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Cute, rustic motel at Grand Lake near Rocky Mountain National Park's west entrance. Large bathroom and bedroom in the king room. Cute decor! Meals are not included but available in site. Dinner was delicious but we did not have breakfast in their restaurants. Would stay here again!

The property does have a decent restaurant and is close to town and hiking. The internet is very slow and not very good. They should have some kind of breakfast included.

Room smelled like sewage. Clerk sprayed flower scent and then smelled like roses covered with sewage.

Nice room at an excellent price.

The Gateway is a great choice for a trip to Grand Lake. The only thing holding it back from all high marks was the breakfast setup and restaurant was not great. Pretty disorganized and mediocre food. I think we caught them on an off day, so give the Gateway a try!

Beautiful property!

Friendly staff; my room was spacious w/ 2 Queens. All furniture were solid wood; uncomfortable to sit on. Simple menu for dining.

THE ROOM WAS BEAUTIFUL. THE FURNITURE IN THE ROOM WAS GORGEOUS. THE ROOM WAS LARGE AND JUST SO MUCH NICER THAN MOST HOTEL ROOMS.

This property was in a great location. Walking distance to Estes Park boardwalk/shops. Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Very simple cont. breakfast (waffles, bagels, muffins, fruit)

Very nice and Beautiful place

Great view of the mountains.

The stay started great. The service in the restaurant was awful

Cozy and clean.

The best part of the property is the deck at the bar with the fire pit tables. Only issue we encountered was we were told the deck was closing at 6pm so we were forced to go inside the reminder of the night, but other guests were still allowed to sit on the the deck until 9pm. That's never happened to us before. Otherwise the property is clean, check in is usually easy, service is decent, food is okay.

Beds were comfortable but definitely needs new pillows.

The food and service at the restaurant was good. The rooms are nicely appointed and at least our comfort king room was very child safe.

Beautiful room

It was nice having a reasonably priced dining option for breakfast and dinner on-site. Staff were friendly, if a bit quirky. Room was very nice and comfortable, and we didn't hear much in the way of noise with one exception. When people moved around in the room above ours, you could hear light thuds. This wasn't particularly distracting, however. Would stay again!

Lake Avenue Grand Lake CO

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Rocky Mountain National Park
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Free parking
  • Onsite dining

The Gateway Inn places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like Grand Lake Marina and Sharkstooth. This 36-room, 3-star lodge welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a spa tub.


Dining

This lodge is home to a bistro and a bar/lounge. You can sip a beverage at the coffee shop. For your convenience, a cooked-to-order breakfast is served for a fee each morning from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.


Rooms

55-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets ensure a restful night. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.


Property features

The Gateway Inn features a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a spa tub. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include a meeting room, express check-out, and a terrace.

Room options

Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Fireplace

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Economy Room, Accessible

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Signature Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for The Gateway Inn

Everyone (10) Couples (5) Family (11)
5
Partner Couples

Cute, rustic motel at Grand Lake near Rocky Mountain National Park's west entrance. Large bathroom and bedroom in the king room. Cute decor! Meals are not included but available in site. Dinner was delicious but we did not have breakfast in their restaurants. Would stay here again!

By on Aug 15, 2023

Review comment responded on Aug 15, 2023

thank you for your feedback

4
Family

The property does have a decent restaurant and is close to town and hiking. The internet is very slow and not very good. They should have some kind of breakfast included.

By , from Valencia on Aug 5, 2023

Review comment responded on Aug 6, 2023

thank you for your feedback

2
Everyone

Room smelled like sewage. Clerk sprayed flower scent and then smelled like roses covered with sewage.

By on Jul 15, 2023

Review comment responded on Jul 15, 2023

Please note when you stayed and what room as this is the first i have heard of this. Thank you

5
Friends

Nice room at an excellent price.

By on Mar 19, 2023

Review comment responded on Mar 20, 2023

Glad that your stay was enjoyable

4
Family

The Gateway is a great choice for a trip to Grand Lake. The only thing holding it back from all high marks was the breakfast setup and restaurant was not great. Pretty disorganized and mediocre food. I think we caught them on an off day, so give the Gateway a try!

By on Jan 29, 2023

Review comment responded on Jan 29, 2023

Thank you so much for the kind words about our hotel. Glad your stay was enjoyable.-Danny Beck GM

5
Partner Couples

Beautiful property!

By on Oct 1, 2022

Review comment responded on Oct 3, 2022

Thanks so much for your time and kind words. I am pleased to share this with our team!

4
Family

Friendly staff; my room was spacious w/ 2 Queens. All furniture were solid wood; uncomfortable to sit on. Simple menu for dining.

By on Sep 19, 2022

Review comment responded on Sep 19, 2022

Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I always love hearing about the friendliness of our team. I appreciate your feedback regarding the furniture and am investigating solutions. I will also share your feedback regarding the restaurant with their management so that they may know and improve.

5
Family Friends

THE ROOM WAS BEAUTIFUL. THE FURNITURE IN THE ROOM WAS GORGEOUS. THE ROOM WAS LARGE AND JUST SO MUCH NICER THAN MOST HOTEL ROOMS.

By on Sep 19, 2022

Review comment responded on Sep 19, 2022

I am so pleased we exceeded expectations and thanks so much for your kind words.

5
Family with small children

This property was in a great location. Walking distance to Estes Park boardwalk/shops. Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Very simple cont. breakfast (waffles, bagels, muffins, fruit)

By on Aug 5, 2022

Review comment responded on Aug 7, 2022

Thanks so much for the awesome review and feedback. We appreciate your time and business. I will also share your feedback with the restaurant's management so that they may know and improve.

4
Family

Very nice and Beautiful place

By on Jul 24, 2022

Review comment responded on Jul 25, 2022

Thanks so much for your kind words, we appreciate you.

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