Best Western Gateway Grand

3.0 star property

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Reception
Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

$105
$94 nightly
$105 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22

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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

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 564 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

King Suite with Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Queen and Single Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Microwave And Mini-Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Microwave And Mini-Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

1 King 1 Queen, Non-Smoking, Junior Suite, Microwave And Mini-Refrigerator, Individual Pod Coffee Maker

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 3

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

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Sofabed, Sitting Area, Microwave And Mini-Refrigerator, Individual Pod Coffee Make

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two King Beds Suite with Balcony

  • Sleeps 4

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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 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Meadowbrook Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Meadowbrook Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sante Fe College - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fresenius Medical Care at Shands Lake Shore Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • University of Florida - 10 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 13 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬17 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 transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 15 mi
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • 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)
  • 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 center (10,000 square feet 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
  • 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
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 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 48 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 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

Property 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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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. 777 out of 1349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1349 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

8/10 Good

Shambria

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Alma

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room were small and strong paint odor since they were painting doors at the facility
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Olga

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at this large hotel. Bed was comfortable and room was clean. Wonderful breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room didn’t smell clean.The sink was stopped up.The water didn’t run out.The bed blanket had stains.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t stay again, no staff, poor dining, dark,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Great property! Breakfast was the best I’ve ever had at a Best Western.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

juana

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

2/10 Terrible

Netanel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we came to see the uf university and we came to the room late my son went to take a shower and the towels were ripped and the sheets of the bed had a lot of stains and on the pillows too and i don't recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

amber

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First room A/C would not work only heat. They stop breakfast 15 min early and would not replenish food multiple people asking employees and they would not supply, only thing that was available was breads and other pastries. There were some old eggs dried out no one would touch. I will plan to book elsewhere in future travel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived at 4 and were told the rooms weren’t ready. The bathroom in the room still had hair in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brant, Port Saint Lucie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed here twice before this visit. Enjoyed those stays, however this is an older hotel that does need some work and some refurbishment. The rooms are very large, which is nice however, the first room that we were put in smelled like mold and mildew. It was on the first floor. We brought it up and we were moved to the third floor and the room smelled much cleaner, however, had an ant and bug problem in the bathroom. The selling point to this property, which has brought us back has been the buffet breakfast in the morning, which is very good as far as hotel included breakfasts are concerned. The staff here is very accommodating and everyone is very nice. However, I think the next trip to Gainesville we may try a different property if renovations and pest management has not been addressed yet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing stay

Good hotel and location, but breakfast service lacked. Out of milk and not communicated while I waited for over 10 minutes. Announcement was made to the entire eating area after 15 mins of waiting that "We are out of milk!!"
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Great staff

I stayed here to visit a family member like I do approximately once a month. Hotel is very comfortable, quiet, nice breakfast. Staff is wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good

It was comfortable and good for the money but the hotel and furniture were dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULA, SARASOTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Stay went well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elzie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very professional
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mital

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025