Find Highlands motels

Because you’ll save on your room, you can experience more of the activities in Highlands. Cape Liberty Cruise Port, Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn Cruise Terminal are some of the popular places you can visit in the larger area.

Motel properties often include free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

Here are some of our customers’ favorite motels to choose from in the larger area. Motel 6 Elizabeth, NJ - Newark Liberty Intl Airport is located 21.8 mi (35.1 km) from the heart of Highlands. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and an airport shuttle. Americas Best Value Inn Avenel Woodbridge: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. Central Highlands is 19.6 mi (31.6 km) away. Crystal Inn Neptune: Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Located 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from the heart of Highlands. Crystal Inn Eatontown: Central Highlands is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) away. A snack bar/deli along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Atlantic Inn & Suites: 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from the heart of Highlands. Enjoy access to the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

Favorite places in and around Highlands include Cape Liberty Cruise Port, Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area, Monmouth County Beach, and Gateway National Recreation Area. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium, Runaway Rapids Waterpark, and Keansburg Amusement Park. To learn more about local history, take some time at Sandy Hook Lighthouse and Twin Lights State Historic Site. While you’re checking out the area, consider visiting Hartshorne Park, Barclays Center Brooklyn, and Count Basie Theater.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Highlands to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 73°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 38°F. Average annual precipitation for Highlands is 49 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Highlands to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive), which is located 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into Linden, NJ (LDJ), which is 19.8 mi (31.8 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.