The Gateway Inn
Lodge in Grand Lake, CO
2 queen beds
Reasons to book
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this lodge
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a sauna and a refrigerator, as well as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Other amenities include Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, a pillowtop bed, and towels.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Grand Lake, CO
Available Rooms
Signature Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View
2 Queen • 194 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Fireplace
1 King • 194 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View
1 King • 193 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Mountain View
1 King • 194 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Mountain View
1 King • 2 Single • 194 ft²
Sleeps 9
+
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Ratings and reviews
2.0 / 5.0
Our stay at the Gateway Inn was pleasant. The Inn was decorated with iconic Western decor. Quaint and cozy. The room was clean. We had trouble getting a consistent room temperature. Too hot and then too cold. All in all our stay was good! I hope to return.
2.5 / 5.0
This was an amazing place and wonderful place to stay. The décor was beautiful and the customer service was wonderful and accommodating to our needs.
2.0 / 5.0
Lovely hotel with fantastic staff. Room was very big with lots of amenities. Only downside was the breakfast restaurant is shut for the season.
2.5 / 5.0
We were welcomed and checked in quickly and efficiently by a friendly Logan. The room as comfortable and cozy and had all the amenities we could need. The beds were really comfortable, the room quiet, and the hotel spotless.
2.0 / 5.0
This hotel offered one of the most comfortable beds that I've slept in in years. My room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. The amenities were nice. The staff was hit or miss. The view was lovely. I came towards the end of the season so things were slowing down, but Grand Lake and the Gateway have a cozy feel. I hope to return and recommend you visit
2.5 / 5.0
First night was in different room and was on 1st floor. Very noisy people above and bed was very hard and uncomfortable. We have another roo. On the second night due to separate reservations. Bed was very comfortable and room quiet due to it being on the second floor and away from noisy areas. Decor is beautiful. Hotel very nice. Most of employess ver nice. One kid at desk first day was kind of rude and not helpful. Grounds, hot tub and deck outside bar and restaurant very nice. View if lake a plus. Breakfast good but for the extra charge and price it should have included the bacon or sausage also and atleast coffee. No drinks were included. All and all a nice place to stay. Wold stay again as long as we were on the second floor and away fromm noisy areas.
2.0 / 5.0
One night stay at the hotel, found it to be comfortable and great value for money. TV wasn’t working but the tech guy fixed it fast.
2.0 / 5.0
Good location (few minutes to NP gate, close to town and lake)
reasonable price, big room, breakfast excluded.
2.5 / 5.0
Extremely close to Rocky Mountain Park. Service was awesome Extremely clean
2.5 / 5.0
Property was clean and comfortable. beautiful location.
2.5 / 5.0
One night stay on the way to the Rocky Mountains NP. Great hotel at a good price. We loved the natural log furniture. We would definitely stay here again.
2.5 / 5.0
Beautiful lodge at the base of Rocky Mountain National Park! Loved it!
2.5 / 5.0
We enjoyed the Gateway, particularly sitting out on the huge porch looking over Grand Lake and the autumn colors in the sun.
The woman at the check-in desk was especially pleasant in welcoming us and asking us if we had any questions.
0.5 / 5.0
The mattress was very uncomfortable and we had difficult time sleepy and my back and legs were sore for 3 days. As a proper run business no reason the mattress cannot be updated especially for the price you charged us. I would appreciate if someone could call me next week regarding this stay
2.0 / 5.0
Good room. Not enough plugs. Restaurant was closed to guests. I think it was a private party.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved the furnishings in the room. Were made of very heavy pine. Convenient to downtown
5.0 / 5.0
I am so glad I chose this hotel for a last minute getaway to Grand Lake! My room was wonderful. The property has a wonderful space overlooking the lake where locals seem to gather for poker and football games. It’s not loud however. I enjoyed it very much. I will be back.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful view from our balcony! The onsite restaurants had excellent food and service. And amazing daily housekeeping!!
5.0 / 5.0
We reached late and found good veggie food options downstairs.
Restaurant staff was really friendly and accommodated multiple modifications.
1.5 / 5.0
The fireplace in our room did not work and the room was just ok. Shower pressure and curtain situation was awful, bathroom was not that clean. Room was mostly clean, although there was hair all over the floor and quilt from the previous room occupants.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay! Very clean in a scenic part of Rocky Mountain National Park. Breakfast was good in the restaurant. Night we checked in enjoyed firepit table on the bar’s balconey. Drinks and pizza were very good!
5.0 / 5.0
Comfortable and cute!
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely enjoyed out time here. Loved the deck and that there was a live band on Sunday evening! Definitely would stay again.
2.5 / 5.0
Very comfortable. A nice stay.
3.0 / 5.0
The front desk kid was a punk and had a bad attitude. All the rest was great. We had a problem with the smell of the deodorizers housekeeping sprayed in the room. I talked to the young man at the front desk. Obviously he made no effort to tell housekeeping. The next day, the odor was stronger.
0.5 / 5.0
Price was it was expensive which didn’t include breakfast. The individual at reception desk wasn’t helpful at all.
4.0 / 5.0
We really liked our stay at this property. The rooms are very cute and overall the hotel in really good shape. The bed was nice and comfy too. The only knock I would have is all the propane tanks on the very cute outside lower common areas were empty and no one really wanted to do anything about it.
The restaurant and deck on the main level are very nice.
5.0 / 5.0
Very clean and comfortable
5.0 / 5.0
The property was clean, quiet and close to town. The restaurant on site was a little disappointing. Be aware that all the restaurants on property and in town close a couple of days each week. Last comment, don’t waist your time and money at Rockies restaurant. Horrible food and maybe the most expensive restaurant in town.
3.0 / 5.0
Not worth the 250.00 plus rate. Property and decor showed its age. Motor inn like. Staff needs an energy boost and attitude adjustment. Room was good size and relatively clean…
1.5 / 5.0
The Gateway Inn was every bit the wood-lodge style of mountain hotel I'd wanted. The bar was good and inexpensive. Same for the food. The patios were spacious, easy to access, and had great views. They're also walk-able straight to downtown Grand Lake.
Unfortunately, their beds were HORRIBLE. The mattresses were basically bricks. My son and I barely slept at all. By morning, my back, hips, and shoulders all ached. It was a night of nothing but agonized tossing and turning.
They were also covered in 100% polyester sheets so, despite the room's A/C making it an icebox, I was so hot by midnight that I wound up sleeping on top of the sheets. Pure sweaty misery.
I seriously debated sleeping on the floor b/c it would've been as hard as the bed but at least it would've been cooler.
Their pillows were awful as well. They didn't have any firm ones, just the big poofy kind that my head would sink all the way to the bottom of leaving me trapped in a suffocating cocoon of cheap fluff. Stacking them didn't help so I ended up crushing the dang thing like a crab all night in order to condense it enough to be functional.
(I'd rented two rooms btw and I checked the beds and linens in the other room, they were identical in their flaws.)
I loved this place but I'd never stay here again because it failed so hard at being a good place to sleep.
5.0 / 5.0
We truly enjoyed our stay! The property was tidy, it was easy to park, desk staff interaction was seamless and the room was adorable and comfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful rustic decor. Loved our balcony and view.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely property
5.0 / 5.0
The view off the balcony is beautiful. The location is nice.
The staff was wonderful.
2.5 / 5.0
Front desk staff very nice. Bed was comfortable, room was clean and plenty of hot water. We had a balcony with a view of Shadow Mtn. Lake and could listen to the live band from the bar/restaurant below. They stopped playing at a reasonable hour (we were there on a week night). I would not have liked it if the band had played later as we could hear it in our room. We would stay again if staying during the week. I would check about the band prior to booking a Friday or Saturday stay.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved our stay and only wish we could have stayed another night. Would stay here again. This is a great option for quickly arriving at Rocky Mountain National Park!
2.5 / 5.0
Loud music, especially on Friday, was annoying. Friday appeared to be part of a family staying there. She shrieked loudly and endlessly. She lasted for two hours. We just wanted quiet to enjoy the beautiful and serene mountains. We finally complained. Front desk person was excellent. Service at breakfast was delightful. But, overall, we would not return to this Inn.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved the decor and the bed was super comfortable!
5.0 / 5.0
All good for me
FAQs
How much does this lodge cost compared to others in Grand Lake?
The average price for a rental in Grand Lake is $279 per night. This rental is $138 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this lodge?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Gateway Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this lodge?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Gateway Inn pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Gateway Inn?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.
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