Gateway Inn, Merrick

I have stayed in the Gateway about 50 time now and each time I return, I am made to feel like a long lost friend. All of the staff are friendly, helpful, and anxious to please. My only problem with the hotel's location is that it is not walking distance to the larger shopping malls- but that is a small price to pay.

Our most favorite Motor Inn accomodation in Long Island. You absolutely cannot find a better staff of people that service your needs at the Gateway. The front desk staff are just friendly folks who make sure that your stay at the Gaetway Inn is comforatable. Kevin Hofmann is the best GM you'll ever find..

Last time there were Bugs in my room and the manager did nothing however I did report them to AAA and BBB but never heard from them. had to stay there again for a couple of nights my room was great no complaints guess they know they need to keep the rooms clean and ordorless would recommend

Over the past several years my husband and I stayed at the Gateway Inn for the reasons listed. The simplicity of everything from location, reservations,low cost with AAA discount,and cleanliness. Staff's always pleasant and helpful. The nice contenental breakfast is included in the price and is a real plus before the long drive home. Quality coffee, juice and bagels. Jones Beach and Cap Tree are our favorite places to go for recreation, and fishing. The Nautical Mile has great choices of restaurants on the water, boats, and live entertainment. The pier sunsets are majestic. The sunsets are majestic.

This motel is NOT handicapped accessible. You would think that by now the owner would have spent a few bucks on painting handicapped parking spaces. A person in a wheelchair cannot use the lobby or the breakfast area. Only one room with one bed is available for the handicapped. He also likes to throw handicapped people out in spite of the fact that they are paying top rates. He does not care who he hurts or the consequences of what he does. He does not care. Giving him your business is morally disgusting.

I don't choose a hotel to be "blown away" by the various features that they offer. I am looking for a clean, comfortable, affordable room that is located to the attractions that I will be visiting. That describes the Gateway. The staff is wonderful and the breakfast is fine. The smoking rooms are a bit nasty to non-smokers like myself, but over all this hotel is a great choice for those who are watching their budget.

Easy to find, a good but short walk to the LI Railroad, restaurants near by, clean and a great deal for Long Island. Jones Beach is near by if you like fresh sea food and the Bellmores have plenty of good restaurants.

Rooms are clean and comfortable, desk clerks pleasant and helpful, and we particularly respect the lady who serves at the breakfasts on weekends. She is so efficient and solicitous that I asked her if she was a part owner. (She isn't)

I stayed there twice. It's a very good value for the money. Very clean rooms and friendly service. The continental breakfast is very good and better then most places. The only negative aspect of staying there was to get a few extra pillows, because they run out quick. Other then that it's fine.

We were very dissatisfied with this hotel. When we arrived our room was not ready, although I was 6pm, which is hours after the check in time. Our room was smelly, you could not even wash you hands, as the drain in the sink was broken. We had to use the bathtub to wash our hands, put in my contacts etc. Yes, the breakfast was great- but it better be considering the condition of the rooms. I even sent their little "how was our service" card to express my dissatisfaction, but never heard anything back.