Located in Ashford, Gateway Inn is in the historical district and in the mountains. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Longmire Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Rainier National Park and Narada Falls. Henry Jackson Visitor Center and Sunrise Visitor Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. With canoeing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Ashford travel guide
38820 State Route 706 East, Ashford, WA, 98304
What's nearby
Mount Rainier Gateway Protected Area
9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Mount Rainier National Park
1 min drive - 0.2 miles
Longmire Museum
13 min drive - 7.7 miles
Henry Jackson Visitor Center
35 min drive - 20.0 miles
Paradise Loop
36 min drive - 20.2 miles
Getting around
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
116 min drive
Restaurants
Wildberry Restaurant
2 min drive
Copper Creek Inn
4 min drive
Base Camp Bar And Grill
9 min drive
national park inn dining room
52 min drive
Copper Creek Inn
4 min drive
About this property
Gateway Inn
Family-friendly cabin near Mount Rainier National Park
Located close to Longmire Museum, Gateway Inn provides a grocery/convenience store, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Express check-out, games, and a gift shop
Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as sound-insulated walls.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gateway Inn?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Gateway Inn located?
Located in the historical district, this family-friendly cabin is steps from Mount Rainier National Park and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Longmire Museum. Narada Falls and Henry Jackson Visitor Center are also within 20 mi (32 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Gateway Inn Reviews
7.4
Good
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Our stay was perfect for our family of four, it had ample room and was clean. The property is located steps from the Mount Ranier entrance, which was very convenient. We arrived late at night but the property managers made it convenient for us to check-in. I would definitely stay here again!
I love that it was very close to the park. The front desk lady was very sweet. My friends and I had a great time and we plan on staying here again. It was giving Crystal Lake vibes and I love it heheh.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
Jul 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Gateway Inn was a perfect stay before our visit to Mount Rainier national Park. The motel was literally steps away from the entrance. The beds were very comfortable. The room was super clean and updated. The air conditioning worked well.
Gateway Inn was in the perfect location, getting to the park was so easy and we were able to completely skip the line. The staff was great, and the property was amazing for what we paid for. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Royce
Jul 3, 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The location is right outside of the entrance to the National park. Food choices are limited.
The cabin was clean and comfortable. We only stayed one night but got a great night sleep and woke up at the base of Mt. Rainer, literally couldn't get any closer.
Cute little cabin right by the entrance to the National park. Convenient!! Close to some great local restaurants. Easy and fast into the park. Bed and sheets very nice!! Coffee pot and fridge. Great for a one or two night stay.
Can walk to the park entrance and that matters the day we were there because the line to get in was over an hour. The cabins were extremely nice, more room than expected, and the veds were super comfortable.
Very cute cabin right at the entry of mt rainier national park. Slept 6, but small table w 3 chairs so not easy to hang out after a long day in the park. Good use of the space otherwise, but wish there was a sink other than the bathroom.
Wonderful location right outside the park. We got up early and got a great parking spot at Paradise by 7:30 am. It was a typical cabin/national park type facility. Nothing glamorous. Price you pay is for the great location. There are some nice nearby restaurants. Staff was friendly and helpful. Only had 3 towels for 4 people but quickly brought a fourth set.
The biggest advantage of staying here is the location—it’s very close to Mt. Rainier NP entrance which made it convenient for exploring the area. Unfortunately, the cabin itself didn’t meet our expectations. It had a noticeable, unpleasant smell, and the bed was extremely soft to the point where it felt like you were sinking into it, making it difficult to get a good night’s sleep.
The cabin was great. It was clean and comfortable. Very close to Mt Rainier National Park. Did have a problem the first night when we lost power and could not reach anyone for help. The next day they checked things and no problems after that
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Andres
Jan 9, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great service, location next to the park entrance, very quiet in the inside, loved the fireplace.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Loren
Jul 10, 2026
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
The cabin was cute on the outside but really run down on the inside. The building was on an uneven surface and it looked like it hadn't been thoroughly cleaned in a while. Many of the surfaces were layered with dust and the room smelled musty. Convenient location right outside the Nisqually entrance of Mt. Rainier National Park.