Gateway Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Sullivan with free parking

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Reception
Two Queen Bed Non Smoking
Two Queen Bed Non Smoking
Front of property
Two Queen Bed Non Smoking

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

Explore the area

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1320 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL, 61951
  • Place, The Little Theatre on the Square
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Shelbyville
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Millikin University
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Decatur, IL (DEC)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Two Queen Bed Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Sullivan

At Gateway Inn you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from The Little Theatre on the Square and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Lake Shelbyville. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Sullivan motel include Wolf Creek State Park and Mattoon City Hall.

What's nearby

  • The Little Theatre on the Square - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Lake Shelbyville - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital - 35 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Millikin University - 41 min drive - 56.8 km
  • Eastern Illinois University - 42 min drive - 56.2 km

Getting around

  • Mattoon Station - 22 min drive
  • Decatur, IL (DEC) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sullivan VFW - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Red Apple Family Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Northend Pub & Grill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Gateway Inn

Motel in Sullivan with free parking
Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sullivan motel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Gateway Inn offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations, with a hairdryer. 34-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Sullivan motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 34-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Gateway Inn Motel
Gateway Inn Sullivan
Gateway Inn Motel Sullivan

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 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Inn on 19 Dec 2025 start from AU$131.62, 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?

Yep, Gateway Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Gateway Inn?

The closest beach to Gateway Inn is Lake Shelbyville Beach (24.1 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 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gateway Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gateway Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 77 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

George, Highland

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fridge and tv channels
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Philip, Calhoun

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
The check in area is a bit sketchy, the older Indian gentleman checks you in from behind a plexiglass panel and you slide your ID through a little slot at the bottom! He didn’t say much but he soon exchanged my payment for his room key. The rooms are dated but clean, and they were painting the outside of the hotel while I was staying. It’s the best hotel in this town! (The only hotel in this town!)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Nice parking spots. Clean towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable, quiet. Customer service is great and I had no issues checking in or out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lars

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

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

nice budget -friendly motel

nice budget friendly motel. nice room, lots of tv channels with a nice 50 in tv. no real concession area but close to others just down the road. best of all it was clean and smoke free. nice man at the check-in desk. i would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marlisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a quiet place to stay . Lots to do in area . We enjoyed our stay . The owner was very accommodating .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
This is not a bad review. Just trying to be real here. They do the best they can with what they have to work with. If you’ve put off by the idea of staying in a very old “motel” in a small rural community, you should probably look elsewhere. This is my second stay in 18 months. For the price, it works for me.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Meh.

Room was clean and comfortable if old. The AC stopped working about 12 am, and then I was up fiddling with it every hour and a half to try to get it going. Manager was upset as he said he replaced all the units just last year. Wondered why I didn't contact him. (to move us? to send a repair man at midnight? Don't think so-but the sentiment was nice. Whether or not the concern was genuine). No ice machine. No coffee. And really out of our way for a "meh" experience. Would not be likely to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Don't judge by the outside

I was regretting my decision to book this room when I saw the outside of the motel. It is quite old. I was relieved when the room was nice and comfortable and clean. The walls had been painted, the t.v. was nice and there was a fridge with freezer and a microwave. The shower was warm and with decent pressure. Beds were fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vishal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a pleasant stay. Appreciate the management.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The area is nice and quite. The only thing I didn't like is I was there four day and they only cleaned the room the first day. Plus I never got clean towels the whole time I was there
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean easy access
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint but nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robbie

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

Pleasantly Surprised

I was really surprised about this hotel. For being an old style hotel, it was in good shape and had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricki

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Only room left on the “good” side of the place with 2 beds was a smoking room. Don’t smoke and never have - room smelled disgusting. Property/rooms are very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024