Gateway Inn

Gateway Inn Located just minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park's West entrance & shops in Grand Lake, CO.
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The newest lodging located in the historic mountain village of Grand Lake, CO, less than a mile from the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, Gateway Inn is the ideal lodging destination for vacationers visiting the park, the shopping and dining destinations in Grand Lake village, or the surrounding Never Summer Wilderness, Shadow Mountain Reservoir, Lake Granby, and Arapaho National

Forest. Grand Lake area summer activities include wildlife viewing, hiking, climbing, biking, horseback riding, fishing, boating, and water sports. During the winter, Grand Lake is considered the "snowmobiling capital of Colorado", and Gateway Inn offers ride in/ride out access to the largest groomed snowmobile trail system in Colorado, including 150 miles of groomed trails and hundreds of miles of access to untouched deep powder terrain.

Something exciting is happening in Grand Lake! 🏔️✨The  Mountain Folk School has opened their second location, offering c...
05/31/2026

Something exciting is happening in Grand Lake! 🏔️✨

The Mountain Folk School has opened their second location, offering classes in woodworking, leatherworking, cobbling, silversmithing, and more.

Maybe your next mountain getaway isn’t just about outdoor adventure… maybe it’s about creativity too.

Stay with us at Gateway Inn and experience the beauty that inspires it all. 🌲🎨

Learn more at rockymountainfolkschool.org

Plans for tomorrow? Join us at Wild Bear Tavern  in the Gateway Inn for an evening of live music with Wade Sutton on May...
05/30/2026

Plans for tomorrow? Join us at Wild Bear Tavern in the Gateway Inn for an evening of live music with Wade Sutton on May 30 from 5 PM to 8 PM. Enjoy a laid-back mix of Americana and country rock paired with great food, drinks, and mountain views. Come early, grab a seat, and settle in for a perfect night in Grand Lake.

05/27/2026

Big things are happening around here… 👀

The Gateway Inn family might be growing. A cozy new rental house could be joining the adventure soon. 🏡✨

We’re not saying too much just yet… but trust us, you’ll want to stay tuned for this one.

Memorial Day weekend in Grand Lake has a special feeling… mountain air, lake views, family time, and a moment to remembe...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day weekend in Grand Lake has a special feeling… mountain air, lake views, family time, and a moment to remember the heroes who made it all possible. 🇺🇸

Today we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day from the Gateway Inn. ❤️

Some mornings in Grand Lake feel like winter forgot to leave… and others feel like summer is finally knocking on the doo...
05/24/2026

Some mornings in Grand Lake feel like winter forgot to leave… and others feel like summer is finally knocking on the door. ❄️☀️

Lately the weather has been keeping us guessing, but this moose cooling off in the water seems pretty confident that summer is on its way. And honestly… we hope he’s right.

For now, we’re soaking up every beautiful sunny day we get and dreaming about lake days, hiking trails, and warm evenings in the mountains.

Photo credit to 📸 — who is singing tonight at the Wild Bear Tavern! Come listen to this amazing singer alongside Ken Lund on percussion and Pete Kingham on guitar, vocals, and mando. 🎶📸

Last chance for one of our favorite spring deals 🌲❄️☀️Grand Lake weather may still be keeping us guessing, but this spec...
05/23/2026

Last chance for one of our favorite spring deals 🌲❄️☀️

Grand Lake weather may still be keeping us guessing, but this special is almost gone for good…

Stay 2 Nights, Get the 3rd FREE at Gateway Inn

✔ Any room type
✔ Any day of the week
✔ No blackout dates

Valid through May 26th only.

Use promo code 3FRE when booking online.

Rooms available under this special are limited each night as dates fill up — especially with Memorial Day weekend and summer right around the corner.

Come sneak in one more cozy mountain getaway before the deal disappears. 🏔️

One day it’s sunshine and green grass… the next day it’s snowflakes and winter coats again. That’s springtime in Grand L...
05/22/2026

One day it’s sunshine and green grass… the next day it’s snowflakes and winter coats again. That’s springtime in Grand Lake. 😂❄️☀️

While the weather figures itself out, we’re already daydreaming about afternoons on the lake with Mt. Baldy in the background, warm sunshine, and summer adventures right around the corner.

Summer will be here before we know it. 🏔️🚤

🎶 Live Music Week at the Wild Bear Tavern   🎶Two amazing bands will be playing this week inside the Gateway Inn! Come en...
05/20/2026

🎶 Live Music Week at the Wild Bear Tavern 🎶

Two amazing bands will be playing this week inside the Gateway Inn! Come enjoy live music, mountain-town vibes, and a great way to spend your evening in Grand Lake.

🎸 5/22/2026 — Morgan Hale | 5–8 PM
🎤 5/24/2026 — Peggy Mann | 4–7 PM

To see the full schedule at the Gateway Inn go to https://wildbeartavern.com/event-calendar/

You can feel the shift happening up here.And every year, it happens fast.The people who book early get the weekends they...
05/17/2026

You can feel the shift happening up here.

And every year, it happens fast.

The people who book early get the weekends they want.
The ones who wait… usually end up adjusting plans.

If Grand Lake is on your summer list, now’s the window.

📞 Call the front desk and lock in your stay.

Where will our ducky go next? 🧳🦆Our little Gateway ducky has been living a pretty big life lately…From sunny beaches in ...
05/15/2026

Where will our ducky go next? 🧳🦆

Our little Gateway ducky has been living a pretty big life lately…

From sunny beaches in St. Maarten…
to the waves of Daytona Beach…
all the way across the world to Spain 🌍

Now?
He’s back home in Grand Lake… sitting with his ducky buddies… just waiting for his next adventure.

And that’s where you come in.

When you stay with us, grab a ducky, take it along on your Grand Lake adventures—whether that’s a hike, a boat day, or just relaxing by the lake.

📸 Snap a photo
📲 Post it
🏷 Gateway Inn +

…and you might just win a prize.

So… where will your ducky go?

Address

120 Lake Avenue
Grand Lake, CO
80447

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 9pm
Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 9pm

Telephone

+19706272400

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