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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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Exterior - Gateway Inn (Merrick)
Breakfast area - Gateway Inn (Merrick)
Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Gateway Inn (Merrick)
Breakfast area - Gateway Inn (Merrick)
Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV - Gateway Inn (Merrick)
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

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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

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 Jones Beach, while Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater are cultural highlights. 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

  • A park with a large globe sculpture surrounded by trees and a fountain.
    Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
    49 min drive - 26.4 miles
  • A baseball stadium with a wooden boardwalk in front.
    Citi Field
    53 min drive - 29.0 miles
  • Merrick Road Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Norman Levy Park and Preserve
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Merrick Golf Course
    4 min drive - 0.9 miles

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
  • Smith Street Deli
    7 min walk
  • Pollo Campero
    1 min walk

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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
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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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, Merrick Golf Course, and Norman Levy Park and Preserve. Sea Breeze Waterfront Park and Freeport's Nautical Mile are also within 3 mi (5 km). Merrick Station is 9 minutes by foot and Freeport Station is 26 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Gateway Inn Reviews

5.4

5.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

6.4

Staff & service

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 148 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 342 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Was pretty nice. It was unfortunate they didn’t have complimentary breakfast or anything, but the rooms were nice. The beds could have been bigger, but all in all very nice. Loved how quiet it was and no smells of smoke or weed anywhere. 7/10! ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mark Machiri

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small parking lot
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gabriel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of weird people—it's not a place to go with family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Melisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and rundown. Horrible facility
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, but nothing special to write home about. Bed squeaked, AC was noisy. Overall 2 star at best. But the price was right.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tammy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They do not offer the additional trundle bed as advertised. The water temp in the shower can not be adjusted to a constant temperature. It was very ran down. Even the blankets had holes in them. The only positive was it had free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Manuel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stale Smelly room. TV didn't work. Bathroom sink clogged. Late/Overnight staff was rude and laxy. I tolerated him because I was only going to be there for one night. The person who checked me in was ok, but she was going to charge my credit card used for incidentals for a pre-paid room. Never going back. The only thing good was the distance needed to travel for my event.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026