At Gateway Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf. Also, Cannery Row and 17-Mile Drive are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 35 min drive
Monterey Station - 19 min drive
Salinas Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min walk
Taco Bell - 4 min walk
Panda Express - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 8 min walk
Panera Bread - 11 min walk
About this property
Gateway Lodge
At Gateway Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf. Also, Cannery Row and 17-Mile Drive are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
Hotel size
33 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Gateway Lodge Hotel
Gateway Lodge Seaside
Gateway Lodge Hotel Seaside
Frequently asked questions
Does Gateway Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gateway Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Gateway Lodge?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Gateway Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gateway Lodge?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Gateway Lodge and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Eolian Dunes Preserve (9-min walk) and Fisherman's Wharf (3.9 mi), along with Cannery Row (4.2 mi) and Monterey Bay Aquarium (5.2 mi).
What's the area around Gateway Lodge like?
Gateway Lodge is in the heart of Seaside, a short 11-minute walk from Monterey State Beach and 16 minutes' walk from Fort Ord Dunes State Park.
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Reviews
Gateway Lodge Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.2
Cleanliness
6.4
Amenities
7.8
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2026
Room was clean and it was near the beach it was nice
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8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2026
Air con worked fine, overall comfortable stay
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2026
The beds were clean and comfortable and that's the best thing when you just need somewhere to sleep. The AC worked nicely. Plenty of clean, dry towels. I have no complaints.
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8/10 Very good
Jul 28, 2026
The rooms were clean and the staff were very helpful. This is one of the 2 places I always stay when I visit Monterey.
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8/10 Very good
Aug 20, 2026
Room was was clean the bathroom was also clean yet the toilet seat cover was old and looked dirty so that should be replaced. Besides that for the price I paid the room was good.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2026
Clean room and friendly staff.
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8/10 Very good
Jun 27, 2026
Clean room. Great location. Great price.
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8/10 Very good
Jul 18, 2026
If you're on a budget, this would be a Good Option. Ty & Best Wishes.
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8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2026
Great stay. Clean and convenient
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8/10 Very good
May 29, 2026
Parking was fine and location was fine. It’s a bit rundown and grubby but definitely not a bad option
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2026
Perfect for an affordable stay near Monterey and NorCal! I'm super grateful for the Gateway Lodge's prices in a sea of pretty overpriced hotels and motels!
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6/10 Good
Jun 13, 2026
The room was okay and clean. My only gripe was that they charged us for our dog to stay with us at $30 per night. There was nothing mentioned prior to me booking the reservation.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2026
Excellent Customer Service
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2026
Good location, affordable price
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6/10 Good
Jun 14, 2026
Overall not bad. But there’s no nightstands only little shelves. Also would be amazing to have maybe like iron for ironing clothes. Other than that, not a bad place to sleep during night.
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8/10 Very good
Jun 5, 2026
It was a day stay for us, and room were clean. Beds are a little on the tough side and pillows are more flat. The tv wasn’t working and I told the staff. On positive my dog could stay here for $30 a night not bad. My dog is blind so I take him everywhere. Parking was free. Decent stay nothing fancy.
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2026
Staff at front desk are nice...our room is clean and spacious. Convenient location, close to Costco and restaurants. Will definitely recommend and will definitely come back.
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4/10 Fair
Apr 21, 2026
The room was very small and shabby but clean, and the bed was comfortable. Walls are paper thin. Very overpriced.
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2025
Very clean room and a great bed.
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8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2025
Clean nice rooms close to good Mexican restaurants priced right
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8/10 Very good
Jan 30, 2026
very clean simple ,small room comfortable bed
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2026
Hands down if you’re just looking for a place without any of the over the top expectations because the vacation you’re looking for is somewhat filled with more simplicity than I would say this is the place for you. Had a very easy and simple check-in process. Simple no hassle card key to the room. And as wonderful, clean and plain property to enjoy on my vacation. I am most definitely recommending this place to anyone who is looking for convenience, and once again without anything extra…
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2026
The room was big enough for all of us and comfortable. The hotel grounds were clean.