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Express Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and framed pictures on the walls.
A billboard for Express Inn with a bed symbol and the number 400.
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Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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400 NJ-70, Lakehurst, NJ, 08733
  • Place, Lakehurst Historical Society
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of the Air
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, JB MDL Lakehurst Naval Base
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and framed pictures on the walls.

Double Room, 2 Bedrooms, Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside table, and a lamp.

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Lakehurst

Located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from JB MDL Lakehurst Naval Base, Express Inn is within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like Ocean County Library. This 28-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a 24-hour front desk.
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What's nearby

  • Lakehurst Historical Society - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cathedral of the Air - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • JB MDL Lakehurst Naval Base - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Seaside Heights Beach - 23 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Six Flags Great Adventure - 34 min drive - 21.4 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

You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
40-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

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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
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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Express Inn?

Express Inn offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Express Inn?

This motel is located in Lakehurst within a short 13-minute walk of Lakehurst Historical Society. You'll also find JB MDL Lakehurst Naval Base and Knoll Park within a short drive.

Does Express Inn have a casino on the premises?

No, Express Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Express Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Express Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Express Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Express Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Express Inn.

How far is the airport from Express Inn?

The closest major airport to Express Inn is Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive), which is 20.4 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Express Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 195 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are so kind and helpful. Motel is over 50 yr old and needs a little tlc but the rooms are decent, beds are comfy and clean. No bedbugs or critters noted Conveniently located is a huge plus!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a drug den. Homeless shelter. I can’t believe Expedia would recommend this place. I will never use Expedia again terrible
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ease of check in. Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stuff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was one of the cleaner motels
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Towels, sheets, and room were clean. A bit of road noise in the room as it is on a busy road. Wawa conveniently located next door. By no means fancy, but very good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very quiet and everything is well organized cleaning etc
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Typical motel. Wawa next door, beer & liquor store within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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