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Best Western Gateway Grand

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Place, Meadowbrook Golf Club
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sante Fe College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Accessible - 1 Queen 1 Single

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

Accessible - 1 Queen 1 Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Accessibility - 1 King, Roll-in Shower, Nonsmoking

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

Accessibility - 1 King, Roll-in Shower, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Meadowbrook Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Meadowbrook Golf Club - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sante Fe College - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Oaks Mall - 7 min drive - 8.8 km
  • University of Florida - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 15 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Best Western Gateway Grand

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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)

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Best Western Gateway Grand Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 879 out of 1477 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1477 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1477 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1477 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1477 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

chrishaunda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

lynda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yadira

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

beverly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

naomi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent , the room, the food and the staff except the mattress. We stayed in room 130 and both mattresses were very hard.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and quick.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice spacious room with a wall that divided the snoring sleepers. We really liked that layout. I didn't get breakfast but my sister liked it a lot. The staff at the front desk were really great too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

dominick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous Stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bonnie, East Granby

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the STAFF WERE AMAZING. We stayed 2 days for a wake and funetal. i thoughtthe price was steep for the wknd but then realized it was valentines wknd so i guess it is what it is. Breakfast was wonderfil.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Johndrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room great Restaurant reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Crystal

The room was clean and front desk staff were friendly. Our room was not ready upon arrival amd we had to wait 45 minutes before we could get the key. But
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great staff, Gator Grill had very good food. I will stay again when we come through.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Collin

Hot tub was out of order, which was a primary selling point for why we stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
EVERYTHING WAS GREAT AND CLEAN. VERY NICE HOTEL AND STAFF WAS PLEASANT.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026