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By a verified traveler on Sun 06 Aug 2023

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Hotel Description

Enjoy free breakfast at this Toms River hotel

Close to the beach

You'll be steps from Knuckleheads Comedy Club and within a 10-minute walk of Playdrome Lanes. Also, Toms River Family Medical Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Ocean County Historical Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).

Free perks

This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like continental breakfast and free self parking.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible)

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$126* Per night/room Sep 28 - Sep 29

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly)

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet-Friendly)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River ratings based on 27 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
2.7 out of 5 2.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 2.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River

Everyone (14) Couples (3) Family (9)
5 out of 5
Pool area was disgusting

Posted by on Aug 6, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 9, 2023 by General Manager

Dear Alysha,We're happy to know that you had a good time overall. We will discuss your comments regarding our pool, and we hope you will give us another chance soon.

5 out of 5
Swimming pool was clean, warm, and on point! Rooms were clean and well maintained, and the staff were amazing!!!

Posted by , from Wayne on Aug 1, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 4, 2023 by General Manager

Dear Bashar,The best part of any stay is often hanging out at the pool, and we're glad that you had such a good time at ours! We're also pleased you enjoyed our friendly team and excellent accommodations, and we can't wait to welcome you back to Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River in the future.

1 out of 5
The first room that they gave us flooded in a matter of an hour. And the second room had a ton of mold on the ceiling, the paint was falling off the wall, there was a bunch of hair in the sheets and on both beds and there was a foul odor. When I called the front desk again, they told us that there wasn’t anything more they could do and that was the wrong answer.

Posted by on Dec 5, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 7, 2022 by General Manager

Dear Isaiah,We appreciate you reaching out about your stay. Please accept our sincere apologies for how your concerns were handled and the condition of your rooms. This is not common, and we will work diligently to ensure this is not a shared experience for future guests. Given the opportunity, we hope you will return so that we can demonstrate our commitment to guest satisfaction.

2 out of 5
Continental free breakfast was minimal at best. No bagels, danish, etc. Just plastic wrap energy bars and such. Ended up just checking out and leaving without breakfast. Website said there was a gym, but it wasn't open and has not been open since the pandemic.

Posted by on Nov 20, 2022

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1 out of 5

Posted by on Nov 12, 2022

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5 out of 5
Just flew in from Colorado. The late night front desk staff was friendly. When I told her our situation (our father died today), she was empathetic. Gave us a nice quiet room.

Posted by on Nov 4, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Nov 5, 2022 by General Manager

Dear Mary, We are so sorry for the circumstances that brought you to Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River, and we express our sincerest condolences. Thank you for letting us know that our friendly team was able to help make this time as comfortable for you as possible. It was a pleasure having you here with us, and we hope you return in the future.

4 out of 5

Posted by , from Troy on Aug 7, 2022

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2 out of 5
The staff was extremely friendly, and the only positive experience at this hotel.

Posted by on Jul 12, 2022

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3 out of 5
Hotel was clean and rooms were nice. Bed was too hard and very uncomfortable, did not get much sleep. Continental breakfast was not very big and choices of what to have were only waffles or cereal. The breakfast room was very small too and we ended up eating out which cost a lot for us!Toilet flushing power was too weak and waste did not go down, we felt very bad about having to leave without being able to flush properly! All in all I would not rate the hotel bad it just needs to upgrade a few things to make the stay comfortable!

Posted by on Feb 13, 2022

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2 out of 5
There was a mouse that ran through our room and multiple rooms on our floor. I will never stay there again.

Posted by on Nov 9, 2021

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About the Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River

Location 955 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753

Renovations + Closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 5 2023 to November 13 2023 (dates subject to change):

  • Swimming pool

The property will be renovating from November 5 2023 to November 13 2023 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

  • Swimming pool

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (111 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River also features an indoor pool, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available. This Toms River hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 1200 sq ft of conference space
  • 111 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River offers 96 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Toms River hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • HD television
  • Cable channels
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9 AM.

Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100.00 per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham). This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Count on Us (Wyndham)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Masks are compulsory at the property for guests without full COVID-19 vaccination
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Howard Johnson Hotel Wyndham Toms River
  • Howard Johnson Toms River
  • Howard Johnson Of Toms River Hotel Toms River
  • Toms River Howard Johnson
  • Howard Johnson Wyndham Toms River
  • Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River Hotel
  • Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River Toms River
  • Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Toms River Hotel Toms River

You should know

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 9 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
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