Best Western Gateway Grand

3.0 star property
3-star Tuscan hotel with free breakfast

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Meadowbrook Golf Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sante Fe College
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Oaks Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 378 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 378 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 318 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 318 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 318 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • 378 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub

  • 378 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 564 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

Close to airport.Stay at this Gainesville hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Meadowbrook Golf Club and 2 miles (3 km) of Sante Fe College. Fresenius Medical Care at Shands Lake Shore Hospital and Micanopy Cemetery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Sante Fe College - 18 min walk
  • Oaks Mall - 5 min drive
  • North Florida Regional Medical Center - 6 min drive
  • University of Florida - 10 min drive
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mother's Pub North - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Best Western Gateway Grand

3-star Tuscan hotel with free breakfast
Best Western Gateway Grand offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, 8 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 10000 square feet (929 square meters) and includes a conference center. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Gateway Grand. An area shuttle within 15 miles and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are free. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Gainesville hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 152 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 10000 sq ft of conference space
  • 929 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1998
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Best Western Gateway Grand offers 152 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 15 mi
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. Parties and events are allowed on site. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Best Western Gateway Grand.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Gateway Grand to the airport?

Best Western Gateway Grand is 11.4 mi (27-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Gateway Grand?

As of Feb 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Gateway Grand on Feb 17, 2025 start from $125.11, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Gateway Grand have an airport shuttle?

Best Western Gateway Grand offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, at scheduled times.

Does Best Western Gateway Grand offer free breakfast?

Best Western Gateway Grand offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Gateway Grand?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Gateway Grand?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Best Western Gateway Grand?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Gateway Grand have a pool?

Best Western Gateway Grand features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Best Western Gateway Grand have a restaurant?

Best Western Gateway Grand is home to Gator's Den Sports Grill, which features American cuisine and happy hour.

Does Best Western Gateway Grand have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Gateway Grand to downtown Gainesville?

Best Western Gateway Grand is 8.1 mi away from Gainesville.

Best Western Gateway Grand Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 648 out of 1100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1100 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cary L

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Cary L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room was nice and clean. The problem I had was the barking. I was on the second floor, and I can hear dogs barking all around me. I'm not a dog person. I asked the attendant if there were rooms away from the dogs on my arrival. The front desk attendant said there was dogs on all the floors. That was disappointing. I was tired and didn't want to go through booking a room at another hotel. When my wife and I traveled, we stayed with WB a number of times and aways had a room away from dogs. My wife passed on December 26th. I was gone most of the day planning and setting up for her memorial service. Needless to say, I didn't get the rest I needed. Would I like to have a refund? Yes, I would. Even a partial one would help.

10/10 Excellent

Joi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. It was clean and comfortable. The front desk people were wonderful, the lobby was so pretty for the holidays and the breakfast was great! They even had cook to order fresh omelets.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were more than kind (had a pack of cookies for us on entrance). They did not overprice their bottled waters (0.50 cents). The pool area was very nice and clean, saw a pool-man check chemicals, towels at the pool to use as many as you wanted and a basket to return dirty ones to. Housekeeping brought new towels in a bag and hung on our door (3 day stay) because he had "don't disturb" sign up. Offered hot breakfast which was fairly good, and even had someone cooking up omlets in the dining area. Allowed dogs, but very clean anyway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice for the money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Donald A

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Night clerk that checked us in was awesome. Very kind and accommodating. Morning clerk for checkout was ok. We had no hot water in our room (#206) and we let the water run so long I felt guilty about wasting it. She did not offer anything for our inconvenience, just that she would tell maintenance. We didn't get showers. And the sofa smelled like cheese. The TV is also very annoying to try to use. But, the bed was comfy. The breakfast was good. They even had a waffle station and an inlet station. So that was nice. It was worth the $100 we paid but a hot shower would have made this a 5-star review.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff, Lima

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Move some of the furniture and clean behind it. Other than that, no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay here again
That room was a little outdated but room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

William T

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a well-kept, beautifully landscaped pet-friendly hotel. Our bedroom and bathroom were meticulously cleaned and the bedroom was spacious. The bed was comfortable. The pool and hot tub were also clean and operational. We highly recommend this hotel and if we are ever back in Gainesville or nearby, we will stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne, Monterey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here on way from TN to Fl up & back. Easy off I 75, safe parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast omlette bar was delicious

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed here multiple times and have always been pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Monica

Traveled with family
There was a college football team that stayed there the night before. Not enough cleaning personnel available to clean rooms after the tram checked out before the evening game.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024