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Best Western Gateway Grand

Property class: 3

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A large, multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and an American flag.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a television mounted on the wall.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.
A spacious lobby with a large painting, a fireplace, a piano, and multiple seating areas.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee station, and large windows allowing natural light.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
The current price is $95
$85 nightly
$95 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Place, Sante Fe College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Accessible - 1 Queen 1 Single

A neatly made bed with white bedding and a dark headboard.

Accessible - 1 Queen 1 Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Suite-1 King Bed,Sofabed,Hot Tub,Living Room,Microwave and Mini-Refrigerator,Individual Pod Coffee Maker

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a dresser, a TV, and a large mirror.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 564 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a dresser.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a dresser.

Suite, 1 King Bed (with Sofabed)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub (Living Room;with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a small table, a large bathtub, and a television.

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

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

A bathroom with a shower, a toilet, a sink, and a mirror.

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table, and a framed picture on the wall.

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 Twin Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 1 mi (1.5 km) from Sante Fe College.

What's nearby

  • Sante Fe College - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Oaks Mall - 7 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • University of Florida - 14 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 20 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Gainesville Raceway - 37 min drive - 24.9 miles

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
  • ‪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. Open daily.
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 transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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

  • Crib (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 center (10,000 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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

Property 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. 902 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1510 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

OSCAR

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lobby and breakfast were good and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, decent breakfast, comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kateri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is basic…except the pool area is really nice and the breakfast is fantastic. Location works great for us so we will continue to stay here in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jolima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicius. Hotel very good Very clean I will recomend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

beverly

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful with checking and out and shuttle to the airport
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Staff & service
Good breakfast selection and ease of check in that allowed bigger dogs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kumaresan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel and very nice breakfast and decent gym 👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very cordial and helpful with answering any questions we had
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the property was great. The breakfast was wonderful. The room was very clean and everything that was promised.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kassi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, and a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice especially the staff that made the great breakfast. Pool was clean. Hotel close to the activities we had planned.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean/great shower/the breakfast was 5 stars for a hotel and the staff was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location next to I-75 Large rooms great facilities Good breakfast Personnel friendly and knowledgeable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel - friendly professional staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

letisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! The staff were super kind and helpful. Great amenities, great gym, and the breakfast was awesome! I'll definitely stay here when I come to Gainesville again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above the average breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johndrea

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026