Gateway Lodge

2.0 star property
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
520 Railroad Avenue, Rifle, CO, 81650
  • Rifle Visitors Center
    15 min walk
  • Brickhouse Pizzeria
    3 min walk
  • Glenwood Springs Station
    28 min drive
  • Rifle, CO (RIL-Garfield County Regional)
    8 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Budget)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Rifle

A stay at Gateway Lodge places you in the heart of Rifle, within a 10-minute drive of Hubbard Mesa Open Area and Rifle Arch. .This motel is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Rifle Gap State Park and 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Harvey Gap State Park.

What's nearby

  • Rifle Visitors Center - 15 min walk
  • Deerfield Park - 3 min drive
  • Hubbard Mesa Open Area - 5 min drive
  • Rifle Gap State Park - 10 min drive
  • Rifle Falls State Park - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wing Nutz Bar and Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Gateway Lodge

Motel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Hubbard Mesa Open Area
Gateway Lodge offers 37 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 42-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Rifle motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Take advantage of the motel's room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi, Wired Internet (USD 15 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 13 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 15 per night (rates may vary)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
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
Alcohol is not served at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Gateway Lodge Rifle
Gateway Rifle
Gateway Lodge Motel
Gateway Lodge Rifle
Gateway Lodge Motel Rifle

Gateway Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room needs to have a coffee maker, and should really have 2 pillows/person. Reception quickly provided additional pillows, but having to go down into reception to get hot water from a dispenser seems odd.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is a one star at best. It is currently being renovated and is in a terrible state. We had even considered forfeiting our payment and going elsewhere. The only good thing was the continental breakfast which was better than expected. Until all the repairs/modernisation are completed, stay well away
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dana

Business traveller
Great value for the money and breakfast was decent as well!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
adriana was a gem, wonderful breakfast and views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was absolutely perfect! Very nice town and quant little motel. Newly renovated rooms and continuing updates. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was wonderful! Eggs, sausage, waffles, cereal, muffins, juice, coffee, etc. I'd recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikel

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Location, covers all the basics well
Last minute booking, staff was very nice and the room is basic, but nice enough and clean. Good satellite TV, Fridge and Microwave. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was really close to the town and its amenities. Unfortunately at the time of our visit there were roadworks which did make access a little difficult. Reception were extremely efficient and pleasant. The breakfast was more than acceptable and was replenished regularly. We were asked whether we wanted an upstairs or downstairs room and chose down. which was easier for access to the car park but our upstairs neighbours were a little noisy. Very nice park not far away
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Continental breakfast: Many choices, food was mediocre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
OK for a short-term budget hotel.
The best thing about the room was that it was clean! The bed was comfortable. This is an older motor lodge facility: dated, small room, second-story decking in need of replacement. The complimentary breakfast was better than expected for a budget hotel - eggs, meats, potatoes, waffles, etc. I would not book an extended stay here, but it was acceptable for a two-night stay since I wasn't in the room or at the facility during the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Vonda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Daiva

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We booked this property fairly last minute due to a family emergency nearby and had to fly in with little time to prepare. The lodge was very decently priced. Overall there was nothing extremely disappointing, but it just very much is an older outdated and very bare minimum property. There's a lot of construction right now so it was loud and a little hectic to get in and out, but that's not really the Lodge's fault. Relatively nice room with a large spacious bed. The sheets were already stained but they were flipped inside out, just more proof of how outdated the lodge was. Outside of the lodge on the walkway to the upstairs rooms looked very unfinished and not very safe with floorboards that moved and made a lot of noise. The one thing that was a little concerning was that the rooms did not have any security locking mechanisms other than a deadbolt and the regular lock. As a female traveler who traveled with my wife, it would have been a lot more reassuring to have some sort of lock system that made us feel safer. Also considering the door keys were actual handheld keys so the door knobs and doors overall didn't feel very safe. Especially for an old style Lodge. With all of the doors being outside and visible from the street and all the surrounding areas. Would I stay there again? Probably not if it wasn't a last resort. But for the last minute necessity, it wasn't bad. Just very outdated and bare minimum.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful Stay
We chose Gateway Lodge because ALL other hotels near Glenwood Canyon were at least $280-300+ a night. We paid $130 a night at Gateway and it was such a good choice, especially for the wonderful price on a holiday weekend. We had heard that the hotels in Rifle were not clean at all-- and, this was so far from true at Gateway. It was wonderfully clean and we were impressed with how the property was being cared for. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean! Andre was friendly and very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Elliott

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has been recently upgraded and was super clean. The management was amazing. Very accommodating to the point of making us coffee and bringing it to our room when we were searching for it. Clean, friendly and felt like home. We would definitely stay again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane, San Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic! Loved the beautiful flowers,ceanliness and the retro vibe so much im staying another night! Breakast great too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tommy

Stayed 1 night in May 2024