Nestled near Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row, Gateway Lodge offers a warm welcome with free self parking. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and can take advantage of express check-out, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk.
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
Panera Bread - 11 min walk
Starbucks - 7 min walk
Panda Express - 3 min walk
About this property
Gateway Lodge
At Gateway Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Also, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
33 rooms
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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
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
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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
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 (4.3 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
Reviews
7.4
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7.2
Cleanliness
6.4
Amenities
7.8
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2026
Great stay. Clean and convenient
Ana C
Ana C, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2026
Good location, affordable price
Minseok
Minseok, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 30, 2026
very clean simple ,small room comfortable bed
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T, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2025
Very clean room and a great bed.
James
James, 2-night trip
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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.
CAROLYNN
CAROLYNN, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2025
Great room. Great space
Selena
Selena, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 22, 2026
staff was super friendly but room felt outdated
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2025
Clean nice rooms close to good Mexican restaurants priced right
mike
mike, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2025
This place you can depend on. I love it Staff are always peaceful and friendly and helpful. Clean rooms and great coffee in room with a comfortable bed. It is also the best place if you are in a budget Great stay I recommend it.
Anelise
Anelise, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2025
Good service
John
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2025
Great location, friendly staff and good price. Especially convenient when you’re on the road and just need a place to stay for 1 night.
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2025
Clean and nice staff
Karina
Karina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2026
Good costumer service
John
John, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 14, 2025
Clean room, nice parking space
Diana
Diana, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 24, 2025
Actually the place was better than we expected. Got a decent rate for the area and room was clean and everything worked. Easy check in and check out. Would book it again.
Jim
Jim, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Great stay
Easy stay.
Convenient and right next to an Italian restaurant.
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MOHD IZZET, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 2, 2025
Close by to the Seaotter Classic
Good value for 2 nights. Room is clean, close to Laguna Seca, nearby restaurants and Costco, to fill up before heading home.
Edzel
Edzel, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 20, 2025
I got a ada mobility accessible room with roll in shower. It was very good. the only down side was it only had one bed and the pillows were horrible. I did have to request more towel and wash cloths. The stay was very nice and quiet. Easy to get into and park.
Kathy
Kathy, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 1, 2025
The staff was friendly and the room was clean, though it lacked storage space. Almost no furniture.
Gustavo
Gustavo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
It's a good value. If you just need a convenient, clean place to crash, it works. Service is great, and the rooms have been refurbished. Bathrooms look brand new, and the bed is clean & comfortable.
Jon
Jon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
Very clean and cozy stay. They even provide a Keurig with K-cups!
Emma
Emma, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
It was a nice room, with excellent service from the nearby cleaning service ladies. Anything we needed they were so kind to help. It is a great walking distance from chain restaurants and Monterey beach. My family would definitely stay again.
Kayla
Kayla, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2025
Overall it was a good night sleep. Clean room.
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1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2025
It was very affordable, however the microwave was dirty and the bathroom could use some scrubbing. But it was affordable and the office staff was very very nice and the location was great.