We enjoyed the America's Best Value Inn @ Newark Airport. It has a free shuttle that runs to the Newark Airport beginning at 4:00 AM every half hour. It has a good morning breakfast from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM daily.
The room was especially large, and a surprise in the closet was an iron and ironing board. As we were between cruise vacations, the ability to press our laundry came in very handy.
Our walk of about 4 blocks lead us to some good food establishments.