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title: "Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne vs Essence Express Wayne: which hotel is better?"
description: "Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne or Essence Express Wayne in Wayne (NJ)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/days-inn-by-wyndham-wayne-wayne-nj-vs-essence-express-wayne-wayne-nj/
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# Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne vs Essence Express Wayne

Both are in Wayne (NJ), 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★½ · Pequannock
## [Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/days-inn-by-wyndham-wayne-wayne-nj/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

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Hotel · ★★ · Beaver Brook Gardens
## [Essence Express Wayne](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/essence-express-wayne-wayne-nj/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.7 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 2.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1391989/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 2.2 km apart.

### Choose Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.6 / 6.7)

### Choose Essence Express Wayne if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.3 km / 3.7 km)

### Why is Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne better than Essence Express Wayne?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.6 vs 6.7) (+0.9)
2.  Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 2★) (+0.5★)
3.  More guest reviews (170 vs 72), so the rating is more reliable (×2.4)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 15) (+10)

### Why is Essence Express Wayne better than Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne?

1.  1.4 km closer to the city centre (−1.4 km)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne | Essence Express Wayne |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.6  (+0.9) | 6.7 |
| Location | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Public transport | – | 3.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.7  (+0.6) | 7.1 |
| Guest rating | 7.6  (+0.9) | 6.7 |
| Number of reviews | 170  (+98) | 72 |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.7 km | 2.3 km  (−1.4 km) |
| To the beach | 2.0 km | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | – | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 30 km | 28 km  (−1.9 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5  (+3) | 2 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.2 km | 1.2 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★½  (+0.5★) | ★★ |
| Rooms | 146 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10  (+4) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/days-inn-by-wyndham-wayne-wayne-nj/prices/)

## Location

2.2 km apart

Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne: city centre: 3.7 km, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): 30 km, beach: 2.0 km, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

Essence Express Wayne: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Mountain View-Wayne Station: 1.4 km, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): 28 km, beach: 2.0 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m.

## Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne or Essence Express Wayne: common questions

### Which is better, Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne or Essence Express Wayne?

Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne or Essence Express Wayne?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Essence Express Wayne is closer: 2.3 km from the centre, against 3.7 km for Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne.

### How far apart are Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne and Essence Express Wayne?

The two hotels are 2.2 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/days-inn-by-wyndham-wayne-wayne-nj-vs-essence-express-wayne-wayne-nj/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/