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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
Suite, 1 King Bed
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed | Living area

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1780 Sunrise Highway, Merrick, NY, 11566
  • Place, Merrick Road Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Norman Levy Park and Preserve
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Merrick Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Queen, Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Queen

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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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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 Deluxe King w/ Sofabed

Main Building Deluxe King w/ Sofabed

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

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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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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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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Double, Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Merrick

In Merrick .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Merrick hotel, you'll find Merrick Road Park and Sea Breeze Waterfront Park. Freeport's Nautical Mile and South Nassau Community Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Merrick Road Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Norman Levy Park and Preserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Merrick Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Broadway - 51 min drive - 54.6 km
  • Times Square - 51 min drive - 48.6 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 326 out of 1000 reviews

5.8/10

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

Michael

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra

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

We walked out after seeing the room

The room was dirty and the beds were terrible and stained. Not even comfortable. Guy at the desk was nice and the AC worked ok but that’s all I can say. We just ended up leaving because we were grossed out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sidney

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was dirty, the pictures on the hotel site was not it looked like inside, terrible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for the 70.3 Ironman at Jones Beach. The room was clean and the staff were very friendly. I would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Oleg, Brooklyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not the property you want to stay in. Poor conditions. Everything is old and not well maintained. I had a TV falling down from the wall in the middle of my sleep. Overall - ridiculous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

DEAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They only offered coffee from 7 am to 10 am and it was only in the lobby. The keyless entry system did not function even after multiple requests for servicing them. They did not have maid service for two of the four days we were there. If you want ANY REASONABLE AMOUNT OF SERVICE, FORGET THIS PLACE!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

ROBERT

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I got what i paid for..the cheapest hotel in a decent neighborhood fairly safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yadwinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was nothing but trash. Rooms were nasty smelling horrible! Nothing good abt this place it should shut down!! We tried to check out they wouldnt refund. We should get the refund for this horrible n nasty place! Kids were almost throwing up with dirty n nasty smell. 0000000% for this place.. the hallway looks like a horror movie place smelling dirty carpet omggg nothing good abt it nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE, King of Prussia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Frances

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

Would not stay again.

The hotel is old and dilapidated. The bathroom had peeling paint on the walls. Mold was on the exhaust fan in the bathroom. It appeared as though there had been a leak from the room above. The bedroom section did look as though they are trying to make improvements.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Roderick

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla

Clean but outdated. Shower wasnt right
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Roberto

The quality is fair. is not really good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The walls had peeling paint and holes and scrapes. The bathroom was filthy. The sheets were stained and looked like they had not been washed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Freddy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

costel

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

The room looked like a crime scene was committed

The had a terrible odor, door frame was screwed down looks like somebody broke through the door like a crime scene. The walls had cracks in all corners. The bathroom and tub black mold disgusting. That room looked like a crime was committed and police had to break the door down. I don’t know how you can put a hotel like that on Hotels. Com. Not even one star it doesn’t deserve.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

De Ann

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and super pleasant. However, the unit was a bit run down and shabby.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pasquale

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel was a disgusting mess. The room stunk and was incredibly dirty. Paint was peeling everywhere. I booked through Expedia and will never use their services again. On way to small claims court for a refund after a call to the board of health.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Willie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willie

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

10/10 Excellent

Darlyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wisline, North Miami

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is not safe at all
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Werner

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025