Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance - 7 min walk
Foothills Visitor Center - 4 min drive
Tunnel Rock - 7 min drive
Sequoia Foothills Chamber of Commerce - 8 min drive
Crystal Cave - 62 min drive
Getting around
Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
River View Restaurant & Lounge - 8 min drive
Pizza Factory - 10 min drive
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge - 1 min walk
Sequoia Coffee Co. - 9 min drive
Three Rivers Brewing - 9 min drive
About this property
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Three Rivers, which serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace. The helpful staff and restaurant get great marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Window screens
Sleep well
Cot/infant bed available
Freshen up
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Full-sized fridge/freezer
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Special features
Dining
Three Rivers – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 to 20 for adults and USD 7 to 18 for children
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Gateway Restaurant & Lodge
Gateway Restaurant & Lodge Three Rivers
Gateway Restaurant Three Rivers
Gateway Restaurant Lodge Three Rivers
Gateway Restaurant Lodge
The Gateway Restaurant Lodge
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge Motel
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge Three Rivers
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge Motel Three Rivers
Frequently asked questions
Does The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Three Rivers.
What's the area around The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge like?
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge is a short 8-minute walk from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and 7 minutes' walk from Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance.
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
SIMON
SIMON, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 September 2024
Enjoyed our stay and staff
Lori
Lori, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
12 September 2024
Really needs updating for the rates charged
Pilar
Pilar, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2024
My family spent one night here. The room and bathroom were very clean. The bed eas extremely comfortable. I usually have a difficult time sleeping with two hip replacements but this was like home to me. I left something in the room when we left and the house keeper brought it out to my car for me. The food was great, the staff was excellent. I’ll definitely be back.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
3 September 2024
Makiko
Makiko, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 September 2024
Great stay. My room had a sauna and river view. Clean as well and very quiet. Had free Wi-Fi and cable. Great stay overall!
laureano
laureano, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
2 September 2024
Room smelled
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
24 August 2024
Renee
Renee, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2024
eleni
eleni, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2024
The food was really nice!!
Atsuro
Atsuro, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 August 2024
Ivan
Ivan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 August 2024
We expected the property to be closer the the park and were surprised that it was over an hours drive from our destination. The restaurant was great. The staff was pleasant but not helpful. We were ready to go at 6:30 but the restaurant/office did not open until 8:00 so we stayed longer than anticipated to check out. Room was clean, warm and comfortable. Beautiful stream side location.
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
28 July 2024
Decent option right at the park entrance. Good location, restaurant and EV charging.
Rooms were ok - a little worn. The patio wasn't clean.
Umesh
Umesh, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 July 2024
Excellent restaurant. The property is 0.4 miles from the entrance to Sequoia National Park,
Svitlana
Svitlana, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 July 2024
Quick stay
It’s a bit dated but otherwise the food was great and the bar was amazing
Robert T
Robert T, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
23 July 2024
The lodge doesn't offer a baby crib, though Expedia says it does. I checked a week before I stayed. I was in a hurry to get a portable crib, which I did.
It was hot, but the air conditioning worked. The food in the restaurant was good. They offer infant food.
Mizuki
Mizuki, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 July 2024
this is the closest hotel to the three rivers entrance to Sequoia. Just 2 minutes away. The restaurant setting is lovely. The staff is wonderful. The rooms are a bit rustic and parking is limited but all in all a very good stay.
kathleen
kathleen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2024
Clean
Sian Kuang
Sian Kuang, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 July 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 July 2024
Closest place to park entrance and has restaurant/ lounge room fine but a bit dated. In incredible heat the A/C worked very well.
Douglas
Douglas, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
13 July 2024
THE CLERK AT THE PROPERTY TOOK MY CREDIT CARD AND RECHARGE MY PREPAID ROOM. I TRIED TO EXPLAIN THAT IT WAS PAID VIA EXPEDIA ON MY DISCOVER CARD AND WOULD HEAR OF IT. HE CHARGED ME $256. SO I PAID TWICE AT THIS FACILITY. I TRIED TO TALK TO MANAGMENT AND THEY WERE NOT AVAILABLE DURING MY STAY. I AM UPSET THAT I WAS CHARGED TWICE FOR MY ROOM AND NO ONE WOULD HELP FIX THIS ON SITE AS I WENT BACK TWICE DURING MY VISIT.
MELISSA
MELISSA, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2024
Perfect sequoia trip.
One night stay to go to sequoia, just the perfect-> location,clean, great customer service,good food. Just the perfect closer place to go to sequoia. Would come back again .*****
cecilia
cecilia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2024
Great little spot right outside Sequoia. It was clean and quiet. Nice restaurant with a great menu. Staff was friendly and helpful. Our only complaint was that the shower was so hot it was almost unusable - there was no cool or even warm option unless you used it early morning. That being said, there was a heat wave so that was probably out of their control.
Shauna
Shauna, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 July 2024
The winsow sills and corners of the room were rather dusty, but the bedsheets, bathroom were all clean and neat. The staff were very nice at check-in (in the restaurant.) We did not eat there, so i can't comment on that, but there's a deck overlooking the river - beautiful. Parking was a slight challenge. It was full when we returned from the park around 7 so we visited a store down the road before returning and finding a spot. It's a small property, but that is why it's nice and quiet.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 July 2024
Generally OK
Staff were great and the room was OK. It needed a bit of attention here & there (plastic fork holding the AC vents open, blinds broken etc.), but generally OK. I booked a room with 2 double beds, but they were pretty small so it was more comfortable to sleep in separate beds.
The major disappointment was breakfast - on Sunday, they only serve a Champagne Brunch at $30+ per person - with no discount for those not drinking. As I was going to be negotiating the twisty roads of the park after breakfast, I really didn't want to be drinking. So we checked out and had a great breakfast at the general store a mile down the road. Later the car park was full so I assume the Champagne Breakfast is popular - just not the right thing for overnight guests!