When you stay at The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge in Three Rivers, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. .This motel is 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from General Sherman Tree and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sequoia National Forest.
Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Foothills Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
Crystal Cave - 53 min drive - 16.5 miles
Getting around
Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Tony’s Taverna On Wheels - 8 min drive
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge - 1 min walk
River View Restaurant & Lounge - 8 min drive
Sequoia Coffee Co. - 9 min drive
Reimers Candies & Gifts - 7 min drive
About this property
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. This Three Rivers motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Cribs/infant beds are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the motel's restaurant, Three Rivers, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Three Rivers - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 20 for adults and USD 7 to 18 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Three Rivers
Family friendly
In-room crib
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
In a national park
In the mountains
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Crib
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Room service
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 20 for adults, and USD 7 to 18 for children
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 523 reviews
10 - Excellent
197
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 523 reviews
8 - Good
153
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 523 reviews
6 - Okay
88
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 523 reviews
4 - Poor
48
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 523 reviews
2 - Terrible
37
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Patricia
Traveled with partner
Jan 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We picked the facility for the location relative to the National parks. The staff was delightful and very personable, our meals were delicious and the second room was great. Unfortunately, the first room had a wet floor in one corner and our bag and backpack smelled like mildew for the remainder of our trip. They did move us but immediately cleaned the room so I am not confident the issue was resolved for a future guest. In spite of that I would stay there again.
Not a friendly place and we did not get our money back since we ended up only staying one night instead of two since the room was too cold and stinky. The heater was too stinky.
Juan
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Rachael
Traveled with group
Dec 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Everything across the board was decent. Good location. Would recommend to people hoping to be close to Sequoia. Not the best but does the job for short term travelers.
The Gateway is one of our new favorite spots to stay! The hotel is a well-maintained but older. All the amenities are great and well-maintained as well. Our room was super comfy, and a nice bed.
The restaurant was fantastic, amazing food that was well worth the price. Amazing view at night, with great ambiance. The staff was super friendly, and did a great job!
The room was a bit dated but in reasonable condition and everything worked well. It's really picturesque and the perfect rest before heading into the patk. Would definitely return
Extremely overpriced 1950s-style motel outside the national park. I expected something special for the price, but I was wrong. We didn't feel comfortable leaving our room because the deadbolt couldn't be locked from the outside, leaving only an easily bypassed handset lock. The food wasn't bad, but really, $29 for a hamburger? It's close to a park entrance, but I'd drive the extra miles to avoid this place.
Rick
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
Ryotaro, Costa Mesa
Sep 24, 2025
Ryotaro
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Mita
Sep 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is very old. They don't have dish waaher too.
This place is a strange mixture of s three star accomodation and five star restaurant. All in all very good
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
Rebecca
Traveled with family
Sep 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
They advertise the river but there is no way to see the river unless you walk to bridge. All private. I would not have chose this expensive place had I known that. Very disappointing. Exposed floor tacks to bathroom. Ok otherwise
We initially had an issue with too much air freshener in our room and once we asked about it, the staff immediately put an ionizer in the room and took care of the problem completely. The restaurant served great food and very large portions. The bed and shower were great. Cleaning staff was incredibly friendly as were bartenders and wait staff.