Name: Garden State Inn
Address: 701 White Horse Pike, Absecon (atlantic City Area), 08201, US

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Carl.

Big and clean room and bathroom

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Calvin

Great experience good time

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Joseph

The rooms were as clean as can be with people traipsing through on a daily basis. The jacuzzi worked. Management was hoodwinked into believing that a dog in the room was a guide dog. Guide dogs don't charge after you.

Self

2/10

Poor

16 Jul 2026

Kelly

BE WARNED!!! We booked this place because of it's high rated reviews for cleanliness. When we arrived, we were welcomed by an overwhelming smell of sewage/feces. It was very late when we arrived so we went straight to check in. Once we got our keys and went to our room, we were not at all happy with what we found. There were stains all over the walls, a funky smell to the room, cracks in the ceiling, the shower was gross, and we even found a sock from a previous guest stuck to the base of the bed on the floor. Since it was the middle of the night there was nowhere else for us to go, we ended up sleeping on top of the sheets due to fear of bed bugs. The deadbolt on the door didn't lock at all which made us feel very unsafe; especially because this hotel is not in the greatest area and there were people yelling outside of our room all night. Overall, it was a really terrible experience. Don't stay here if you have any kind of standards for cleanliness.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jul 2026

Shayreen

The room was decent however they need to clean the bathroom walls. The room needs a good vacuum other than that to cost of the room fits the bill. I would definitely book here again I'd just have to bring my Hoover with me

Partner

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2026

HIWOTE

1 break fast do not try it ( count as no break fast)
2 no room service
3 if you staying multiple days don’t expect they will change bed sheet
I wouldn’t recommend place for others

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2026

Rocco

The pool was closed when we visited. IDK if they ever intend to re-open it. the room itself was Ok but the pillows were rather small and the top sheet had a tear in it. I did check out the free breakfast but it was just some bagels and toast with coffee/juice. Overall I'd give the motel 3.75 out of 5. We only stayed one night and I wouldn't stay there longer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Myisha

Clean rooms, coinvent location, attentive staff if they had a waffle maker it'd be heaven for a good rest

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Adam

The room was good comfortably I would recommend it

Family

2/10

Poor

12 Jul 2026

Marco

The room smelled strongly of cigarettes.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Theresa

I bring my own shampoo because the tubes they give are used and small.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Joselito

No

Business

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Seth

Clean room and comfortable stay. The tub jets were not functioning and we did not receive towels for our second night but besides that great stay.

Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Jul 2026

Natasha

Dont do it!

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

Mary

The front desk man was extremely hostile confrontational and scary. I ran out of there for my life. I did not stay and I'm not responsible for that for that.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2026

Tiffany

It’s a hidden gem , for cheap, 10mins from the broad walk. It’s our go to we love it cause away the chaos

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Joseph

There was a dog in the room next to me.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Shirley

Very very clean room, staff is awesome, air conditioning is like a ice box. Breakfast is perfect (plenty of food). Couldn't ask for a better hotel at that price

Self

2/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

SOPHIA

It was decent enough to sleep at no crazy bugs just ants ... the pool wasn't working and we didn't get maid service the durrantion of our stay staff doesn't speak English but they were nice enough ...if your looking for a place just to sleep it works but your not getting much past tht just go into it knowing this a budget hotel n thts what your getting also the trash cans on property were so filled they were over flowing n stunk real bad we stayed 4 days n they didn't empty them ...

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

Robert

The room was some what clean, the room was too close to white horse pike and was very noisy. Was there 8 nights and house keeping only cleaned the room twice in 8 days and had to go to the front desk to get clean towels. The good thing about the stay was the shower had good hot water with good pressure.

Self

2/10

Poor

26 Jun 2026

Tiffany

It’s okay for the price

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Sydney

good customer service. Clean and good value

2/10

Poor

22 Jun 2026

Chris

yes AC and NO on the breakfast. What a joke

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Jonathan

The place served its purpose.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Naiim

Room was clean and comfortable for a last minute stay. Family was happy and it was close to the beach and the Island Adventure water park.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

15 Jun 2026

Giorgio

The breakfast is very poor, the whirlpool doesn't work, the shower curtain is falling apart, and the refrigerator makes a deafening noise. The Jacuzi, doesn't work. The pool is out of order. The photos on the website are very different from reality.

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Jun 2026

eric

Broken fridge, toilet, very worn room

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

Luis

Good points first: clean bed for under 150 and the ac worked.

Other than that, scary brown stuff coming out of the walls, pile of broken ac units and used needle lying outside. Cobwebs in every corner. Didn’t dare take a shower.

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

Oleksandr

A rather peculiar place where people come for a single night to spend time with women of easy virtue. The trash cans are overflowing, and the wind blows trash all over the courtyard. The breakfast is terrible and very meager. The toasts burn no matter what setting you use, and the bagels are very hard. Many chairs are overturned, and there is no staff. There is a pool, but it is closed to guests. If you have a choice, you should choose another hotel.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

FARID

Everything

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Marquea

The room was okay. I needed a last-minute room for a few hours after a concert 11pm-7am.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Cassandra

Everything was good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Franklin

Staff very helpful

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Bryan

All basic amenities fit the price

Self

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Belinda

The room was clean, didn’t request maid service. Complimentary breakfast was minimal, cereal, bagels, bread. Personally I didn’t need anything more, but, would have been nice if there was fruit available.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Jose

It was good

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Brandy

Super clean!!!!! Host was very friendly and accommodating to our daughter who is wheelchair bound.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Neola

I enjoyed my stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Shirley

Cleaness

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2026

Alla

We stayed at Green State Inn from May 14–17 in a 2 queen bed room while attending basketball tournaments in Atlantic City. Overall, it was decent for a short stay if your expectations are realistic.

Hotel definitely shows some age and wear, but for sleeping, showering, and leaving in the morning, it did the job.

Pros:
Room was clean
Beds were comfortable
No bugs during our stay
Easy check-in
Plenty of parking
Convenient location about 15 minutes from Atlantic City
Not overly noisy despite being near a road and airport

Cons:

The room was non-smoking, but there was still an old cigarette smell when entering. Opening the window helped.
WiFi was terrible — very slow and inconsistent. I used my phone hotspot most of the time instead.
The staff was okay, not particularly welcoming.
The property is worn out in places with paint patches and humidity damage in the bathroom.
The shower head is mounted low, so taller people may need to bend.
Sink pressure is very strong and splashes everywhere if opened fully.
There is a $50 deposit that was not very obvious during booking.

Breakfast is very basic grab-and-go style: cereal, plain bagels, mini muffins, juice, and coffee.

Overall, if you need a place to sleep for a few nights while attending events nearby, it’s fine. Just don’t expect anything fancy.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

22 May 2026

David

Upon arrival, we asked for a first floor as there was no elevator. The clerk said it would cost us an extra $10 as it had a jacuzzi tub, which we didn't need. Had no choice but to pay it.'

The breakfast was meager, at best. Coffee and juice was watered down. Very little variety and no meat. Another family was so disgusted, they went to a nearby restaurant.

Would not stay here again.

Partner

2/10

Poor

22 May 2026

Siham

The presentation on the website was deceiving. . It needs renovation. The room was unsafe to stay in due to presence of mold and dust. It was a health hazard for my family .

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Patricia

This was our second stay at this property. It is always clean. The front desk attendant was attentive. I called down and asked for help with turning on the hot tub. He came right up to showed me. The beds are on the harder side, but that’s what I like. I will stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2026

Dawn

Staff is always friendly and the rooms are clean. Coffee makers in the room and complimentary continental breakfast. Some rooms are better than others.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2026

Dolly

The room reeked of cigarette smoke, sadly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

Christine

Secret gem for the price

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Merivella

I enjoyed my Mother’s Day weekend. Really beautiful place and clean.

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 May 2026

Omar

There was bugs and ants found in many different parts of the room. Ventilation sucks so the room smelled bad when we the doors were closed. Doors took some force to even close.

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2026

Len

We stayed a couple of nights. On check-in, the gentleman at the desk was very hard to understand, very hard. When we were assigned our room, and we went there, it was still being cleaned and not ready. We were offered a different room, which was an upgrade, and we accepted it. The room was clean, the bed was decent, and everything seemed in order.
If we had a problem, it was in the bathroom, the light is on a 15-minute timer, so if you take a longer shower or bathe, the light automatically goes off. Never saw this in my life, but there it was. We had a jetted tub, which was nice, and the shower was OK.
They offer a continental breakfast, which consists of a few bagels, some bread, and some very tiny muffins, along with some cold cereal. They didn't even have hot water for tea. OK, it was a continental breakfast, and we managed.
Would we stay here again, probably.
If you're going to Atlantic City, it is about 15 minutes away.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Anthony

Amazing

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

Brieaunna

It was clean, comfortable and affordable. The only thing I would say is that the drain in the bathtub wasn’t draining properly, but other than that, it was a great last minute stay.

Partner

2/10

Poor

02 May 2026

Cesar

No hubo limpieza , tuvimos que dormir con camas sucias , sin toyas limpias. Las llaves no funcionaban etc

Family

4/10

Poor

27 Apr 2026

Sireesha

Stains on the sheets

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Apr 2026

Anthony

I don’t think I will comeback

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Thomas

Room was clean. The shower leaked(where the shower head was connected to the pipe). Bed was comfortable. It had a small refrigerator and tv. Cops patrol the property frequently. Close to places to eat.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Keba

Yes

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Leticia

Clean and comfortable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Shirley

Good

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Jessica

Great room

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Kevin

room was clean. basic but good

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Steven

Good air conditioning. Good ice machine. Comfy bed

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Apr 2026

Chris

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Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

Jose

Everything worked fine for a short stay in town.

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2026

Patricia

Basic continental breakfast, clean room, AC kept room cool.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Scot

I stay here often when I don't care about being right in Atlantic City and when I want one of those deep jetted tubs which are so nice. The place isn't fancy but it's always clean and checkin is always quick n easy. Lots of Easy parking often right in front of your room.

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

hector

Staying here was very good.but
Please better the breakfast!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

bernadine

Recommend not bad rated great condition

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Jeanette

Clean, spacious, microwave and free parking!

Self

4/10

Poor

02 Apr 2026

Anthony

It’s was ok

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Apr 2026

Jeremy

The AC was a bit noisy abd there was a lack of items on offer for breakfast, I understand that the hotel is under renovation but still...

Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Apr 2026

Karen

Poor breakfast, bathroom not clean.
Smelled like smoke and weed even though it was a non-smoking room

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

31 Mar 2026

Angel

Room in bad shape, breakfast is cereal and stale bagels.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

30 Mar 2026

jemal

Room was cold,heat did not work properly.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

James

Light breakfast, decent rooms

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Mar 2026

Janice

It served it's purpose, overnight,there was mold in the bathroom..but the bedding was clean and the was no smell in the room ..like I said served for 8 hours..

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Ulrich

Clean and comfortable room

Self

2/10

Poor

28 Mar 2026

James

Breakfast menu, didn’t have one. Unbelievable limited menu, probably the worst I’ve ever seen. I had trouble with my heating system, changed rooms and had issues in there too. One of my worst experiences in a hotel chain.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Nathaniel

Clean room and nice staff

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Mar 2026

Geraldo

A bit frustrated

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2026

Jose

The place was good for a quick local stay

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Wilfredo

Rooms are clean and plenty of free parking. We always enjoy the jetted tub. Also there’s many places to order or eat in. Ice cream shops too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Chaka

Yes

Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Mar 2026

Wanda

Towels were dirty and bed sheet was dirty!

Partner

2/10

Poor

04 Mar 2026

Alysha

This spot was extremely outdated. The curtains and ironing board have been in that room since the 90s. The bathroom sink had some weird brown caulking going around it. The carpet had everybodies hair on it. The continental breakfast was bread and bagels. 2 types of cereal. A tub of yogurt. One of those juice and water machine that had apple, orange, and cranberry juice. Oh the apple juice had ants in it.

4/10

Poor

03 Mar 2026

laura

So I arrived @ 330 am for checkin for only some sleep before continuing on my way. Was given a non-smoking room that smelled like marijuana. I asked for a different room which shared a wall AND all the smells with the first room I was given. Finally, I was moved to a third room which smelled better. Not great, but better. I was exhausted after being up for 22 hours straight and all I wanted was sleep. I will say the gentleman at the desk was very apologetic and offered a late checkout in case I wanted a bit more sleep. The walls and doors were in terrible repair with holes in the wall, terrible patch jobs and looked to have never been cleaned, like when a child grabs the door instead of the knob and the entire edge is black with dirt. 2 of the 4 lightbulbs were out over the vanity. The 2 remaining each had a different kelvin so one was daylight and one was yellow/soft. The bed was comfy enough but pillows crap. Oh and the heat/ac kept blowing the blackout curtains so there was light I did not want coming in after getting to sleep sometime after 430am!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Mathew

Clean room, good staff, free breakfast. Can’t complain for the price.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Feb 2026

Danielle

Graveyard shift person could have better attitude

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2026

Joseph

Get rid of the ants. Fix the jet streams in the hot tub.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Tangerine

It was a good experience needs better bigger pillows and beds are uncomfortable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Lisa

Room was very clean,, I enjoyed my 2 night stay

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

Sarah

We stay for Valentine’s Day. The room was very clean. We didn’t hear anyone else. The jet tub water didn’t have hot water for long enough. But bring as it was Valentine’s Day I hope it’s just because a lot of people were using their tubs too haha. The breakfast was just Frosted Flakes or raisin brand, bagels, toast, and a couple other bakery items. Our room had a fridge and microwave which was nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Leonard

Clean room, good amenities near stores and restaurants.

4/10

Poor

14 Feb 2026

Ramona

There was bugs floating in the apple juice
Spider, crawling on the counter
Little bugs on the bed, the thin blanket that was supposed to be on the bed very thin had a bunch of holes in. It was really not that clean.
The sink was stained. Water in the shower did not want to shut off, kept dripping all night.
I stayed here before. I may not stay here again.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Steven

Good bed

Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Feb 2026

Janean

The rooms are old and the mattresses probably need to be replaced. They price is good, the location is great, the tubs are huge and they have jets. They have smoking and non-smoking rooms. I would probably stay there again.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

03 Feb 2026

Angel

It is how the staff there at the Front Desk doesn’t know how to talk to people then on top of that when you booked a hotel room they should tell you upfront that there is a 50$ towards the room after you paid for the home

6/10

Pleasant

02 Feb 2026

William

Room was clean but the door deadbolt lock won't fully lock. There was a lot of ice on the walk way.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2026

Eleanor

Overall clean, needs some updates and TLC, but a very nice stay. Will be back.

Leisure Partner

10/10