Republic Airport Hotels With a Shuttle
Republic Airport (FRG) in Farmingdale is Long Island's busy business and general aviation field, and the hotels around it are spread along the parkways of Nassau and Suffolk counties. Four properties in this selection offer a shuttle. Courtyard by Marriott Republic Airport Long Island/Farmingdale leads with an 8.6 rating and a complimentary airport shuttle, and TownePlace Suites by Marriott, under the same name, adds kitchenettes and free breakfast. SureStay Plus by Best Western Woodbury Inn covers the budget end, while Hilton Long Island/Huntington runs a free local shuttle. I check first whether the shuttle actually serves FRG, as the wording differs.
Farmingdale sits on the border of Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island, about an hour east of Manhattan by road. Republic Airport is surrounded by business parks and suburban neighbourhoods, and nearby Bethpage State Park, home to well-known public golf courses, draws visitors who often fly in privately.
Where to stay near the airport
Which Farmingdale shuttle hotel to book
A shuttle hotel near FRG suits pilots, crews and passengers on private or charter flights, who often arrive without a car and leave at hours that suit the aircraft rather than public transport. Long Island taxis are not always waiting in Farmingdale, so a hotel that handles the ride removes a real uncertainty. The two Marriott properties carry the airport in their names, which makes the transfer simple.
Courtyard by Marriott Republic Airport Long Island/Farmingdale is the best rated hotel in this selection, with 8.6 from more than 800 reviews. It describes itself as a modern airport hotel and offers a complimentary airport shuttle, a fitness room, an on-site restaurant and bar, a business centre, free Wi-Fi and free parking. It is smoke-free and kid-friendly as well. For a pilot or a business passenger arriving at Republic Airport for one or two nights, it covers work and rest in one place, and the restaurant avoids a drive along the parkway in the evening.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Republic Airport Long Island/Farmingdale is the better choice for longer stays. This all-suite hotel, rated 8.0 from more than 400 reviews, offers a complimentary airport shuttle, free breakfast, a pool and a fitness centre, and every suite has a kitchenette. It accepts pets, which helps crews or contractors on a multi-week assignment in Farmingdale. I would pick it over the Courtyard when the stay runs to a week or more, because cooking your own meals and having a separate living space make a real difference after several days near the airfield.
SureStay Plus by Best Western Woodbury Inn is the budget option, rated 7.4 from almost 1,000 reviews. Its airport shuttle makes connections to Republic Airport straightforward, and it adds complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool, with pet-friendly rooms. Woodbury sits a little further north in Nassau County than the Marriott hotels, so I would confirm the shuttle timing in writing before an early departure. For travellers who mainly need a clean bed, breakfast and a dependable transfer, it does the job at a lower level of comfort.
Hilton Long Island/Huntington is the largest property, rated 7.6 from more than 3,100 reviews, with indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, on-site dining and a kid-friendly profile. Its listing mentions a free local shuttle for exploring the area or reaching nearby transport hubs, without naming Republic Airport specifically. I recommend asking the hotel whether FRG is on the route before relying on it. For a family stay on Long Island that includes a flight from Farmingdale, the pools make it attractive, but for a straightforward airport night the Courtyard remains the simpler choice.
A traveler's takeFor a night before a flight from FRG, I recommend Courtyard by Marriott Republic Airport Long Island/Farmingdale: the shuttle is complimentary, there is a restaurant on site and guests rate it 8.6. For a stay of a week or more, I would choose TownePlace Suites by Marriott instead, for its kitchenettes, free breakfast and complimentary shuttle to the same airport.
Airport shuttle8.6Courtyard by Marriott Republic Airport Long Island/Farmingdale
Modern airport hotel with shuttle, fitness room, and on-site dining
Why guests love itCourtyard by Marriott Republic Airport Long Island/Farmingdale is a modern, kid-friendly hotel with a free airport shuttle, which saves loading children and bags into a taxi. There is a restaurant and bar for an easy dinner, a fitness centre, free Wi-Fi and free parking, and the building is smoke-free and air-conditioned. Guests rate it 8.6 across 811 reviews. The area is quiet, so I would book it for a calm night before or after a Republic Airport flight.
Airport shuttle8.0TownePlace Suites by Marriott Republic Airport Long Island/Farmingdale
All-suite hotel with free breakfast, airport shuttle, and pool access
Why guests love itTownePlace Suites by Marriott Republic Airport Long Island/Farmingdale is an all-suite hotel where every unit has a kitchenette, handy for families on longer stays. Breakfast is free, a complimentary airport shuttle handles transfers, and guests have access to a pool. Parents can use the fitness centre, Wi-Fi is free and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.0 from 404 reviews, and I would book it for a comfortable week near Republic Airport.
Airport shuttle7.6Hilton Long Island/Huntington
Modern hotel with free local shuttle, indoor and outdoor pools
Why guests love itHilton Long Island/Huntington is one of the more family-friendly bases around Republic Airport. Having both an indoor and an outdoor pool means children can swim whatever the weather, and the hot tub is a nice way for parents to end the day. On-site dining saves going out with tired kids, and free parking suits families with a car. The free local shuttle helps with short trips nearby, and Wi-Fi is free.
Airport shuttle7.4SureStay Plus by Best Western Woodbury Inn
Airport shuttle, free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms with kitchens
Why guests love itAn outdoor pool, free breakfast and kitchens in some rooms are why I would suggest SureStay Plus by Best Western Woodbury Inn to families on Long Island. The airport shuttle makes connections to Republic Airport straightforward, and free parking helps if you drive. Children can swim in season, parents can use the fitness center, and pets are welcome. The hotel is smoke-free with free Wi-Fi. Guests rate it 7.4 across nearly 1,000 reviews.
Good to know
- 1Confirm that the shuttle serves Republic Airport itself; Hilton Long Island/Huntington describes its shuttle as local.
- 2Courtyard by Marriott Republic Airport Long Island/Farmingdale is the best rated choice for a one or two night stay.
- 3For longer assignments, TownePlace Suites by Marriott offers kitchenettes in every suite.
- 4Travelling with a pet? TownePlace Suites and SureStay Plus by Best Western Woodbury Inn both accept animals.
- 5Ask for the shuttle pickup time in writing at SureStay Plus by Best Western Woodbury Inn before an early departure.
- 6Families should consider Hilton Long Island/Huntington for its indoor and outdoor pools.