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Drifting Sands Motel


119 East 9th Street, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
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1 of 5 stars
NYC
22 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This must be the worst place to stay in LBI. The worst customer service ever! Such a rip off. I would never recommend this place to anyone. more

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1 of 5 stars
NJ
15 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Family
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Can I give minus 5 stars? Terrible experience in every aspect! The bad memories keep lingering after all these months. They charge an extra $100 per night for the ocean view. Don’t bother – you won’t get any ocean view. We paid $600 for 2 nights! I couldn’t even get a glimpse of the ocean – only the dirty parking... more

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2 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, PA
5 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at an oceanfront room at this motel and were very disappointed. We paid over $250, and although the view of the ocean was beautiful and convenient, the room was disgusting. The shower was moldy, the toilet looked like it had not been cleaned, the bathroom ceiling was dripping, and the sheets had a blood stain on them. The... more

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2 of 5 stars
New Jersey
27 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

While the lobby was presentable and the room was clean, a medicinal and "cheap motel," chemical odor infiltrated the sleeping chamber and permeated all of our belongings. So bad, in fact, that upon our return home, all of our clothes required dry-cleaning, including my tie and backpack. To be fair, however, I did not complain to the management about our... more

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5 of 5 stars
new york
30 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Drifting Sands is a perfect getaway to relax and take in all the amennities it has to offer. This is our second time here and already planning a longer stay next year. We have stayed in the ocean front rooms and this year stayed in the efficiency room, both by far very clean. Next year we may try there oceanview... more

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1 of 5 stars
Florida
27 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

The less expensive rooms near the CVS are horrible. At $237.00 a night I would expect a room worth more then $29.00 a night. The first day the room was not made up until 4:00 and only after asking three times. There were no clean towels until after 4:00 as well. Both mornings I needed to buy coffee, a bagel... more

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4 of 5 stars
Bethlehem
13 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Family

This hotel is located right at the end of the causeway in Ship Bottom. It is close to everything! We found the hotel, clean, but would have liked to see the sweeper run a little bit more effeciently as there were many crumbs on floor upon check-in. The staff is very nice and helpful. It is located on the beach... more

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5 of 5 stars
Stanhope, New Jersey
30 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I just got back from our yearly trip to LBI. This year we tried the Drifting Sands Motel and we have found our little piece of the shore. We stayed in the Ocean frount building. Our room was an ideal size and very clean. The staff was friendly (they even said thank you for staying, unlike the other place we... more

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4 of 5 stars
Morris County, NJ
20 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Family

If you're on the fence about which room to book - don't be! Take the ocean front! The view from the room makes worth the price. The room was clean, the staff was friendly. Nothing special about the room - but it was very clean and comfortable. Being able to walk out right on the beach was the best part-... more

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5 of 5 stars
nj
24 May 2009 | Trip type: Couples

my husband and I stay in a lot of B&B's. We used to be Bed and Breakfast people, but since saying at the Drifting Sands, we have changed our minds about motels especially this one. We had the ocean front suite, the room was immaculate, no musty smell. The service was fantastic. The view was amazing from the jacuzzi and... more

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