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Gateway Inn

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

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

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Garden Queen, Smoking

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Queen, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Queen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Garden Double

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Garden Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Main Building Deluxe Double (Highway View)

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Main Building Deluxe Double (Highway View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Main Building Deluxe Double (Courtyard View)

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Main Building Deluxe Double (Courtyard View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed

Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed

Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Main Building Deluxe King

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Building Deluxe King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Main Building King, Handicap Accessible

Main Building King, Handicap Accessible

Main Building King, Handicap Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Garden Double, Smoking

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Double, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Merrick

At Gateway Inn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Merrick Road Park and Norman Levy Park and Preserve. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Merrick hotel include Jones Beach State Park and Hofstra University.

What's nearby

  • Merrick Road Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jones Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater - 9 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Hofstra University - 10 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pollo Campero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Smith Street Deli - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Gateway Inn

Hotel in Merrick with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Gateway Inn also features a garden, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Merrick hotel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Gateway Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and free toiletries. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site 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.
  • Lift
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 9.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 300 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the 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

What is the cancellation policy at Gateway Inn?

Gateway Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Inn?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Inn on 6 Nov 2025 start from AU$189.54, including 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.

Is parking available at Gateway Inn?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Gateway Inn?

The closest beach to Gateway Inn is Long Beach (12.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gateway Inn?

No, Gateway Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gateway Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gateway Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Gateway Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 141 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 319 out of 1002 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

JOSE, Silver Spring

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No tiene elevador ni baños adecuados para discapacitados, y lo que es peor la ropa de cama son arapos viejos, no lo debería recomendar Expedia
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Charity

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Priya

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Picture does not match room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carletta

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Isha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chelsea

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abbie

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Trish

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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