Gateway Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Hubbard Mesa Open Area

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Restaurant
1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Budget)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
520 Railroad Avenue, Rifle, CO, 81650

What's nearby

  • Rifle Visitors Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Garfield County Fairgrounds - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hubbard Mesa Open Area - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Rifle Arch - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Rifle Falls State Park - 20 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Grand Junction, CO (GJT-Grand Junction Regional) - 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 near Rifle Falls State Park
Located close to Hubbard Mesa Open Area and Rifle Arch, Gateway Lodge provides a free breakfast buffet and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
  • 1 meeting room and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Gateway Lodge offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and room service. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi; wired internet (USD 15 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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 at the property
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gateway Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gateway Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gateway Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Gateway Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Rifle, this motel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Hubbard Mesa Open Area, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Rifle Arch and Rifle Falls State Park. Harvey Gap State Park and Rifle Mountain Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Gateway Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 357 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 357 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 357 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 357 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 357 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

easy location to get to. staff was really nice. room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Friendly, very accommodating staff. Good hot breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Awesome Place! Very clean & cute
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The room was clean, beds were comfy, breakfast was pretty decent. Orange juice was awesome! I would definitely room there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Lobby clerk was very nice and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Location was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Reasonable price; excellent staff - friendly & helpful. We make this a regular stop on our travels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great stop for two night
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

This is a gem especially for an older hotel! The owners have done a nice job updating flooring & furnishings while still keeping the price a GREAT VALUE! Impressed with how quiet it was.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Excellent non-chain hotel stay. The room was clean and comfortable. The owner(?) / front desk worker was eager to help with anything we needed and served up a fantastic breakfast the next morning even earlier than the time scheduled so we could grab a bite before hitting the road.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Overall a comfortable and pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

Really nice studio very close to the lifts. High end appliances and furniture. Great for two people.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Amazing , clean, new bathroom, bed comfortable, breakfast is goo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Great little motel! Clean quiet and excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Nice enough place to stay while working in the area. Friendly staff, good service and the bed was pretty nice for the 💵
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10

Overall it was a good place to stay for the cost but the broken bathroom door and tv remote were a bit inconvenient. Overall it was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Good price, nice accommodations, breakfast has options
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

adriana was a gem, wonderful breakfast and views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

We appreciated the location and the kindness of the staff and the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Very clean and super comfy bed and pillows ! Cute touches with washcloth and tissues made into bows
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Very quiet, had everything we needed. Had an awesome breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Very nice small and budget hotel to stay for a day. Breakfast is amazing here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Close to hunting
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Friendly staff. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024