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Best Western Gateway Grand

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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

Room options

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

  • 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 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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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 (0.7 km) from Meadowbrook Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Meadowbrook Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sante Fe College - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fresenius Medical Care at Shands Lake Shore Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • University of Florida - 10 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 13 min drive - 15.0 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)

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Best Western Gateway Grand Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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. 764 out of 1334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1334 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Steven

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stayed here with my husband for 2 nights. Some things we loved were: the spacious rooms. Our room included a sitting area with sofa, desk and then a separated bed area. The TV was thoughtfully placed where it was viewable from all areas of the room, including the bathroom. We also loved how quiet it was. We barely heard a peep the entire time we were there. The staff was great and we appreciated the fridge, microwave, and toiletries. Bed was super comfy, great linens and 4 nice large pillows! Also loved that the smart TV had Netflix available. The breakfast buffet was the star of the stay! We got there pretty early and everything was fresh and delicious! Some things we didn't love: We specifically booked this hotel for use of the hot tub, but found that it was luke warm, and pretty dirty, completely unusable. This was really disappointing. The room that held the toilet and shower was tiny! And impossible to open or close the door when seated on the toilet. Very awkward, especially for my 6'2 husband. *Some.towels in the pool area would be nice. Overall the room was nice for the price and id probably stay here again, but really hope they get the hot tub functioning soon, because that would be my only reason for not staying here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mance

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Mt. Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Nice checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jervy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not coming back

As soon as you walk in the room it smells like pee and has a musty odor. The shower curtain was too thin so when you took a shower, the whole bathroom will get wet. Floor was sticky,sheets looked dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Very good complimentary breakfast with omelet station. AC unit was very loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Gateway Grand is a solid hotel, it's getting a little old and worn. Still a nice property but dated. WiFi isn't great. Excellent breakfast. Nice people. Overall pretty good just really needs a remodel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Just Okay Room was ok. Staff was friendly but room could have been cleaner
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLISON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

braian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No cleaning the room in 4 days
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jene'e

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Very nice. Best breakfast in a long time. The pool and hot tub were clean and working.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanja

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
-I was with a person with a disability and the bathroom was very comfortable. -The breakfast was delicious! -The staff was very kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jene'e

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Water upon arrival, quiet room, easy access from interstate
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

yaremi, Miramar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time to stay at this hotel. The staff were informative, curtious and helpful. We were very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niumis

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this hotel- great room, comfy bed, incredible breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025