The Gateway Inn

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
120 Lake Avenue, Grand Lake, CO, 80447
  • Adams Falls Trail
    7 min walk
  • Rocky Mountain National Park
    14 min walk
  • Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre
    15 min walk

Room options

Economy Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Fireplace

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Grand Lake

When you stay at The Gateway Inn in Grand Lake, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Ute Trail and Sharkstooth. .This lodge is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Grand Lake Marina and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Grand Lake Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Adams Falls Trail - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Lake Marina - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ute Trail - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Grand Lake Golf Course - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Grand Lake Nordic Center - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Granby Station - 22 min drive
  • Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 160 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sagebrush BBQ & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Miyauchi's Snack Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪One Love Rum Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jump Start - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Gateway Inn

Lodge with free parking, near Grand Lake Marina
The Gateway Inn offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a spa tub and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. 55-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a spa tub and a sauna. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Wild Bear Tavern serving guests of The Gateway Inn. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Wild Bear Tavern - This bistro specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Wild Bear Cafe - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 15 for adults and USD 6 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Wild Bear Cafe
  • Wild Bear Tavern

Things to do

  • Mini golf
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Mini golf
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 2000
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 15 for adults, and USD 6 to 15 for children
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View does not have access through an elevator. Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Gateway Grand Lake
Gateway Inn Grand Lake
Gateway Hotel Grand Lake
Gateway Inn
The Gateway Inn Lodge
The Gateway Inn Grand Lake
The Gateway Inn Lodge Grand Lake

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Teri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We really liked our stay at this property. The rooms are very cute and overall the hotel in really good shape. The bed was nice and comfy too. The only knock I would have is all the propane tanks on the very cute outside lower common areas were empty and no one really wanted to do anything about it. The restaurant and deck on the main level are very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric J

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, quiet and close to town. The restaurant on site was a little disappointing. Be aware that all the restaurants on property and in town close a couple of days each week. Last comment, don’t waist your time and money at Rockies restaurant. Horrible food and maybe the most expensive restaurant in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Not worth the 250.00 plus rate. Property and decor showed its age. Motor inn like. Staff needs an energy boost and attitude adjustment. Room was good size and relatively clean…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Travis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Loved everything till bedtime
The Gateway Inn was every bit the wood-lodge style of mountain hotel I'd wanted. The bar was good and inexpensive. Same for the food. The patios were spacious, easy to access, and had great views. They're also walk-able straight to downtown Grand Lake. Unfortunately, their beds were HORRIBLE. The mattresses were basically bricks. My son and I barely slept at all. By morning, my back, hips, and shoulders all ached. It was a night of nothing but agonized tossing and turning. They were also covered in 100% polyester sheets so, despite the room's A/C making it an icebox, I was so hot by midnight that I wound up sleeping on top of the sheets. Pure sweaty misery. I seriously debated sleeping on the floor b/c it would've been as hard as the bed but at least it would've been cooler. Their pillows were awful as well. They didn't have any firm ones, just the big poofy kind that my head would sink all the way to the bottom of leaving me trapped in a suffocating cocoon of cheap fluff. Stacking them didn't help so I ended up crushing the dang thing like a crab all night in order to condense it enough to be functional. (I'd rented two rooms btw and I checked the beds and linens in the other room, they were identical in their flaws.) I loved this place but I'd never stay here again because it failed so hard at being a good place to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our stay! The property was tidy, it was easy to park, desk staff interaction was seamless and the room was adorable and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Casey

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rustic decor. Loved our balcony and view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Manheim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

danny

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view off the balcony is beautiful. The location is nice. The staff was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Front desk staff very nice. Bed was comfortable, room was clean and plenty of hot water. We had a balcony with a view of Shadow Mtn. Lake and could listen to the live band from the bar/restaurant below. They stopped playing at a reasonable hour (we were there on a week night). I would not have liked it if the band had played later as we could hear it in our room. We would stay again if staying during the week. I would check about the band prior to booking a Friday or Saturday stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and only wish we could have stayed another night. Would stay here again. This is a great option for quickly arriving at Rocky Mountain National Park!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loud music, especially on Friday, was annoying. Friday appeared to be part of a family staying there. She shrieked loudly and endlessly. She lasted for two hours. We just wanted quiet to enjoy the beautiful and serene mountains. We finally complained. Front desk person was excellent. Service at breakfast was delightful. But, overall, we would not return to this Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
No vale la pena
Elegi este hotel por estar cerca del National Park, pero fue caro para lo que ofrecía. Los jovenes que estan en el front desk, no saben nada ni te ayudan con ninguna informacion, el lugar no es como las fotos. La habitacion esta bien pero apenas entras al hotel el olor a comida se siente por todos lados, no vale la pena este lugar, hay otros hoteles en la ciudad. Caminando por la ciudad entramos a un hotel chiquito a preguntar y nos atendieron excelente!!! Una pena haber reservado en Gateway inn
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the decor and the bed was super comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eh

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good for me
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Krystine

There were loud drunks outside my window and loud live music. They should decide if they want to be a bar or a hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024