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Gateway Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers find comfort and convenience at this nature-adjacent retreat, where free WiFi keeps them connected while Shenandoah National Park beckons nearby

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Towels - Gateway Inn (Front Royal)
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi - Gateway Inn (Front Royal)
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Gateway Inn sits just outside the Front Royal Entrance to Shenandoah National Park, making it an ideal base for exploring. Guests appreciate the practical in-room WiFi, straightforward parking situation, and staff available at the front desk around the clock.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Front Royal is home to Gateway Inn. Bing Crosby Stadium and Belle Boyd Cottage are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park. Blue Ridge Arts Council and Gallery and Dinosaur Land are also worth visiting. Visit our Front Royal travel guide
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1400 N Shenandoah Ave, Front Royal, VA, 22630

What's nearby

  • Shenandoah River
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bing Crosby Stadium
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Belle Boyd Cottage
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Blue Ridge Arts Council and Gallery
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Front Royal Visitor's Center
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Spelunker's
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Melting Pot Pizza
    2 min walk
  • Wendy's
    14 min walk

About this property

Gateway Inn

Motel near Shenandoah National Park
Gateway Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gateway Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Gateway Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gateway Inn located?

Situated in Front Royal, this motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Warren Memorial Hospital and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Shenandoah National Park. Shenandoah River and Bing Crosby Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

5.0

5.8

Cleanliness

2.8

Amenities

5.4

Staff & service

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic, but perfect

Bare bones, but perfectly adequate hotel if you just want a bed, a hot shower and a little TV (didn’t check the WIFI, but Verizon worked fine in the room anyway). Easy parking, friendly front desk person. I’d stay again. (Fridge and microwave were also handy).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

kathleen

Nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay in an old motel.

Rooms are comfortable and beds were pleasant to sleep on. Area was quiet. Advertised free internet but could not find network to connect to. Front desk did not know how to turn modem on. Commode in bathroom not working property. Tv was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jensen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They didn’t have my reservation nor did they even try to find it. There were half naked people out front. They claimed to be pet friendly but told us no when we got there. When I said I booked online they were very surprised. I can’t get a refund.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Eve

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the weirdest experience at this motel. When we arrived, the woman at the front desk seemed utterly confused that we wanted to check in from an online booking. The first room she gave us had a smoke detector with a low battery, so it loudly beeped every minute. After we asked for either a new battery or a new room, she seemed mildly annoyed that we were complaining. The new room she gave us had no smoke detector at all (we found it detached and hidden in a drawer), smelled funky, and had weird stains on the sheets. The best I can describe it as is “crusty.” We definitely were not the target audience for this motel and would not recommend it. Stay at Motel 6 across the street instead. Extra star because it was cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carolyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is unfit for habitation. It is very outdated and appeared as if it should be condemned. The bedroom was the size of a small garage and the restroom looked like prison bathroom. My husband and I travel all over the country and have stayed in hundreds of hotels. I’ve never refused to stay in a hotel but this was an exception. We both agreed within moments of arriving that we would feel safer sleeping in our car. So we left. When I returned the keys, the woman at the front desk immediately informed me that we would not be getting our money back and that they offered no refunds. Make sure you lay eyes on this hotel before you pay in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Samuel E.

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing to recommend this property. First you could not go into the office but your key is given to you through a window. If you are unlucky enough to come on a rainy day it would be an issue (fortunately it wasn't). Went to the front door and it said to press the button and there was a button on the door but it was not the right one. It was at the window. The person who gave us the key berated me for not knowing this. Went into the room and the smell was overwhelming, it was right out of the 1960s. Although it was relatively clean looking, the mattresses were miss shapened and ran down hill from the foot to the head. The bathroom was in poor condition with small glass shelf that the metal hangers were completely rusted. We decided to pay for the room leave and go to another hotel. We never used the room. For 20 dollars more we got a very nice modern hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Doral

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Normand

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022