Gateway Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel near Eolian Dunes Preserve in Seaside

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Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1909 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Place, Eolian Dunes Preserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Ord Dunes State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Classic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Seaside

City center stay.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Eolian Dunes Preserve and 6 miles (10 km) of Fisherman's Wharf. Cannery Row and Monterey Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Eolian Dunes Preserve - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Monterey State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • North Fremont Street - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pacchetti Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 19 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gateway Lodge

Hotel near Eolian Dunes Preserve in Seaside
As a guest of Gateway Lodge, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This Seaside hotel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Gateway Lodge offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Gateway Lodge Hotel
Gateway Lodge Seaside
Gateway Lodge Hotel Seaside

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gateway Lodge to the airport?

Gateway Lodge is 2.6 mi (11-min drive) away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Lodge?

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Lodge on May 25, 2026 start from $74, 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.

Does Gateway Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gateway Lodge.

How close is Gateway Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Monterey State Beach and 8.4 mi (21-min drive) from Carmel Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gateway Lodge offer free breakfast?

Gateway Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gateway Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Gateway Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gateway Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Gateway Lodge have a pool?

Gateway Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Gateway Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gateway Lodge to downtown Seaside?

Gateway Lodge is 0.2 mi away from Seaside.

Gateway Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 732 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 732 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 732 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 732 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 732 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yulisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Minseok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, affordable price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Jen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was a last-minute trip, we drove down 2 hours to attend a friends event, departing right after work on Friday. We went straight to the event planning to check into our hotel after the event ended; however, during the event the hotel start sending us messages that their staff wanna go home at 10pm, telling us to check in before then. Thus our social time with our friends was interrupted, we had to leave the event and go check in. This was irritating, to say the least - and for a $250 / night room. (Seaside is expensive, this was one of the cheaper options.) The room itself is spacious if you need to accommodate a crib or a roll away.(we needed neither) It is also suitable for pets, we have a small dog. We found the TV unplugged, and there is no remote meaning you have to get up and use the controls on the TV panel. Adequate Coffee provided, and there was a fridge & microwave. Updated room decor, linens were mid, mattress quality poor, shower has hot water and updated decor but older fixtures. This is an adequate room for a family and brief overnight stay, just not for late checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Cory

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The beds were hard as a rock and pillows were lumpy. One bed was not stable to the floor and felt as if it was on metal stilts, every time I turned In my sleep the whole room thundered. The towels were too stiff and too small for a human body. There was no non-dairy creamer for coffee so I could not drink it. It was loud. I heard the thunder of the guests above us all night. It did not feel clean. This was one of the worst rests of my life
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

T

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean simple ,small room comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

veronica

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CAROLYNN, Pacific Grove

The room was big enough for all of us and comfortable. The hotel grounds were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staff was super friendly but room felt outdated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was a little dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

JD

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Hopes For

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026