The Best Way Inn

2.0 star property

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Vending machine
Reception
Economy Double Room | Free WiFi
Free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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45 Pond Lily Ave, New Haven, CT, 06515
  • Place, West Rock Ridge State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Judges Cave
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Connecticut State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room

  • 195 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 195 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

New Haven

Located in West New Haven within a 15-minute walk of West Rock Ridge State Park, The Best Way Inn is within a few miles (5 km) of Southern Connecticut State University. This 47-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • West Rock Ridge State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Judges Cave - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Southern Connecticut State University - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Yale University - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wallingford Station - 16 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Clemente's Pizza and Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Camacho Garage - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Best Way Inn

A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to The Best Way Inn?

This motel is situated in West New Haven within a short 5-minute walk of West Rock Ridge State Park. You'll also find Yale Bowl and New Haven Green within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Best Way Inn?

As of Feb 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Best Way Inn on Feb 25, 2026 start from $71.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Best Way Inn?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does The Best Way Inn include a casino on the premises?

No, The Best Way Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Best Way Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does The Best Way Inn have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Best Way Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Best Way Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Best Way Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Best Way Inn.

Does The Best Way Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Best Way Inn?

The closest major airport to The Best Way Inn is New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional), which is 18.4 mi away (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford), which is located 16.7 mi away (36-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Best Way Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Best Way Inn.

The Best Way Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 38 reviews

4.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

3.6/10

Amenities

3.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good deal the locals are not the best around the hotel they were looking for Sunday stances. The room was fairly clean and the staff seemed to try with what they had wasn't great could have been worse
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Irene

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was nice but can use major renovations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Umer

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The infrastructure of the entire hotel is in shambles. Outdated plumbing. Malfunctioning plumbing. Insects, roaches in particular.
Roach on the bathroom floor
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Irene

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
They have bed bugs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keyty

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
im bit up from bugs from this place people should not be able to spend their money here BED BUGS!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing the DIRTIEST place ive ever had the displeasure of syaying at and i do a great dezl of traveling
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ivelisse

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Destinee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my room had bugs coming out the floor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were hookers and drug addicts no place to park. They would not cancel my reservation. You guys ripped off my money. I will never use Expedia again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was clean. But
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yerison

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Freddy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mir Hamza

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No proper towels were provided
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Denis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very poor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angie

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025