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

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Garden Queen

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, 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

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

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 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 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 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 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

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 - 7 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Hofstra University - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater - 11 min drive - 15.8 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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pollo Campero - ‬1 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 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Inn on 21 Sept 2025 start from AU$186.17, 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.

Reviews

Gateway Inn Reviews

5.8

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 298 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dhanraj

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

John Francis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Dolores

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are dirty and old. Need paint job it smells I will never go back. Poor wifi tv can get curtain channels not good!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Grace

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We tried to check in 2 hour early and I was charged an extra $30 per room . The rooms were dirty and old looking . The bathroom door didn’t even close , didn’t have a knob . The sink sprayed water when you open it up . The tube in both rooms were clogged up . This is the worst hotel I’ve ever been too . One room smelled like smoke and it had a no smoking sign .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gareth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I left late, but it might be the worst place I’ve ever stayed in. The room was dirty and had not really even attempted to be cleaned. Sink were broken as was Aircon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tommy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the walls were scratched and broken. the AC was dented and almost off the wall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven, Bloomfield

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend. Room was not nice. Whole vibe of the place was sketchy. I almost left because I wasn't sure my door was locking properly. Cheap but not worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location good. But our room was in need of some much needed TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Travelled with family

Location good, not much else

Had an event nearby, so the location was near-perfect for a 1-night stay. Booked an inside room but still had to go outside and up outdoor stairs in drizzle to reach. I think elevator was out of order. Still has a covid-era setup with a tiny slot for your card/id. Not likely to stay there again 7-11 right next door, which we used for breakfast. Bed and room were OK. Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eliabeth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place is run down and old. Bathroom is disgusting sink water did not run down bathroom definitely needs a cleaning and painting for sure and door kept sticking. Towels and sheets did not look clean and white as should be. Never drag there again. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sierra

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked room 202 on 6/14/25 when we checked in room was dirty, trash left from previous guest and had a very odd stench and after trying to circulate and air out the room for a hour and a half it didn’t go away when so we checked out. They didn’t give us a refund but they do have a policy about charging 20 dollars an hour for every hour you check in early or late but refused to give us our refund because we had the room for a hour and a half even tho we could’ve went off they’re policy and took the 30 dollar hit. The pictures that are advertised are not at all the same as the condition or the building it’s very worn down paint stripping off walls, cracks in the walls and the parking lot turns into a literal lake when it rains. They should advertise this as a motel 6 so that people are miss guided when booking a room here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

shaunta

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Regina

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Please - trust me - do not stay here. It was filthy - walls, shower, floors, bedding. Sink didn’t work and the bathroom ceiling was leaking. It actually felt unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

shaunta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Moise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, smell, paint chipping from walls only 2 very small pillows like baby pillows; noisy ac Hard mattress etc not a good place .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Catchana

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sanitize. The sheet wasn't clean. The room wasn't clean. The bathroom wasn't clean, nothing wasn't clean. And on top of that when you asked to change your room, they refuse there was no access to anything like wife or TV not even a microwave I never been disappointed in my life Expedia you have felt.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicolle

Travelled with group
Sink was clogged and the paint was coming off the walls in several spots. Also looked like the bathroom door had been broken down before.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Una

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The old paint is chipping in the bathroom on one entire wall, and the tub is also chipped and dirty-looking. The key card did not work when I got back to the hotel late at night—I had to bang on the window to get someone to come out. The worker, Hush, was rude and obnoxious, blaming me for the card not working and being unable to open the door. Another manager came to help. Hush yelled at my friend and me and told us to go to another hotel. Very rude.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

danielle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sheets were stained, bathroom door didn’t close right and there was hair in the shower. I would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Harish Kumar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
worst experience i have ever had
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frances

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The whole room needs to be updated bathroom ceiling falling, bathroom door would not close, the sheets were terrible for a 2 day stay because we needed to be in the area, And expensive for what you get so just worth pay more to be in a better PLACE THAT YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE IN, BATHRROM ALONE MAKES YOU FEEL DIRTY
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025