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    Michael F.

    Let me just preface this review by saying I did not say in a room at the Golden Inn. The review is purely on the beach bar and poolside food. Even though I did not stay at the Inn, they were happy to let me sit by their rather nice pool and even offered me a towel to take a swim... I took them up on their offer in between rounds of drinks. Usual drink prices are nothing to get excited over, but their happy hour specials (3 to 6 daily) are decent (well jersey shore decent). I was also pleasantly surprised by the fish tacos.

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    Denton J.

    We came to the Sandbar on a Saturday after a beach day and we found that it was very welcoming. We felt like we were still on the beach, only now with drinks in our hands. Its located right behind the dunes, on the Avalon-Stone Harbor borderline. The vibe is definitely what you're looking for when at the shore. It is set up like a beach bar, with live music and drink specials. We had previously spent time at the pricey Windrift next door and were very glad to have found this place, so close and for a much better atmosphere. Our drinks were really good ($3 corona, and $5 pina colada) and we tried the chicken nachos. The nachos arrived in a tightly sealed take out container causing the chips to steam and arrive mushy. All the food arrived to tables this way, which at first seemed odd but then made sense when you notice the 350 hungry sea gulls over head.

    A lovely view of a parking lot when we thought we booked an ocean view.
    Erin P.

    So far, not so good...we came 3000 miles for a family reunion. We've been booked for months and so excited. I walk into our room and there was one bed and a couch. No kitchen. Just a Keurig and a mini fridge. We had booked the top of the line for the first time in our lives. Denied! We were told on the phone we'd have two queens, a couch, a kitchen and a view. The manager offered to move us across the hotel to a room with two queens and a delightful view of a parking lot. Far from family and the lobby and the ocean view. The guy then comes to us and says they will remove the couch and put in a queen in the original room. In the meantime, an employee in housekeeping asks me what's wrong. I tell her we were given the wrong room. She asked what we were told we were getting. She said, "We don't have rooms that big." Ah, so you are either calling me a liar or stupid...swell. We told the manager we'd take the room. He explained that apparently the room came up on their computer as having two queens. Configured completely differently. He said he was embarrassed and confused. I thought in my head how I really didn't care what his feelings about the situation were. We just wanted what we signed up for and to start our reunion off with goodness, not stress and tears! I finally got a chance to lie supine. I just got through a back surgery and hurt still. As I'm lying there, crazy hammering starts in the room next door. It's still under construction! My husband asked the manager when it would stop. He said this weekend. So I guess that means no rest on a Thursday even if the rest is paid for! Wth is with this place?! I'm hoping tomorrow is a different day. It sure was a bummer to start out this reunion leg of our vacation in tears! So disappointing. Friday: Woke from incessant hammering. They said it would be done yesterday. Hmm. We are from San Diego and a 3 hour time difference. So for us, the hammering started at 5 am! No relaxing in our rooms today, it appears. Update: In the room, we soon found out that nothing worked. The coffee maker was hooked up to the wall switch. The fridge wasn't cold. We went to call and the phone didn't work! So we tried the TV and sure enough, it was snow. My husband went to tell the staff. He told them again later on. He told them Friday two times. By Saturday morning, still nothing had been done! My husband had asked to speak to the GM numerous times to no avail. Finally, he hunted him down and found him in a hallway. Told him everything. The manager went to a magic maintenance book at the front desk (where my husband had been going everyday) and said he didn't find my husband's numerous reports in there, insinuating he was lying! Then, he actually said that the contract doesn't state that the TV, microwave, coffee maker needs to actually work! It's not in writing so they really don't have to work. I am not kidding you. Right now, you are probably thinking I am embellishing and sadly, I am not! My husband said it is obviously implied. The manager kept pressing that point. What an absolute idiot. Truly. How did this man come to be in his position?! That is suspect in itself. My husband said we booked what we were told was the best room. We spoke to someone in person to book it. Not only was it falsely advertised, nothing worked and our family reunion, which should have been delightful, was tainted. Not just at the beginning, but the whole event. He said he wanted a discount on the room rate. The manager said he would not do that because my husband would go back to our group and then everyone else would start asking for discounts! I swear to GOD (and I'm a believer). My husband was so outraged and angry at this point, he had to walk away before he punched this idiot in the nose. We ended up paying full price. The top of the line room rate for a room with nothing that worked, had nothing they said it would, which included the space, the view and even a freaking bed for two out of our party of four. My husband said he just didn't have time to fight it and he would punch the GM if he had to talk to him again, he was so angry. Our group also didn't receive some of the amenities promised such as reserved fire rings big enough for 50 people (we had over 60) and beach lounge chairs included in our rate. And they tried to make our party pay a tip fee BEFORE our stay but the cousin who organized fought it and refused. It just was a bumbling fiasco from start to finish. Everything was a pain in the butt. The only nice things I have to say: The housekeeping staff did a good job. The food was good, but you couldn't get a drink or refill from the waitstaff to save your life. That's it. I strongly recommend that you do not stay at this establishment. Yes, they have renovated. I kept saying it was lipstick on a pig. Don't waste your money or your vacation time. Our family had an awful, awful experience!

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    It is Big Timber Lake that I recommend here. All is…read morecooperative except for the price.

    We came here with our toddler and newborn and my husband and I . Booked the trip 3-4 months in…read moreadvanced as a nice first family get away to relax and spend time together. We have family that have a seasonal spot and we're looking forward to the trip. I was greatly disappointed. There was no mention that the living area was in this condition and when my family and myself brought it up to the staff they continued to say they couldn't do anything about it cause we already had a good rate due to our family having a permanent spot at the campground. They just stared and didn't offer to Move our cabin or any resolution. The person that I would need to speak to was "off" or "in a meeting" the whole trip. Mind you there were plenty of other open cabins on our street and the next street. I wasn't asking for money. I was asking for an alternative to having my children and myself essentially in these conditions during our vacation. My first night after seeing this all I wanted to do was go home. Would have been better off and saved 700$. We knew during the trip since it was off season we wouldn't get to use most amenities like the pool or lake or other things offered and we're looking forward for a nice cabin and couldn't even get that. I would save your money or find another spot to camp if you don't already have your own trailer where you can be sure of the conditions. Pictures posted!

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    2.3
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    A-OK is correct! Visited Stone Harbor/Avalon for an engagement party this weekend and was lucky to…read moregrab a booking with my friend at Desert Sand. Where to begin? A lot of good and a lot of odd! Let's start with what I liked: + Great amenities for a beach vacay! Indoor and outdoor pools, super quick access to the beach front, ample parking for guests, nice sized rooms with a couple of different layouts, that you can explore on their website which is helpful. + Amazing location - quick walk to downtown area, easy beach walk, and close to restaurants and wedding venues. Pretty sure it was exclusively wedding guests staying here while we were attending. + Decent in-room amenities as well - we LOVE a hotel with makeup remover wipes. Free wifi, etc. The not so great: + Rooms are pretty bare bones and drab from a decor perspective. Haven't have an upgrade since the 80s? + The payment process was so wacky. You can "cash" in on a deal if you're willing to jump through hoops (at least in a not so busy weekend in October), like sending in a cash deposit, paying in cash upon arrival...and then getting a $50 visa gift card back. It was bizarre. I think finding accommodations here can be a challenge, so they'll continue to get away with it..but dang. Any seasoned traveller would say "WTF" to this process. + Like other reviewers have said, staff isn't super warm or welcoming. A fine option if you're looking for a cozy spot on the beach!

    We arrived shortly before our check-in time of 4:00 pm on a Friday night and had no problems…read morechecking in upon our arrival. We had an XE suite which included a common area with a microwave, kitchen sink, and large refrigerator as well as two separate bedrooms both with their own full baths. Each bedroom had two queen beds and a tv. The room was spacious and the shower was nice until we found out our water wasn't getting warm no matter how far towards heat we turned our shower handle. Our room was cold (which was okay - I enjoy sleeping in the cold) but the air conditioner was very loud and was constantly turning on. I thought my bed was comfortable and the bathrooms were nice. There was plenty of parking surrounding the hotel and lots of seats outside around the patio. I didn't mind staying at Desert Sands and it was more affordable than other options in the area. We didn't spend too much time in the room during our 2 night stay, but it wouldn't have been a big deal if I had to spend a little extra time in our room. It felt/looked clean. This was my first time in Avalon and I don't know when I'll be back but I would consider staying here again (as long as my shower had hot water lol).

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    There are pros and cons to everywhere you stay. I may stay here again if we come back. I will…read morestart with the positive: this is in a very convenient location as it is on Landis. The rooms are all unique and different. You will also get the amenities that you need. They are very nice and friendly. It is also clean (which when you do a shore house you may not have). The cons: I feel that it is overpriced - in October we paid $150 a night. We had a kitchen in our unit but most of the cabinets were zip-tied shut. There was a sign to wash what we used. For $150 a night; in my opinion housekeeping should take care of that. There is no coffee in the room (but there is a coffee pot??), there is no ice machine or any sort of vending machine or even some snacks behind the counter. We are not your typical Jersey Shore visitors in that we flew in. Had we driven in some of these may not have been as negative as we would have just packed it as long as we knew ahead of time. Again, they were nice, it was clean and it served its purpose.

    2nd visit here for my wife & I. Had a suite on 1st visit…read more-booked smaller room for a 3 day stay early June26. Wow - more like a closet; but managed. Needed to move bed from wall to get in-- very dirty! Hair, dust and food crumbs were an unpleasant surprise. Bathroom vanity under sink also dirty along with a filthy hair dryer & hair on bathroom floor. Finally, dried ice cream on the dining table. Wanted to voice cleaning concerns to front desk, but no one there until the morning of checkout. Great location as noted, but for the price expected better quality.

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