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Express Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near JB MDL Lakehurst Naval Base

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Free WiFi
Television
Exterior
Front of property
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Express Inn offers a peaceful retreat with comfortable rooms where guests can unwind while staying connected with free WiFi. The property's smoke-free grounds provide a breath of fresh air, and the 24-hour front desk ensures assistance is always available.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Free WiFi

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Lakehurst, Express Inn is in the business district. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at RWJBarnabas Health Arena or John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex.
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Map
400 NJ-70, Lakehurst, NJ, 08733

What's nearby

  • JB MDL Lakehurst Naval Base - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • RWJBarnabas Health Arena - 14 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Ocean County Mall - 15 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Six Flags Hurricane Harbor - 28 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Six Flags Great Adventure - 30 min drive - 20.5 miles

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Italy's Best - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Express Inn

Motel near JB MDL Lakehurst Naval Base
Express Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Express Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Budget Inn
Express Inn Motel
Express Inn Lakehurst
Express Inn Motel Lakehurst

Frequently asked questions

Is Express Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Express Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Express Inn?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Express Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Express Inn located?

Situated in the historical district, this motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from JB MDL Lakehurst Naval Base and within 9 mi (15 km) of RWJBarnabas Health Arena and Ocean County Library. Ocean County Mall and John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Express Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 173 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Astrid

Simple and easy to access and close to wawa
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Astrid

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Easy to access and very Close to wawa store
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Certainly had the essentials for a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cedric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got the last room, instead of two beds only 1 for three people, smoke odor stayed in the mouth, tv did not work, furniture in terrible condition, most guests homeless people. None of the pictures reflect reality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and the room was well prepared and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice motel in Lakehurst
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service
The staff who are there were exceptional
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, clean, hidden, not too much traffic, not noisy, great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son enjoyed his stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and Wawa is only 1 minutes away and easy to get to my job and clean and safei enjoyed my stas there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is amazing I am happy to say this place was wonderful. I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

6/10 Okay

James

Office is hidden behind the stairs. Office staff is far from friendly. The business is out dated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price and they have smoking rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Just wawa was next door that was the good thing other than that nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room was clean. The only thing was our door's deadbolt did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was filthy and smelled like cigars.The staff was unpleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in and 5 minutes later we checked out, the state of everything made it impossible to stay the night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Crackhead hotel rooms were old and gross
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Penina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adequate, no frills. Pleasant person at checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Vitaliy V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's OK for this price. Condition could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Brayner

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt unsafe around the area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ants

Overall, everything was good except they have ants in the room which was very annoying and killing them every day because they were going on our food so if I had anything bad to say that we have to be at
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was convenient for me
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

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