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Express Inn

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

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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

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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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Reviews

Express Inn Reviews

6.2

6.2

Cleanliness

5.4

Amenities

6.6

Staff & service

5.2

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

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

10/10 Excellent

George

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

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

8/10 Good

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is very polite and nice. The room was adequate, but in need of upgrading. Bed was comfortable! Towel rack missing in bathroom. Overall, pleasant stay, but could be better with a little effort and physical upgrading.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very dirty and the bed was to small for two people.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and well prepared that I like this time I wasn't satisfied because I don't smoke never smoke in my life I choose not SMOKING before I booked and I have a problem in my legs I couldn't go to the stairs is no elevator I ask for downstairs but I need a place to sleep I had to follow that part I wasn't happy going up and down with my legs
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lolita

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
incovenient , dirty, rude receptionist
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk person was rude and inconsiderate rooms were dirty and ant infested. Rooms were not well maintained need lots of maintenance and upgrade
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Esai

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is nothing to like about this property is not clean, not certified smell
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I couldn’t bring myself to stay at this hotel even after it was paid for. I walked into the room and was only there long enough to book a room somewhere else. The first thing I saw when I went in the room were the “male bodily fluid” stains on the covers. The rest of the room was no better. Stay away at all costs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I left my feelings earlier.Upon arrival !! 11:30 Was told I couldnt get room till 2:00 unless I paid $20 asked if i could use a bathroom after 2 hour drive.She said there is a Wawa down the street!!Paid the $20 for sake of kidneys!Room was not very clean!This property seems tobe subsidized by tax payers of which I am.Lost any future trips TY
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t judge a book by its cover!!!

Honestly it was very pleasing..at first I was a lil skeptical but the lady in the office ensured me that my car and myself were in good hands. The room was basic but clean except from a little dust around the windows. I even had to go back to the office to ask for a plastic fork bc the pizza place across the street did not provide any and she was kind enough to hand me a couple that they had in the office. It’s the little things that matter. I will definitely go back there whenever I’m in that area again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

aaron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

The room was disgusting with walls being yellow from cigarettes. When I got there to check in the front desk worker was very rude towards me and had an attitude through both of our interactions. There were ants everywhere in the room. The bed sheets and blankets had burn holes from people putting out cigarettes. The tv was very staticky making it hard to enjoy any show. Just seemed like the owners don’t really care about their customers or the conditions of their rooms. Do not recommend even with how cheap it is
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

1/10

Horrible stay, went through our fridge and personal supplies. Room smelled liked cigarettes and we left with all our clothing smelling like it, along with our hair. Walls were paper thin and heard rude and loud neighbors. Cigarette burns in the sheets. Front desk people weren’t there. Hot water was on and off. Overall not a great experience and would not recommend it especially if traveling with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Liza

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Door always jammed. Swiped key but door wouldn't always open. Had to wait 2 minutes for reset before trying again. Room was dark. Two overhead lights above desk and fridge, but wall-mounted bedside lamp was useless because the cord was too short to reach the socket. Towel rack in bathroom was broken. Mounts were there, but bar was missing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Massimo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was absolutely disgusting. Looked like a dump. I didn’t even get to walk into the room After checking, I had a family emergency and I left and I wasn’t even able to receive a partial refund. Doesn’t even deserve 1 star.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
For the price it’s fine. There’s a Wawa next door so you can go there for anything to eat and drink
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
- I got this room to attend a funeral and was looking for cheapest option so I wasn't expecting much. On the postive side, the room was clean and secure, locks worked ok, shower and toilet ok, and TV worked ok. Bed was comfortable but terrible pillows. This property has not been updated it seems in decades and is run as cheaply as possible. Bathroom light non functional and instead of repairing they just stuck a torch light in the corner. But the most bothersome thing is the absolute rudeness of the office attendant, a very mean old woman who would not speak to me and literally threw the card key at me. Really started the stay off wrong, like I'm sorry to bother you for staying at your hotel and needing a key...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

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