Howard Johnson by Wyndham Toms River

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Howard Johnson
5.7 (1202 reviews)
955 Hooper Avenue , Toms River , US
+1 732-908-7694

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds mentioned in several reviews
Convenient, central location near mall/restaurants
Friendly and informative staff (multiple mentions)
On-site tavern with good food and friendly locals/staff
Dog-friendly policy
Clean rooms reported by some guests
Shower and basic amenities present
Cons:
Cigarette smell in non-smoking rooms and nicotine-stained detectors
Rooms dated, run down, chipped paint, and damaged bathroom doors/vanities
Mattresses/hospitality bedding poor or inconsistent
Broken entrance/patio doors compromising security
Hidden or extra fees, unexpected deposits and bait-and-switch imagery/pricing
Poor cleanliness in some stays (hair on sheets, towels on floor)
Thin walls and nighttime noise from bar/drunk patrons
Unfulfilled requests (missing pillows/towels) and occasional unresponsive management
Power outage/AC loss reported during a stay

Categories

Cleanliness
3.5
Multiple reviews cite cigarette smell in non-smoking rooms, hair on sheets, towels on floor, dirty exterior and rooms needing refurbishment — overall cleanliness is poor.
Service
8.1
Several guests praise friendly and informative staff; however some reports of unfulfilled requests and an unresponsive desk after a power outage. Overall service is a relative strength compared with other issues.
Location
8.5
Consistently noted as convenient and central (close to mall, restaurants); location is a clear positive for many guests.
Room Quality
3.8
Rooms are frequently described as dated, small (for two queens), with damaged doors/vanities, poor mattresses in several stays, and broken fixtures — room quality is below average.
Amenities
5.5
Mixed mentions: on-site tavern praised and dog-friendly policy appreciated, but pool/bar issues, screwed-shut patio doors and limited in-room amenities were reported.
Value for Money
3.8
Many guests report unexpected fees, extra deposits, bait-and-switch photos/pricing and one guest explicitly said the rate was not worth the stay — value is poor.
Food and Beverage
7
The attached tavern received positive comments for food and staff; beyond that F&B is mentioned infrequently but tavern is a notable plus.
Overall Experience
5.4
Mixed overall: some described an amazing or decent stay with friendly staff, while many others reported significant cleanliness, room quality and value issues leading to a middling overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:02

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EWR

Location

Guest Reviews

5.7
Based on 1202 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.5
Service: 8.1
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 3.8
Amenities: 5.5
Value for Money: 3.8
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 5.4
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Jamie • family_with_children • us
4
My family and I have spent the past couple of nights here, and overall, it’s been a wonderful stay! We’ve really enjoyed
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Allison • family_with_children • us
5
It was decent for what I needed.
Pros:

The beds were comfortable.

Cons:

The place was really run down. The bathroom had a piece missing from the vanity and the bottom of the bathroom door was falling apart.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Sara • couple • us
10
had a HORRIBLE rude ignorant woman try to charge me FOR MY SERVICE DOG, after i checked out. hung the phone up and me an
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Bryan • family_with_children • us
10
I enjoyed my stay, but there are some stuff that could be upgraded
Pros:

I like that it was at the heart of the city where it’s a couple minutes away from the mall, stores and plenty of restaurants to choose in.

Cons:

The potential it has to upgrade some stuff newer tvs with better picture quality, it doesn’t have to be jumbo just decent affordable sizes, the room was great I didn’t complain at all. I would say updated signs.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
6
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Juan Carlos • couple • us
9
Exelente
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • extended_group • us
9
It was ok to visit we love the amenities
Pros:

We were promised a certain room and on arrival we did not get it

Cons:

Pool. Bar on location

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • us
1
Try Manahawkin instead
Pros:

We had trouble with the fees, were charged extra and given a different room style than expected.

Cons:

The doors to the patios are screwed shut and the mattresses are horrible. Near the bar is very loud at night, and generally drunk guests or patrons walking around. Charged extra deposit on our card with no warning

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Cristal • family_with_children • us
10
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gary • couple • us
6
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Finucan • solo_traveller • us
8
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Courtney • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Tashema • couple • us
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • us
10
It was an amazing stay
Pros:

everything was clean and staff was friendly

Cons:

comfortable and fast distance to getting to other places

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Stash • family_with_children • us
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • us
10
i felt comfortable and staff was very nice and informative
Pros:

staff was friendly

Cons:

i felt comfortable and welcomed

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • us
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Fuchs • couple • us
2
Quite disappointed.
Pros:

The bed had a comfortable mattress. That was about it.

Cons:

We ordered a non-smoking room. The room clearly smelled of smoking. The smoke detector was never replaced when the room was refurbished, and was nicotine yellow (a tell tale sign the room was a smoking room at some point). Our TV did not work, it took two days to get a replacement remote to use the TV. On the morning of our last day the hotel lost AC power and the building went dark, at which point we left and told the front desk we expected a refund. I left my name and number with the desk clerk and so far (over 24 hours later) have not received a response.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Bryan • couple • us
1
Would not recommend
Cons:

Entrance doors broken so anybody has access to roam around. Bed is horrendous, room is not clean. Would not recommend to anybody. Should be credited back.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • solo_traveller • us
1
I left without staying and was disappointed with just so many things.
Pros:

location

Cons:

website showed rooms with carpet. pictures were 6 years old. apparently hojos delved into bait and switch tacticss.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee