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Gateway Inn

2.0 star property
Urban comfort meets convenience at this city center hotel where guests can enjoy fresh coffee and garden relaxation while major attractions wait just steps away

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan

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
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed

Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed

Highlights

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

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Main Building King, Handicap Accessible

Main Building King, Handicap Accessible

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Located in Merrick, Gateway Inn is near a train station. Eisenhower Park and Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Westbury Gardens and Rock Hall Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at UBS Arena or Twin Rinks Ice Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Merrick travel guide
Map
1780 Sunrise Highway, Merrick, NY, 11566

What's nearby

  • Unisphere which includes a garden and a fountain
    Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
    38 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Citi Field featuring street scenes as well as a small group of people
    Citi Field
    41 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Merrick Road Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Norman Levy Park and Preserve
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Merrick Golf Course
    3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    14 min walk
  • Pollo Campero
    1 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    14 min walk
  • Smith Street Deli
    7 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    14 min walk

About this property

Gateway Inn

Hotel near a train station
Gateway Inn provides amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in reception and a front desk safe
  • A lift
Room features
All 60 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths 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 transport

  • Limited on-site 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.
  • Lift
  • 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

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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per night

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 20 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Inn on 21 Jan 2026 start from NZ$213.91, including 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gateway Inn located?

Situated in Merrick, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Merrick Road Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Sea Breeze Waterfront Park and Freeport's Nautical Mile. Crow's Nest Mini Golf and South Nassau Community Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km). Merrick Station is 9 minutes by foot and Freeport Station is 26 minutes.

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Reviews

Gateway Inn Reviews

5.6

5.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

6.6

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 328 out of 1000 reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

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

6/10 Okay

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and safe to stay at . The area was nice .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location to travel from, but limited services on property, lobby lounge closed, but convenience store next door had good coffee and some options for quick take and go breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark Machiri

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not friendly and understanding
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for the 70.3 Ironman at Jones Beach. The room was clean and the staff were very friendly. I would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lori

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here before and will again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jahmiek

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No Wi-Fi provided
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

8/10 Good

Kakhromon

Very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edwin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pictures posted on website did not match the actual conditions of hotel. Bathroom had pealing paint. What appeared to be stains on head board. Tv remote did not work. Had to switch rooms and still was not any better. Only reason i stayed because i checked in late due to flight schedule
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sonya

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a horrible hotel to spend for my birthday weekend Dirty roaches just was not what the pictures were online old n run down
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025