The Gateway Inn

3.0 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served, Italian cuisine
Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Mountain View | Living area
Interior entrance
Lounge
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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120 Lake Avenue, Grand Lake, CO, 80447
  • Place, Adams Falls Trail
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rocky Mountain National Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Lake Marina
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

Signature Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Romantic Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Mountain View

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Murphy Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

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

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room, Accessible

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

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About the area

Grand Lake

When you stay at The Gateway Inn in Grand Lake, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Grand Lake Marina and Sharkstooth. .This lodge is 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Grand Lake Golf Course and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Grand Lake Nordic Center.

What's nearby

  • Adams Falls Trail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rocky Mountain National Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grand Lake Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kauffman House Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Granby Station - 23 min drive
  • Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 162 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roadhouse Bar And Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sagebrush BBQ & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miyauchi's Snack Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪One Love Rum Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Charlies Sports Bar And Grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Gateway Inn

Lodge with free parking, near Grand Lake Marina
The Gateway Inn offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. 55-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a hot tub and a sauna. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Wild Bear Tavern serving guests of The Gateway Inn. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Wild Bear Tavern - This bistro specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Wild Bear Cafe - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily 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 Cafe
  • Wild Bear Tavern

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Mini golf
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 2000
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - April 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 7:30 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 6:00 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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 653 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old but clean. Definitely dated hotel. Cozy. dinner at restaurant was tasty. Grand Lake is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect room, very poor breakfast

Nice staff, lovely room, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was awful, croissants were old and stale, bagels were frozen in the middle, no fruit, limited cereal and disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and manager. Felt welcomed once we entered the hotel. The room was cozy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great. View, great staff, the tavern and restaurant is where the locals go. The food and drinks where great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Western charm, very comfy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location, mountain view & staff were all great. The cleanliness & noise level (if staying on the lower floor) were not so great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

destiney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We never expected such a lovely little spot! Mountain town lodging can be hit or miss. The room was so comfortable, with lots of space to relax. We loved the fireplace and the balcony. During our stay, we had some car issues, and had to stay a second night. The level of care and kindness we were shown was such a stress relief for us! The lobby is a bit odd, because most of that space is for a bar and grill. Odd doesn’t mean bad, it was just different. We enjoyed having a drink after a day of enjoying grand lake and RMNP. Thank you gateway! We will most definitely be back!!
View from
The balcony
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel is quite dated, but the bed was comfy and the staff very friendly. We had a complimentary breakfast which was a nice touch and wasn’t expected. Great views of the mountains from our room and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, happy with our stay. It was really close to the Rocky Mountain National park. The staff were great, our room was good. Grand lake is such a quaint little town. The fall foliage was sooo pretty! We enjoyed a quiet and chill stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic room, very clean. Great view from the attached restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was not very friendly. Bathroom was not very clean difficult to get information regarding surrounding areas as staff was not from the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place. Close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was a small table with bread, bagels, oatmeal n cereal. We usually have breakfast bars so we had that. Hotel is very nice n comfortable rooms. This is part of a month long trip thru Southwest to hit National Parks and bed was so comfortable. Would stay here again if out by Rockies
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in a beautiful environment! Very pleased!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joost, Alexandria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was wonderful. We will definitely stay again! Best place ever!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is great views of the mountains and the lake. The staff was also great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy-Lou

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to RMNP.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTHA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about the Gateway. View, dinner food, cute mountain cabin feel rooms, the people. Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property and views, nice amenities and good food onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025