Travelers find comfort and convenience at this nature-adjacent retreat, where free WiFi keeps them connected while Shenandoah National Park beckons nearby
Gateway Inn sits just outside the Front Royal Entrance to Shenandoah National Park, making it an ideal base for exploring. Guests appreciate the practical in-room WiFi, straightforward parking situation, and staff available at the front desk around the clock.
Front Royal is home to Gateway Inn. Bing Crosby Stadium and Belle Boyd Cottage are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shenandoah National Park and Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park. Blue Ridge Arts Council and Gallery and Dinosaur Land are also worth visiting. Visit our Front Royal travel guide
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
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Gateway Inn Motel
Gateway Inn Front Royal
Gateway Inn Motel Front Royal
Frequently asked questions
Is Gateway Inn pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Inn?
As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Inn on 9 March 2026 start from AED 257, 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Gateway Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Gateway Inn?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Gateway Inn located?
Situated in Front Royal, this motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Warren Memorial Hospital and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Shenandoah National Park. Shenandoah River and Bing Crosby Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Reviews
Gateway Inn Reviews
5.0
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5.8
Cleanliness
2.8
Amenities
5.4
Staff & service
5.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 10 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 10 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
22 October 2023
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.