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Best Western Gateway Grand

3.0 star property

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Reception
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub (Living Room;with Sofabed)
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle

Explore the area

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4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Place, Meadowbrook Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sante Fe College
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Fresenius Medical Care at Shands Lake Shore Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

King Suite with Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Queen and Single Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (with Sofabed)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Microwave And Mini-Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Microwave And Mini-Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

1 King 1 Queen, Non-Smoking, Junior Suite, Microwave And Mini-Refrigerator, Individual Pod Coffee Maker

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Sofabed, Sitting Area, Microwave And Mini-Refrigerator, Individual Pod Coffee Make

  • Sleeps 4

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two King Beds Suite with Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Gainesville

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 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Gainesville Raceway.

What's nearby

  • Meadowbrook Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sante Fe College - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fresenius Medical Care at Shands Lake Shore Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of Florida - 11 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 14 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers And Buffalo Wings - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Best Western Gateway Grand

Tuscan-style hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor pool
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.
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 a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. 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).
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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (10,000 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport 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
  • 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 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 28.13 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 112.50 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact 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 16.88 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 28.13 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 112.50 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 16.88 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
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
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)

Property is also known as

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Best Western Gateway Grand Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 828 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1412 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful place to stay, very friendly staff, clean and quiet, and breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the omelette station.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Keith, Lake Alfred

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This entire property needs to be updated. I don't know how old it is but it has seen better days. I would not stay there again and I can not recommend it. Way to expensive for what you get.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Omelet station great. Love the outside area with the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rosanna, Pembroke pines

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Only one towel for a double occupancy room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, spacious, comfortable and handicap accessible. The staff are friendly, very polite and professional. The breakfast buffet was excellent! Kudos to the hotel manager Josh!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rokaya

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
some towels were dirty, spacious room but it need upgrade. Tissue box was almost empty and no extra was available
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room and bed was not very clean. I got a bad spider bite as well. Not good experience this time. Usually better
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great, breakfast selection was not. Bring your own pillows if you can.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean from the lobby to the guest rooms. The custom made omelette for breakfast is one of our favorites!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DUKE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was ok. Cleaning could be better. Staff was Friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Tallahassee

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was nice. The hotel just needs updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and service room service was fairly priced and a good amount of food and the room was very clean the breakfast was great and they have someone make the omelets fresh in front of you I couldn’t leave a full star because I didn’t explore all the options so I can’t attest to the quality but what I did see was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeRoy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always consistently good experiences.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey Page

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Francis

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor quality facilities and room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025