West New Haven, a neighborhood in New Haven, is home to The Best Way Inn. Yale Bowl and Grove Street Cemetery are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include John Slade Ely House and Peabody Museum of Natural History. Shoreline Trolley Museum and Lighthouse Point Carousel are also worth visiting. Visit our New Haven travel guide
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
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Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Frequently asked questions
Is The Best Way Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Best Way Inn?
As of 15 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Best Way Inn on 13 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2026 start from SAR 257, excluding 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Best Way Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The Best Way Inn?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Best Way Inn located?
Located in West New Haven, this motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from West Rock Ridge State Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Southern Connecticut State University and Yale Golf Course. Yale Bowl and Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
The Best Way Inn Reviews
5.4
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the property is a bit run down. the room was clean ish. the bathroom needed a new floor or at least a re grouting bed was comfortable . this is a motel, not a hotel. its cheap and was just for a night. the staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Roxanne
7 October 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I'm not sure why so many people rate this motel as terrible. The building itself is run down and needs a paint job and concrete repair, but my room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Few amenites in the room; no microwave, phone, or bedside lamps (the only light in the room is the big overhead one with the switch by the door, so be sure to have your phone nearby as a flashlight). The man at the front desk was VERY nice and went with me to the room to make sure I liked it. There were no bugs or mice, and I didn't see any drug or sex trafficking activities. I will absolutely stay there again; don't be put off by the condition of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Angel
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Irene
10 November 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was nice but can use major renovations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Chris
15 November 2025
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
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Gail
13 June 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful. The room was clean. The place needs some repairs.
The place was disgusting, dirty, smell of smoke, spread was burn with sigurret burn, overalls filty didn't sleep comfortable, if possible I would like a refund
The parking was not secure. A lot of illegal drug activity going on on the premises. Plumbing fixtures were not working properly. In adequate seating in the room.
The room had a musky smell to it, and the walls were really damaged and dirty. The real thing that made the room completely gross was the dried urine covering the toilet seat. It was covered in it. The staff was kind and helpful but unfortunately the rooms are worse than I could imagine. The bed covering looked hole covered and stained
First night I was there my door lock ,locked me in the room for 45 mins the phone number was busy the whole time so I couldn't get through. I had a friend come here to go to the desk and get help. Could luck asking for anything with the woman at the desk she is rotten. I go to another room and the mini fridge didn't work then
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.
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 .