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The Gateway Inn

Property class: 3

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A restaurant with wooden interiors, a fireplace, and outdoor seating with a mountain view.
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.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of a town through large windows.
A rustic wooden interior with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a mounted deer head.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $88
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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120 Lake Avenue, Grand Lake, CO, 80447
  • Place, Adams Falls Trail
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Lake Marina
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

A cozy room with two wooden beds, a bench, and a large window with a view of a mountain.

Signature Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Fireplace

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a mountain landscape painting, two bedside lamps, and a bed with a forest-themed quilt.

Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, a bench, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, Fireplace

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a fireplace, and a window with blinds.

Luxury Room, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Mountain View

A spacious living room with a large leather sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a wooden bench, a ceiling fan, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wooden bench, a ceiling fan, and a bathroom visible in the background.

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A cozy bedroom with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, a bed with a red and black checkered blanket, a painting on the wall, and a window with blinds.

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds

A room with two wooden beds, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(66 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Economy Room, Accessible

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a wooden bench, a ceiling fan, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Economy Room, Accessible

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

House, 4 Bedrooms, Terrace, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Gateway Inn

3-star Grand Lake lodge close to Grand Lake Marina
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 coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include kitchen islands. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodations at this 3-star lodge have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include 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 hot tub and a sauna.

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

The Gateway Inn features a hot tub and a sauna. The lodge offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Grand Lake lodge also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2019.

The Gateway Inn has designated areas for smoking.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekends.
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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • 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 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Null
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of 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 or services will be unavailable from October 19 2026 to May 27 2027 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
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

The Gateway Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 691 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always- a great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful Food was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and the room was nice. The hotel is in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night,would have loved to stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the view of the lakes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here so much! We were only there 1 night, but would have loved to stay longer. Food in the restaurant was awesome and the staff was super nice and friendly!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Well maintained property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn has such cool wood furniture!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff at front desk. Room very clean and updated. Would stay here again! Helpful with airport shuttle also.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the hotel itself..Beautiful room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great from check in to dining. Restaurant was delicious! Very convenient location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was big and comfortable. We liked the rustic wood furniture and had a great night rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy access to both Grand Lake and RMNP. Spacious room with a balcony overlooking Shadow Mountain Lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient to Rocky Mountain National Park
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to RMNP. Easily the best hotel in Grand Lake. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in was super fast after a long day, we appreciated it. The bed was super comfy for our taste and got a restful night's rest. We had dinner at the restaurant and their dishes are too notch!! I would highly recommend this play for your stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was able to have an early check in. Balcony off our room overlooked beautiful mountains and Grand Lake. Hotel is very close to entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and had almost everything we could have asked for besides a pool. We used the hot tube and the sauna a couple times. The restaurant downstairs was great and even had live music one night. Wonderful views and love the woodsy decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, I have stayed here 2 times and just booked my 3rd stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Food and drink was great. Live entertainment
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026