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Gateway Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Merrick with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Exterior - Gateway Inn (Merrick)
Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV - Gateway Inn (Merrick)
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV - Gateway Inn (Merrick)
Breakfast area - Gateway Inn (Merrick)
Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Gateway Inn (Merrick)
Gateway Inn sits in the city's heart, where travelers find a welcoming atmosphere complete with an on-site coffee shop and peaceful garden. Each room offers WiFi connectivity, while the helpful concierge team assists with local recommendations and secure luggage storage.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Queen, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Garden Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Main Building Deluxe Double (Highway View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Main Building Deluxe Double (Courtyard View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Building Deluxe King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Main Building King, Handicap Accessible | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Building King, Handicap Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Garden Double, Smoking

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Double, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 204 sq ft
  • 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 - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Jones Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater - 9 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Hofstra University - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Merrick Station - 9 min walk
  • Farmingdale, NY (FRG-Republic) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pollo Campero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Gateway Inn

Hotel near Jones Beach State Park
Gateway Inn provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All 60 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 9.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 300 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 9.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Gateway Inn Merrick
Gateway Merrick
Gateway Inn Hotel
Gateway Inn Merrick
Gateway Inn Hotel Merrick

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Inn?

As of Nov 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Inn on Nov 2, 2025 start from $111.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gateway Inn?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Gateway Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Gateway Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gateway Inn located?

Situated in Merrick, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Merrick Road Park and Norman Levy Park and Preserve. Sea Breeze Waterfront Park is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away. Merrick Station is 9 minutes by foot and Freeport Station is 26 minutes.

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Gateway Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 141 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 317 out of 1004 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sheryl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was stained everywhere. Walls, ceiling, floor were dirty and damaged. We stayed in the room long enough to find another place to stay. Checked in at 3 pm and returned card at 4 pm then left. It looked like a homeless shelter.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

gireesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are neat and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bathroom not good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Papa Rao

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poorly maintained property. No wifi. Smelly room. Not sure why it has the higher ratings I saw. This rating takes into account comparable motel properties with bare minimum expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla

Clean but outdated. Shower wasnt right
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Miguel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t ever rush me out, you’re lucky to have guests that will stay here. Be courteous, be hospitable, be polite… Learn how to treat clients it’s crucial to you staying in business.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The walls had peeling paint and holes and scrapes. The bathroom was filthy. The sheets were stained and looked like they had not been washed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amelio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's not like the photos, under the bed there were other guests' shoes and food, this shows that the room is not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aiden Prall-Fritz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is serviceable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every aspect of the facility needs a thourough cleaning and new furniture. There was no continental breakfast as advertised and no coffee maker/condiments in the room. Room was not refreshed/cleaned for our two night stay. The room key was not set for our two night stay which required attention
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old stained tub in bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shaunta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Bret

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If a crackhouse with running water was a one star, I would give this place two stars. I have stayed at some very nice five-star hotels, so migrating scale is somewhat harsh. Our bathroom door had no door knob. But, I wasn’t worried about getting locked in because the door wouldn’t shut all the way anyway. I brought it to the attention of the front desk, and they did have a door knob Installed by the next day. The room was definitely in need of a fresh paint job. The beds were adequate. Could not get the floor unit of air conditioning/heating to work property. I would definitely not stay at this place ever again.
No bathroom doorknob
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom was nasty and moldy. Bed was extremely hard. Gave three pillows for two people. Staff were extremely nice though. I personally wouldn’t stay here agaim
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pay an extra 50 bucks and go somewhere else

The room was very dirty. The bedsheets were damp. The bathroom was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trish

Disliked: Amenities
Bedding dirty no lights bulbs walls peeling want a full refund very disappointed and disturbed by this experience Expedia I want my money immediately thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

salamatally

ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What i like about it is the staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

peterson

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was expecting a room that looked like the one shown in the picture, but when I arrived, the room appeared to have not been updated. The bathroom looked horrible, and for paying $189 a night, it was not acceptable, and i didn't even get the option for the inside room they have available. Plus, a bar of soap was open
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025