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Drifting Sands Oceanfront Motel

119 East 9th Street, Ship Bottom, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008
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Drifting Sands Oceanfront Motel
Ranked #2 of 5 hotels in Ship Bottom
3.5 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
28 May 2012 -
Pati1972
15 May 2012 -
justal0cal
 
 
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  • Ocean front(4)
  • View rooms(3)
  • Very clean(3)
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Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

as far as motels go, it was very nice. very clean. very nice. a few steps to the beach and parking right in front of the room.

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elsinboro
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

stayed overnight for a wedding 2 weeks ago.very noisy rooms. toilet and shower from next door echoed through our room. by far nothing modern but the direct tv. room was very clean though. i would not stay here again due to the high room noise levels. by far not worth the money.

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We recently stayed at the Drifting Sands for one night while in LBI for a wedding. My husband and I stayed in an efficiency in a rear building on the third floor. To my surprise we could actually see the ocean from our balcony, between the main building and a house across the street! Not a full view...but the ocean... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011
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Not only is the view amazing from an ocean front room and just a short bike ride away from many wonderful restaurants, but this oceanside getaway has superior service. The office staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The rooms are fully equipped with every comfort and the beach is beautiful.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011
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I have been staying at the Drifting Sands for over five years . I am a businessman who loves to fish and I bring my customers to LBI for chartered fishing trips. I stay an average of 40 nights a year spring through fall at the Drifting Sands.The service , staff, security are top notch and make me feel like... More

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Bangor, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

We always enjoy our stay at the Drifting Sands. The location is fantastic, being right on the beach, and close by to everything. Our rooms are always immaculate. The front desk staff are always so helpful, and the coffee and bagels are a great perk. Beach badges are provided, and the sun coming up over the ocean every morning is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011
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After reading reviews prior to going, I was a little uncertain of Drifting Sands. I'm a little picky about hotels, and I live in a beach area myself, but the hotel is absolutely nice. The beds are comfortable, it's very clean, they have fresh coffee in the a.m. if you don't want to make it yourself in your room (and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011
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We stayed 2 nights for a wedding in the cheaper building, i.e. not ocean front. The location is terrific- right in the middle of the island and 2 houses from the beach for our building. The front desk people never told us there were bagles and coffee in the morning, the internet wireless connection was useless,the room so so poorly... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011
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We love the Drifting Sands so much that we have returned every year since we first stayed six years ago. It is by far the best place to stay on the island. The location is outstanding, after entering LBI just drive straight to the OCEAN!!! That's right...the Drifting Sands is a BEACH FRONT hotel. There are also many rooms with... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011

I highly recommend the Drifting Sands Hotel!! The rooms are VERY clean and the staff is extremely accommodating. They even have security during the night just in case you are in need of help. We have stayed at this hotel several times and it NEVER disappoints us. TRY IT ~~YOU WILL LIKE IT!!!!!!!!

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