Gateway Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel near Eolian Dunes Preserve in Seaside

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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
Exterior
Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1909 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cannery Row
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed

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

Classic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 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

  • Del Monte Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - 16 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Butter House - ‬8 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

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 Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Lodge on Oct 7, 2025 start from $70.49, excluding 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. 197 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 526 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hair dryer not working, no closet to hang clothes, road noise
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Somer

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Floors were filthy dirty, beds very hard and bases were squeaky whenever you move, and WiFi completely unusable. Rooms pet friendly but fees hidden on site when booking so we ending up paying $400 for 2 nights mid week for a very poor hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Spacious. Clean. Quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lance

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

Room was tiny and floors were not cleaned well . Overall just dirt and not cleaned .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location as it is centered by local shopping centers such as target, Costco, home goods and food places, about 10min drive from old fisherman’s wharf, 15-20min drive from aquarium. The place is on a Main Street so you do hear from time to time loud cars but overall quiet. Rooms come with the essentials needs such as bathroom and a bed to sleep however not updated or modern to say, did have ac or heater, tv channels, fridge and microwave, majority was clean besides some hairs in the restroom FYI restaurant next door Gusto, very good definitely recommend pizza and pasta was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chardonay

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Clean but small

The room was clean but small.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jessie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

victoria

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No iron nor iron board, blow dryer did not work.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Adriana

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Bianca

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay was fine. It met most of the expectations we had for the hotel. The mattresses were pretty thin and the frame that it sits on sticks out so be careful not to walk into like i did. Still have a bruise on my knee. Ha ha. The dish tv would occasionally lose signal mid show but we only watched tv to end the night so not a huge issue. The proximity to Laguna Seca raceway was good as was the ease of going to Monterey a few days during the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Catalina

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Something bite me multiple time. Ended up at the urgent care and ended up being bed bugs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynne

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I chose this place because it had small kitchen but ended up being sorely disappointed upon arrival. The kitchen lacked almost all basic items like a sponge, paper towels, dish soap, can opener , no silverware, and only three chipped large plates. After checking out the kitchen, I went into the bathroom to find it dirty along the baseboards and the wall, the exhaust fan completely filled with dust and dirt, and some of the towels didn't look clean. Once we headed to sleep, and turned off the lights we found out that the building next door has flood lights that shine directly into the room. There is also a very large 1 inch gap underneath the door that would allow any type of critters and light into the room, along with cold air. I was really freaked out, once I found out that the mattress was not covered with a fitted sheet but an actual bed sheet that did not go to the bottom of the bed, so your feet were touching basically a mattress that has been touched by many other travelers. We had to call several times for things like hand soap, later dish soap, to ask for additional pillows (as each bed only had two pillows) with no extra pillows offered or blankets, and an issue with the toilet. They did respond to our phone calls quickly. We would NOT stay here again. These items are all thing that they can remedy easily for the next guest if they are willing to. This place is just being neglected by not doing simple cleaning, maintenance, and keeping up on supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a good value. If you just need a convenient, clean place to crash, it works. Service is great, and the rooms have been refurbished. Bathrooms look brand new, and the bed is clean & comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Betty

Stayed 1 night in May 2025