Garden State Inn

Hotels
7.4 (997 reviews)
701 White Horse Pike , Absecon , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Comfortable bed
Affordability
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Rude service at times
Poor room maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
6.29
Multiple reviews highlight issues with cleanliness, including dirty rooms and a musty smell.
Service
8.26
Generally accommodating staff but complaints about rudeness were noted.
Location
8.8
Multiple reviews praised the convenience and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
6.75
Room quality varied with issues like outdated linens, roaches, and smoking odors.
Amenities
7.28
Mixed reviews on amenities, with some positive notes on the spa tub and shower.
Value for Money
7.74
Many guests felt they received adequate value for the price, despite some drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
6.79
Breakfast was described as bare-bones but adequate; fresh options noted.
Overall Experience
7.26
Overall mixed experience, with both positive and negative sentiments noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 15:10

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just a short 20-minute drive from the vibrant Atlantic City Boardwalk, the Garden State Inn in Absecon offers a perfect blend of proximity and tranquility.

Cozy Rooms with Essential Amenities
Each room at the Garden State Inn is thoughtfully equipped with a refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, and a flat-screen cable TV. You can also enjoy a complimentary daily newspaper during your stay.

Complimentary Breakfast and WiFi
Start your day right with a delicious daily breakfast accompanied by freshly brewed coffee. Stay connected with loved ones or catch up on work with the hotel's complimentary WiFi.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at the Garden State Inn? Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ACY

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 997 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.29
Service: 8.26
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 6.75
Amenities: 7.28
Value for Money: 7.74
Food and Beverage: 6.79
Overall Experience: 7.26
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Tracee • solo_traveller • us
8
Was able to check in early
Pros:

Clean

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • us
8
Very comfortable
Pros:

Very comfortable bed ,lots of amenities

Cons:

Wish their breakfast had more variety

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • us
7
Very nice stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Clean

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Diane • family_with_children • us
7
Clean
Pros:

It was ok

Cons:

Nice

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Ruel • couple • us
8
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Mcilmail • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

price was good

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • us
6
Adequate for a one night stop over.
Pros:

Rooms were clean and large. Was a great value with booking.com.

Cons:

Unfortunately the room next to me was a smoking room. They were smoking weed (which I could smell in my room) both days and up late making a lot of noise. No maid service unless requested. I thought they'd at least make the bed and give new towels. Only toasted breakfast or cereal and no decaf coffee! Pictures of the hotel online were definitely taken years ago.... The place is showing its age and needs some cosmetic updates. Most of the TV channels you don't have access to.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • us
9
I recommend the Garden State Inn. Clean and quiet.
Pros:

As usual, my room at the Garden State Inn was nice and clean. And despite the fact that my room was right on the White Horse Pike, it was quiet, and I got a good sleep. This is the one motel I return to repeatedly whenever I visit the Atlantic City/Ventnor area, for two reasons: I need an inexpensive hotel because I have a very tight budget, but it also has to be CLEAN (whereas some of the other affordable hotels are less than clean). And, if this isn't too weird to mention, the bedside lighting in the room is comforting and warm, whereas I've stayed in other local hotels where the only lighting was, say, a ceiling light over the bed. How can you read/rest with that? (And you have to get up to turn it off.)

I also noticed a new chair in my room that I hadn't seen on previous visits, so it looks like they are adding/upgrading some of the furniture.

Cons:

The door to my room (#206) was very hard to open (at first I thought I had the wrong key card), and it was also hard to close once you were inside, but it just turned out to be stuck. So, that should probably be repaired. But it was a minor problem.

Every time I've come in the past, the pool has been closed. I didn't check this time, but I assume it was still closed. (But I don't know for a fact that this is true.)

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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José • couple • us
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Charleen • couple • us
7
Overall it was a good experience. Would definitely stay again if price is right!
Pros:

The bed was comfortable and clean. The room had lamps with extra outlets on them. The continental breakfast was nice.

Cons:

Why I wouldn’t put in the didn’t like. This is what I feel needs improving. Walls need a fresh coat of paint. Curtains and bed skirts need cleaning or to be updated. With that said, the bed sheets were

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Dominick • couple • us
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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STEVEN • solo_traveller • us
10
Heaven in Absecon
Pros:

Very clean and very quiet excellent place to relax very peaceful excellent staff plus a decent continental breakfast.I give it a 10.Its summer pool should be open shortly.

Cons:

Couldn't find a thing perfect stay.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Akanke • couple • us
9
Pros:

The aesthetic of the room

Cons:

Breakfast was terrible, floor was super sticky, and the the eating space doesn’t look clean

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Farid • couple • us
9
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Nikita • family_with_children • us
6
No complaints for the cost and location
Pros:

The location was great, the bed was comfy

Cons:

The water would not get hot so I couldn't shower properly. Our desk chair was broken. Our original rooms were closer but one room had a heavy cigarette smoke odor so we had to be further away.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Justin • family_with_children • us
8
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Deepak • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Shain • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Check-in was cordial and swift. The room was clean, cool and spacious with a comfortable bed, hot shower and good water pressure. Located just yards from public transport, and within walking distance of any necessities. Fairly quiet clientele.

Cons:

Nothing. For the value, it's one of the best options in the area.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Handy • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee