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Gateway Motel

Gateway Motel in Gananoque offers budget rooms, continental breakfast, outdoor pool, and pet-friendly amenities. Close to Thousand Islands attractions.

819 King St W, Gananoque, ON K7G 2H6, Canada View on map
6.8/10
Average Based on 137 recent guest reviews
Breakfast Air-conditioned Pet-friendly Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Mixed Budget Motel with Friendly Service and Practical Amenities

Recent guests highlight the motel’s welcoming hosts, affordable pricing, and convenient location. While the rooms are basic and the property shows its age, it offers a no-frills, comfortable stay with included continental breakfast and parking. Ideal for short stays when exploring the Thousand Islands area.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly and accommodating staff, noted for helpfulness and flexibility.
  • Affordable rates offering good value compared to other local options.
  • Clean and comfortable rooms with essential amenities such as AC and parking.
  • Included continental breakfast appreciated for convenience.
  • Quiet location with convenient access to local attractions and boat tours.

Worth knowing

  • Property is basic and somewhat dated, reflecting its budget status.
  • Breakfast is simple and may not meet all guest expectations.
  • No airport shuttle service is available.
  • Best suited for guests who prioritize value over luxury accommodations.
  • Pet-friendly and kid-friendly policies add flexibility for families and travelers with pets.

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers seeking simple, no-frills accommodation.
  • Visitors planning short stays while exploring the Thousand Islands region.
  • Guests valuing friendly service and a laid-back atmosphere.
  • Travelers arriving by car who appreciate free parking and easy access.
  • Families and pet owners needing a practical, comfortable base.
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About this property

Welcome to Gateway Motel

Gateway Motel offers budget accommodation with basic amenities including air conditioning, a continental breakfast, and a coffee shop. The property also features an outdoor pool and is pet-friendly, making it suitable for travelers looking for straightforward, no-frills lodging.

Located at 819 King St W in Gananoque, the motel is conveniently positioned approximately 1.6 km from the Gananoque Boat Line, which provides cruises around the Thousand Islands. Popular attractions such as the Antique Boat Museum and Thousand Islands Boat Museum are also nearby, making it a practical base for visitors interested in exploring the area.

Guest reviews highlight friendly and accommodating staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and good value for the price. While some note the property's older style and modest breakfast offerings, most appreciate its affordability and convenient location. Travelers looking for a quiet, basic stay without the extra amenities of larger hotels will find Gateway Motel a reasonable choice.

Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 11:00, with free parking available on site. The motel’s modest rating reflects a mix of opinions but generally aligns with expectations for a budget hotel experience in this area.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Breakfast
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly

Not available at this property

Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

DK
Der Kleebaum Apr 17, 2026
10

Really nice host, very friendly, allowed us to check in after 10 pm! Nice and comfortable beds and a spacious room. Everything we needed was provided (AC, towels, breakfast), and we could park our car right outside the room. Overall a nice experience. Edit: Stayed another night, review stays the same. Great value, nice host.

MNN
Minh Nhựt Nguyễn (Lucas) Mar 30, 2026
10

You get what you pay for. Very nice for a short stay before exploring the Islands. Breakfast is good. They also offered free parking after I checked out so I can stroll the town without being worry about the parking fee.

DN
Daiwat Natu Feb 17, 2026
10

It’s a great location with best staff. They are friendly and amazing. Loved the stay

RC
rapitsu com Feb 03, 2026
8.0

Spent a silent night there. Bathroom is clean, microwave and refrigerator are also clean. Boss is friendly. Good price comparing with almost all other hotels in town. Next time I'll still choose this little inexpensive clean hotel again, as long as it maintains the same low price, why not?

HT
Heron Torres Jan 29, 2026
10

Very affordable option to spend the night if you’re travelling by. Friendly staff, clean and comfy room, quiet place, even offers breakfast. Lots of people giving bad reviews because the “place is old” or “breakfast could be better”… well if they want to pay $300 on a big hotel they will get that… you get what you pay for and this place delivers exactly what you pay for.. maybe more!

XX
x x Jan 28, 2026
8.0

GREAT OWNER !! very nice stopped for directions, owner was so nice we decided to stay there. coffee (very good, with real cream) & continental breakfast (yogurt, muffins, fruit) included

VB
vishwa bhavsar Jan 01, 2026
10

Very friendly and neat motel. had a great time staying here. Owner was very nice and guided us for our trip in gananoque.

KG
Kristian Gareau Dec 31, 2025
10

No frills, kinda run-down with comfortable enough beds BUT good location, clean sheets, kind service, impressive continental breakfast with ok coffee, and probably the cheapest room in town ($129 with tax). Very practical for cyclists, they have no problem with bikes inside the room.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Gateway Motel

Gananoque, Ontario, Canada

This straightforward motel is 1.6 km from the Gananoque Boat Line (offering cruises of the 1000 Islands) and 5.9 km from the OLG Casino.

  • Kingston Airport 37 min Car · 1 hr 27 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Ontario. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Antique Boat Museum 737 reviews

Antique Boat Museum

750 Mary St, Clayton, NY 13624, United States

4.8 · History Museum
Thousand Islands 354 reviews

Thousand Islands

Leeds and Grenville United Counties, ON, Canada

4.8 · Island
Thousand Islands Boat Museum 65 reviews

Thousand Islands Boat Museum

B, 125 Water St Green Bldg, Gananoque, ON K7G 3E3, Canada

4.4 · Museum
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