Did not stay at the lodge. Stopped in the restaurant after a long first day in the park. Unfortunately we did not look at the menu before being seated. The prices are completely outrageous! We were just too embarrassed to leave at that point. We asked to sit at a table with a river view (four were empty) and were told that those were being held for people with reservations. Two of the tables remained unoccupied the entire time we were there. Our waitress forgot about us once the food came. Had the chicken and rib combo. The chicken was dried out as if it had been waiting for some time and was way over seasoned. The ribs had been cooking way too long too. There are a number of better options in town. Unfortunately we had to learn a lesson first. Take heed.

I have stayed in a lot of different types of accomodation, at different price points, over the years. This is the first time I have ever posted a review. I feel I have to so I can try to save other people from this place! We stayed here as it was listed as an ok place in our guide book. (I will be writing to the guide book people too!) We arrived late at night having called ahead to book for one night and on a positive note the staff were nice and helpful on arrival. We ate first as the kitchen was closing soon. We were tired from driving a long way and pleased to arrive. The restaurant/bar area is fine and our waiter was good. It was quiet, with only one other table eating. We thought we had found a great base for our visit to the National Park. Then it all went wrong. Our food was terrible. To cut a long story short, my husband, who only ate a bit of his overcooked and strange tasting pasta was sick all night (and the following day). About an hour after we went to our room (I think we were the only guests) he became ill and was basically up all through the night. I too did not sleep much, not from sickness but from freaking out about how dirty and horrible the room was. Had we arrived at a reasonable hour, we would have left. I have never stayed in such a dirty, miserable room. It was depressing. The sink and toilet were clean in themselves, but other surfaces, bathroom walls and corners were dirty, and the carpet by the side of the bed was dusty, dirty. The whole room had seen better days, which would be fine if you didn't feel that it has not been properly cleaned for months. I don't mind something old and well used, but dirty?! There is no need for that. Basically, I don't think the room had been used for some time and it was just stale and dirty. I was dubious about the sheets and wore lots of clothes in bed! One positive- the heater was very warm! I notice from another review that 20% tip was added to the check - this was the same for us, very annoying for a meal that was overpriced even before it poisoned my husband! The people here seemed nice but really, this is a terrible place. $90 for the meal and $80 for the room. Totally ripped off. The next day we continued our journey and having been frightened off small motels checked into a chain one that night. I have never been so happy to check into a Best Western - it was like being in a 5* hotel after the Gateway.

This was one of the biggest mistakes I have ever made in planning a night stay. The host was not friendly and the place is a mess. The shower looked like it had not been cleaned and the sheets on the bed were questionable. The restaurant has a nice patio with a river view but the prices are way over the top. I would NOT recommend this place for a stay even for one night.

We drove up to this place and was WOWED the whole time from the SUPER FREINDLY staff . To the INCREDIBLE view ON THE RIVER to the wonderful steak my woman had to the awesome Hamburger that I got. This is our second trip and won't be the last ! Not sure bout the lodging, have never stayed there, but the food and staff were great ! Beer battered onion rings were the best I have had in a long time !