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The Best Way Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Yale University in New Haven

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Vending machine
Exterior
Free WiFi
Reception
Economy Double Room | Free WiFi

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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45 Pond Lily Ave, New Haven, CT, 06515
  • Place, West Rock Ridge State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Connecticut State University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Judges Cave
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Comfort Room

  • 195 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 195 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

New Haven

West New Haven stay.A stay at this West New Haven motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of West Rock Ridge State Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Southern Connecticut State University. Yale Golf Course and Yale Bowl are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • West Rock Ridge State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Southern Connecticut State University - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Yale Bowl - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Judges Cave - 9 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Yale University - 10 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wallingford Station - 16 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Clemente's Pizza and Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Best Way Inn

Motel near Yale University in New Haven
Free self parking is available.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
The Best Way Inn offers 47 accommodations. This New Haven motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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  • Free WiFi
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May 23 - May 24
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
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, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Best Way Inn to the airport?

The Best Way Inn is 18.4 mi (30-min drive) away from the New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Best Way Inn?

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Best Way Inn on May 23, 2026 start from $82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Best Way Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Best Way Inn.

How close is The Best Way Inn to the beach?

This motel is 6.8 mi (25-min drive) from Sandy Point Beach and 11 mi (23-min drive) from Seabluff Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Best Way Inn offer free breakfast?

The Best Way Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Best Way Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Best Way Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Best Way Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Best Way Inn have a pool?

The Best Way Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Best Way Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Best Way Inn to downtown New Haven?

The Best Way Inn is 3.3 mi away from New Haven.

The Best Way Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 55 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nasty. I am used to staying in cheap rooms but this was gross. Trash left by the last person who stayed there, mold covering the shower curtain, broken furniture, and only glad a roll of toilet paper. I also found hair on the sheets. Upon check in they couldn't give me a a key thmachine wasn't working .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good deal the locals are not the best around the hotel they were looking for Sunday stances. The room was fairly clean and the staff seemed to try with what they had wasn't great could have been worse
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Irene

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was nice but can use major renovations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Umer

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The infrastructure of the entire hotel is in shambles. Outdated plumbing. Malfunctioning plumbing. Insects, roaches in particular.
Roach on the bathroom floor
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Irene

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
They have bed bugs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keyty

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
im bit up from bugs from this place people should not be able to spend their money here BED BUGS!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing the DIRTIEST place ive ever had the displeasure of syaying at and i do a great dezl of traveling
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ivelisse

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Destinee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my room had bugs coming out the floor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were hookers and drug addicts no place to park. They would not cancel my reservation. You guys ripped off my money. I will never use Expedia again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was clean. But
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yerison

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025