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Best Western Gateway Grand

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Reception
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, Sante Fe College
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, North Florida Regional Medical Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪22 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
(1 review)
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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Best Western Gateway Grand Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 757 out of 1331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1331 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vince

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

8/10 Good

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

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

Highly recommend!!

Really enjoyed our stay, place was clean and service was good!! We was just stopping for the night and you cant beat it for the price!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Trenna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daphney

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

Room was clean

Room was clean, open breakfast area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ma Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, I like the design
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

a week stay

We stayed at the Best Western Gaeway for a week. We had two children with us. We were there weekend and weekdays. Here's my honest and detailed review. The location is really nice , its tucked away and its not to busy in that area. The hotel is spacious . The decor and lobby are very nice and welcoming. The night desk man is very nice and welcoming!!! The house keeping staff ladies are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is good. They do have a worker who does made to order omelet. The breakfast is limited options and its the same everyday, there is also no fruit. They always have 2 staff working breakfast most are quiet and nice. The one weekday lady who seems to be the main lady has little patience and a temper. She was told about a waffle batter spill and yelled and became very unwelcoming to eveeyone !! She made us feel very uncomfortable and afraid to ask any questions. The outdoor area is very nice,lots of seating, sun, shade. The hotter is hot! The pool is heated perfectly. The fencing around the area could use a good pressure washing but otherwise its beautiful. The fitness center location is a little odd especially for a female alone working out at night but the equipment is pretty standard and in working order. The rooms- they're clean, they lack a good deep cleaning. The sinks etc have hard water and soap scum all over but otherwise its clean and a pretty standard room. Some fridges have a small frezer and some dont. rooms are outdated with hard beds
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access from interstate. Loads of parking. Breakfast was excellent. Room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel rooms were clean with easy access from the freeway. The bad experience my parents and I have from our stay, was the breakfast buffet, because we went told it ends at 9am, but 10 min before 9am there was coming out an Army from the kitchen to pick everything out, without any chance to get more of that. Also Lady in the eggs making table deny to
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We love this property, the staff is very nice! The beds are comfy and room is clean. We have been here before and will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeannine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

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

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elba

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved the pool and hot tub! We really liked the breakfast options. The omelet bar was really neat, wish they had more options to add on the omelet. He did kind of burn our omelets, but we still ate them. The bathroom is on the smaller side, but the room is spacious. We were able to do our laundry there as well. $4 for washer and dryer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Royce

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cecile

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
On 7-5-25 we went for coffee. There was somebody talking loud gossip, dancing & singing in breakfast area. A young female employee. Same girl that stood behind me as I topped my kids waffle , asked another employee that was with her, why do we have to clean up after these people now ? She continued to say they are just gonna keep messing it up. Why can't we do it at the end? In a rude loud way for guest to feel uncomfortable. Unprofessional. This is a quiet area. We go for the scenic views and peaceful springs in the area. This girl clearly has no hospitality training, manners or respect. Maid staff left little black curley hairs all over the tub, sink , toilett and somehow on my baby's sippy cup in mini refrigerator. Disgusting. Giant red ant in the bathroom. Our light bulb in bathroom was burnt out for 1 day however the kind gentleman who were very nice fixed it immediately. The front desk staff was helpful & clearly was trained in the hospitality field. They were professional & respectful.Food was okay.They did have a omelet station made fresh, waffles and much more.The pool look nice though we never used it.The room Was nice and cold .Overall I would have rated higher if that one unprofessional girl did her job quietly without complaining in front of guests.Also if my room wasn't filled with hairs.My kids found someone's medication under bed which shows the rooms are cleaned quickly but not thoroughly.I will NOT bring my family to this hotel again for those reasons
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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