Gateway Inn

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

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping

$97 nightly

Nov 27 - Nov 28

Total with taxes and fees

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)

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

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

5.6

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Oct 8, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chelsea

Jul 30, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abbie

Traveled with group

Jul 29, 2025

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

Jul 29, 2025

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

Jul 29, 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gilma

Traveled with family

Jul 28, 2025

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

Jul 26, 2025

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

Jul 25, 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trish

Traveled with partner

Jul 25, 2025

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

Jul 24, 2025

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

Jul 24, 2025

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

Jul 22, 2025

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

Jul 21, 2025

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

Jul 21, 2025

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

Jul 21, 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room was disappointing , tv small , channels basic

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

peterson

Jul 21, 2025

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

Jul 19, 2025

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

Jul 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Jul 16, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

MANNY

Business traveler, Traveled with family

Jul 16, 2025

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

Jul 14, 2025

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

Jul 14, 2025

It was very good

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Miguel

Traveled with partner

Jul 14, 2025

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

Jul 13, 2025

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