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Top Overnight Accommodations Near Newark Airport with Shuttle Service: Comfort Meets Convenience

An early departure, a late arrival or a missed connection can all end with a night near Newark Airport. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) makes this simple: hotel shuttles meet travelers at one AirTrain station, and the airport says they are complimentary. This guide covers how the shuttle system works, which hotels the airport lists, and what to check before you book.

Key Takeaways

  • The Newark Marriott is the airport's only on-airport hotel, with a complimentary shuttle to and from all terminals.
  • Off-airport hotel shuttles pick up at the AirTrain's P3 Station, in three zones. The airport lists each hotel's zone.
  • The AirTrain is free between the terminals and P3, so the ride to your hotel shuttle costs nothing.

Hotels with Free Airport Shuttle in Newark

EWR runs a single hotel shuttle area instead of separate curbside stops at each terminal:

  1. Collect your bags and follow signs to the AirTrain.
  2. Ride the AirTrain to P3 Station. Trips within the airport, including to hotel shuttles, are free.
  3. Find your hotel's zone. P3 Station has three hotel shuttle pick-up zones, and the airport's hotel page lists which hotels use which zone.
  4. Call the hotel if you don't see the shuttle. Hours and frequency vary by hotel, so confirm them when you book.

If you land late, note that the AirTrain runs less often overnight. From 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. it stops at Terminals B and C every 15 minutes. Terminal A is not directly on the AirTrain. The airport describes a 15-minute covered walk or a 5-minute shuttle ride to reach it.

Marriott Newark Liberty International: The On-Airport Hotel

The Newark Marriott, at 1 Hotel Road, is the only hotel on the airport grounds. The airport says it offers complimentary shuttle service to and from all terminals, plus airport views and floor-to-ceiling windows. For an early flight, it is the closest bed you can book.

Hilton Hotels Near the Airport

The airport's shuttle list includes several Hilton brands:

  • Hilton Newark Airport, Elizabeth (Zone 2)
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Airport, Elizabeth (Zone 1)
  • Hampton Inn Newark Airport, Newark (Zone 2)
  • Hampton Inn and Suites Newark Airport-Elizabeth, Elizabeth (Zone 2)

Wyndham and Other Options

The airport's list also includes Tryp by Wyndham in Newark (Zone 2), and in Zone 3 the Airport Hotel in Elizabeth, America's Best Value Inn in Irvington, Holiday Inn Express - Newark Airport in Elizabeth and the Kenilworth Inn in Kenilworth. Compare each hotel's rate with its shuttle schedule. A cheaper room is less useful if the first shuttle leaves after you need to be at the airport.

Top Picks for Newark Hotels with Complimentary Shuttle

Here is the airport's full list of off-airport hotels with shuttle pick-ups at P3 Station:

A modern hotel shuttle van waiting for passengers at the entrance at dusk.
ZoneHotelLocation
1Courtyard by Marriott Newark AirportNewark
1Courtyard by Marriott Newark ElizabethElizabeth
1Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark AirportElizabeth
1Marriott NewarkNewark
1Renaissance Newark Airport HotelElizabeth
1Residence Inn Elizabeth Liberty International AirportElizabeth
2Best Western Robert Treat HotelNewark
2Doubletree NewarkNewark
2Hampton Inn and Suites Newark Airport-ElizabethElizabeth
2Hampton Inn Newark AirportNewark
2Hilton Newark AirportElizabeth
2Springhill Suites Newark AirportNewark
2Tryp by WyndhamNewark
3Airport HotelElizabeth
3America's Best Value InnIrvington
3Holiday Inn Express - Newark AirportElizabeth
3Kenilworth InnKenilworth

Family-Friendly Stays with Shuttle Convenience

With children, a suite or extended-stay room gives everyone more space. The list includes Embassy Suites by Hilton, Residence Inn Elizabeth and Springhill Suites. Ask about breakfast and room layout when you book, since amenities vary by property.

Business Centers & Shuttle Services: Perfect for Professionals

For a work trip, check three things: Wi-Fi, a desk or business center, and a shuttle that runs early enough for your flight. If you need to work at the airport instead, EWR's terminals list a business center described as quiet space for working.

Newark NJ Free Cancellation Reserve Options

Flights get delayed and rebooked, so check the cancellation terms before you pay. Rates at the same hotel can have different terms, and a prepaid rate may not be refundable. If your plans depend on a connecting flight, look for a rate you can cancel.

Find Your Ideal Stay: Filter for Shuttle Service & More

When you search hotel sites, filter for:

  • airport shuttle
  • free Wi-Fi
  • a fitness center or pool, if you want one
  • breakfast, if your flight is early

Then check the hotel against the airport's P3 list, so you know where its shuttle picks up.

Verified Traveler Stayed and Loved

Reviews from recent guests are most useful on the things that matter for an airport stay: whether the shuttle came on time, how long the wait at P3 was, and how quiet the rooms were. Read the recent ones, since service changes over time.

An empty, illuminated hotel swimming pool at twilight.

Getting into Manhattan from Newark

If you'd rather stay in the city, BLADE offers helicopter flights between Newark Airport and Manhattan in about 5 minutes, from $195 per seat. You arrive at a BLADE lounge in Manhattan.

Summary

For one night near EWR, the Newark Marriott is the only hotel on airport grounds. More than a dozen off-airport hotels in Newark, Elizabeth, Irvington and Kenilworth run shuttles from the AirTrain's P3 Station. Take the free AirTrain to P3, find your hotel's zone, and confirm shuttle hours with the hotel before you land.

The modern, warmly lit lobby of a boutique hotel in the evening.

Frequently Asked Questions about Overnight Accommodations Near Newark Airport with Shuttle Service

Where do hotel shuttles pick up at EWR?

At the AirTrain's P3 Station. Take the AirTrain there and find your hotel's zone. The airport's hotel page lists Zones 1, 2 and 3.

Is the Newark airport shuttle free?

The airport says hotel shuttles are complimentary, and the AirTrain is free for trips within the airport, including to the hotel shuttle area.

Is there a hotel at Newark Airport itself?

Yes. The Newark Marriott, at 1 Hotel Road, is the airport's only on-airport hotel, with a complimentary shuttle to all terminals.

What are some top hotels in Newark that offer free shuttle services?

The airport lists hotels including the Newark Marriott, Hilton Newark Airport, Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Airport, Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel, Hampton Inn Newark Airport, Springhill Suites Newark Airport and the Kenilworth Inn.

Where can I get an Uber in Newark Airport?

Collect your bags first, then follow the signs for Ride App Pick Up outside your terminal. The app shows the exact pickup location.

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