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Gateway Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Eolian Dunes Preserve

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Located near Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row, Gateway Lodge provides free self parking that travelers appreciate. The helpful staff makes arrival smooth with express check-in options, and departure just as easy with express check-out service available at the 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Double Room, 2 Bedrooms | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Classic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1909 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955

What's nearby

  • Eolian Dunes Preserve - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Monterey State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • North Fremont Street - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Fort Ord National Monument - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 19 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Gateway Lodge

Hotel near Eolian Dunes Preserve
Located close to Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row, Gateway Lodge has plenty to offer.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk and a nature reserve
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gateway Lodge Hotel
Gateway Lodge Seaside
Gateway Lodge Hotel Seaside

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gateway Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gateway Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gateway Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Seaside, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Eolian Dunes Preserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Gateway Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 582 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice parking space
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, good service, close to sites
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tanner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay nothing to
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got a ada mobility accessible room with roll in shower. It was very good. the only down side was it only had one bed and the pillows were horrible. I did have to request more towel and wash cloths. The stay was very nice and quiet. Easy to get into and park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Just okay hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This was a fine option for staying in Seaside. I would have liked if the floors and bathroom were cleaned a bit more, but it was acceptable. Staff seemed stretched very thin but they were quite accommodating. Our room was quite large and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edzel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close by to the Seaotter Classic

Good value for 2 nights. Room is clean, close to Laguna Seca, nearby restaurants and Costco, to fill up before heading home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a cute option
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alondra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The base of the bed is metal framing so every time you move it makes noises. There were hardly any outlets and the one was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice room, with excellent service from the nearby cleaning service ladies. Anything we needed they were so kind to help. It is a great walking distance from chain restaurants and Monterey beach. My family would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
It was just OK. Definitely dated. Meta springs bed frame below mattress was noisy, at least when there is lots of movement. I thought the people above me were rude and making banging noises but after I realized they were probably just having sex in the noisy bed. Main areas were clean but dust land lint around edges and under doors. Fridg but no microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service
Customer service was great! We were there for 9 days for Monterey Car Week. Elevated room prices not great, but they all do it for Car Week. Our first room didn’t have a closet, so they were able to move us to room with actual closet (we were there for the week attending different events, we needed a closet, not 2 hangers on 2 hooks). Our TV was not working - they replaced TV the next day! Room smelled clean, floor not clean. Beds were comfy, pillows were puffy. Microwave worked, fridge worked but seemed to be leaking-water on bottom of fridge & some on floor
3 hooks & 2 hangers not sufficient for long stay- require closet. That cube on floor is only place to store clothes
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

MANDY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was dusty, things not wiped down. It had a sink nozzle that was not installed properly. The drain in bathroom of the upstairs unit opened up to the outside, meaning someone could stand below and look up. The shower had no water pressure and the water barely came out. The person at the front office offered no apology or reimbursement, only saying I should have told them sooner, when I literally had just taken a shower that morning, I would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room very friendly workers but a couple things needed attention like the bottles for shampoo and soap dispenser, need to bring your own but overall nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cozy stay. They even provide a Keurig with K-cups!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed our stay

Enjoyed our stay, felt safe and comfortable. Cleanliness could’ve used some work and guest reception could’ve been better though we did check in overnight around 1:00am.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JIMMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay was fine. It met most of the expectations we had for the hotel. The mattresses were pretty thin and the frame that it sits on sticks out so be careful not to walk into like i did. Still have a bruise on my knee. Ha ha. The dish tv would occasionally lose signal mid show but we only watched tv to end the night so not a huge issue. The proximity to Laguna Seca raceway was good as was the ease of going to Monterey a few days during the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandhya

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a good place if you want to stay for a quick night while travelling to nearby area. I booked the room with kitchen - Good Points : The room with kitchen is spacious, staff is quick and responsive, I had an issue with refrigerator leakage, they replaced it quickly. cook tops and cabinets looked fairly new - excellent condition.The beds are comfortable . Food joints are nearby - walking distance.Aquarium is 15-20 min drive only. need improvement : it was clean-ish. no closet space in the room.The coffee maker was full of dust. Since i booked 2 rooms - it was assumed that i wont be needing utensils in one - so one room had only a pan.other one had everything including saucepan, spatula, spoons etc. you might need to carry airfreshener for the bathroom, since there is no ventilation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated handicap shower; very clean and roomy. Courteous staff and great housekeeping staff as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for the money and friendly staff!

Huge room with a comfortable bed. Private patio was a nice touch. Kemy at the front desk was GREAT!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Michaelene

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to the beaches. Not far from 18 mile Rd. Easy check in process
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean rooms, but bathroom smelled of urine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy, but clean, easy, friendly service. Walked to Gusto Restaurant next door for dinner it was fantastic. street noise woke us up a few times during the night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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