Circle Motel Lodge

2/10

Poor

11 Jul 2026

Chiara

i had to switch rooms twice to finally get a decent room.
1st room smelled like cigarettes and sheets and blanket had burn marks from smoking, sheets had yellow stains all over. the pictures i have you can visibly see them. I called front desk and he offered me room spray. then i showed him the pictures of the sheets then he changed my room. 2nd room a/c did not work whats so ever.
then finally i got a decent room. sheets were not that bad and room didnt smell of cigarettes but it is motel so you wont get regular hotel up to date bedding and amenities. sheets had little staines on the side and felt very itchy. i wish i knew to bring my own sheets. i laid on top of the blanket and tried to get a little nap in before i could not handle the itching anymore and left. i would never stay here again. but if you really need somewhere they do have plenty of rooms, but they are by like a strip club or adult store idk but its called “lust” but kinda sketchy. To be honest i would only stay if in desperate need of shelter

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2026

Danielle

The AC worked well and it was located nearby the train station. It was quiet and had good parking. We got two towels and two washcloths total for two nights' stay for two people. There was no hand towel or floor mat for the shower, which sprayed water sideways out of the head so the bathroom floor stayed wet. The top blanket had stains on it and the fitted sheet seemed too small for the mattress - it kept coming off the corners. We tried to watch the TV and it was jumpy and the sound kept dropping out.

Partner

2/10

Poor

04 Jul 2026

Delorieux

All things was terrible there I didn’t even spend 1 night there I left

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Mary

Just a motel. Room was clean and beds were comfortable.

Family

2/10

Poor

06 Jun 2026

Alyce

It was recommended highly buy hotel.com when I got there it looked like a welfare hotel and the way the one man said about my car. I wasn’t sure if it would be there in the morning so I packed up and I left did not stay the night would not recommend to anyone big stains on the bedspread

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Jorge

Para salir del apuro es bueno

6/10

Pleasant

23 May 2026

Jose

The stay was okay. Priced okay also. Expedia was the problem here. Had a terrible experience with Expedia customer service, was charged for extra insurance and given the run around. Will never use Expedia again

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2026

Beatrice

Parking easy, property very quiet.
Not a lot of commodities but suitable for one night.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Dennis

This was an interesting place. Low cost in an area that can be expensive. Nothing fancy, no breakfast. Towels were adequate but not luxury by any means. Working person's place. But it was clean. It felt safe with its limited access set up. Rooms circled the parking lot with a narrow entrance that passed by the office. Fridge with real freezer compartment and microwave. Good mattress and pillows. Basic needs met at a low price.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Mar 2026

Keiwanna

Room was okay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

oron

All good. No complaints

Business Self

2/10

Poor

03 Jan 2026

Adam

There was a huge gap under the door allowing the cold air to come in. The towlels are absolutely disgusting and they have a sign indicating that they will only provide you with the two towels already in the room. The bedding was filthy and looked like it wasn’t washed after the last guest. The water pressure was almost non existent. For the cost, you’d expect basic accommodations. Do not stay here. You can get a cleaner room somewhere else for the same amount of money.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2025

William

If you’re looking for quick rest stop, and you are alone, i think this place will be good enough. Not recommended for families.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

14 Sep 2025

Joseph

The Bed sheets were too dirty/stained.But toom was okay

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Terrion

Nice place

Business Self

4/10

Poor

28 Jul 2025

Victor

The A/C does

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2025

Melicent

I had a quiet stay for 4 days no issues and housekeeping brought me things as I requested, very attentive..

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2025

Tracy

The motel was clean and orderly, but could use some fresh towels and a shelf in the bathroom

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

08 Jun 2025

scott

Paid online via Expedia. Get there and told room unavailable. After stating that I paid online and it’s in refundable I was givin a room. Outside there were kids ages 6-12 running around screaming until 1-2AM. This was a last minute stay, but will plan better so I won’t EVER get stuck in this rathole again!!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Michele

Location

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2025

Mauro Jay

There was nothing around to go eat or anything

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2025

Nikki

Great place! Owners are super nice

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2025

Mary

We were given an upgrade when we checked in which was appreciated. The front desk was very kind and helpful giving information. The room was clean and smelled very clean. This is a motor lodge and very close to the highway. As such, I suggest bringing earplugs for the noise if that bothers you. The bed was comfortable. This is a no frills motel, so don't expect perfection. For the price, it was worth the one night stay.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Mar 2025

Illya

On my first night the water pressure was barely a trickle. But, it was fine the next day. Wifi however was non-existent. I couldn't use it at all.
But the room space and set up in and of itself was wonderful.

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Thumbs up

It was a good value for a decent room. I'd stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2025

william

Ok

It was mediocre

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2024

Cynthia

Lovely little motel

Check in was a breeze. I was asked if there was anything else I needed. When I made a request, it was handled immediately. The room was very clean. There was no smoke smell in the room. Nobody smoking anything in the vicinity. Plenty of parking. The room had a huge handicap accessible bathroom. Plenty of room for a wheelchair straight into the shower. Showerhead was removable for someone in a wheelchair. It was very quiet. Bed was comfortable. The only thing I would suggest is a printed channel guide. I will stay there again when I'm in the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2024

Dawn

Good location close to the highway and plenty of parking.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2024

Joseph

Clean

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2024

Sean

Nice and clean

2/10

Poor

06 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Would not recommend

I had no room service everytime i would get back, my room was the same and no fresh towels

Self

4/10

Poor

28 Sep 2024

BERKIN

Bed and linens were dirty and all night I hear the people next door

2/10

Poor

06 Sep 2024

Kara

Scary

2/10

Poor

04 Aug 2024

Dylan

Unclean and unsafe

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2024

James

No cable was a downer but the room was recently renovated

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2024

Ronna

Good stay

It was good beds were comfortable room was clean

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2024

cj

Good

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2024

Imran

The front desk dude was hella chill and attentive. He’s an absolute awesome employee.

2/10

Poor

10 Apr 2024

Alissa

First night, we checked in pretty late. We got all set up in our room, went to plug our phones in for the night and none of the outlets worked, we went to go to bed and the top middle of the bed frame was broken. My husband and I felt like we were in a taco, and our feet were higher than our head. In the morning we told Management and they said they’d have someone fix it between 10AM and 11AM. We got back to our room on what is now night 2 roughly 5:30PM and the bed is still broken. I went to the front desk again they switched our room. We went to bed early because we had fished all day and at 9:30PM management sent maintence to bang our door like the police so we would call the front desk. My husband calls the front desk and he was questioned about us charging our boat (I had called before going here to make sure it was ok and was told there’s outlets outside and we could plug it in) then proceeded to try and get us to pay an extra $25 a night to charge our boat. It’s an “additional service”. While discussing that my husband mentioned they never fixed the bed in the first room and management said they were just going to extend our stay .. which makes no sense you should probably ask people if you can extend and why would someone want an extended stay in a room with a broken bed? Night 3 we ended up fishing into the morning hours and when we got back to our room our key wasn’t active to get into our room. Had to go to the front desk, they had to reactivate it. Nightmare.

2/10

Poor

14 Jan 2024

Antonio

Nothing about the

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2023

Verified traveler

Great bang for your buck

Excellent value. Inexpensive without compromising cleanliness. Close to South Amboy Station. Pillows needed updating and only 2 provided. Walls are a little thin, but it wasn’t too loud. Definitely recommend this place if you’re on a budget.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Oct 2023

Thomas

This is a motor lodge and that means cars in and out.
I expected it, but another patron was complaining about it.
Check in was done somewhat quickly but the type of room I reserved wasn't first available and I was offered a similarly priced room; however, the king became available during checkin. It was fine for a stopover.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

Gregory

Very wonderful stay if you're going to just be there 2 or 3 days it's more like a trucker motel however it was nice soda machine was broken and everything but they were very nice the front desk was very nice the rooms are clean it was a little bit of a smoky smell however it wasn't that bad

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2023

Anthony

Decent

Definitely sketchy looking ppl outside and kids playing in parking lot, stated it has microwave and ref but you have to go up front to share a microwave, other ppl live on the property, the room was pleasant tho if you judge from your 1st impression you’d be wrong, I didn’t like the curtains cheaply painted walls, the bed as springs and was broken underneath which will have you sink down in to the bed, the water pressure and shower and sink gives great hot water, there was an annoying tapping sounds through your my stay as if they had keeling pipes or someone was doing something in another room hard to explain, they just need a couple things to improve and a lil more effort but over all

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2023

Brianna

Stayed here for a night.. Room was nice and clean. And I had a great night sleep. Was very quiet.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2023

Anthony

Pleasantly surprised! One night at a budget motel, not expecting much

Circle Motel room was nicely renovated, clean, and quite

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2023

Joseph

Dont judge a book by its cover

The outside parking lot and location was terrible, but the price was fantastic. I was shocked at the room itself, it was absolutely immaculate. Everything was extremely clean,smelled great. The staff was meh, but they tried being nice and if you needed something it was done immediately

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2023

Charlie

The staff working professional
No problem
Thank you

2/10

Poor

09 Aug 2023

Carlos E.

The bed sheets were full of hair and had nasty stains ! Do not recommend

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2023

vijay

1st room was given has main door problem. You can’t lock it. It can open without key.
Second room given has Bathroom door can’t close and lights in the room also not working.
Even some power outlets not working too

But I just need to sleep that’s why I didn’t bother. But not good for family

Leisure Friends