The Little Theatre on the Square - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
Lake Shelbyville - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
Wolf Creek State Park - 28 min drive - 13.2 miles
Lake Shelbyville Beach - 46 min drive - 27.9 miles
Eastern Illinois University - 52 min drive - 35.0 miles
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 you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Gateway Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
34-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
No elevator
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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
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
Property 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 elevators
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 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?
Check-out 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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 61 reviews
10 - Excellent
25
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 61 reviews
8 - Good
22
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 61 reviews
6 - Okay
11
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
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.
Vishal
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
Quaint but nice place to stay.
Clyde
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.
Greg
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Very clean, nice location
Greg
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Amazing group
Of people running that place
Absolutely loved it
raymond
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.
Russell
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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
Dale
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
We picked the Gateway because the staff , room and location are wonderful! Been here before and will definitely stay again
Bruce
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.
Robbie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Convenient and reasonable room prices
Steve
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
8/10
Was very clean and comfortable
Jim
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
8/10
Close to Lake Shelbyville. Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Linda
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.
THOMAS
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10
They are so accommodating for us with staying in yours close to boat and friends
Gail
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10
It is in a good location. Grounds and room were clean and keep clean.
Dale
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
8/10
Quiet, clean, convenient
Christine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10
Very happy with the room. Very clean.
Deborah
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10
Nice staff. Older property. Clean room.
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10
Cozy and clean inside. We’ll prices room.
Donald
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
8/10
Easy to locate, easy in and out. Missed having a coffee maker in the room.
LaVorna
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.
Sheri
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.
Joe
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.
Diana
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10
Great to have a full-size refrigerator in the room. Property is generally worn out.
Anita
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.