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Gateway Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Shenandoah National Park in Front Royal

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Interior entrance
Free self parking
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Towels
Free self parking
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1400 N Shenandoah Ave, Front Royal, VA, 22630
  • Shenandoah River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Skyline Caverns
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Front Royal

In Front Royal .Your stay at this Front Royal motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Warren Memorial Hospital and Shenandoah River. Bing Crosby Stadium and Belle Boyd Cottage are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bing Crosby Stadium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Shenandoah River - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Belle Boyd Cottage - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Skyline Caverns - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spelunker's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mom's Country Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Gateway Inn

Motel near Shenandoah National Park in Front Royal
Self parking is free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
Gateway Inn offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 15 per pet, per day
  • 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
Cashless transactions are available
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Gateway Inn Motel
Gateway Inn Front Royal
Gateway Inn Motel Front Royal

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gateway Inn to the airport?

Gateway Inn is 59 mi (61-min drive) away from the Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Inn?

As of Aug 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Inn on Aug 9, 2025 start from $64.0, 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 Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gateway Inn.

Does Gateway Inn offer free breakfast?

Gateway Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gateway Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Gateway Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Gateway Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Gateway Inn have a pool?

Gateway Inn does not have a pool.

Does Gateway Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Gateway Inn to downtown Front Royal?

Gateway Inn is 1.2 mi away from Front Royal.

Gateway Inn Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 9 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

2.8/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Eve

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the weirdest experience at this motel. When we arrived, the woman at the front desk seemed utterly confused that we wanted to check in from an online booking. The first room she gave us had a smoke detector with a low battery, so it loudly beeped every minute. After we asked for either a new battery or a new room, she seemed mildly annoyed that we were complaining. The new room she gave us had no smoke detector at all (we found it detached and hidden in a drawer), smelled funky, and had weird stains on the sheets. The best I can describe it as is “crusty.” We definitely were not the target audience for this motel and would not recommend it. Stay at Motel 6 across the street instead. Extra star because it was cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

kathleen

Traveled with partner
Nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jensen

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They didn’t have my reservation nor did they even try to find it. There were half naked people out front. They claimed to be pet friendly but told us no when we got there. When I said I booked online they were very surprised. I can’t get a refund.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samuel E.

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing to recommend this property. First you could not go into the office but your key is given to you through a window. If you are unlucky enough to come on a rainy day it would be an issue (fortunately it wasn't). Went to the front door and it said to press the button and there was a button on the door but it was not the right one. It was at the window. The person who gave us the key berated me for not knowing this. Went into the room and the smell was overwhelming, it was right out of the 1960s. Although it was relatively clean looking, the mattresses were miss shapened and ran down hill from the foot to the head. The bathroom was in poor condition with small glass shelf that the metal hangers were completely rusted. We decided to pay for the room leave and go to another hotel. We never used the room. For 20 dollars more we got a very nice modern hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Basic, but perfect

Bare bones, but perfectly adequate hotel if you just want a bed, a hot shower and a little TV (didn’t check the WIFI, but Verizon worked fine in the room anyway). Easy parking, friendly front desk person. I’d stay again. (Fridge and microwave were also handy).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carolyn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is unfit for habitation. It is very outdated and appeared as if it should be condemned. The bedroom was the size of a small garage and the restroom looked like prison bathroom. My husband and I travel all over the country and have stayed in hundreds of hotels. I’ve never refused to stay in a hotel but this was an exception. We both agreed within moments of arriving that we would feel safer sleeping in our car. So we left. When I returned the keys, the woman at the front desk immediately informed me that we would not be getting our money back and that they offered no refunds. Make sure you lay eyes on this hotel before you pay in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Clarence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay in an old motel.

Rooms are comfortable and beds were pleasant to sleep on. Area was quiet. Advertised free internet but could not find network to connect to. Front desk did not know how to turn modem on. Commode in bathroom not working property. Tv was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Normand

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024