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Gateway Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Merrick hotel

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Exterior
Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed | Desk, free WiFi
Breakfast area
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Main Building Deluxe Double (Courtyard View) | Desk, free WiFi
Reviews
6.4

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1780 Sunrise Highway, Merrick, NY, 11566
  • Popular LocationMerrick Road Park13 min walk
  • Popular LocationJones Beach State Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationHofstra University8 min drive
  • AirportNew York, NY (NYS-Skyports Seaplane Base)57 min drive

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi

Garden Queen

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Garden Double, Smoking

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Garden Queen, Smoking

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Garden Double

7.4/10 Good
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Main Building Deluxe Double (Highway View)

8.1/10 Very Good
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, free WiFi

Main Building Deluxe King

7.5/10 Good
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Main Building Deluxe Double (Courtyard View)

7.6/10 Good
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Main Building King, Handicap Accessible | Desk, free WiFi

Main Building King, Handicap Accessible

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Exterior
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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Merrick

In Merrick .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Merrick hotel, you'll find Merrick Road Park and Norman Levy Park and Preserve. Sea Breeze Waterfront Park and Crow's Nest Mini Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Merrick Road Park - 13 min walk
  • Jones Beach State Park - 6 min drive
  • Hofstra University - 8 min drive
  • Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 8 min drive
  • Roosevelt Field Mall - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 14 min walk
  • Dunkin' - 14 min walk
  • Starbucks - 18 min walk
  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe - 18 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - 18 min walk

About this property

Gateway Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Merrick hotel
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Gateway Inn also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Merrick hotel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Gateway Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary toiletries. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 300

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 9.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is Gateway Inn to the airport?

Gateway Inn is 11.5 mi (21-min drive) away from the Farmingdale, NY (FRG-Republic) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Inn?

As of May 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Inn on May 27, 2024 start from $141.0, 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.

Does Gateway Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gateway Inn.

How close is Gateway Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 10.9 mi (19-min drive) from Long Beach and 7.1 mi (11-min drive) from Jones Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gateway Inn offer free breakfast?

Gateway Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gateway Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Opus Casino Cruise Lines (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Gateway Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Gateway Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Gateway Inn have a pool?

Gateway Inn does not have a pool.

Does Gateway Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gateway Inn to downtown Merrick?

Gateway Inn is 0.5 mi away from Merrick.

Gateway Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 865 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 865 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 865 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 865 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 183 out of 865 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sub standard...
Lowest priced hotel for a reason... very old, not updated. Extensive shower mold. Bathroom cabinet and shower door falling appart. The toilet struggled to fill up and flush was inefficient to say the least. TV issues with missing audio or signal not strong enough to broadcast. Stayed there 4 nights to be close to family. Only if you need a "cheap" place to sleep and can endure to the above... The area is in dyer need of decent hotel. Difficult for me to leave a one star... but appropriate.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Selvamani

6/10 Okay

Rita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms, it served the purpose for one night.
I got two rooms.The service was very good and the price too. The rooms were clean and neat, however in one of the rooms, one electrical lamp on the wall wasn't working and a desk lamp was very hard to push the button to turn on/off. The bedcover on one of the rooms had like a coffee spill (?; I didn't say anything) and on the other room there was a wet spot about 4" in diameter on the bedsheet that I noticed when a water droplet fell on my arm - it seemed like a leak from the ceiling but it didn't continue through the night. We left the single person stay here, he slept on the dry side. We told the front desk before going to sleep. They did not offer to change rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were basic for the price paid.. the rooms are obviously used for public housing. There was a kitchen table in the room… many people wandering in the parking lot after midnight… we did not feel safe we never stayed. We did not sleep in the room. We went home.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernst

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Felix

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I've stayed at the Gateway before and I never seen it look this way. Looked run down, the room wasn't the cleanest with some dirt left by the door the rugs and sofa were stained and felt moldy. The place overall needs some work - If I didn't check in early evening I would've looked for another place. They need some work
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
At checkin i was required to remain in the security box between the outer door and the door to the lobby. I don’t know what kind of security issues they’ve had there so that was understandable at first. But i was made to stand there even after i had providided my license and the with i had reserved the room. Despite asking to complete the transaction at the lobby desk, I was required to stay in the box. The clerk had to fold the rental agreement 3 ways in order to stuff it through the slit in the window so was unable to read what i was signing. Had he let me into the lobby he could have simply passed the form through the larger window there and i couid have read it before i signed it. Only after i signed the form, which i was unable to read, and he gave me my key did he let me into the lobby. I'm all for workplace safety, but making me stand out there after i had identified myself and forcing me to sign a form i couldn't read made no sense to me. The clerk could not explain why he was doing that when i asked him.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Hugo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Israel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023