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Drifting Sands Oceanfront Motel

119 East 9th Street, Ship Bottom, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008
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Ranked #2 of 5 hotels in Ship Bottom
3.5 of 5 stars 63 Reviews
October 24, 2011 -
CroydonTraveler
October 19, 2011 -
BeachBumJohnny
 
 
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  • Ocean front(4)
  • View rooms(3)
  • Very clean(3)
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CroydonTraveler
Southeast PA
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19 reviews
61 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2011

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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BeachBumJohnny
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2011

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. More

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Jay S
Coopersburg
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2011

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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Mary P
Bangor, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 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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DonnasVirginia
Virginia
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5 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 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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molly1234
Massachusetts
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17 reviews
9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2011

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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Danielle L
Valley Cottage, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2011

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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Catherine C
New York, New York, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 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!!!!!!!! More

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Donnas1030
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2011

The accommodations were absolutely amazing, rooms were impeccable and the employees at the front desk went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay. More

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bruce e
Scotch Plains, New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 29, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I was surprised to read the negative reviews here. My wife and I have stayed 5 or 6 times over the past few years and never had a problem. Cleanliness is most important to us and the Drifting Sands is the cleanest motel we've stayed in. The ocean front and ocean view rooms are the biggest and nicest and they're... More

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Address: 119 East 9th Street, Ship Bottom, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008

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