Gateway Inn

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

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Exterior
Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed  | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Breakfast area
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed  | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$3,339
NT$3,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23

Room options

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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About the neighborhood

Located in Merrick, Gateway Inn is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jones Beach State Park and Long Beach, while Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Belmont Park or UBS Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Map
1780 Sunrise Highway, Merrick, NY, 11566

What's nearby

  • Merrick Road Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jones Beach State Park - 7 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Hofstra University - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater - 11 min drive - 15.8 km

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
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pollo Campero - ‬1 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:
  • An elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and free newspapers
  • Luggage storage
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

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 2025/9/20, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Inn on 2025/9/22 start from NT$3,339, 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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Reviews

Gateway Inn Reviews

5.8

6.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

6.8

Staff & service

4.6

Eco-friendliness

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 298 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

ROBERT

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I got what i paid for..the cheapest hotel in a decent neighborhood fairly safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kakhromon

Very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

De Ann

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and super pleasant. However, the unit was a bit run down and shabby.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gerald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old ran down motel !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dirty ass hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlyn

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

2/10 Terrible

Wisline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is not safe at all
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kanchandeep

It was very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Roberto

The quality is fair. is not really good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla

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

4/10 Poor

Cinthia

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cleaning staff were great and the gentleman in the front office is rude.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

gireesh

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

Charles

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirtiest room I ever walked into. I checked out immediately and will never return there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pasquale

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel was a disgusting mess. The room stunk and was incredibly dirty. Paint was peeling everywhere. I booked through Expedia and will never use their services again. On way to small claims court for a refund after a call to the board of health.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ali

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Front Desk, not friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Abraham

Condition
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location good. But our room was in need of some much needed TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gilma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pay ove $300 for the night. Place should be close. Shouldn't be in business
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yadwinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was nothing but trash. Rooms were nasty smelling horrible! Nothing good abt this place it should shut down!! We tried to check out they wouldnt refund. We should get the refund for this horrible n nasty place! Kids were almost throwing up with dirty n nasty smell. 0000000% for this place.. the hallway looks like a horror movie place smelling dirty carpet omggg nothing good abt it nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place looks and feels like something in a third world country
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025