, NJ 08008

Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel, a 3-star establishment in Ship Bottom, offers beachfront access and features cozy rooms with private balconies. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, beach chairs, and complimentary towels for a practical coastal getaway.

Rooms & Amenities

The rooms at Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel span four buildings, including the Oceanfront Building, which offers spectacular ocean views. Most accommodations feature private balconies, mini-refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and coffee makers, catering to both couples and families.

Dining & Local Options

Dining options are available within walking distance, including The Gateway Restaurant and Greenhouse Cafe, providing fresh local fare. The hotel also offers easy access to over a dozen restaurants in Long Beach Island, ensuring varied dining experiences.

Leisure & Pet Policy

Enjoy the private beach area equipped with lounge chairs and beach umbrellas, perfect for unwinding. The Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel is also dog-friendly, allowing up to two dogs per room for a one-time fee, making it suitable for furry family members.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Located centrally on Long Beach Island, the hotel is just minutes from attractions such as Barnegat Lighthouse and Fantasy Island Amusement Park. Local shopping such as Coconuts and B&B Department Store are easily accessible, enhancing the overall guest experience.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Oceanfront Double Room First Floor

Max:

4 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Sea view

Shower

Heating

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Oceanfront Double Room

Max:

4 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Sea view

Shower

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King Room Balcony

Max:

2 persons

39 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Ship Bottom800 m

Airports

Atlantic City International (ACY) 65.6 km

Trenton-Mercer (TTN) 110.6 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Charming Kitchenette

“I loved the kitchenette with its charming booth table and gas stove—it made our stay feel like home!” view full review

Clean and Functional

“The bathroom, though compact, was clean and served its purpose well during our time at the hotel.” view full review

Essential Amenities

“Having a microwave and mini fridge in our room allowed us to prepare quick meals, which made our stay more enjoyable.” view full review

Nice Balcony Space

“I appreciated the balcony with chairs; it was a great spot to relax and enjoy the fresh ocean air.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Off-site car park
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fishing

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Picnic area/ Tables

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Sun loungers

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

119 E 9Th St Ship Bottom, Ship Bottom, New Jersey, United States, NJ 08008

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119 E 9Th St Ship Bottom, Ship Bottom, New Jersey, United States, NJ 08008

City landmarks

Beacon Arcade

780 m

Fantasy Island Amusement Park

990 m

Store

Farias Surf & Sport

1.7 km

Golf Course

Sandbar Golf

1.7 km

Gallery

M.T. Burton Gallery

2.3 km

Hartland Miniature Golf & Arcade

2.2 km

Church

St. Francis of Assisi Church

2.7 km

Spray Beach

4.3 km

Nearby

Store

How To Live

760 m

Restaurants

Woodies Drive In

470 m

509 Long Beach Blvd

Port Hole Cafe

710 m

1620 Long Beach Blvd

Surf Taco

940 m

1915 Long Beach Blvd

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.3

Service

8.3

Dining

6.7

Donald

United States, February 2024

7.6/10

The hotel's location is fantastic, right off the beach with a great ocean view and close to local amenities. The rooms, though a bit noisy due to wood floors, offer actual views despite some disturbances. The service is top-notch and friendly, ensuring a pleasant stay. The dining experience may lack variety, but the hotel offers a good value for money overall.

Rooms

7.0

The wood floors in the rooms can be noisy, but the views are worth it. A child's noise disrupted our morning.

Service

9.0

The service was extremely friendly and helpful, from the front desk to housekeepers.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is fantastic right off the beach with a wonderful ocean view, near convenient amenities.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience could have been more relaxing with better variety.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers a drive-up motel experience at a good price with a great location.

William

United States, November 2023

8.0/10

Staying at this hotel was a pleasant experience overall. The location is superb, right by the wonderful beach and near many leisure spots, offering easy access to amenities. The rooms were comfortable and met all our needs for an efficiency room. The service was exceptional, with friendly staff who went above and beyond. However, the dining options were limited and could have been more relaxing even without an ocean view.

Rooms

8.0

The room was very comfortable and met all our needs for an efficiency room.

Service

9.0

The staff, from the front desk to the room cleaners, were very friendly and went above-and-beyond.

Location

9.0

The location is superb, situated right near the wonderful beach and near many leisure spots, offering easy access to amenities.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, until 3 pm, could have been more relaxing even without an ocean view.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers nice facilities suitable for a relaxed stay.

Charles

United States, September 2023

7.4/10

Staying at the Oceanside building was a mixed experience. The rooms definitely need major renovations, but my room was equipped with a king bed, jetted tub, and other amenities. It was clean and had some storage space but lacked adequate renovation.

Rooms

6.0

The room was clean and had some amenities, but major renovations are needed.

Service

7.0

The service was accommodating overall, but not very helpful when issues with the room arose.

Location

8.0

The location was excellent with an ocean view, but accessibility to certain amenities was a bit inconvenient.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was enjoyable with American style options, though having to walk around for certain amenities was a drawback.