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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 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.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly

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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
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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Best Western Gateway Grand

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a conference centre and a hot tub are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Gateway Grand offers 152 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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 an iron/ironing board 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 centre.
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Best Western Gateway Grand. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Sante Fe College. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Gator's Den Sports Grill, a theme restaurant that serves American cuisine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a concierge, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 10 minutes by car from University of Florida and 13 minutes from Shands at the University of Florida
  • Free airport shuttle service
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Best Western Gateway Grand offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include 8 meeting rooms and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 10000 square feet (929 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Gateway Grand. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 3-star Gainesville hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Gator's Den Sports Grill – This theme restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. 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 transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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)
  • 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 centre (10,000 square foot 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
  • 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
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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: USD 28.13 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 112.50 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 16.88 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 28.13 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD112.50 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 16.88 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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)
Best Western Gateway Grand offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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. 906 out of 1530 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1530 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1530 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1530 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1530 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Holly

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

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

10/10 Excellent

beverly

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent.
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

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

James

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

8/10 Good

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place.
Stayed 1 night in May 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
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8/10 Good

Kala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great - I was even the “Guest of the Day”, which was cool! I was in town for the Morgan Wallen concert, so basically all I did here was sleep in the bed. The room could have smelled better, but I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It seemed quite even when busy through the night. I really enjoy the atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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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

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

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Doug

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

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Though I only stayed over one night, the staff was friendly, the room was spacious and clean and the breakfast was superior.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night only, but very nice rooms. Staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

dominick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous Stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026