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Best Western Gateway Grand

3.0 star property
Tuscan-style hotel with free breakfast and airport shuttle service

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

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Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 378 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 378 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 318 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 318 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 318 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Fan
  • 378 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 378 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
  • 564 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Map
4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606

What's nearby

  • Sante Fe College - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Oaks Mall - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • North Florida Regional Medical Center - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • University of Florida - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 15 min drive - 13.2 km

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

Hotel near University of Florida
Consider a stay at Best Western Gateway Grand and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. The on-site American cuisine theme restaurant, Gator's Den Sports Grill, features happy hour and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, a ballroom, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, a reception hall, and 8 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 152 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 42-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Gator's Den Sports Grill

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (10,000 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Gateway Grand have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

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

As of Dec 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Gateway Grand on Jan 5, 2025 start from CA $140.83, 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.

Is Best Western Gateway Grand pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Gateway Grand?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Best Western Gateway Grand provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Best Western Gateway Grand located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Meadowbrook Golf Club and Sante Fe College. Fresenius Medical Care at Shands Lake Shore Hospital and Micanopy Cemetery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Best Western Gateway Grand Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 594 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1019 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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast with freshly cooked omelettes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nga

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

10/10 Excellent

charles, BAY ST. LOUIS

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The nicest under $100 hotel I ever stayed in!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nevys

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very pretty, staff was good. But the room smelled bad and was very noisy. Too close to the highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the front desk associate was very sweet and welcoming and made the process quick and easy. i didn’t catch her name but she mentioned being from venezuela.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rosanna, Pembroke pines

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, very good price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room for parking boat / trailer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne, Monterey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While it’s showing its age and could use some upgrades, it was a good stay. Good pricing for room. The bed too hard for me & pillows too full. We stay here several times a year driving from TN to Miami for family.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli, Houghton Lake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel. Showing some wear. Quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and it felt very homey. It was beautifully decorated!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to highway
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, staff were friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Property & staff were very friendly; our Room had a very loud bathroom exhaust fan I would not recommend this to anyone I know
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaquille

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Needs ground floor rooms cleaned and pest control ants in the room. Tub was dirty. Very cold room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place to Stay!! Breakfast was very good and plenty hot food!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly and have a large area for them. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Trenton

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Negative: The room coffeemaker was dusty They didn't have pancakes or bacon at breakfast as advertised. Would have liked a cut fruit tray. I am allergic to oranges. Positive: Easy access to outdoors for my dog.Spacious bathroom. Wonderful pool area and hot tub. I went in the hot tub on a cold morning and really enjoyed it. Beautiful palms to look at. I would book there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ford

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

6/10 Okay

Lori, Sarasota

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family
We didn’t care for the pillows. They were square shape and not like regular bed pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience, great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RobandAmy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024