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Gateway Inn

Property class: 2.5

Photo gallery for Gateway Inn

A motel with a row of rooms, a covered parking area, and a sunset in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, red walls, and framed artwork.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a towel rack.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.
A park with a wooden swing set, picnic tables, and a dirt path.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

Explore the area

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1320 S Hamilton St, Sullivan, IL, 61951
  • Place, The Little Theatre on the Square
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Shelbyville
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastern Illinois University
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Decatur, IL (DEC)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Two Queen Bed Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a desk, and a window with a view of parked cars.

Two Queen Bed Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Sullivan

At Gateway Inn you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from The Little Theatre on the Square and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Lake Shelbyville. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Sullivan motel include Eagle Creek State Park and Wolf Creek State Park.
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What's nearby

  • The Little Theatre on the Square - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Lake Shelbyville - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Eastern Illinois University - 38 min drive - 55.9 km
  • Millikin University - 39 min drive - 57.5 km
  • Effingham Performance Center - 50 min drive - 68.6 km

Getting around

  • Mattoon Station - 22 min drive
  • Decatur, IL (DEC) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Monical's Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Red Apple Family Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sully’s Taphouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rosati's Pizza - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Gateway Inn

Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sullivan motel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Gateway Inn offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations, with a hairdryer. 34-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Sullivan motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 34-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
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
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Gateway Inn Motel
Gateway Inn Sullivan
Gateway Inn Motel Sullivan

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gateway Inn?

Gateway Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Gateway Inn?

As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gateway Inn on 27 Sept 2026 start from NZ$177, 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.

Is parking available at Gateway Inn?

Yep, Gateway Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Gateway Inn?

The closest beach to Gateway Inn is Lake Shelbyville Beach (24.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gateway Inn?

No, Gateway Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gateway Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gateway Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Gateway Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 88 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place for the money close to the lake and town .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great and the a/c did a good job
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We chose it for location more than anything. Just a one night stay. No frills just a place to stay where we needed to be
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was adequate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was SO kind and so very accommodating. We arrived quite late, almost midnight, and they were still very pleasant and genuinely happy to see us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was a breeze, and very friendly staff. Motel is older but definitely clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint but nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a quiet place to stay . Lots to do in area . We enjoyed our stay . The owner was very accommodating .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and reasonable room prices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing group Of people running that place Absolutely loved it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable, quiet. Customer service is great and I had no issues checking in or out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a pleasant stay. Appreciate the management.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Nice parking spots. Clean towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Lake Shelbyville. Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We picked the Gateway because the staff , room and location are wonderful! Been here before and will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Very reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The rooms we keep clean and the area was nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

OK place to stay

This is an older property but the room was fixed up pretty well, bed was comfortable, things were clean. Nothing fancy here but was an OK budget priced overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024