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Best Western Gateway Grand

3.0 star property
3-star Tuscan hotel with free breakfast

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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

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4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Place, Meadowbrook Golf Club
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sante Fe College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Accessible - 1 Queen 1 Single

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

Accessible - 1 Queen 1 Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 564 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Mobility Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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 WiFi

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

Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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 WiFi

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

Close to airport.Stay at this Gainesville hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Meadowbrook Golf Club and 2 miles (3 km) of Sante Fe College. Fresenius Medical Care at Shands Lake Shore Hospital and Micanopy Cemetery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Meadowbrook Golf Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sante Fe College - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Oaks Mall - 7 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • University of Florida - 13 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 15 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Best Western Gateway Grand

3-star Tuscan hotel with free breakfast
Best Western Gateway Grand offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. 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 meters) and includes a conference center. 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.

  • 1 building
  • 152 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 10000 sq ft of conference space
  • 929 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1998
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

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

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: USD 28.13 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 112.50 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 16.88 per night.

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.

  • 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

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, 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)
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 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. 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.
  • Up to 2 children 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).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Gateway Grand to the airport?

Best Western Gateway Grand is 11.5 mi (28-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 Gateway Grand?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Gateway Grand on Jun 9, 2026 start from $104, including 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 Gateway Grand have an airport shuttle?

Best Western Gateway Grand offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day, at scheduled times.

Does Best Western Gateway Grand offer free breakfast?

Best Western Gateway Grand offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Best Western Gateway Grand?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Best Western Gateway Grand?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Best Western Gateway Grand?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Gateway Grand have a pool?

Best Western Gateway Grand features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Best Western Gateway Grand have a restaurant?

Best Western Gateway Grand is home to Gator's Den Sports Grill, which features American cuisine and happy hour.

Does Best Western Gateway Grand have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Gateway Grand to downtown Gainesville?

Best Western Gateway Grand is 8.1 mi away from Gainesville.

Best Western Gateway Grand Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 884 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1484 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Steven

Traveled with family
The hot tub turned my pandora bracelet grey. Bathroom floor had mold in the corners.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty hotel. Good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Darlene, Laguna Beach

It was okay but could of been updated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel, 100 recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bed was rock hard, the sofa bed mattress was filthy, the AC seemed to be moldy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Ana

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This should actually be a 2 star hotel. Old sheets and towels, poorly cleaned as our room was dusty; missing soap. On the upside, the staff was nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The omlet chef at breakfast made me want to stay here forever
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was as it should be. Clean, efficient and breakfast was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

chrishaunda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

lynda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yadira

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

beverly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

naomi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent , the room, the food and the staff except the mattress. We stayed in room 130 and both mattresses were very hard.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and quick.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice spacious room with a wall that divided the snoring sleepers. We really liked that layout. I didn't get breakfast but my sister liked it a lot. The staff at the front desk were really great too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

dominick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous Stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bonnie, East Granby

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the STAFF WERE AMAZING. We stayed 2 days for a wake and funetal. i thoughtthe price was steep for the wknd but then realized it was valentines wknd so i guess it is what it is. Breakfast was wonderfil.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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