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Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Waldo

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Restaurant
Interior entrance
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • GymGymGym

Explore the area

Map
17230 Ne Us Highway 301, Waldo, FL, 32694
  • Popular LocationWaldo Motorsports8 min walk
  • AirportGainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)18 min drive
  • Popular LocationGainesville Raceway18 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Florida22 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Waldo

City center stay.Stay at this Waldo hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Waldo Motorsports and 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Fe River. Santa Fe Lake is within 9 miles (15 km) and Eugene l. Matthews historical museum is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Waldo Motorsports - 8 min walk
  • Santa Fe Lake - 16 min drive
  • Gainesville Raceway - 18 min drive
  • University of Florida - 22 min drive
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 2 min walk
  • Wendy's - 2 min drive
  • Subway - 5 min walk
  • Classic Cafe - 3 min walk
  • El Molino Restaurant - 2 min drive

About this property

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Waldo
Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.
  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM
  • Elevator
Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites offers 51 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Waldo hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.01 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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 van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Weight limit: 35 lbs per pet
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching 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 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Waldo Inn
Best Western Waldo Inn
Best Western Waldo
Waldo Inn Suites
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Best Waldo Suites Waldo
Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites to the airport?

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites is 13.5 mi (18-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites?

As of May 11, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites on May 18, 2024 start from $101.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites.

Does Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites offer free breakfast?

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites have a pool?

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites features an outdoor pool.

Does Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites to downtown Waldo?

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites is 1.7 mi away from Waldo.

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 727 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 727 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, Apopka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Waldo Motor Sports!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Sylvie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

CANDACE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Housekeeping needs to clean the entire toilet.
We stayed for one night. Everything was clean, or so I thought. After showering in the morning, I found what looked to be a smear of feces on side of the cover on the toilet tank. The pillows were way too soft.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herbert J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family outing
Always stay at the Best Western, when we r in town for family functions. Great service, great food and comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHARINE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No issues. Nice ‘ clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Marleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was very nice - clean and comfortable. Girl at check in was not very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024