Rate based on Check-in: May 28, 2013 Check-out: May 29, 2013

BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

3 stars
6600 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231-4832
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
55 reviews
terrific value

more than just a great value, it was comfortable and convenient, and the staff was very helpful.... See full review

  • Garden girl 47
  • Oct 10, 2012
winter vacation

Being on the road for two weeks we stayed at many hotels. We would have to rank this hotel *1. The... See full review

  • Mr.Crab
  • Mar 3, 2012
Near Siesta Beach, hotel offers pool, free breakfast, free Internet

BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Siesta Key Hotel is located in Sarasota, Florida just over a mile from the popular Siesta Beach and close to dining, shopping and attractions such as the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. This 3-star hotel offers guests a complimentary breakfast and coffee, cookies and snacks in the lobby throughout the day. The lovely pool area with lush tropical landscaping is the perfect place to spend a hot Florida afternoon. The hotel offers a business center and free Wi-Fi Internet access.

Highlights
  • Close to beach, dining and attractions
  • Heated outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wi-Fi Internet access
  • Express Start deluxe hot breakfast bar from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Rooms

Pleasantly decorated in traditional style, with neutral tones, crisp white bed linens, and plush drapes, the 131 guest rooms and suites at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Siesta Key Hotel offer a comfortable stay. All rooms include air-conditioning, TV with premium cable channels and pay-per-view movies, a coffee-maker, microwave, mini fridge and hair-dryer. Guests traveling with kids can request connecting rooms, cribs and rollaway beds. Spacious two-room executive suites have fully-equipped kitchenettes.

Features

Located just over a mile from Siesta Beach and close to shopping, dining, and Sarasota attractions, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Siesta Key Hotel provides comfortable 3-star accommodations. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Gateway Siesta Key Hotel welcomes visitors in its cheery lobby area. The free, hot Express Start Breakfast Bar serves morning favorites like cheese omelets, scrambled eggs, bacon, and yogurt.


Guests seek respite from the Florida sun at the outdoor pool surrounded by lush tropical landscaping, before heading out for dinner at one of the many nearby restaurants. Stay connected at the business center which has a PC available for guest use. Both Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet access are available at no charge.

Transportation
  • Sarasota bus service (SCAT) (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (10.4 mi/16.7 km)
Attractions
  • Siesta Key Beach (1.3 mi/2.1 km)
  • Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (5.8 mi/9.3 km)
  • St. Armand's Circle (8.9 mi/14.3 km)
  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens (9 mi/14.5 km)
  • John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (9.9 mi/15.9 km)
  • Mote Marine Laboratory (10 mi/16.1 km)
  • South Lido Park (10.2 mi/16.4 km)
Business
  • Meeting room
  • Business center
  • Free high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi access

BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway Rooms

1 KING BED
1 KING BED,NSMK,POOLSD,PILLOWTOP,42IN LCD TV,SOFABD,FULL BREAKFAST
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,MOBACC,BATHTB,POOLSD,NSMK,FULL BREAKFAST
SUITE-1 KING BED
SUITE-1 KING BED,NSMK,2 RM SUITE,SOFABED,MICFRG,2 BATHRMS,FULL BREAKFAST
SUITE-1 KING BED
SUITE-1 KING BED,NSM,SEPBDRM,POOLSD,SOFBD,MICFRG,2 BATHRM,FULL BREAKFAST
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,SMOK,PILLOWTOP BD,42IN LCDTV,MICRFG,FULL BREAKFAST
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,NSMK,POOLSD,PILLOWTOP,42IN LCDTV,MICRFG,FULL BREAKFAST
2 DOUBLE BEDS
2 DOUBLE BEDS,NSMK,PILLOWTOP BD,42IN LCDTV,MICRFG,FULL BREAKFAST
2 DOUBLE BEDS
2 DOUBLE BEDS,NSMK,POOLSD,PILLOWTOP,42IN LCDTV,MICRFG,FULL BREAKFAST
1 DOUBLE BED
1 DOUBLE BED,MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE,ROLL IN SHOWER,NSMK,FULL BREAKFAST
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE,ROLL IN SHOWER,NSMK,FULL BREAKFAST
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,MOBILITY ACC,COMMASSIST,BATHTUB,NSMK,FULL BREAKFAST
1 KING BED
1 KING BED,NSMK,PILLOWTOP BD,42IN LCDTV,MICRFG,FULL BREAKFAST

Amenities

  • FREE breakfast
  • High-speed internet
  • FREE parking
  • Heated pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Free local telephone calls
Ice machine
Activities
Heated pool
Exercise gym
Dining
FREE breakfast
Coffee maker in room
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Laundry service
Guest laundromat
Security
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
FAX
Copy service
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
FREE parking
Outdoor parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Wheel chair access
Room
Television with cable
Radio
Safe
Phone with speaker
AM/FM alarm clock
Hairdryer in room
Microwave
Sofa bed
Electronic door locks
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

27.2587 -82.5211
Area served
St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Tampa, Miami, Venice, Orlando
Nearby airports
(SRQ), 10.00, MI, S;
Area description
Resort

Dining

5 Guys
Across the street from 5 Guys, bar/lounge, American, open for: lunch, dinner, good burgers and lots of fries
Stonewood Grille
Adjacent to Stonewood Grille, bar/lounge, American, open for: dinner
Ruth Chris
0.10 mile(s) from Ruth Chris, bar/lounge, American, open for: dinner, high class steak house
Carrabba's
Adjacent to Carrabba's, bar/lounge, Italian, open for: dinner
Bogey's
Adjacent to Bogey's, bar/lounge, American, open for: lunch, dinner

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
04:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (55)

Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

Overall score

3.9 / 5
55 out of 55
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.2
Value:
3.9

85% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

Reviewer score

4
DRB1962
Clermont, Florida
Apr 28, 2013

Clean, Friendly, nice location

Check in and check out was easy. Staff was friendly. Room was a good size and clean. The bed and pillows were fantastic. Really nice size TV-lcd flatscreen. Great complimentary hot breakfast and snacks during the day. Nice pool and spa. Close to beaches and attractions. This worked out perfect for our stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

Reviewer score

4
looking for warmth
minneapolis, mn
Mar 14, 2013

Nice Hotel, Nice Pool, Great Cookies

The hotel was nice. The pool was nice. They put out a great breakfast, had popcorn and the cookies were waiting at 4:00. It was convenient to area attractions. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We had a king bed room and it was sort of small but ok. for our needs. Property was landscaped nicely and there are two good restaurants within walking distance.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

Reviewer score

4
booby c
Connecticut, USA
Jan 13, 2013

good value

neat,clean,good breakfast assortment to eat and drink

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

Reviewer score

4
Garden girl 47
Oly WA
Oct 19, 2012

really nice visit

ur room was on the first floor, very convenient to everything. just a few steps to our car. the pool was clean and larger than I imagined it would be. the breakfast was fine with a good variety. it was convenient to have a laundry available to use right there.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

Reviewer score

3
webster84
Cincinnati
Oct 15, 2012

Newly renovated; clean bright rooms

We have stayed at this location before new management took over - the rooms were dark and dingy but they have all been nicely updated. The common areas are also renovated; they are clean and bright. The fitness center has all new equipment. It isn't large, but it's adequate and up-to-date. If you are looking to stay close to Siesta Key, this is the perfect location for a couple nights stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

Reviewer score

5
Garden girl 47
Oly WA
Oct 10, 2012

terrific value

more than just a great value, it was comfortable and convenient, and the staff was very helpful. easy to use laundry available breakfast was very well done. Overall, it was as easy as it gets.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Dining tip: Not Applicable

We had a fantastic steak at Tommy Bahamas on St Armand Circle. try the chocolate malt pie/cake

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

Reviewer score

3
BJ ks
Business
Sarasota Fl.
Sep 21, 2012

Makes it close to go see the sites!!!

The place was not easy to find with my garman. Due to sitting back off the road, it was easy to find when went site seeing as found land marks to turn at. The room could have been kept better as when used coffee and cups the were not replenished each day . Had to go ask for more coffee at front desk.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Resterants very CLose!!!

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

Reviewer score

4
augirl
Alabama
May 21, 2012

Great location....near everything!

Our room was clean and did not have a bad odor at all. The bathroom was clean as well as all of the linens. The vanity area had granite counter tops and there was a huge big screen tv in the room. The pool area was very pretty and well kept and the pool itself was very clean. The best part was the FREE complimentary breakfast that is served daily. The breakfast has a bit of everything such as fresh pancakes, hot cinnamon rolls, bacon, sausage, eggs, omlettes, grits/oatmeal, juice, muffins, bagels, fruit, etc. And there is always plenty....no need to rush before they run out! I would definitely stay here again!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

Reviewer score

3
Pinkcat
Naples, FL.
May 7, 2012

Nothing special

The room and the bathroom were smaller than expected. Bath & shower obviously very old. The beds were small but very comfortable. The complimentary breakfast was excellent and everything was in working order - TV, microwave, fridge, elevator, ice & vending machines. The pool & jacuzzi were closed and locked at 10 pm, so there was no where to sit outside and chat with friends. We really wanted to go in the jacuzzi and feel the pool should stay open for over 18s until midnight. One of the most fun things about vacationing in Florida is swimming outside in the warm night air. This hotel is close to everything and very clean.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Restaurants to suit every taste and budget are very close by.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Siesta Key Gateway

Reviewer score

4
TLMMM
Carmel, IN
Apr 29, 2012

Only one night, but great!

We only stayed one night, but the location was great with easy access to everything.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
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