• The Garden State Parkway is a busy toll road spanning almost the entire length of New Jersey from north to south along the eastern side of the state, providing access to many tourist areas along the Jersey Shore. Parkway travelers who need to stop over will find numerous hotels. Prices vary but are higher during peak season, which is roughly from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
  
  

Holiday Inn Tinton Falls

• Located near Parkway Exit 105 at Tinton Falls, this moderately-priced property features a swimming pool, fitness center, business center, on-site restaurant and bar, and room service. Guest rooms and suites include in-room safes and mini-refrigerators. Free continental breakfast is offered to guests.
  
  Holiday Inn Tinton Falls
  700 Hope Road
  Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
  732-544-9300
  hitintonfalls.com
  
  

Hilton Garden Inn Lakewood

• Accessible from Exit 88 of the parkway, this full-service hotel features free Internet, an on-site restaurant and bar, a pantry with pre-packaged and microwavable items, an indoor pool, a fitness center and a business center. Guest rooms and suites include microwaves and refrigerators. This hotel is priced on the high side of moderate, but offers central access to numerous tourist attractions.
  
  Hilton Garden Inn Lakewood
  1885 Rt. 70
  Lakewood, NJ 08701
  732-262-5232
  hiltongardeninn.hilton.com
  
  

Howard Johnson Hotel-Toms River

• Priced budget-to-moderate, this property is off Exit 82 and offers free Internet, free breakfast, an on-site bar and grill, an indoor pool and free passes to a nearby fitness center. Guest rooms include in-room safes and mini-refrigerators. Live entertainment is featured in the bar and grill. This property is minutes from Point Pleasant Boardwalk and other attractions.
  
  Howard Johnson Hotel-Toms River
  955 Hooper Ave.
  Toms River, NJ 08753
  732-244-1000
  hojo.com
  
  

Comfort Inn Jersey Shore

• Located off Exit 40 near Atlantic City, this budget-priced hotel offers numerous amenities, including free Internet, free continental breakfast, an indoor pool, a fitness center and a business center. Microwaves and refrigerators are included in guest rooms. Hot tub suites are also available for romantic getaways or other occasions. A variety of dining options are close by, ranging from McDonald's to Bonefish Grill.
  
  Comfort Inn Jersey Shore
  202 East White Horse Pike, Rt. 30
  Absecon, NJ 08205
  609-652-3020
  comfortinn.com