When you stay at Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. .This hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Meadowbrook Golf Club.
What's nearby
Sante Fe College - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
North Florida Regional Medical Center - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
Oaks Mall - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
University of Florida - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 15 min walk
Circle K - 14 min walk
Sonny's BBQ - 17 min walk
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
Burger King - 14 min walk
About this property
Best Western Gateway Grand
Tuscan-style hotel with free breakfast and airport shuttle service
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.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 152 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This Tuscan-style hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 15 miles.
Enjoy American cuisine at Gator's Den Sports Grill, a theme restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Gainesville? This hotel has 10000 square feet (929 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours), and a bus station shuttle is also provided at no charge.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Gator's Den Sports Grill - This theme restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
Free area shuttle up to 15 miles
Free bus station shuttle
Limo/town car service
Free uncovered self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry 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
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Cot (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
8 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference centre (10,000 square foot 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
Grab bar in shower
Handrails in stairways
Height-adjustable showerhead
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
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
Cot (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
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 at the property
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night
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
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 a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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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Reviews
Best Western Gateway Grand Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 756 out of 1327 reviews
10 - Excellent
756
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1327 reviews
8 - Good
306
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1327 reviews
6 - Okay
152
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1327 reviews
4 - Poor
65
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1327 reviews
2 - Terrible
48
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Latasha
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Every single staff member we spoke with or had any interaction with was friendly, kind, and helpful. They were quick with extra-anything we needed. We appreciated the option to reduce our carbon footprint with less room cleaning during our stay, and the front desk was always happy to give us extra towels, as needed. The building was clean and comfortable. The rooms were clean. 100% would stay here again.
I inadvertently booked an accessible room. It appeared to not be used often.
The Shower faucet was hard to operate with low pressure.
The toilet needed to be plunged at 9 PM!!! Unheard of!
The bed and pillows were old and uncomfortable.
Breakfast was nice.
It was strange as the property looked nice.
Property was clean and queit. Beautiful sceen around. One issue with the bathroom had mold in-between tiles and shower curtains too short spreading water all over the bathroom. There was alot of dust around the fridge.
The property is beautiful, and the breakfast was good. However, our room was dirty and the bathroom filthy! The floor looked like it was never cleaned- dirt in the corners, behind the toilet. At the top of the bowl, there was black mold ring at the top. The bathtub had brown stains on the bottom. We asked on Saturday morning to get the bathroom cleaned, but nothing was cleaned.
This is a nice hotel with a great hot breakfast, nice pool, spa, and patio, and really comfortable rooms. While it might seem far from the center of Gainesville, not being near Archer Road and all the traffic of that area made it super easy to get around where we needed to go. We'll definitely try to stay here again.
The hotel is a little dated, but its very clean, comfortable, and the staff is exceptional! Would stay here again!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
John
24 Jul 2025
I typed all of this and then decided to come back up to the top to tell you; stop looking at the other hotels and stay here. You won’t be sorry. I usually don’t leave reviews, but the hotel was very impressive. It was clean, spacious, quiet. The pool and hot tub were very nice also. You cannot find a room this nice, for this price…anywhere. Quality Inn wanted $20 less, and half of the front windows were busted out and covered with plywood. Crack heads and homeless all over the place. I have nothing against homeless people. I’m just saying, what a difference 3 miles and $20 made. I highly recommend this BW hotel.