Located in Merrick, Gateway Inn is near a train station. Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall and Eisenhower Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cathedral of the Incarnation and Old Westbury Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Belmont Park or UBS Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Merrick travel guide
1780 Sunrise Highway, Merrick, NY, 11566
What's nearby
Roosevelt Field Mall
14 min drive - 13.9 km
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
49 min drive - 42.1 km
Merrick Road Park
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Norman Levy Park and Preserve
3 min drive - 2.5 km
Merrick Golf Course
4 min drive - 1.4 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
Chipotle Mexican Grill
18 min walk
Taco Bell
14 min walk
Dunkin'
14 min walk
About this property
Gateway Inn
Hotel near Hofstra University
Gateway Inn provides amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Concierge services, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
Luggage storage, a front desk safe and free newspapers
Coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All 60 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Inn?
As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Inn on 26 Oct 2026 start from €140, 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.
How much is parking at Gateway Inn?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Gateway Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Gateway Inn?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Gateway Inn located?
Situated in Merrick, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Merrick Road Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Sea Breeze Waterfront Park and Freeport's Nautical Mile. Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. Merrick Station is 9 minutes by foot and Freeport Station is 26 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Gateway Inn Reviews
5.2
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This is the place to be I come here every Friday after work to unwind the environment everything is safe and clean I highly recommend this hotel and I will be coming here every Friday and many more
We had no other option than this quiet suburban location. Having read other reviews, I was relieved to find that the sheets and towels were clean, the air conditioning worked, and there was hot water. Of course, there was no coffee (available next door at 7-11), the reception consisted of a gruff person behind the glass barrier, and signs warned guests that they could not bring visitors into the rooms. Very much like New York's grittiest days in the 1970s. Don't think that I've ever paid so much for such a bare bones motel!
The property was very old and dated. Definitely not a five star hotel but the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The motel was within driving distance of everything including the beach and plenty of restaurants but again it’s definitely pretty rundown but it served its purpose for a last minute trip to a concert.
Was pretty nice. It was unfortunate they didn’t have complimentary breakfast or anything, but the rooms were nice. The beds could have been bigger, but all in all very nice. Loved how quiet it was and no smells of smoke or weed anywhere. 7/10! ☺️
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).
In a word, outdated. While it was quiet, the place hasn’t seen any upgrades since the 80’s. It’s so outdated it seems sketchy at best. The one staff I dealt with was nice, check in was simple. Room seemed clean, but it was hard to tell because again, it’s so outdated. Probably won’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Charles
16 Jun 2025
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
This hotel is okay but needs some updating. Customer service was fair to midland. Afternoon clerk was rude and not pleasant. Maid service is every other day. This is unacceptable. Paid good money to stay at this hotel and ever since COVID hotels try to get away with this. No coffee when needed. This simple task must be made available at all times.
The only reason I stayed at this hotel after reading the reviews was because there was nothing else around in the area to stay for 1 night. We had an event but we knew it wasn't a clean place and didn't shower or bring any clothes inside. We slept for 5 hours after changing sheets, lysol, and put our own bedding on. Clearly you can see they dont clean the rooms, mildew, rundown motel that people rent hourly to do their thing. The staff was pleasant upon arrival and checkout. It was good for what we needed. I don't recommend it to anyone. The area is also very sketchy.
The room was quiet and comfortable, making it a pleasant place to stay. I would have preferred a shower with a glass enclosure rather than a shower curtain. The receptionist was attentive, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming. The staff were friendly, professional, and attentive throughout my stay.
The staff were very bad with what appears to be no formal training in hospitality-just a bunch of rude guys (mostly related I think) putting in time . Next to share room with bugs on dirty linen. Even were offered free room please don't ever, go here.