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Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River

2.5 star property
Hotel in Toms River with a 24-hour front desk and an indoor pool

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Indoor pool, open 8 AM to 9 PM, sun loungers
Room amenity
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior
The Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River combines comfort and practicality. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, on-site dining, nearby shopping, a peaceful garden, and an indoor pool for year-round relaxation. Free WiFi and 24/7 front desk assistance enhance the stay.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hair dryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
955 Hooper Ave, Rt 37 & Rt 549, Toms River, NJ, 08753

What's nearby

  • Ocean County Mall - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Community Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Toms River Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • RWJBarnabas Health Arena - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Seaside Heights Beach - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Office Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger 25 Toms River - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River

Property highlights
You can look forward to shopping on site, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and outdoor furniture
  • An elevator, 2 meeting rooms, and free newspapers
Room features
All 96 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 9 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–9 PM.

Is Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Knuckleheads Comedy Club, Playdrome Lanes, and Toms River Family Medical Center. Ocean County Historical Museum and Ocean County Library are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 192 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 238 out of 1003 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very good to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home, wonderful home owners. It was very clean and had everything you need for a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place is more like a motel. Smells like smoke, noisy on the weekends because of the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stay was so so.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean good food and drinks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Always have a wonderful stay at this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Glen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like the conditions of the hotel… looks dirty !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff no problems
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ana

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

Very bad selection to stay at the Howard Johnson

Entry light to the room did not work Only bathroom and a lamp in the room worked I believe 298.00 for a night was way too much to for the poor accommodation we received.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

GEORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was NOT at all as advertised in the pictures. The entire hotel, sheets, and room smelled of cigarette smoke despite being a non-smoking hotel with signs EVERYWHERE. The sink shot out everywhere and soaked the bathroom. The entire room was dirty in places. And the staff at the front desk had no idea what they were doing. Terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place should be considered a homeless shelter instead of hotel. The pictures online look NOTHING like the hotel. It's a trap! They don't refund you becuase they know you'll have no choice but to stay. Filthy, trash outside, cigarette butts and needles. GROSS!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Paid for a room with a hot tub hot tub did not work. very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not feel comfortable in our first room. They kindly moved my room without an extra charge. The front of the building was better but very noisy at night. I needed an extra towel but got a pool towel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
staff were really nice especiallly Laurie front desk. The bathroom needs attention and upgrading The shower head is leaking needs teflon tape. the sliding door is not secured( latch is broken.) cigarette buds on balcony floor. TV is too small.I loved the Pub and IHOP.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Inside the airport, walkable through the terminal, staff are very friendly and informative
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Martha

If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The rooms were great, and. Ed were comfortable. However the hallways and stairwells seems shady, dirty rugs, and outdated railings. The hotel lobby is also poorly maintained and feels like a motel. I was not expecting this at all. The room looked like the pictures but the other hotel grounds were just okay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, staff was really nice. My family felt comfortable and safe staying there, the only thing that we were a fan of was how hard the beds were
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our state was very good we had some problems with the pillows that were on the bed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

RUN

Front desk was very nice and the pool was clean. Thats the only thing bice i can say about this room. The building smells like weed, cigarette smoke and different foods from people cooking, the hallways were sticky and the rooms look like a ton of landlord specials and half done work. The beds arent beds but metal springs, its outdated and looks nothing like the photos online for almost 1k for a week i expected way more. Do not stay here its just a bunch of rif raf.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Right on pretty main road could walk to I hop
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maryann

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

Comfy and clean

It was a comfortable and clean room and the staff was friendly and helpful. There was an odor of smoke and marijuana in the hallways that would permeate our room. It wasn’t enough to have to leave but it was each day we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The downsides were the pillows were too squishy and the tv channels were limited. The shower was roomy with good water pressure but there was no place to put the soap or shampoo except on the counter outside the shower. This made for a wet slippery floor. There was also no bathmat towels so either a hand towel or bath towel needed to be used. The reason I picked the hotel was because it had an indoor pool so that I didn’t have to worry about my granddaughter getting sunburned. The first day we went in the pool it was freezing, dirty on the bottom and cloudy. I advised the front desk but it wasn’t much better the next day. Overall it wasn’t a bad stay. There’s plenty of options for food and entertainment and it’s not far from the local beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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