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Gateway Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Sullivan with free parking

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Welcome to our reception area, where friendly staff are available to assist with your stay. Guests can check in and access room service through the bell system.
Classic design with two single beds, a pair of chairs, and a wall-mounted telephone.
Bathroom features a large mirror above a simple sink with a towel rack nearby.
Gateway Inn offers parking and a grassy lawn.
Cozy room with a red wall, featuring two armchairs and a table with a lamp.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
1320 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL, 61951

What's nearby

  • The Little Theatre on the Square - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Lake Shelbyville - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Wolf Creek State Park - 28 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Lake Shelbyville Beach - 46 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Eastern Illinois University - 52 min drive - 56.2 km

Getting around

  • Mattoon Station - 22 min drive
  • Decatur, IL (DEC) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Apple Family Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Monical Pizza Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Delites - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Traditional Sullivan Bakery - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Gateway Inn

Property highlights
Gateway Inn provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Gateway Inn offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 34-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 34-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Gateway Inn Motel
Gateway Inn Sullivan
Gateway Inn Motel Sullivan

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Inn?

As of 10 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Inn on 12 Jul 2025 start from NZ$158.30, 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?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gateway Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gateway Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gateway Inn located?

Situated in Sullivan, this motel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from The Little Theatre on the Square and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Lake Shelbyville. Wolf Creek State Park is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) away.

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Gateway Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Had a pleasant stay. Appreciate the management.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Quaint but nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

This is not a bad review. Just trying to be real here. They do the best they can with what they have to work with. If you’ve put off by the idea of staying in a very old “motel” in a small rural community, you should probably look elsewhere. This is my second stay in 18 months. For the price, it works for me.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very clean, nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10

The area is nice and quite. The only thing I didn't like is I was there four day and they only cleaned the room the first day. Plus I never got clean towels the whole time I was there
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Amazing group Of people running that place Absolutely loved it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

This is an older property but the room was fixed up pretty well, bed was comfortable, things were clean. Nothing fancy here but was an OK budget priced overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

We picked the Gateway because the staff , room and location are wonderful! Been here before and will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

I was really surprised about this hotel. For being an old style hotel, it was in good shape and had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Convenient and reasonable room prices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

Was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10

Close to Lake Shelbyville. Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

A nice quiet stay in a small town. The owner was on site and very friendly and helpful when we had a question about the tv settings. He made coffee and was also pleasant to talk to.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

They are so accommodating for us with staying in yours close to boat and friends
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

It is in a good location. Grounds and room were clean and keep clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10

Quiet, clean, convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Very happy with the room. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Nice staff. Older property. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Cozy and clean inside. We’ll prices room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10

Easy to locate, easy in and out. Missed having a coffee maker in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Hotel is old but kept up well. Clean as can be for age. Needs coffee in rooms. But, best of all - beds are very very comfortable and pillows are fluffy and oh so comfortable. Better than most 5 star for a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

Very clean. Comfortable bed. Quiet. Motorcycle friendly. Red Apple diner just across the street. This place is on my list of cool road motels. I'll go back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10

Only room left on the “good” side of the place with 2 beds was a smoking room. Don’t smoke and never have - room smelled disgusting. Property/rooms are very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10

Great to have a full-size refrigerator in the room. Property is generally worn out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10

Hotel was ok for the affordable price and limited options in the area. Stayed here while visiting family nearby. The rooms are old and had a strong chemical fragrance smell when we came in. The toiletries they give you aren’t good, and the wifi was down when we got there. Beds were comfortable though, and the staff was friendly.