The Gateway Inn

3.0 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served
Lounge
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of a town through large windows.
A rustic bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bench, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a view of the dining area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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120 Lake Avenue, Grand Lake, CO, 80447
  • Place, Adams Falls Trail
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Lake Marina
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocky Mountain National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Signature Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Room, Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

House, 4 Bedrooms, Terrace, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Gateway Inn

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a sauna are available at this lodge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, a meeting room and express check-in.
The Gateway Inn offers 46 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes kitchen islands. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodation at this 3-star lodge has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Gateway Inn's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Arapaho National Recreation Area. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Amenities include a meeting room, a lift and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort, cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Grand Lake Marina and a few minutes from Sharkstooth
The Gateway Inn offers its guests a hot tub and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at The Gateway Inn. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of The Gateway Inn was completed in April 2019.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Grand Lake lodge.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Wild Bear Tavern – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 Tavern

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - April 2019

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's bar hosts live music events from May to October. Guests should expect a high level of noise from the bar in the evening during this time.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 6 April to 24 April:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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

The Gateway Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 696 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1017 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Maira

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Love this place, I have stayed here 2 times and just booked my 3rd stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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Clean, quiet, beautiful area, great fishing, very much recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Great Stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marshal

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Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always try to stay here for work trips because this hotel is beautiful, the staff is great and the restaurant makes great food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin J

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Loved our mountain-themed,oversized room with king bed and fireplace! I would gladly stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amar

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This place is perfect for a short getaway for two or for a family. It is located within a convenient distance from the town, so you don't have to spend much time driving and can actually enjoy the beauty of Grand Lake. I love this place and will definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our one night in Grand Lake. Staff were so welcoming, room was super spacious and cosy and the food from the restaurant on site was absolutely delicious 😋
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Enrique

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Great experience Beautiful room Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place friendly staff and excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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Beautiful property in Grand Lake. Close to everything. Amazing rates. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Have stayed a couple times. The rooms are always clean and the staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

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Clean, super cute room. Excellent staff! I’d love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is very friendly and the stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Delaney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay! Wish we had more time to enjoy the amenities but check in and check out was easy and quick!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, comfortable, and clean!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dagne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time staying at the Gateway Inn. Very clean, comfortable bed and nice accommodations. Love the fact it's so close to the park entrance. We would DEFINATELY stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristi

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Very nice room, beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Relaxing after a long day work
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

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The staff was excellent, very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff, good facilities!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room; great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verenice

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This was our first time staying at this hotel and it didn’t disappoint. They have a restaurant inside so that’s pretty helpful. The room was very clean and it smelled very fresh no weird smells. The manager , our waitress Aneida did an amazing job making our stay extra special
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026