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The Gateway Inn

120 Lake Avenue, Grand Lake, CO, US
4.6Excellent
Hotel amenities
Bar & Lounge
Restaurant
Free Wi-Fi
Free Parking
Breakfast
Conference Room

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About this property

The Gateway Inn is a 3-star lodge located in Grand Lake, Colorado, within a national park setting and a 5-minute drive from Grand Lake Marina and Sharkstooth. The property comprises 36 individually decorated guestrooms, each outfitted with a pillowtop bed dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets, a refrigerator, microwave, and 55-inch flat-screen television with cable programming. All rooms feature private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers, plus complimentary wireless internet access. Guest rooms have earned a 4.5 out of 5 comfort rating.

Dining at The Gateway Inn centers on Wild Bear Tavern, which serves the property's guests with a full bar and lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. The lodge offers recreational amenities including a hot tub and sauna, complemented by a fireplace in the lobby and complimentary wireless internet throughout. The property sits near numerous outdoor activities: hiking and biking trails, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, snow tubing, sledding, snowmobiling, mountain biking, and horseback riding are all nearby. On-site, guests will find miniature golf and a terrace. The Gateway Inn provides free self-parking and complimentary RV, bus, and truck parking.

The property maintains a smoke-free environment and is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking and paths of travel. Service animals are welcome and exempt from fees. The lodge features one meeting room, an elevator, express check-in and check-out options, and a professional on-site manager. Overall guest rating is 4.4 out of 5 across 1,002 reviews, with 100 percent recommending the property. The property is 1.6 miles from Grand Lake Golf Course and 1.9 miles from Grand Lake Nordic Center.

Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with check-out at 11:00 AM. Pets are not permitted. Guests will receive a pre-arrival email 24 hours before arrival with special check-in instructions.

Location & nearby attractions

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.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Arapaho National Recreation Area - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Adams Falls Trail - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Shadow Mountain Lake - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Bowen Gulch Trail - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Point Park - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Rocky Mountain National Park - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Grand Lake Marina - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Kauffman House Museum - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Grand Lake Area Historical Society - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Lilliput Mini Golf - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Columbine Lake - 2 km / 1.3 mi
East Shore Trailhead - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Kawuneeche Visitor Center - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Sharkstooth - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi

The preferred airport for The Gateway Inn is Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 200.3 km / 124.4 mi

Rooms

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 46 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Dining

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 served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Enjoy recreational amenities such as a hot tub and a sauna. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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, a fire extinguisher, 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.
  • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. 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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. 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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

Pets are not allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately $6 to 15 for adults, and $6 to 15 for children Early check-in fee: $25 (subject to availability) Late check-out fee: $25 (subject to availability) Rollaway bed fee: $30 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Know before you go

  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Frequently asked questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Gateway Inn?

Check-in starts at 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.

Where is The Gateway Inn located?

The Gateway Inn is located at 120 Lake Avenue, Grand Lake, CO, US.

What attractions are near The Gateway Inn?

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Arapaho National Recreation Area - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Adams Falls Trail - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Shadow Mountain Lake - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Bowen Gulch Trail - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi Point Park - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre - 1.5 km / 1 mi Rocky Mountain National Park - 1.6 km / 1 mi Grand Lake Marina - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Kauffman House Museum - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Grand Lake Area Historical Society - 2 km / 1.2 mi Lilliput Mini Golf - 2 km / 1.2 mi Columbine Lake - 2 km / 1.3 mi East Shore Trailhead - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi Kawuneeche Visitor Center - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi Sharkstooth - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi The preferred airport for The Gateway Inn is Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) - 200.3 km / 124.4 mi

How do I get to The Gateway Inn?

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

What dining options are available at The Gateway Inn?

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 served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

What amenities does The Gateway Inn offer?

The Gateway Inn features amenities such as Bar & Lounge, Restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking, Breakfast, Conference Room.

What are the rooms like at The Gateway Inn?

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 46 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Is The Gateway Inn pet-friendly?

Pets are not allowed at The Gateway Inn.

What fees should I know about at The Gateway Inn?

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately $6 to 15 for adults, and $6 to 15 for children Early check-in fee: $25 (subject to availability) Late check-out fee: $25 (subject to availability) Rollaway bed fee: $30 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

What should I know before staying at The Gateway Inn?

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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.