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Gateway Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Merrick

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In the heart of the city, Gateway Inn offers a warm welcome with a coffee shop and garden. Guests can stay connected with in-room WiFi, take advantage of concierge services, and enjoy luggage storage.

Reviews

5.6 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 $121
$135 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Queen, Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Queen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Garden Double

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Main Building Deluxe Double (Highway View)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Main Building Deluxe Double (Courtyard View)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Building Deluxe King

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Main Building King, Handicap Accessible

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Double, Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Flushing Meadows-Corona Park - 49 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Citi Field - 53 min drive - 46.7 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) - 44 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
  • ‪Pollo Campero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Smith Street Deli - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Gateway Inn

Gateway Inn puts you within a 15-minute drive of Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
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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
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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
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Required at check-in

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

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
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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

Policies

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

Reviews

5.6

5.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

6.4

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff and room was clean
Erin, 1-night trip
Verified

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
Jill, 3-night trip
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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.
alan, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

I got what i paid for..the cheapest hotel in a decent neighborhood fairly safe
ROBERT, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms
Justin, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The staff was great and super pleasant. However, the unit was a bit run down and shabby.
De Ann, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was clean and safe to stay at . The area was nice .
Eric, 3-night trip
Verified

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).
Betty, 1-night trip
Verified

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.
Mary, 1-night trip
Verified

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.
richard, 3-night trip
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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.
Charlotte, 4-night trip
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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.
Thomas, 3-night trip
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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
Charles, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Property was convienent for our plans we had this past weekend. The young man that works at the front desk was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Room wasn't as clean as we would have liked. We got parking right in front both nights we stayed over and felt better about this since we had a nice car rental.
Angela, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

I wasn't expecting anything great but the location was so convenient for where I needed to be the following day. Check-in was smooth. It wasn't too busy (perhaps because it was a Sunday night); I didn't hear any noise outside while in my room. My only gripe is that normally I can take the smell of smoke, but it was pretty strong, as if it wasn't aired out once in a while.
1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Not friendly and understanding
Mark Machiri, 1-night trip
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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.
1-night trip
Verified

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.
Lori, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Disgusting rooms, sticky floor, mold on walls, beds stained and the AC didn’t work. I’m sure I’m forgetting some things.
Ryan, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Terrible nasty dirty Mold Box springs have stains No grass or public area
sherry, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

This place is a pure dump. From the outside the property looks decent but its not until you go inside where it shows its true colours. The hotel manager does not seem to care but just interested in collecting your money and after that its pretty much up to you. The rooms were dingy, floors need to be mopped a lot of dirt on the walls. TV was functioning properly but the AC unit was loud a noisy. Toilet did not function properly, plenty of mold and mildew in the tub and shower. Glad I was only 2 nights but would find something better and cleaner even if I have to pay a little extra.
Derick, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

This place use to be abeautiful place to stay the grounds and the whole condition of the place is rundown it needs to br up dated as well as the furniture, curtains, brds, and sofa beds and the tv channels also
Regina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I have stayed here before and will again
mitchell, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

bad
Patrick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place!!
Edward, 2-night trip