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Gateway Inn

3.0 star property
Family-friendly cabin in Ashford with free parking

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Located close to Longmire Museum, Gateway Inn provides a grocery/convenience store, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Cottage | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Deluxe Cottage

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cottage | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Cottage

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Cottage | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Premium Cottage

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Down duvet
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
38820 State Route 706 East, Ashford, WA, 98304

What's nearby

  • Mount Rainier Gateway Protected Area - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mount Rainier National Park - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Longmire Museum - 15 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Narada Falls - 27 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Henry Jackson Visitor Center - 30 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Creek Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wildberry Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Base Camp Bar And Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Village Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Trailhead Bar And Grill - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gateway Inn

Family-friendly cabin in Ashford with free parking
This smoke-free cabin features a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and express check-out. Self parking is free. Additionally, a convenience store, multilingual staff assistance, and a vending machine are onsite. All cabins are soundproofed and offer portable fans and showers. For a bit of entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like microwaves and coffee makers. Change of towels is available on request.
Gateway Inn offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 25-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski area nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Espresso Shop

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Dining

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Games

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/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 path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 10 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • 21 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Colonial architecture
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
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

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gateway Ashford
Gateway Inn Ashford
Gateway Inn & Cabins Hotel Ashford
Gateway Inn And Cabins
Gateway Inn Cabin
Gateway Inn Ashford
Gateway Inn Cabin Ashford

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: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gateway Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gateway Inn located?

Located in the historical district, this family-friendly cabin is steps from Mount Rainier National Park and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Longmire Museum. Narada Falls and Henry Jackson Visitor Center are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Gateway Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1747 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 472 out of 1747 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 321 out of 1747 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 219 out of 1747 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 189 out of 1747 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location for our morning at Mount Rainier!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

salah al-deen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, quiet and nice responsive staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Convenient to national park
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Song

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The office checking-in staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed in cute premiere cabin, has everything you need to be comfy & clean! Super close to Nisqually entrance to Mt Rainier.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad Fauzan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A nice cabin hotel near the gate of Mount Rainier national park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a perfect little room at the gate to Mt Rainer making our morning a little easier. We did not have any cell service and the WiFi doesn’t reach the cabins but that was perfect for us
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Right at the entrance of the park.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very private cabin, though not isolated. Very roomy and authentic to its age and era of build. LOVED the fireplace. Beds were comfy. Very clean. Staff was amazing and friendly. Literally at the entry gate to Ranier for park and hiking access.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing for quickly getting into Mt. Rainier National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karthik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Conveniently located at the gate to Paradise at Rainier National Park. Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vijay

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very close to the park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super close to park entrance. Good communication and perfect for a quick overnight after a long day of hiking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Juanita

The cabin was pretty clean and quiet. Everything did tilt however, like the foundation was not level. Great location but some upgrades would be helpful. Surrounding areas has lots of great places to eat and also had gas.
Inside brick paneling
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed in premium cabin. Clean and nice. Right at NP entrance!! Mr Coffee machine not very good. Would definitely stay again.!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and had amenities needed for a visit to a National Park. If you're use to luxury hotels you likely won't agree with this review, but it's everything one needs after spending time in nature.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Wei

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a good location to the park. The WiFi was terrible .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The premium cabin was better than advertised! It was clean, quiet, and we were able to access WiFi in the cabin. It was slow but definitely better than nothing! Not sure where all the bad reviews were coming from because it was exactly as I expected
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very communicative staff and very respectful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zeqiu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice and quiet place to stay. Close to the park entrance of Paradise area in Rainier NP. The lady at the front desk is super nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
We loved that it was at the entrance to Mt. Rainier. Nice cabin and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A large, clean room. Just outside Mt. Ranier NP entrance. A grocery store about 4 miles away, and restaurants starting at about one mile away. Good internet, but the cellular service was sketchy due to its remote location. It's a remote location, so they do the best they can.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a very nice hotel. Just a little run down, but the staff was great. And it was only a few yards from the entrance to RMNP. Which was great. We went in early and was able to get parking easily.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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