Name: Gateway Inn
Address: 3783 West US Highway 90, Lake City, Florida, United States of America, Lake City, Florida, US
Price range: $47–$59 per night
Rating: 6.63

What guests think

At Gateway Inn, many guests praise the friendly staff, renovated rooms, and good value, while others report pest problems, very soft beds, occasional noise, smoke or musty odors, and strict policies with limited late night check in.

Several reviews also mention missing or basic in-room features, such as no hairdryer, no closet, and no shelf in the shower. The location is convenient off I-75 with restaurants and gas nearby. Overall, expect a straightforward budget stopover with basic amenities and variable room experience.

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Tracy

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It's convenient right on 90 and off I75. Property and surrounding area is well lit. Gas stations and restaurants nearby

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TRACI

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very outdated property. Burn marks on furniture and bedding. Door was key lock with door number on key ring. Felt very unsafe

10

john

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful budget hotel. An example of what budget hotels should be, Very clean and quiet. easy parking. Nice continental breakfast. If in the area would definitely stay again. Convenient to interstate, shopping, restaurants.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe rooms as very clean, but several reviews report roaches and occasional smoke or musty odors, with a few noting dirty linens or floors.

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Josephine

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Roaches in the room Checked out immediately & was issued a refund. Had to book another hotel at 6 pm.

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MINDY

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was very upset that there was no late check in. They wouldn’t let me cancel this booking within 5 minutes of booking when I called about late arrivals on the weekend not being available. We had to rush to get here on time driving from GA. Room appearance was ok. My blanket on the bed smelled like it wasn’t washed. One pillow per person. No coffee cups. I won’t be staying there again. The only good thing was the person that checked us in was a sweetheart.

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Marlien

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady at the desk was very friendly! The room was truly awful! The bed was incredibly bad. Way too soft, like you're lying on a waterbed. What's even worse was that there were cockroaches everywhere, some tiny and some larger. We had to pull the bed down from the wall just to be able to sleep. They were crawling all over the ceiling, floor, walls, shower, and sink. It's a shame, but we'll never go back! The decor was nice, and the intention was good, but I'd rather not bring any cockroaches home with me!

10

Teresa

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff. Rooms are always clean!

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Isaiah

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I could tell the rooms are remodeled. The room looked great! Unfortunately, there were German roaches in crevices in the room. Mainly in the bathroom. There’s also no closet, which I thought was weird. I was in a non smoking room that smelled like it may have been a smoking room or smoked in years ago. Lisa at the front desk was courteous and thorough. I’d stay here again. Please work on the German roaches.

8

Michael

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room . Good service

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Kelly

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They have roaches, ants, spiders all over the room. Hair covered towels. Dirty floors that leave your feet black. They have scammed us out of our deposit fee, claiming that we had a pet in the room. We do not travel with pets. We tried giving this place a chance but once we saw they charged us, that was the last straw. Do not stay here!!!

10

Brian

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

All good. Perfectly clean and comfortable

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Sally

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible quality in and around. I would never recommend for anyone to stay there. TV didn't work, night stand had one drawer missing. It was filthy inside and out.

10

Brian

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spotlessly clean and in impeccable condition.!!

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Rooms

Rooms are recently renovated and generally comfortable for the price, though amenities are basic with some missing items like hairdryers, closets, and shower shelving. Some guests mention very soft beds, thin walls, and occasional maintenance issues.

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DAVID

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy all night, sink wouldn't drain.

10

Chloe

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and very nice. It looked modern and upscale. I was told that it was recently renovated. We loved our stay there. Will stay to ere again in ever in the area.

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Terry

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room for the low price! Newly remodeled room.

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Jennifer

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The door to the room you could see light coming through from outside.Did not have a second lock. Also had people making noise all night.

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Judith

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property looks to have been renovated recently. Beds were comfortable and bathroom was clean and everything looked new. The shower needs a shelf or somewhere to put your shampoo, soap... The walls were a bit thin, but not terrible. Just a heads up that they do not have blow dryers in the rooms or available to borrow from the desk. Otherwise, this was a great room for the price.

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Monica

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was super nice!

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Isaiah

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I could tell the rooms are remodeled. The room looked great! Unfortunately, there were German roaches in crevices in the room. Mainly in the bathroom. There’s also no closet, which I thought was weird. I was in a non smoking room that smelled like it may have been a smoking room or smoked in years ago. Lisa at the front desk was courteous and thorough. I’d stay here again. Please work on the German roaches.

10

Matthew

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place for the price. The bed was sooo confortable.

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Thamara

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Don’t let the exterior fool you. The remodeled rooms are better than some higher priced hotels. It was clean and quiet. Staff is super friendly. Ideal location, right off of I75 with gas stations and restaurants within walking distance. Good toilet paper, not the super thin kind that most places use. Cons: Bed — If you have neck & lower back issues the plushness of the pillows and mattress may leave you achey. If you love sleeping on clouds then the bed and pillows are ideal for you. Bathroom— I wish the delta shower head had adjustable pressure settings. The pressure is good but because of my aches & pain I prefer a little more pressure than what is put out. Also, there is no place to set your shower stuff on so you end up with your body wash and other items on the shower floor. So I recommend traveling with a shower caddy.

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Steven

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were new and comfortable. Linens were new and complete. It's an older hotel being remodeled. Front desk was friendly and informed about the area, dining, shopping etc.

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Service

Staff interactions are frequently praised as friendly, honest, and helpful, including smooth check-ins. However, multiple reviews report no late check-ins, limited office hours, and a required deposit that can be inconvenient.

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Kaitlyn

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No check ins after 11:00pm. No one is onsite and there is nothing they do to make sure you can get a key.

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Aldric

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They never called to tell us they close at 11 we arrived at 11:05 pm and they was gone and didn’t answer both phones after they checked us as a no show and took are money will never book this place ever again.

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Martha

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was fine. But, the service was excellent - we noticed my granddaughter had left her wallet in a nightstand after we were about 3 hours away. They put it away and we came back the next week. All her money was still intact. Integrity and honesty at its finest.

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MINDY

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was very upset that there was no late check in. They wouldn’t let me cancel this booking within 5 minutes of booking when I called about late arrivals on the weekend not being available. We had to rush to get here on time driving from GA. Room appearance was ok. My blanket on the bed smelled like it wasn’t washed. One pillow per person. No coffee cups. I won’t be staying there again. The only good thing was the person that checked us in was a sweetheart.

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Jennifer

Jan 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless and in great condition. Went to checkout at 8 and office does not open until 9. Wouldn't care, but had to leave a $50 cash deposit. There was a sign that office opened at 9, but had no idea there would be no way to get our deposit before then.

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george

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Got to hotel at 10:30 pm lobby was closed so I rang the doorbell at the night window 5 times over a period of 20 minutes. I also called the management phone number on the door and had to leave a message. No one ever came. I had to go to another hotel.

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yahweh

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice small motel.Web pictures are deceiving. No breakfast. I thought that was one of my requirements. Also charged 50.00 deposit after the initial transaction was completed. Will not ever go there again.

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Ronald

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was everything we expected. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful

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Robert

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was pleasant to work with. Beds were comfortable. Check in and out very smooth.

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Teresa

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Best staff ever

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Location

Convenient to I-75 with restaurants, gas, and shops nearby. A couple of reviews noted questionable activity outside at night.

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Rupert

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were friendly, the room was clean, WiFi connection stable, plenty of dining nearby, convenient location near I-75, very reasonably priced.

10

Temekia

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was clean and very quiet. Plenty of restaurants nearby.

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Ava

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice and quiet place not bad for the price. Lot of restaurants and right off the highway is a plus

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glenn

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayyed one night while en route to the coast. The lady on reception was charming and helpful and gave us directions to shops, restaurants and gas stations. We hadnt ever been to the area so cant comment on other properties in the locality. It was perfect for a one night stay and easy to find from the Interstate

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Johnny

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smells like pure smoke in the room and some very odd looking people doing strange things outside late at night

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Tracy

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It's convenient right on 90 and off I75. Property and surrounding area is well lit. Gas stations and restaurants nearby

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Denise

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Priced well, clean and updated...no rugs, and convenient for a trip to the Florida Folk Fest!

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Thamara

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Don’t let the exterior fool you. The remodeled rooms are better than some higher priced hotels. It was clean and quiet. Staff is super friendly. Ideal location, right off of I75 with gas stations and restaurants within walking distance. Good toilet paper, not the super thin kind that most places use. Cons: Bed — If you have neck & lower back issues the plushness of the pillows and mattress may leave you achey. If you love sleeping on clouds then the bed and pillows are ideal for you. Bathroom— I wish the delta shower head had adjustable pressure settings. The pressure is good but because of my aches & pain I prefer a little more pressure than what is put out. Also, there is no place to set your shower stuff on so you end up with your body wash and other items on the shower floor. So I recommend traveling with a shower caddy.

6

Clarence

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

it was ruff ,it could get better wend all room are done .some of the guests were questionable

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john

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful budget hotel. An example of what budget hotels should be, Very clean and quiet. easy parking. Nice continental breakfast. If in the area would definitely stay again. Convenient to interstate, shopping, restaurants.

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Dining

A couple of reviews conflict on breakfast availability; otherwise little information on on-site dining.

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yahweh

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice small motel.Web pictures are deceiving. No breakfast. I thought that was one of my requirements. Also charged 50.00 deposit after the initial transaction was completed. Will not ever go there again.

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john

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful budget hotel. An example of what budget hotels should be, Very clean and quiet. easy parking. Nice continental breakfast. If in the area would definitely stay again. Convenient to interstate, shopping, restaurants.

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Month	Average price
January	$58
February	$58
March	$57
April	$54
May	$58
June	$56
July	$49
August	$46
September	$60
October	$59
November	$59
December	$59

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $49	16 $53	17 $52	18 $51	19 $51
20 $47	21 $53	22 $47	23 $53	24 $52	25 $58	26 $54
27 $53	28 $53	29 $53	30 $47

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $52	2 $58	3 $52
4 $54	5 $54	6 $54	7 $54	8 $54	9 $59	10 $59
11 $54	12 $54	13 $54	14 $54	15 $52	16 $54	17 $54
18 $54	19 $52	20 $52	21 $54	22 $54	23 $59	24 $56
25 $49	26 $54	27 $54	28 $51	29 $52	30 $56	31 $59

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Deluxe King

2 Queen Beds

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2 Queen Beds, Smoking

1 King Bed

2 Full Beds, Smoking

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