About The Gateway Inn
The Gateway Inn sits just outside of Canmore, Alberta in the Harvie Heights area, right along the Trans-Canada Highway and only a 15-minute drive from the town of Banff.
Each of the 14 rooms at this property comes with a mini-fridge, a microwave, a coffee maker, and cable television. Rooms also have a private bathroom with both a tub and a shower.
Guests of this motel will have access to free parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, a fire pit, and a barbecue area. There is a children's playground and seven acres of land to explore at this motel, as well.
There are vending machines on-site at The Gateway Inn that dispense drinks and snacks. Restaurants like McDonald's, Tim Hortons, Sage Bistro, and Wild Orchid Bistro & Sushi Lounge are a short drive away in Canmore.
This property is located 9.2 kilometres from the Canmore Nordic Centre, 10.5 kilometres from the Grassi Lake Trail Head, and 25.1 kilometres from the Banff Gondola.
Positive Reviews
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Close to Banff National Park
Most guests have loved the location of this motel, as it is close to both Banff National Park and the town of Canmore. Although you will need a vehicle to explore the park, many of the top attractions are just minutes away.
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Clean and well maintained rooms
Guests have found the rooms at this motel to be clean and well maintained. The housekeeping staff works hard to keep the rooms in excellent shape at all times and everything works as it should inside the rooms, as well.
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Friendly customer service
The majority of guests have had positive experiences with the motel's customer service staff. The manager is always cordial and helpful, which assisted guests as they got settled in for their time at this motel.
Negative Reviews
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Uncomfortable mattresses
Past guests have complained about the beds and mattresses, saying that they are a little uncomfortable. These guests feel as though the mattresses should be upgraded in the near future to improve the sleep quality.
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Slightly run down and dated
The decor in these rooms is starting to look quite old and guests feel as though the furniture could use a replacement. The exterior of the property also looks old, leaving guests feeling as though a facelift could be in order.
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Noise from the train
There have been complaints about the noise levels from the train that runs by this property. While the noise isn't much of a problem during the day, it has woken guests up at night and disrupted their sleep.