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Reviews of Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

119 E 9th Street, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008, United States of America

#2 of 2 hotels in Ship Bottom

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 666 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    6.7

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    6.0
    Poor housekeeping service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Oceanfront Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was extremely hot during our stay and temp control was not adjustable as all the room are on the same heat line, we woke up drenched in sweat during our stay! AC was super loud but was needed to try to off set the heat in the room. Housekeeping never cleaned the room, only provided new towels and toiletries. We stayed on the 3rd floor, stair only access was a bit tiring after the 3rd day.

    Location was great and very close to the beach. View of the beach from Oceanfront room was great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room had a very cold feeling to it. There was a dog in the next room that barked; alot. There was no closet to hang items. It was fine for an overnight stay.

    The hotel was right on the ocean. The best thing about my stay was watching the sunrise from the room. The room was clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    8.0
    It was a great place for a quick visit, we were at a funeral and had little time to spend at the hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Oceanbreeze
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a little dated in terms of furniture.

    On the beach

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront Double Room - First Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had room with 2 double beds, they were so uncomfortable. Woke up in pain and sore all over. Let me say that I go to this place all the time and I'll still go back but will not get room that have double beds

    Everything but the beds

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Oceanfront King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was very hot when arrived. Heater control knob was not indexed properly but worked through it. Comfortable by bed time.

    The view was wonderful. Room was nice and clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay. Hoping that they find a way to summon help after hours. Would love to stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had 2 maintenance issues come.up after office hours. No way to resolve until morning. One was never resolved and I paid extra for it. No compensation offered.

    Great ocean view Large clean room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    8.0
    Much needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront King Room - First Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very warm, the bathroom window couldn’t be opened

    Just as I expected from a Jersey Shore hotel. Clean and comfortable, though it was quite warm in the room we managed.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No door separating toilet and rest of bath, no privacy. Bathtub stopper was faulty, could not keep water level. Would not prevent me going back

    Area was nice room except for bathroom

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    While we could get in the room, it was not really accessible for someone in a wheelchair. Furniture blocked clear paths. Lights on the ramp were not lit you; no closet in the room; maid service left only bath towels, no wash clause, no hand towels. No heat.

    Right on beach. Balcony outside. Close to everything. Loved the Maristella restaurant next door. Wawa within walking distance. Quiet. Firm comfortable bed Plenty of parking. assigned parking no cost

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no elevator

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room - Oceanbreeze
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dated

    Location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Oceanbreeze
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No on site breakfast

    Close to everything.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    7.0
    2nd time back and will come back again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The steps. Bad coffee. No daily made service. They won’t even make the bed.

    Oceanfront rooms with decks at a reasonable price.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need to fix water pressure in showers 7

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    8.0
    Excellent location with quick access to beach and boulevard
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Efficiency Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Issues with door key card x2

    Location, parking, wifi

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    6.0
    F
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Garbage was left from previous renters in the kitchen. Hairs and qtips on the floor in the bathroom from previous renters. As well as dirty washcloth folded up to be used again.

    Kitchenette was great! Great location to everything.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    7.0
    IMHO Drifting Sands is extremely overrated and overpriced for the experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We booked and tried to cancel the same day. Within hours of the booking. They claimed it was in booking.com hands to refund when in fact it was Drifting Sands who declined to refund the reservation. So they lied. i can understand if we had made the reservation even a few days before and last minute cancellation is not reasonable but hours? And they had five open unsold rooms according to booking.com. only 25% of the motel, not a hotel, is ocean front. Its a bait and switch name My bad for not paying closer attention to what i was buying. The motel is well worn but clean. No swimming pool and it is in one of most heavily congested areas of the island.

    Large room and king bed with an ocean view

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2023

    6.0
    Do not recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cleaning services. They’re just dumping a plastic bag of towels. Never make your bed or change your sheets. Sheets from rooms after you’ve done with vacation were throwing from the balcony down on the ground on a dumpster sooop unprofessional. The filthiest people I’ve ever seen. Never vacuumed. Balconies are so dirty it’s outrageous full of mold on the railing and you can’t hang out a towel. The air conditioning makes such an outrageous noise and it’s so close it makes ypu jump and wakes you up. Overall it’s overpriced.

    Front desk professionalism. Free chairs and towels. Very polite.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    7.0
    We paid over $400 a night for a room that was very dated and small for a family of 4. I realize that price is because i
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Oceanbreeze
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed in what appeared to be an older building set apart from the main property which was in need of an update. While the room was clean, the floors were warped and sandy. Bathroom very dated. Beds small. Would not have been comfortable for a week’s stay.

    Very easy to get to and great beach. They provided beach towels, chairs and games. Staff was nice. Got extra bath towels on the second day.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful, but not worth the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Oceanbreeze
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Window air conditioning left the room very humid. The ceiling light was in the far corner of the room so it was hard to get enough light. Window in the bathroom let light in during the night. When booking, it was hard to tell where we would be in the hotel. I paid almost $900 for 2 nights and was expecting much more for this price. The room was big and the bed was great, but no breakfast was included and the sliding door to the balcony was really hard to open and close (we are young, but I can’t imagine an older couple being able to open it). Also, it was nice to face the ocean but on the first floor you couldn’t even see the water. This should definitely be advertised and shouldn’t be charged the same price for a room with an ocean view.

    Great location, right on the beach. Bed was big and comfortable. Room was very clean.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Oceanbreeze
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sand on the room floor - unavoidable!

    Love how close we were to the beach!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    8.0
    Great couple get away !!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needed some modernization

    Great location !!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Efficiency Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No facilities Outdated room

    Good location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Over priced. Rooms smelled musty which is not uncommon on beach however upgrades needed to charge the fees. 4 nights was 2k.

    Ocean front. Easy access to beach

    Stayed in August 2023

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