Just outside the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, Circle Motel Lodge offers a convenient retreat. Connect with in-room WiFi, take advantage of self parking, and stay refreshed with a water dispenser.
Raritan Center Business Park - 7 min drive - 8.8 km
Menlo Park Mall - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
Middlesex County College - 9 min drive - 11.6 km
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
Starland Ballroom - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
Getting around
Linden, NJ (LDJ) - 14 min drive
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 21 min drive
Manville, NJ (JVI-Central Jersey Regional) - 25 min drive
Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 38 min drive
Morristown, NJ (MMU-Morristown Municipal) - 43 min drive
Princeton, NJ (PCT) - 48 min drive
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 67 min drive
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 73 min drive
Iselin, NJ (ZME-Metropark Train Station) - 8 min drive
Metropark Station - 8 min drive
Metuchen Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Broadway Bagels - 3 min drive
Munckee Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
Dunkin' - 2 min drive
Costa Verde - 2 min drive
Raise The Bar Lounge - 3 min drive
About this property
Circle Motel Lodge
When you stay at Circle Motel Lodge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of PNC Bank Art Center and Rutgers New Brunswick. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
At a glance
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Hotel size
70 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3.99 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Water dispenser
Services
24-hour front desk
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
ATM/banking
Accessibility
Closed captioned TV
Visual fire alarm
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Window screens
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Free local calls
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Weekly housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.99 percent
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Circle Motel Lodge Motel
Circle Motel Lodge South Amboy
Circle Motel Lodge Motel South Amboy
Frequently asked questions
Does Circle Motel Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Circle Motel Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Circle Motel Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Circle Motel Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Circle Motel Lodge?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Does Circle Motel Lodge have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
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Circle Motel Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Budget
Service staff
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
Great place! Owners are super nice
Nikki
Nikki, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Location
Michele
Michele, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 19, 2025
There was nothing around to go eat or anything
Mauro Jay
Mauro Jay, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2025
Thumbs up
It was a good value for a decent room. I'd stay here again.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 8, 2025
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!!
scott
scott, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2024
Good location close to the highway and plenty of parking.
Dawn
8/10 Very good
Apr 19, 2025
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.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Good stay
It was good beds were comfortable room was clean
Ronna
Ronna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Nice and clean
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 7, 2025
Ok
It was mediocre
william
william, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 3, 2024
Clean
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 7, 2024
Good
cj
cj, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 6, 2025
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.
Illya
Illya, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2024
The front desk dude was hella chill and attentive. He’s an absolute awesome employee.
Imran
Imran, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 28, 2024
Bed and linens were dirty and all night I hear the people next door
BERKIN
BERKIN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2023
Stayed here for a night.. Room was nice and clean. And I had a great night sleep. Was very quiet.
Brianna
Brianna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2023
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
Gregory
Gregory, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2023
Pleasantly surprised! One night at a budget motel, not expecting much
Circle Motel room was nicely renovated, clean, and quite
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Oct 6, 2024
Would not recommend
I had no room service everytime i would get back, my room was the same and no fresh towels
Verified traveler
4-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 12, 2023
Good stay but high cost
The hotel stay was good, but pricing was high, only myself and 3 others were there many room empty but charges ended up being over $100
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 6, 2024
Scary
Kara
Kara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2024
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.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 4, 2024
Unclean and unsafe
Dylan
Dylan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 27, 2024
No cable was a downer but the room was recently renovated
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2023
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