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The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
View from property
Lunch and dinner served
Exterior
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge offers a peaceful mountain retreat with stunning views. Guests enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast, WiFi on the outdoor terrace, and free self-parking with an electric car charging station. The attentive staff ensures a welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Honeymoon Cabin

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom River House

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Cribs/infant beds
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Two Full Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
Cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
45978 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers, CA, 93271

What's nearby

  • Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Foothills Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Tunnel Rock - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Our Place Playground - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Crystal Cave - 48 min drive - 16.5 miles

Getting around

  • Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tony’s Taverna On Wheels - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪River View Restaurant & Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kaweah Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Reimers Candies & Gifts - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge

Motel near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Close to Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance, The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge provides a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the dining options and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 20 for adults and USD 7 to 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Three Rivers

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 20 for adults, and USD 7 to 18 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gateway Restaurant & Lodge
Gateway Restaurant & Lodge Three Rivers
Gateway Restaurant Three Rivers
Gateway Restaurant Lodge Three Rivers
Gateway Restaurant Lodge
The Gateway Restaurant Lodge
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge Motel
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge Three Rivers
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge Motel Three Rivers

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Sequoia National Forest, Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Kaweah River and Foothills Visitor Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 501 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 501 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 501 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 501 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 501 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay! The property was great and very convenient to the National park entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place; beautiful, clean, and close to the park entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint 1920s Hotel with a great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, charming room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Very close to the Sequoia National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gateway is one of our new favorite spots to stay! The hotel is a well-maintained but older. All the amenities are great and well-maintained as well. Our room was super comfy, and a nice bed. The restaurant was fantastic, amazing food that was well worth the price. Amazing view at night, with great ambiance. The staff was super friendly, and did a great job!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful day. I checked in through the adjacent restaurant. The staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love th le stay here probably the best part of our trip. If we ever gone back we’ll definitely wanna stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location above a river and right next to the Sequoia Park entrance, with an excellent restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, just outside Sequoia National park. Older but cleanotel and excellent restaurant. The staff was wonderful, very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service from my check in, check out and my dinner experience so i highly recommend, i appreciate it 😀 I'll be back .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I like the location closed to the Sequoia N.P. I don't like the parking and noisy in the early morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced but of course everything is in California. Friendly staff. Outrageous prices in restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience, friendly , helpful service . Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xuetong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food decent room awesome staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is very old. They don't have dish waaher too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Beautiful Location

Inn is wonderfully located on the river near Sequoia southern entrance. Excellent restaurant and staff is very friendly and helpful. Clean but dated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, excellent restaurant, but the room was very small and outdated.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location to the park
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small rooms but clean and comfortable bedding. Restuarant was very good but a little pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madhavi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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