Name: Americas Best Value Inn Avenel Woodbridge
Address: 966 US Highway 1, Avenel, New Jersey, United States of America, Avenel, New Jersey, US
Price range: $62–$98 per night
Rating: 6.87

What guests think

At Americas Best Value Inn Avenel Woodbridge, travelers describe a budget, no-frills stay with convenient road access but widely mixed experiences, highlighting frequent cleanliness and maintenance issues, inconsistent staff interactions, and tight parking alongside occasional praise for value and simplicity.

Many reviews cite dirty rooms, odors, stains, and pests, with smoke smells reported even in non-smoking rooms. Rooms are small and very basic, often lacking closets or hangers, with mixed bed comfort and noticeable noise from traffic or thin walls. Expect a budget stopover that trades amenities and polish for price and road access.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with a very small, tight parking area frequently mentioned. Wi-Fi works for some, while others report no or poor internet.

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Robert

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were just looking for a no-frills, inexpensive place for an overnight stay close(ish) to the train station. This fit the bill, and it was completely basic. The room was about as small as it could be, but that was OK. It had a TV (we didn't turn it on), WiFi, a fridge, and a microwave. A shower (no tub). Oddly, what it lacked was a place to hang anything up. There was a tiny towel rack in the bathroom and that was it. No clothes hangers, no hooks on the wall or on the back of the bathroom door; nothing. We had to drape clothing over partially-open drawers of the dresser (you couldn't move around the room if they were open all the way). A pretty obvious thing that one would need in a hotel room, no?

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Wind

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very small parking area (like court yard surrounded by rooms) that has garbage everywhere. Some people smoke marijuana right outside my door. Room was not clean and air damp with a window open to street that can not be closed, A/C could not remove the dampness indoor. Definitely not worth the $100 I paid for the room.

4

Gina

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was tight but for the price, you get what you get. The room smelled, but the bed was comfortable.

8

OSCAR

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The only thing the oarking is very small I have a big truck,other than that it’s ok

6

Robert

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We chose this motel for price and location convenience, knowing full well that it was Budget with a capital B. The TV, Wi-Fi, heater, Microwave and Fridge worked and the shower was brisk and hot, and the bed was comfortable. The room was small, but so what? We just needed a place to sleep, and there are no complaints. Except this one: There is no place to hang anything up. Not one hook or hanger in the whole place. Want to hang up a coat? Sorry. Lay it on the bed. Your clean clothes for after the shower? Sorry. Lay them on the toilet. It's a mystery. If we ever stay there again, I'll make a mental note to bring a clothes rack...

6

Cynthia

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff who do preproty are AMAZING INTERNET 0

10

Anne Marie

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff And nice rooms with nice jacuzzi tub. One suggestion is to have better bubble bath. The ones given don’t make good suds.

10

Patrick

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was cool just tight parking

8

Jodi

Jul 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok. Clean and the towels were good. Bed had a pillow topper and was comfortable. Shower had good pressure. There were black out curtains which worked great. But, the parking spaces were very small- i had to squeeze out of my van to avoid hitting the car next to me. The toilet seat was worn and not attached properly. It is located on a VERY busy street so the traffic noise was constant. It was good for the 1 night that I needed to be in NJ for.

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David

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I took the train and walked so no need for a parking spot. There were many spots available. Room was clean. Air conditioner worked but my stay was in October so I didn't use that either. Good deal, I will stay there whenever I need to be in Avenel.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a recurring issue, with reports of dirty rooms, odors, stains, pests, and lingering smoke smells, including in non-smoking rooms. Some guests did find their rooms clean.

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Rose

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very terrible very nasty very disgusting

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Wind

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very small parking area (like court yard surrounded by rooms) that has garbage everywhere. Some people smoke marijuana right outside my door. Room was not clean and air damp with a window open to street that can not be closed, A/C could not remove the dampness indoor. Definitely not worth the $100 I paid for the room.

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Jeff

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I checked in late at night and was surprised how nice it was. I went into the bathroom and for soem reason the heat was on which made zero sense it was 100 degree weather. After shutting the AC off to sleep the room became unbearable but at 1am I sucked it up while waking up in a sweat. When checking out I told the owner what happened and he argued with me with full attitude. I was told why didn't I switch rooms at midnight and that they could've solved the issue at that hour. Zero customer service and raising your voice solves nothing. The bed looked nice but was flat. Lucky I'm 170 because any larger person would've sunked right in. I also had a cockroach run across my laptop which made it tough to fall asleep. That morning I noticed blood on the floor and a gross dental pick that was never thrown out. He said it was paint lol. Will add the pic later. The family that owns this needs to learn what customer service is instead of hiding behind their window.

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Joe

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had to clean the place and it reeked of cigarettes. Never again!

2

Mitchell

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty, unpleasant place to stay do not go there , nasty air conditioner clogged with smoke and bugs , nats bathroom smells flies everywhere would not recommend

2

Sanoussi

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was dirty. There was blood stains on the sheets, stains on the walls, dirty bathroom and sand on the floor. There isnt even a beach nearby. I did not stay and the person there refused to refund me. I took pictures and have video evidence of the filth and me leaving.

2

Ralph

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The place was very dirty

2

Roxanne

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely rude desk clerk. Hidden fees. Bugs. Shady people. Rooms are filthy.

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David

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I took the train and walked so no need for a parking spot. There were many spots available. Room was clean. Air conditioner worked but my stay was in October so I didn't use that either. Good deal, I will stay there whenever I need to be in Avenel.

4

Saken

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Old building. Need renovation. Not clean room

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Rooms

Rooms are small and bare-bones, often missing closets or hangers, and many note issues with locks, HVAC, and fixtures. Bed comfort and noise from traffic or thin walls are mixed.

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Robert

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were just looking for a no-frills, inexpensive place for an overnight stay close(ish) to the train station. This fit the bill, and it was completely basic. The room was about as small as it could be, but that was OK. It had a TV (we didn't turn it on), WiFi, a fridge, and a microwave. A shower (no tub). Oddly, what it lacked was a place to hang anything up. There was a tiny towel rack in the bathroom and that was it. No clothes hangers, no hooks on the wall or on the back of the bathroom door; nothing. We had to drape clothing over partially-open drawers of the dresser (you couldn't move around the room if they were open all the way). A pretty obvious thing that one would need in a hotel room, no?

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Katherine

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely rundown property. There are windows in the bathroom of the first-floor units with no window coverings - anyone can just look in! Walls are so thin you can hear everything outside. Area feels very unsafe.

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John

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The heat and A/C are in one unit in each room, they are controlled by the guest with a remote control - simple enough sounds easy until you find out at 130am the batteries in the remote dpn't work. It became so hot in the room I had to unplug the heater, then it become so cold it was insane - didn't sleep at all and left with the flu. SMH - I don't recommend or will not return myself.

4

Michael

Jun 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Drapes didn't close, showerhead was broken, sheets looked dirty, TV didn't work at first.

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Robert

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We chose this motel for price and location convenience, knowing full well that it was Budget with a capital B. The TV, Wi-Fi, heater, Microwave and Fridge worked and the shower was brisk and hot, and the bed was comfortable. The room was small, but so what? We just needed a place to sleep, and there are no complaints. Except this one: There is no place to hang anything up. Not one hook or hanger in the whole place. Want to hang up a coat? Sorry. Lay it on the bed. Your clean clothes for after the shower? Sorry. Lay them on the toilet. It's a mystery. If we ever stay there again, I'll make a mental note to bring a clothes rack...

4

Shijie

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No hot water

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Manoj

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Floor was dirty and bath room Is not good . Surrounding off hotel was not clean . Ac was not noisy and it’s very near to road , too much noise from vehicles .

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John

Dec 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The deadbolt on my door didn’t work properly. Besides that, the place was okay.

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Kenny

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The place was awful. I booked it as a last minute thing since they were the only ones with open rooms, That should’ve been my first warning. They gave me a broken bed, the bed caved in down the middle almost firming a “V” shape. Just awful save yourself the time and money.

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Georgia

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no closet, one of two light sconces were burned

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Service

Feedback about staff is inconsistent: several guests describe rude or unhelpful service, reservation or refund problems, and check-in hassles, while others praise friendly employees and quick service.

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Amanda

Apr 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is great rooms are clean.

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Naftali

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I made a reservation through hotels and the front desk didn’t want to give me the room because I paid too cheap. And it was a busy season after hotels.com intervened and after driving 2 hours to get there and another hour and a half waiting in the parking lot. They were forced to give me the room

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Yuriy

Dec 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very quick and professional service

10

Jorge

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great employees and service

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William

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Didnt get that far with staying at hotel, setup a reservation a week or 2 in advance with option to pay for stay at office at checkin. The day i was supposed to stay at hotel i was working a late. I sent a a message to motel through hotels.com stating i was going to be late checking in and will be there by 10 to 11pm when i get out of work. Also called the receptionist early afternoon the day of checkin and told person i was also going to be late with checkin but still coming to hotel. Upon checkin was told that my reservation has been canceled by owner earlier cause i didnt c pay in advance to hold room. After giving them my itinerary for reservation they still denied my reservation and told me no vacancies. Very rude staff will never go to that hotel every again. Very rude and disrespectful

10

Stephanie

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was overly friendly room was clean accommodations were awesome I will return

2

Jam

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I reserved a room on 7/13 through Expedia checked in the hotel with management showing my reservation online confirmed, after showing my id several times as well. The property manager pretended that he didn't see the reservation. I requested an upgrade on the bed size and was told the amount would be 80.00 for the stay. I stated to the male front desk that I already reserved my stay through Expedia showing my reservation and ask since he was asking for cash payment would I be charged on my card the management stated no I could pay in cash and will not be charged double. I paid the front desk 80.00 in cash management deliberately didn't give me a cash receipt for cash payment, and I was also charged on my card for the amount of the reservation which was paid for in the amount of 86.03. I tried several attempts to contact management even going back to location in request of cash receipt for stay on 7/13 check out 7/14 around 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. no resolution no response.

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Wisky

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk very rude old lady

10

Valerie

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Owner and workers were kind and Professional

2

laura

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lost reservation.

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Location

Right off Route 1 and close to restaurants and shopping, convenient for drivers; public transit access can be tricky. Some report traffic noise and a sketchy or unsafe feel around the property.

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Katherine

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely rundown property. There are windows in the bathroom of the first-floor units with no window coverings - anyone can just look in! Walls are so thin you can hear everything outside. Area feels very unsafe.

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Abdallahy

Dec 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s a dangerous place and very scary at night I kept getting knocks on my door and ppl talking and laughing at my door step all night

6

John

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked a non smoking room, the room I was given smelled of smoke. There were guests loitering around the premises at all hours. I guess you get what you pay for. If you just need somewhere to sleep for the night and don’t mind traffic at all hours then this place might work for you. If you want peace and quiet then no.

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Nestor

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Off a state highway in NJ, fine if you're driving but if you're taking the NJ transit it's a little tricky to get to. The motel is bare bones and there's a lot of ghetto people that stay there.

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Manoj

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Floor was dirty and bath room Is not good . Surrounding off hotel was not clean . Ac was not noisy and it’s very near to road , too much noise from vehicles .

8

Tammy

Mar 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was close to restaurants, shopping & location I desired.

8

Davon

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property for the price was clean, convenient near major road to get to where you need to go - fast easy check inn

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Patrick

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Good place to lay your head with a lot of dining ootions

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Astrid

Nov 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was dirty and it smells bad and I left at 2am because someone was shooting right by my room.

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Jodi

Jul 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok. Clean and the towels were good. Bed had a pillow topper and was comfortable. Shower had good pressure. There were black out curtains which worked great. But, the parking spaces were very small- i had to squeeze out of my van to avoid hitting the car next to me. The toilet seat was worn and not attached properly. It is located on a VERY busy street so the traffic noise was constant. It was good for the 1 night that I needed to be in NJ for.

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Month	Average price
January	$60
February	$59
March	$59
April	$61
May	$67
June	$72
July	$78
August	$71
September	$68
October	$66
November	$64
December	$66

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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13	14 $62	15 $67	16 $62	17 $62	18 $89	19 $98
20 $62	21 $62	22 $62	23 $62	24 $62	25 $90	26 $98
27 $62	28 $62	29 $62	30 $62

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $72	2 $88	3 $90
4 $72	5 $72	6 $72	7 $76	8 $72	9 $89	10 $90
11 $72	12 $72	13 $72	14 $71	15 $72	16 $90	17 $90
18 $71	19 $66	20 $72	21 $75	22 $72	23 $90	24 $90
25 $71	26 $66	27 $71	28 $71	29 $71	30 $90	31 $90

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

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