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Gateway Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Merrick hotel

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

Reviews

6.0 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
  • 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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Queen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Double, Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Queen, Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Garden Double

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Main Building Deluxe Double (Highway View)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Main Building Deluxe King

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Main Building Deluxe Double (Courtyard View)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Main Building King, Handicap Accessible

Main Building King, Handicap Accessible

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed

Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Merrick

In Merrick .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Merrick hotel, you'll find Merrick Road Park and Norman Levy Park and Preserve. Also, Sea Breeze Waterfront Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Opus Casino Cruise Lines is within 6 miles (10 km).

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 - 10 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
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Smith Street Deli - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Gateway Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Merrick hotel
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Gateway Inn also features a garden, coffee/tea in a 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)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Gateway Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and complimentary toiletries. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers 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 transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per night.

Property 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 each 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

Gateway Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 289 out of 1001 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Romuald

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

2/10 Terrible

Alicia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was disappointed in the condition of the room - it wasn't expected. For the cost very unexpected. This place needs upgrading and repairs, paint job, sheets weren't clean. It was beyond disgusting. It's hard to believe it's advertisement shows the rooms in tip top shape.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

TIM

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

TIM

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet was sporadic there was no refrigerator in the room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check-in and check-out was easy and fast but the room overall was alright. First impression of the room was that it stunk of cigarette smoke. Despite booking a smoking room, there was no effort to rid of the pungent cigarette smell in the room (we didn’t think we could literally smoke in the room, seems like a fire hazard). When I originally booked it, I thought it meant there would be an available balcony but this place is more of an inn than a hotel and the window would not open. The television remote didn’t work and overall the photos on the website are misleading. The room itself isn’t terrible but not what you expect after seeing the photos on the website. Overall, my partner and I went to the nearby convenience store to buy an air freshener to help with the stench of the room (with a bit of creativity the room was a bit more cozy) and if you are looking for a quick place to stay the night in a time crunch, this place will do the job.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Run down

Run down, paint chipped, insect infested, roaches running across my room, rusting away. Terrible !! How can you offer this property!! Totally ripped off!! Never never again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rose M.

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here before because of its proximity to my family. Sadly it has become run down. Our room was fairly comfortable, but the bathroom door wouldn’t close all the way and there wasn’t a handle on the inside. I didn’t take pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old stained tub in bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark Machiri

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not friendly and understanding
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edil

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beware!!!!

My room was terrible bathroom door was kiced in and would not close .. dirty walls and bad room smell
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Non smoking room reeked of cigarettes, the bathroom was missing the door handle, and the door did not shut anyway, the sink spits water horizontally out, you get soaked trying to use it. The place was overall dirt and looks like there has been no maintenance for years.Looks nothing like the pictures on your site.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

April

Travelled with family
The mattress cover was stained. The ceiling had water damage and a crack. The sink in the bathroom wouldn’t drain. When we turned the shower on black stuff came out of the faucet. The wash cloth has black stains.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barthelemy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Run down

Way past it's prime
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor condition of room

The room was old looking. The doors had chipped paint, the bathroom door could barely close. The TV had tape all around it and bad picture and sound. The ceiling in the bathroom was rusty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Need to update hotel

Definitely not updated. had wholes in blanket wheni was checking the bed for bug there was a big rip in the matter also bed was hard and in the bathroom there was water coming from underneath the sink i think
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

mercedes

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025