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Gateway Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Front Royal with free parking

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Free self-parking
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Free self-parking
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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.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Front Royal is home to Gateway Inn. Jackson's Chase Golf Course and Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shenandoah National Park and Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park. Dinosaur Land and Shen-Val Farm Market are also worth visiting.
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1400 N Shenandoah Ave, Front Royal, VA, 22630

What's nearby

  • Bing Crosby Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Shenandoah River - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Belle Boyd Cottage - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Front Royal Entrance Shenandoah National Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Skyline Caverns - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Melting Pot Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Brick House Bar And Grill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Gateway Inn

Motel near Shenandoah National Park
Gateway Inn provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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

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 any lifts

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 16 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Inn on 17 Oct 2025 start from AU$109.37, including 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 at Gateway Inn?

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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Gateway Inn Reviews

5.0

5.8

Cleanliness

2.8

Amenities

5.4

Staff & service

4.4

Eco-friendliness

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

kathleen

Nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay in an old motel.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Eve

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carolyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Samuel E.

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Normand

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jensen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

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