The Best Hotels Closest to Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area in Highlands for 2026

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A Country Inn hotel with a large, well-lit entrance and a covered parking area.

A hallway with a wooden bench, a console table with decorative items, and framed pictures on the wall.

A living room with a wooden bench, a small table with a lamp, a blue chair, and a TV stand with a computer and decorative items.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a coffee maker.

1. Country Inn of Hazlet

17.4 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Darryl

₩154,551

₩177,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

2. Beachwalk at Sea Bright

5.6 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

John

₩159,234

₩177,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, served in metal containers.

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

16.5 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

ADRIANA

₩139,823

₩160,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, a stone wall with a wood panel design, and a minibar.

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Tinton Falls - Eatontown

18.5 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

ANTHONY

₩188,122

₩215,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Eatontown

18.4 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Gerald

₩195,005

₩223,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

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

6. Bungalow Hotel

14.9 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Sandra

₩230,314

₩318,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

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

7. The Hub Middletown Red Bank, BW Signature Collection

10.7 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Anishka Sharell

₩206,544

₩236,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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

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

8. Molly Pitcher Inn

11.8 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

TRICIA

₩230,911

₩264,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

9. Courtyard by Marriott Lincroft Red Bank

14.2 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Mary

₩238,608

₩273,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A modern kitchen with a brick backsplash, a coffee station, and a waffle maker.

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

10. Best Western Brooklyn-Coney Island Inn

16.4 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Sarah

₩190,579

₩223,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A dining area with tables set for service, large windows overlooking a body of water, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

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

11. The Oyster Point Hotel

11.6 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Dorithy

₩243,740

₩279,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 lobby with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

12. Sonesta Select Tinton Falls Eatontown

18.1 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

michael

₩161,125

₩193,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a white chair.

13. Crystal Inn Eatontown

15.5 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Steven

₩130,253

₩153,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

14. Wave Resort

15.2 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Serge

₩297,293

₩426,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

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

18.6 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Tasha

₩242,993

₩278,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 clean, modern cafe with metal tables and chairs, a chalkboard with greetings, and a coffee bar.

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.

16. Best Western Plus Brooklyn Bay Hotel

16.9 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Maricruz

₩264,028

₩307,721 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a red sofa, and a small wooden table.

17. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Tinton Falls

18.3 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

William

₩125,772

₩144,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A conference room with a rectangular table surrounded by six chairs, a framed picture on the wall, and a wooden panel.

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

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

18. Holiday Inn Hazlet by IHG

15.7 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Heidi

₩138,465

₩158,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

19. Sheraton Eatontown Hotel

18.3 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Thomas

₩218,558

₩250,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a tiled floor.

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.

20. Best Western Hazlet Inn

16.8 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Domenica

₩165,330

₩189,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Country Inn of Hazlet	9.8 Exceptional 731 reviews	View
Beachwalk at Sea Bright	8.2 Very good 1,149 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites West Long Branch by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Tinton Falls - Eatontown	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Eatontown	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location!"

Sela V Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"So pleasant and accommodating!!"

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was excellent. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable. The front desk was very helpful in anything we needed or wanted. Loved the stay. Would stay here again and again!"

Moxy NYC East Village

10/10 Excellent

"Perfection"

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"I loved staying here the front desk staff is nice. They tell you everything upfront and there are no hidden fees. Way better service and facility than the 234 Gallivant Times Square,"

Courtyard by Marriott New York Downtown Manhattan/Financial District

10/10 Excellent

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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 with a visit to 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 visit 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 traveler 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 will I find near Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area?

Expedia has 43 hotels and other accommodations 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 that most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area, head over to our customer service page.

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. Country Inn of Hazlet

2. Beachwalk at Sea Bright

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

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Tinton Falls - Eatontown

5. Homewood Suites by Hilton Eatontown

6. Bungalow Hotel

7. The Hub Middletown Red Bank, BW Signature Collection

8. Molly Pitcher Inn

9. Courtyard by Marriott Lincroft Red Bank

10. Best Western Brooklyn-Coney Island Inn

11. The Oyster Point Hotel

12. Sonesta Select Tinton Falls Eatontown

13. Crystal Inn Eatontown

14. Wave Resort

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

16. Best Western Plus Brooklyn Bay Hotel

17. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Tinton Falls

18. Holiday Inn Hazlet by IHG

19. Sheraton Eatontown Hotel

20. Best Western Hazlet Inn

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Top Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Club Quarters Hotel World Trade Center, New York

Sela V Hotel

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

Moxy NYC East Village

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott New York Downtown Manhattan/Financial District

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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