Located in Merrick, within 5. 9 miles of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and 8 miles of Jones Beach, Gateway Inn provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 2-star inn offers a 24-hour front desk. Aqueduct Racetrack is 16 miles from the inn and Arthur Ashe Stadium is 20 miles away. Nikon Theater is 8. 5 miles from the inn, while Belmont Park Race Track is 14 miles away.