Gateway Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Merrick with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Exterior
Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed  | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed  | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast area
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1780 Sunrise Highway, Merrick, NY, 11566
  • Place, Merrick Road Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Hofstra University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Garden Queen, Smoking

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Garden Queen

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Garden Double

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Main Building Deluxe Double (Highway View)

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Main Building Deluxe Double (Courtyard View)

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Building Deluxe King

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Main Building King, Handicap Accessible

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Double, Smoking

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Merrick

Within a short walk of Merrick Road Park, Gateway Inn is within a mile (2 km) of Norman Levy Park and Preserve. This 60-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a coffee shop/cafe, free in-room WiFi, and coffee/tea in a common area.

What's nearby

  • Merrick Road Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Jones Beach State Park - 7 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Hofstra University - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater - 11 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • Merrick Station - 9 min walk
  • Farmingdale, NY (FRG-Republic) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pollo Campero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Gateway Inn

Hotel in Merrick with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
Gateway Inn features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and free newspapers. You'll find limited parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. This hotel also has a garden.
40-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include free newspapers, desks, and free toiletries.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 9.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 300 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 9.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Gateway Inn Merrick
Gateway Merrick
Gateway Inn Hotel
Gateway Inn Merrick
Gateway Inn Hotel Merrick

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Gateway Inn?

Gateway Inn provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Inn?

As of Oct 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Inn on Nov 2, 2025 start from $111.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Gateway Inn?

This hotel is located in Merrick, a short 13-minute walk from Merrick Road Park and also 19 minutes on foot from Norman Levy Park and Preserve. You'll also find Sea Breeze Waterfront Park and Opus Casino Cruise Lines within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Gateway Inn?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does Gateway Inn include a casino?

No, Gateway Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Gateway Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Gateway Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a café and concierge services plus some guestrooms include courtyard views.

Does Gateway Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Gateway Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Gateway Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Gateway Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Gateway Inn though service animals are welcome.

Does Gateway Inn have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Gateway Inn?

The closest major airport to Gateway Inn is Farmingdale, NY (FRG-Republic), which is 11.5 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), which is located 17.8 mi away (27-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Gateway Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Gateway Inn.

Gateway Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 141 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 316 out of 1002 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chelsea

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abbie

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nasty nasty nasty

Room was absolutely disgusting.. couldn’t even sleep in the bed I was afraid to get bed bugs or something..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything BUT the hotel. The Gateway Inn was the most DISGUSTING hotel I have ever stayed at. The walls all over the room were dirty, the headboard was marked up and it looks like something removed the varnish from one big spot; there were bugs and spiders in the ceiling (obviously no one every dusts); the walls in the bathroom were cracked and crumbling; the mat on the floor of the tub was disintegrating and GROSS; the alarm clock in the room was broken; not all of the channels on the TV worked; they only gave us 2 towels for 4 registered guests; they only gave us 1 small bottle of shampoo and 1 small bottle of conditioner for 4 guests. The pictures on the website looked NOTHING like the room we were staying in (not even a refrigerator, coffee maker or microwave in the room). For what I paid for that room, I at least expected a clean room and walls that weren't crumbling and cracked (I have pictures). ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

charaine

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gilma

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pay ove $300 for the night. Place should be close. Shouldn't be in business
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower head is held together with electrical tape. The inside of the bathroom door looks like someone tried to house a tiger in the bathroom during their last stay. The bathroom door was almost impossible to open from inside the bathroom. The TV reception was poor and fuzzy. Finally, the room smelled like stale cigar smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trish

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Bedding dirty no lights bulbs walls peeling want a full refund very disappointed and disturbed by this experience Expedia I want my money immediately thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place looks and feels like something in a third world country
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is was pretty old looking. Looks like they haven’t updated anything. Walls have stains, holes in ceiling, and yellow toilet water… Wouldn’t recommend unless you need a cheap place for a one night stay. Other than that no.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t do it

Worst hotel I ever stayed at. It was disgusting
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were in bad condition, bugs having fun on the floor, feels nasty. They should know who to give this type of rooms. They do business with these dirty rooms if you accept, your bad. I contacted hotels.com that same day and they fave us another room and they wanted to charge more. This is the worst trip and very disrespectful to a customer that pays the price. This is wrong. If hotels.com endorses this hotel, you guys are also participating in this business.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fazrin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was disgusting, paint was chipping off the door the wall there was mold smell everywhere there was mold on the mattress,in the bathroom the bathtub had a hair in the tub and the room look like it was hasn't been cleaned ever it was a disgusting and horrible experience I would not recommend. The lights kepts starting off by themselves to a point we had to keep our room open to get some light.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicola

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room was disappointing , tv small , channels basic

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

peterson

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was expecting a room that looked like the one shown in the picture, but when I arrived, the room appeared to have not been updated. The bathroom looked horrible, and for paying $189 a night, it was not acceptable, and i didn't even get the option for the inside room they have available. Plus, a bar of soap was open
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s clean, quiet, staff is very friendly and helpful. I wish it had an elevator for people with knee issues and some welcoming refreshments. ( juice, fruits and water).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

MANNY

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is very old and dirty The staff was rude
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor hotel

I stayed here years ago never again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kanchandeep

It was very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Miguel

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t ever rush me out, you’re lucky to have guests that will stay here. Be courteous, be hospitable, be polite… Learn how to treat clients it’s crucial to you staying in business.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert, Lindenhurst

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were put on the second floor with Elevator not operable. We informed them one of us had a handicap. There was no iron or ironing board in the room.They didnt deliver both items and said we have to pick them up and once again go up and down the stairs. The Tv had very minimal channels and the room and bathroom was filthy.The sink in the bathroom backs up badly. This place is a Dept of Health Nightmare and should be shutdown. $420.00 for 2 nights was a total ripoff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary Frances

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025