Gateway Inn

Property class: 2
Hotel in Merrick

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At Gateway Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Jones Beach State Park and Hofstra University. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
The current price is $116
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

Room options

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View all photos for Garden Queen, Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Garden Queen, Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Garden Queen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and shower.

Garden Double

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Main Building Deluxe Double (Highway View)

A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and shower.

Main Building Deluxe Double (Highway View)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Main Building Deluxe Double (Courtyard View)

A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and shower.

Main Building Deluxe Double (Courtyard View)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a telephone, and a lamp on each side of the bed.

Main Building Deluxe King

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Main Building King, Handicap Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Main Building King, Handicap Accessible

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, and a view of the bathroom through an open door.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Garden Double, Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Garden Double, Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1780 Sunrise Highway, Merrick, NY, 11566

What's nearby

  • Merrick Road Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Norman Levy Park and Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Merrick Golf Course - 4 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Jones Beach State Park - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Flushing Meadows-Corona Park - 49 min drive - 42.1 km

Getting around

  • Farmingdale, NY (FRG-Republic) - 21 min drive
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 27 min drive
  • MacArthur Airport (ISP) - 38 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 45 min drive
  • Westchester County Airport (HPN) - 55 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 96 min drive
  • Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 129 min drive
  • Bellmore Station - 3 min drive
  • Merrick Station - 9 min walk
  • Freeport Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Gateway Inn

  • At Gateway Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Jones Beach State Park and Hofstra University. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 60 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite parking limited

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: USD 300 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 9.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Gateway Inn Merrick

Gateway Merrick

Gateway Inn Hotel

Gateway Inn Merrick

Gateway Inn Hotel Merrick

Frequently asked questions

Does Gateway Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gateway Inn 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 Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Gateway Inn?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gateway Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Gateway Inn and nearby?

Gateway Inn has a garden.

What's the area around Gateway Inn like?

Gateway Inn is a short 9-minute walk from Merrick Station and 13 minutes' walk from Merrick Road Park.

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Reviews

Gateway Inn Reviews

5.2

5.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

6.0

Staff & service

4.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff and room was clean
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Was pretty nice. It was unfortunate they didn’t have complimentary breakfast or anything, but the rooms were nice. The beds could have been bigger, but all in all very nice. Loved how quiet it was and no smells of smoke or weed anywhere. 7/10! ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here for the 70.3 Ironman at Jones Beach. The room was clean and the staff were very friendly. I would recommend
Verified review

4/10 Fair

I got what i paid for..the cheapest hotel in a decent neighborhood fairly safe
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great. Price for the room was very fair. The room was clean and quiet. Location was great for where I needed to get to.
Verified review

6/10 Good

The staff was great and super pleasant. However, the unit was a bit run down and shabby.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms
Verified review

8/10 Very good

It’s clean, quiet, staff is very friendly and helpful. I wish it had an elevator for people with knee issues and some welcoming refreshments. ( juice, fruits and water).
Verified review

6/10 Good

Decently priced, convenient location. Their lobby/sitting area had a sign asking us not to sit on their furniture. A place to sleep but didn’t feel terribly welcomed.
Verified review

6/10 Good

In a word, outdated. While it was quiet, the place hasn’t seen any upgrades since the 80’s. It’s so outdated it seems sketchy at best. The one staff I dealt with was nice, check in was simple. Room seemed clean, but it was hard to tell because again, it’s so outdated. Probably won’t stay here again.
Verified review

6/10 Good

I have stayed here before because of its proximity to my family. Sadly it has become run down. Our room was fairly comfortable, but the bathroom door wouldn’t close all the way and there wasn’t a handle on the inside. I didn’t take pictures.
Verified review

6/10 Good

Location good, not much else

Had an event nearby, so the location was near-perfect for a 1-night stay. Booked an inside room but still had to go outside and up outdoor stairs in drizzle to reach. I think elevator was out of order. Still has a covid-era setup with a tiny slot for your card/id. Not likely to stay there again 7-11 right next door, which we used for breakfast. Bed and room were OK. Staff was friendly
Verified review

6/10 Good

This hotel is okay but needs some updating. Customer service was fair to midland. Afternoon clerk was rude and not pleasant. Maid service is every other day. This is unacceptable. Paid good money to stay at this hotel and ever since COVID hotels try to get away with this. No coffee when needed. This simple task must be made available at all times.
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4/10 Fair

The only reason I stayed at this hotel after reading the reviews was because there was nothing else around in the area to stay for 1 night. We had an event but we knew it wasn't a clean place and didn't shower or bring any clothes inside. We slept for 5 hours after changing sheets, lysol, and put our own bedding on. Clearly you can see they dont clean the rooms, mildew, rundown motel that people rent hourly to do their thing. The staff was pleasant upon arrival and checkout. It was good for what we needed. I don't recommend it to anyone. The area is also very sketchy.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Not friendly and understanding
Verified review

6/10 Good

Check-in and check-out was easy and fast but the room overall was alright. First impression of the room was that it stunk of cigarette smoke. Despite booking a smoking room, there was no effort to rid of the pungent cigarette smell in the room (we didn’t think we could literally smoke in the room, seems like a fire hazard). When I originally booked it, I thought it meant there would be an available balcony but this place is more of an inn than a hotel and the window would not open. The television remote didn’t work and overall the photos on the website are misleading. The room itself isn’t terrible but not what you expect after seeing the photos on the website. Overall, my partner and I went to the nearby convenience store to buy an air freshener to help with the stench of the room (with a bit of creativity the room was a bit more cozy) and if you are looking for a quick place to stay the night in a time crunch, this place will do the job.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

This Motel provides an adequate bedroom and bathroom, but it does not compare with more modern motels and how they appear in today’s market
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

One outlet for the entire room every other outlet was covered completely. Not to mention the exterior lights were not working around the building.
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4/10 Fair

I wouldn't be so disappointed in how rundown, unclean, and overall disgusting this place was if it was a $60 a night motel. But for the $190 they charged for one night, the peeling paint, moldy bathroom, blood-stained sheets and lack of a real blanket or refrigerator is totally unacceptable. Maybe they keep the prices up to discourage junkies who have clearly spent a lot of trashing the place, but either way I wouldn't stay here again and I wouldn't recommend that you do either. At least not at this price range.
Verified review

2/10 Poor

Just don’t go. It’s that bad.
Verified review

6/10 Good

Ok place, price was high for what it was
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very small parking lot
Verified review

4/10 Fair

The rooms were not up-to-date. It had a smell in the room of mildew. I was looking for bedbugs because that’s what it looked like it was gonna have it did not thank God. For the area that they are in it should be more up-to-date. There was holes in the wall. Everything was outdated ripped off the walls. Just not a good time for the price that they asking for.
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2/10 Poor

Lots of weird people—it's not a place to go with family.
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2/10 Poor

Old and rundown. Horrible facility