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Aerial view of Sandy Hook Bay and the Jersey Shore near Leonardo Motel

840 NJ-36 · Leonardo, NJ 07737

Leonardo Motel

Family owned & operated for 65+ years — six miles from Sandy Hook beaches.

Call 732.291.9527

About Us

A Shore Tradition
Since 1959

The Leonardo Motel has been welcoming guests to the beautiful Jersey Shore for over 65 years. Family owned and operated, we pride ourselves on clean, comfortable rooms at affordable rates — with the warm, personal service you can only get from a family-run motel.

Located at 840 NJ-36 in Leonardo, NJ, we're just six miles from the stunning Sandy Hook beaches and Gateway National Recreation Area. Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or an extended stay, Leonardo Motel is your home away from home on the Jersey Shore.

The Leonardo Motel vintage neon sign

Family Owned & Operated

65+ Years of Jersey Shore Hospitality

Accommodations

Our Rooms

All rooms include private bath, air conditioning, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi.

Standard room with one double bed and patterned quilt

Standard Rooms

$120/weekday · $140/weekend

Prices include 14.6625% sales tax

Single & Double

Max 2–4 guests

Comfortable rooms with one or two double beds. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families looking for a clean, affordable stay near the beach.

Kitchenette with granite countertops and microwave

Efficiency

$130/weekday · $150/weekend

Prices include 14.6625% sales tax

Kitchenette & Extra Space

Max 4 guests

Everything you need for an extended stay — full kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator, and sink. Includes our larger, premium-furnished rooms with extra living space.

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Standard room with two double beds and patterned quilts
Standard double room with nightstand and lamp
Efficiency kitchenette with white cabinets and full refrigerator

What's Included

Amenities

Free Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
Cable TV
Refrigerator in Every Room
Daily Housekeeping
Guest Laundry
Smoke-Free Property
Pet-Friendly Rooms Available
Near Sandy Hook Beaches
Close to Restaurants & Shopping
Family Owned & Operated

Recently Updated

Modern Private Bathrooms

All bathrooms feature updated marble-look tile, fresh linens, and private entry.

Updated private bathroom with marble tile and fresh towels
Private tiled shower with marble-look tile

Location

Six Miles From Sandy Hook

Situated at 840 State Route 36 in Highlands, NJ — you're just a short drive from the Sandy Hook unit of Gateway National Recreation Area, with miles of pristine Atlantic Ocean beaches. Restaurants, marinas, and the Atlantic Highlands ferry are all nearby.

📍840 State Route 36, Highlands, NJ 07732
🕐Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
Aerial view of Sandy Hook Bay and the New Jersey Shore coastline

Sandy Hook Bay & Gateway National Recreation Area

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Ready for the Shore?

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Affordable rates, clean rooms, and 65+ years of Jersey Shore hospitality. Call us or book online.