Holiday Inn Express Woodbridge by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.1 (624 reviews)
874 US Highway 1 , Avenel , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff (night desk offering coffee)
Clean property in many rooms
Good complimentary breakfast and fresh-ground coffee
Convenient location (near highway, ShopRite, close to EWR)
Indoor heated pool (when functioning) and gym
Free parking and modern outlook
Cons:
Pool and hot tub issues (dirty, over-chlorinated, not working or too hot)
Uncomfortable or noisy beds; some rooms missing bedding/linens
Room issues: sticky carpet, unclean shower, wrong room allocations, TV not working
Highway noise and limited/insufficient parking (snow/plow issues)
Breakfast items (eggs) criticized and occasional broken breakfast equipment
Occasional service problems (points discrepancy, initial handling of maintenance issues)

Categories

Cleanliness
7.4
Generally reported as clean and well maintained in many reviews, but several mentions of dirty pool water, a not-clean shower, sticky carpet and occasional issues (mixed sentiment).
Service
9.3
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful (night desk offering coffee, pleasant front desk), though isolated negative incidents (points discrepancy, handling of toilet issue) were reported.
Location
9
Convenient location near highway, ShopRite and reasonably close to EWR; reviewers note convenience and proximity but also frequent highway noise and limited parking.
Room Quality
6.5
Multiple complaints about uncomfortable or noisy beds, wrong room allocations, missing bedding/towels, TV not working and low shower water pressure—room quality is a notable weakness.
Amenities
6.4
Mixed-to-negative reports about pool/hot tub (over-chlorinated, dirty, not working, no heat/bubbles), gym access problems, and broken breakfast machines; some guests enjoyed the pool when functional.
Value for Money
8.4
Many guests praised complimentary breakfast, free parking and overall convenience, supporting good perceived value, though bed comfort and some service hiccups lowered value for some.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast and fresh-ground coffee were frequently praised; however eggs and some breakfast items received complaints and there were occasional equipment issues (pancake machine).
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall sentiment leans positive—clean property, friendly staff and good breakfast created many satisfied stays—offset by targeted issues (rooms, pool/amenities) noted by multiple guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 23:50

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 4.5 miles from the New Jersey Turnpike and a short 20-minute drive from Newark Airport, the Woodbridge Holiday Inn Express in Avenel, New Jersey offers a prime location for travelers.

On-Site Amenities
Enjoy a workout in the gym or a relaxing swim in the indoor pool during your stay. The hotel also provides convenient laundry facilities, making your stay comfortable and hassle-free.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each spacious room at the Holiday Inn Express Woodbridge features coffee facilities, a work desk, and cozy wood furniture. With carpeted floors and all the necessary amenities, your stay is sure to be relaxing and enjoyable.

Book your stay now at the Woodbridge Holiday Inn Express for a convenient and comfortable experience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. The name on the credit card used at check-in for incidentals must match the primary name on the guest reservation. Service animals are permitted.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

8.1
Based on 624 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.4
Service: 9.3
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 6.4
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Sajad • family_with_children • ca
6
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • family_with_children • us
10
Very happy with all aspects other than the hot tub
Pros:

Every thing was good

Cons:

The hot tub wax it up to temperature and there were children

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Hongjun • couple • us
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Devdariani • couple • us
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Lowe • couple • us
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

Liked the people we met, and the Shoprite grocery store nearby. And we enjoyed the night desk man who always offered us fresh coffee no matter the time. The breakfast was nice minus the eggs of any kind, and the fresh ground coffee option was great.

Cons:

The entire pool was 3ft shallow and over chlorinated, the hot tub didn't work at all, no heat, no bubbles. The eggs at breakfast was like egg jello, just cut up a bit. Too many people out smoking all the time, very ghetto feeling.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Jariatu • family_with_children • us
9
It was good
Pros:

The staff are good, breakfast was good, everything was in place.👌

Cons:

I like the place

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Gillean • couple • us
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Ildefonso • extended_group • us
8
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Georgii • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Bonilla • couple • us
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Clean and friendly staff

Cons:

Off busy highway small facility

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Ana • couple • us
10
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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sorangel • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Ebony • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, cleanliness, space of suite.

Cons:

Breakfast food overcooked

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Sherice • couple • us
10
Pros:

First time there ,Everything was clean, love the pool and jacuzzi, breakfast was amazing, everyone was very nice ,definitely my little get away spot now

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Jannette • family_with_children • us
9
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Tim Charlton • family_with_children • nz
8
Pros:

Great pool and gym, room was nice

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee