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title: "Gateway Lodge, Monterey (CA): reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Gateway Lodge in Monterey (CA): rated 8.2 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hotel · ★★
# Gateway Lodge

Sand City, Monterey (CA), United States

8.2 ·  Very good 90 reviews ·  #40 #40 of 76 in Monterey (CA) ·  3.5/5 on Google, 318 reviews ·  6.4 Location score
## About Gateway Lodge

Gateway Lodge is a hotel in Sand City, Monterey (CA), United States. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 90 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 5.1 km from the centre of Monterey (CA). The nearest beach is 710 m away. The nearest airport, Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), is 3.4 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 3:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 66

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 1985

- **Last renovated:** 2022

- **Price level (hotel website):** $$

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 7

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## How Gateway Lodge scores

Better rated than 40% of hotels in Monterey (CA)

-   Guest rating **8.2**
-   Location **6.4**
-   Beach access **7.9**

Monterey (CA) average

## Rating on Google

3.5/5

318 Google reviews

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Free breakfastFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **58**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **42**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Monterey State Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">710 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Monterey (CA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Monterey History And Art Museum800 m

## Gateway Lodge: in detail

Gateway Lodge provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Gateway Lodge , as the hotel's laundromat and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Gateway Lodge is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having air conditioning available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of a refrigerator can be found. Begin your holiday on a high note. At Gateway Lodge , your mornings are greeted with a delightful, free breakfast. Throughout the day and evening, grab a bite to eat from hotel's self-service vending machines whenever you please. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Gateway Lodge . Make certain to allocate time for discovering the shoreline, easily reachable right from the hotel.

### Compare

## Compare Gateway Lodge with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Gateway Lodge

### How do guests rate Gateway Lodge?

Gateway Lodge has a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 90 reviews, which is better than 40% of rated hotels in Monterey (CA).

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Gateway Lodge?

Check-in starts at 3:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Gateway Lodge include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at Gateway Lodge?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Gateway Lodge from the airport?

The nearest airport, Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), is 3.4 km away in a straight line.

### Is Gateway Lodge close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 710 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Gateway Lodge have?

Gateway Lodge has 66 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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