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

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

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

1. The Hub Middletown Red Bank, BW Signature Collection

10.7 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

John

SAR 507

SAR 581 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

2. Beachwalk at Sea Bright

5.6 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Jennell

SAR 477

SAR 532 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

3. Best Western Brooklyn-Coney Island Inn

16.4 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Sarah

SAR 574

SAR 672 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

18.6 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Diana

SAR 571

SAR 654 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

5. Crystal Inn Eatontown

15.5 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Crystal

SAR 331

SAR 393 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 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 poolside area with outdoor seating and umbrellas.

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

6. Holiday Inn Hazlet by IHG

15.7 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Heidi

SAR 368

SAR 422 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Lincroft Red Bank

14.2 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Clara Teresa

SAR 695

SAR 796 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Tinton Falls - Eatontown

18.5 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

ANTHONY

SAR 507

SAR 581 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a tiled floor.

9. Sheraton Eatontown Hotel

18.3 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Angela

SAR 604

SAR 693 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 reception area with a wooden reception desk, a blue accent wall, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

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

10. Sonesta Select Tinton Falls Eatontown

18.1 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

michael

SAR 447

SAR 538 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

11. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Tinton Falls

18.3 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Irie

SAR 364

SAR 417 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A hotel with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lounge with multiple seating areas, large windows offering ocean views, and elegant chandeliers.

A room with a view of the sunset over the water, a glass table with a bowl of apples, and two beige sofas with fluffy pillows.

12. Ocean Place Resort And Spa

14.7 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

SAR 740

SAR 1,128 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

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

13. Best Western Hazlet Inn

16.8 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Domenica

SAR 457

SAR 524 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, and a large window with curtains.

A reception area with a modern desk, two armchairs, a wall-mounted TV, and a painting.

A hotel reception area with a coffee station, a water dispenser, and a fire extinguisher.

14. Extended Stay America Suites Red Bank Middletown

14.3 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Joe

SAR 388

SAR 445 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 balcony with a blue sofa and a small round table, large windows with a view of buildings and a street, and a metal railing.

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.

15. Best Western Plus Brooklyn Bay Hotel

16.9 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Steven

SAR 822

SAR 956 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a TV displaying 'National Lobster Day', a mirror, and a minibar.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a door, a window with a view of a car, and wall-mounted lights.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lights.

A shower stall with a white shower curtain, a toilet, and a towel rack.

16. Holly Hill Motel

13 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

thien

SAR 334

SAR 383 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

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

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

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

15.4 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Henry

SAR 319

SAR 363 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

A Red Roof Inn interior with a stone wall, a sign, a leather chair, a small table, and a window with blinds.

A Red Roof Inn with a sign indicating free Wi-Fi in every room.

An indoor hotel lobby with a reception desk, an ATM, and a wall-mounted sign with rules and policies.

18. Red Roof Inn Tinton Falls - Jersey Shore

18.7 km from Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Jalal

SAR 315

SAR 361 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Hub Middletown Red Bank, BW Signature Collection	8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Beachwalk at Sea Bright	8.2 Very good 1,171 reviews	View
Best Western Brooklyn-Coney Island Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Latitude Suites Tinton Falls, part of Unscripted by Hyatt	9.0 Wonderful 438 reviews	View
Crystal Inn Eatontown	7.6 Good 1,001 reviews	View

Top Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

West Village Eurohostel

8/10 Good

"Great stay, good rooms with a tv and air conditioning. Note doors tend to be quite loud when opening and closing, so heard a lot of that while trying to sleep. Wasn't a major issue."

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The location was great for the events that we attended. Staff very friendly & helpful."

Sela V Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A+++++"

Courtyard by Marriott New York Downtown Manhattan/Financial District

10/10 Excellent

"Muy bonito"

Little Something

10/10 Excellent

"Great Attention from all staff especially Mr Frank In an area well conected by subway The room is little bit small however it is according to the price"

Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

10/10 Excellent

"The receptionist was kind, and the rooms were bigger than most other hotels in Manhattan, certainly for the price. The hallways could use some renovation, but the rooms were quite nice."

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. The Hub Middletown Red Bank, BW Signature Collection

2. Beachwalk at Sea Bright

3. Best Western Brooklyn-Coney Island Inn

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

5. Crystal Inn Eatontown

6. Holiday Inn Hazlet by IHG

7. Courtyard by Marriott Lincroft Red Bank

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Tinton Falls - Eatontown

9. Sheraton Eatontown Hotel

10. Sonesta Select Tinton Falls Eatontown

11. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Tinton Falls

12. Ocean Place Resort And Spa

13. Best Western Hazlet Inn

14. Extended Stay America Suites Red Bank Middletown

15. Best Western Plus Brooklyn Bay Hotel

16. Holly Hill Motel

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

18. Red Roof Inn Tinton Falls - Jersey Shore

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Top Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

West Village Eurohostel

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

Sela V Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott New York Downtown Manhattan/Financial District

Little Something

Duane Street Hotel Tribeca, Belvilla District 6 Formerly Sonder

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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