Howard Johnson by Wyndham Toms River

Hotels
Howard Johnson
6 (1261 reviews)
955 Hooper Avenue , Toms River , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Facilities for disabled guests
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Rude staff
Safety concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
3.25
Numerous complaints about dirt and uncleanliness in rooms and bathrooms.
Service
8.25
Some reviews mention friendly staff, but also complaints about rudeness and poor service.
Location
8.75
Some guests appreciated the location near jobs, but safety concerns were noted.
Room Quality
4.75
Reports of dilapidated rooms, stains, and poor maintenance.
Amenities
5.25
Limited amenities reported and issues with missing items in the bathrooms.
Value for Money
5.25
Guests feel the hotel does not provide good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
7.25
No breakfast complaints were noted, but no food quality mentioned.
Overall Experience
5.25
General dissatisfaction with the hotel experience as described in various reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:17

Property Description

Award-Winning Property in Historic Toms River

Convenient Location
Located just minutes away from Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant, The Ritacco Center, and Blue Claws Stadium, our hotel offers easy access to popular attractions. Additionally, being a short drive from Six Flags Great Adventure and various military bases adds to the convenience for our guests.

Proximity to Major Cities
Situated only an hour from bustling cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City, Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River provides the perfect central location for guests looking to explore multiple destinations during their stay.

Book Your Stay Today
Experience comfort, convenience, and a central location by booking your stay at our award-winning hotel in Toms River.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Pets are allowed for a fee. $50 per pet for the first night. $25 per pet per night after the first night.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: EWR

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

6
Based on 1261 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.25
Service: 8.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 4.75
Amenities: 5.25
Value for Money: 5.25
Food and Beverage: 7.25
Overall Experience: 5.25
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Barry solo_traveller us
6
Bad smells
Pros:

The price was just right.

Cons:

The whole place smelled of Marijuana. And the cleaner they use on the floors made it worse

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Selina couple us
2
Horrible, very substandard
Pros:

I was allowed a pet but for a fee which is OK. I should of charged Wyndham for sleeping there. Feel ripped off.

Cons:

Everything, I wanted to check out but needed to get to an event. in dire need of a full remodeling. Poor condition, smells of cigarettes in air system. Poor maintenance.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Yesenia solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Pascale family_with_children us
10
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Latasha couple us
1
DONT DO IT
Pros:

Absolutely Not A Single Thing!!! This place is outdate and poorly maintained. The pictures on booking are deceiving. IT SMELLS DISGUSTING!!! I wouldn’t let my worst enemy stay at this place

Cons:

I didnt like I had to stay here. As soon as you arrive every red flag goes up. Very sketchy and suspect!!!! Not worth $270

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Michael J solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Jonathan family_with_children us
10
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
G
Ginger family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Pool

Cons:

No breakfast and no real blankets

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Pascale family_with_children us
9
Pros:

I like crisp white sheets, towels, everything has a place.

Cons:

I didn't like staffs reaction when I fell in the shower. I'm disabled and my balance some times I need help and no bar there to help.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Deborah solo_traveller us
3
Pros:

The TV had no signal, I tried to reach the restaurant to no success.

Cons:

No elevator and room on the second floor

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Shamira family_with_children us
5
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Jonathan family_with_children us
10
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan family_with_children us
10
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
B
Brandon family_with_children us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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O2511VJjohnf Family
2
Savagery
Pros:

Your staff was ok but my pillow smelt like somebody peed on it. Needless to say it wasn't used.
I don't expect much on punch list items in a hotel however the bathroom was literally missing tiles.
The toilet had dried urine going down the front of it. I don't think it was cleaned in between guests.
I specifically rented this hotel bc my daughter loves pools. She went to the pool with her mother and turned back to the room. She said daddy the whole pool area smelt like.... well the projects. If you're reading this you know what I'm talking about.
On that note, as we were walking from the car towards the hotel we passed 3 distinguished gentlemen (heavy sarcasm). We overheard them talking "tell that ni**a where's my money at". My daughter and wife looked at me and I told them hurry up!
On our first night there people were screaming the whole time. My wife couldn't sleep.
At 0500 a woman screamed for her life "HELP"!!
Another reason I chose this hotel was for the breakfast. When I asked where is the breakfast, the hotel staff said it's only coffee and pointed to the front.
This is not a hotel for families. There are a lot of sketchy people and things transpiring at this hotel. I would not recommend it.

2026-03-30 via Tripadvisor
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DEAN family_with_children us
6
Cons:

Bed was extremely uncomfortable, mattress was very hard. Hard to sleep.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Pamela family_with_children us
4
Broken handicap rooms
Pros:

The room had a good location on the first floor for handicapped and was clean

Cons:

The handicap bathroom was broken with no handles installed or seat. When I complained about the room , the staff member behind the desk , just shrugged and said , sorry

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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S1482CUcarolinec NONE
6
Fine, cheap, and clean, just prepare for smoky smell
Pros:

Not a bad value for what I needed - which was a place to sleep ahead of a competition with an early arrival time the next morning. The location was convenient to where I needed to go (RWJ Barnabas Health Arena). My room was clean and a decent size. I didn't use the pool, but my child did, and it was fine. We requested a pet-friendly room, so we had a ground-floor room with a walk out patio and grass. My single complaint was the pervasive smell of smoke in the hallways and guestrooms. I believe it's a smoke-free establishment, so either that wasn't always the case (and years of smoke is clinging to the walls and ceilings) or guests just don't care. Overall, I could deal for a night when I was there for approximately 12 hours, but the smoke wouldn't keep me there for longer.

2026-03-23 via Tripadvisor
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Michael couple us
5
Pros:

None

Cons:

Property

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Carrin family_with_children us
2
2026-03-22 via Nuitee