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Gateway Thunderbird Motel

1.5 of 5
1909 Fremont Boulevard, Seaside, CA 93955 (Formerly Gateway Lodge Motel)
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Gateway Thunderbird Motel
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Madera, California
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

The room was clean and quiet .The fridge and microwave worked very while they did'nt smelled and the towels where fine.the owner where very nice people I left my souvenir hanging on the wall and they were kind enough to send it to me by mail . which I appreciated the owners doing that for me. which there is no... More

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Fresno, California
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

This motel was one of the cheapest option. It cost $68, including tax. We got what we paid. The room was the smallest among the rooms that I have ever stayed. I have never seen such a heavily used bath towel in my life. There were fridge and microwave in the room, which was nice for the cheap motel but... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2012 via mobile

Monteray was totally full so no options other than this Motel. We were warned... And we also told we would be in good company with others desperate for a room. It would have scored higher except for the receptionist who seemed to take exception to us breathing let alone checking in and asking for some help... And the breakfast does... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2012

PROS: They allowed me to check in at noon. Free fast wi-fi. Ample free parking. CONS: The housekeeper uses a shopping cart from Target to hold her cleaning supplies. The road noise is loud. Ask for a room not next to the road. Small rooms. Bed is hard.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2012

The Gateway Lodge is next to the Thunderbird Gateway. It was clean and nice. We would stay again, the staff was very friendly.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2012

So when we arrived we had no expectations at all since the reviews here before hasn't been that good. But now, sitting in the hotel I'm plesantly surprised. They changed their settings on the TV just to help me see tonight season premiere of Breaking Bad. That's service I don't even expect at a 4 star hotel. Prepare for an... More

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Atwater, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2012

Let me start of first by saying I DID NOT READ THE REVIEWS UNTIL AFTER I BOOKED (MY FAULT) We traveled 6/24-6/25...My husband goes in to get the key around noon...which was early, but we figured...hey, maybe they will have a room that was done, which to our surprise was the case. So my two kids (ages 6,7) and my... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011

Firstly let me be clear: I'm not someone who expects a 5* hotel at 1* prices. The proprietor charged us $150 for one night (we were desperate for any room at that time of night, so we took it...) but clearly he 'saw us coming' so to speak and ripped us off - a 5* hotel in Vegas costs less... More

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Additional Information about Gateway Thunderbird Motel

Also Known As:
Gateway Thunderbird Hotel Seaside
Gateway Thunderbird Hotel
Address: 1909 Fremont Boulevard, Seaside, CA 93955 (Formerly Gateway Lodge Motel)
Region: United States > California > Seaside
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 12 hotels in Seaside
Price range (per night): INR3,073 - 9,823
Hotel Class:1.5 star (1.5*)
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