Top 10 Hotels Near Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area in Highlands for 2026

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a view of the beach.

A spacious indoor area with a wooden ceiling, wicker furniture, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

An aerial view of a hotel with a pool, parking area, and a beach view.

A coastal beach with a sandy shore and a row of houses along the water's edge.

1. Beachwalk at Sea Bright

5.6 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

John

RM496

RM553 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, a blue sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette area.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a shelf with a kettle.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee grinder, and various coffee-related items.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV, a desk, and a bed.

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites West Long Branch by IHG

16.5 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Carlos

RM429

RM491 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining area with a table set for six, a chandelier, and a view of the water and boats.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and a view of boats on the water.

A lobby with a reception desk, leather armchairs, a glass coffee table, a chandelier, and a floral arrangement.

A brick building with a sign reading "Molly Pitcher Inn" and a tower.

3. Molly Pitcher Inn

11.8 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Sherri

RM694

RM796 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern building with large windows overlooking a calm body of water. There are outdoor seating areas with tables and chairs.

A modern building with a sign that reads "YINGDAI" in large letters.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a mezzanine level.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sea.

4. The Oyster Point Hotel

11.6 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Cassandra

RM733

RM840 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options, and a visible exit sign.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, two white armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A banquet hall with round tables, white chairs, and chandeliers.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a minibar, and a large window with curtains.

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Tinton Falls - Eatontown

18.5 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

ANTHONY

RM586

RM672 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A Best Western hotel with a parking lot, a large illuminated sign, and a church in the background.

A spacious lobby with a glass coffee table, red patterned sofas, a brown patterned rug, and a large arched window offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

6. Best Western Hazlet Inn

16.8 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Domenica

RM430

RM492 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious living area with a modern design, featuring a large sofa, blue armchairs, a round coffee table, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a phone and a clock, a wall-mounted light, and artwork on the wall.

A balcony with wicker chairs, a pool, and a view of a residential area.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a view through the glass doors.

7. The Hub Middletown Red Bank, BW Signature Collection

10.7 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Nancy

RM552

RM632 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A fire pit in the center of a patio area with outdoor seating and a covered seating area in the background.

A swimming pool with a stone facade and large windows, surrounded by green chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and an American flag.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, seating area, and a dining table.

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Eatontown

18.4 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Gerald

RM556

RM637 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with a round table, chairs, and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick floor and greenery.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating with blue and orange chairs, a central island with a planter, and a large vase with branches.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small round table, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a bed.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a blue accent wall, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

9. Sonesta Select Tinton Falls Eatontown

18.1 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

michael

RM486

RM585 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and various items including a coffee maker, a basket, and a large pitcher.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a coffee machine, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A beach with people sunbathing and walking.

A building with a covered entrance, potted plants, and a brick wall.

10. Crystal Inn Eatontown

15.5 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Steven

RM392

RM463 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and several chairs with blue upholstery.

A spacious living area with a large beige sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and orange ottomans. There are dark blue armchairs and a small table with a chessboard. The room has a modern design with a large window and a view of the city.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a reception desk, and a well-lit ceiling.

11. Latitude Suites Tinton Falls, part of Unscripted by Hyatt

18.6 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Diana

RM620

RM711 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A lobby with a chandelier, seating area, reception desk, and a television.

A hallway with vibrant murals, a red wall, and a blue trim.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and several televisions on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a microwave.

12. Holiday Inn Hazlet by IHG

15.7 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Heidi

RM416

RM477 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A waterfront hotel with a prominent building featuring a curved facade, multiple stories, and a balcony area.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a round coffee table, a sofa with cushions, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A balcony with wicker furniture and a view of a parking lot and buildings.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

13. Bungalow Hotel

14.9 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Sandra

RM649

RM907 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, featuring a bar and a television screen.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a carpeted floor.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a covered driveway and landscaped area.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Lincroft Red Bank

14.2 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Mary

RM717

RM822 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a view of the beach.

A modern lounge area with a sofa and two round tables, each with a lamp.

An aerial view of a coastal cityscape with a beachfront hotel, a parking lot, and a sandy beach.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a dresser, a chair, and a view of the sea.

15. Wave Resort

15.2 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

JOHN P.

RM853

RM1,235 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large painting of a bridge, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with a sofa and two armchairs.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a wooden floor, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A multi-story hotel with a modern brick facade, a prominent 'Best Western' sign, and a parking area with several cars.

16. Best Western Brooklyn-Coney Island Inn

16.4 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Sarah

RM624

RM731 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A courtyard with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a well-lit pathway.

A modern living room with a staircase, a red sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden floor.

A hotel room with a living area, a fireplace, a television, a bed, and a staircase.

A hotel named Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham with a well-lit entrance and a white picket fence.

17. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Tinton Falls

18.3 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Kelly

RM396

RM453 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a stone border, a water slide, and a large poster of a forest.

The exterior of La Quinta Inn with a clear entrance, a prominent sign, and a brick facade.

A Pepsi vending machine kiosk with multiple beverage options and snacks.

A hotel lobby with a Pepsi vending machine, a reception desk, and a staircase.

18. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham West Long Branch/NJ Shore Area

15.4 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Henry

RM347

RM394 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A spacious lobby with large windows, a central round table, and a modern chandelier.

A long dining table set with candles, glassware, and a floral centerpiece.

A spacious dining area with round tables, white chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a modern chandelier, and a reception desk.

19. Sheraton Eatontown Hotel

18.3 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Angela

RM657

RM753 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A modern building with large windows and a visible interior space with seating and tables.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a map artwork on the wall.

A balcony with a blue sofa and a small round table, large windows with a view of buildings and a street, and a metal railing.

20. Best Western Plus Brooklyn Bay Hotel

16.9 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Kishan

RM812

RM946 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Beachwalk at Sea Bright	8.2 Very good 1,167 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites West Long Branch by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Molly Pitcher Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
The Oyster Point Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Tinton Falls - Eatontown	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Beachwalk at Sea Bright

Rumson

RM496

RM553 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Molly Pitcher Inn

Red Bank

RM694

RM796 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

The Hub Middletown Red Bank, BW Signature Collection

Middletown

RM552

RM632 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

Top Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

ROW NYC

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay – highly recommend! I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The staff were outstanding: friendly, attentive and always willing to help with a smile. They made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. The location is excellent, very central and close to everything, which made getting around easy. The room was very comfortable, and I rested well every night. I'd gladly stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting the city!"

Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean"

Moxy NYC Lower East Side

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Rooms are on the smaller side, but efficient and clean. Check in was a breeze. Friendly and helpful staff."

Lotte New York Palace

10/10 Excellent

"We will definitely stay here again! Best location, it is near everything. The staff was very nice and helpful, view was amazing and rooms were great!"

Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

10/10 Excellent

"Staff"

Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York

8/10 Good

"I had a fantastic time up there, it was well center and pretty close to everything around the area, a great bargain for your buck especially around that area when most hotel were going for $500 a night, close to the memorial site for 9/11, the bed was super comfortable, the room was spacious, clean and smelled good, the gym was well equipped and functioning, the coffee machine in the lobby was amazing, and the views outside the one40 restaurant were incredible, the staffs were friendly and willingly to help, especially Arden, she really went above and beyond to help make sure we were comfortable and provide all the necessary information that we needed, and Solomon as well, I will definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone visiting Manhattan New York."

101 HOTEL Manhattan New York City

8/10 Good

"Thin walls but besides that no complaints!"

Other attractions near Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

A white lighthouse with a red roof, surrounded by trees with pink blossoms.

Sandy Hook Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Highlands when you stop by Sandy Hook Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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A beach with a fire pit in the sand and people sitting around it.

Monmouth County Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Monmouth County Beach during your trip to Highlands? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

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A coastal view with a lighthouse, grassy areas, and a beach.

Atlantic Highlands Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Atlantic Highlands with a trip to Atlantic Highlands Harbor. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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A historic stone building with a tower marked "1862" and a turret.

Twin Lights State Historic Site

You can learn about the history of Highlands with a trip to Twin Lights State Historic Site. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable area.

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New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium

Enjoy an outing to New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium during your stay in Highlands. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach

The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach is just one of the places to see in Highlands, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops while you're in the area.

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One Willow

After visiting One Willow, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Highlands. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

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Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook

You can find out about the history of Atlantic Highlands with a trip to Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook. Wander the beautiful beaches in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area?

Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area is located in a walkable area of Highlands known for its beautiful beaches. You'll find 43 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area?

TWA Hotel at JFK Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 3 bars. You'll find it 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area. Other good options around the area include Sela V Hotel and DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown.

How many hotels are there near Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area?

Expedia has 43 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area.

What can I see and do near Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area?

Learn about local history at Sandy Hook Lighthouse and Twin Lights State Historic Site. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook and Hartshorne Park. Lounge by the water at Monmouth County Beach and Ideal Beach.

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Our top choices for Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area hotels

1. Beachwalk at Sea Bright

2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites West Long Branch by IHG

3. Molly Pitcher Inn

4. The Oyster Point Hotel

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Tinton Falls - Eatontown

6. Best Western Hazlet Inn

7. The Hub Middletown Red Bank, BW Signature Collection

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Eatontown

9. Sonesta Select Tinton Falls Eatontown

10. Crystal Inn Eatontown

11. Latitude Suites Tinton Falls, part of Unscripted by Hyatt

12. Holiday Inn Hazlet by IHG

13. Bungalow Hotel

14. Courtyard by Marriott Lincroft Red Bank

15. Wave Resort

16. Best Western Brooklyn-Coney Island Inn

17. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Tinton Falls

18. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham West Long Branch/NJ Shore Area

19. Sheraton Eatontown Hotel

20. Best Western Plus Brooklyn Bay Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Hotels recommended for families near Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Beachwalk at Sea Bright

Molly Pitcher Inn

The Hub Middletown Red Bank, BW Signature Collection

Top Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

ROW NYC

Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York by IHG

Moxy NYC Lower East Side

Lotte New York Palace

Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York

101 HOTEL Manhattan New York City

Other attractions near Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Sandy Hook Lighthouse

Monmouth County Beach

Atlantic Highlands Harbor

Twin Lights State Historic Site

New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium

The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach

One Willow

Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook

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