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Best Western Gateway Grand

3.0 star property
Tuscan-style hotel with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Best Western Gateway Grand

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BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)
Reception

Overview of Best Western Gateway Grand

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Popular LocationSante Fe College18 min walk
  • Popular LocationOaks Mall5 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorth Florida Regional Medical Center6 min drive
  • AirportGainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)21 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room amenity

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
TV
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
The price is $84
per night
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, Best Western Gateway Grand is in the suburbs and near the airport. Regal Cinemas Royal Park Stadium 16 and Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Oaks Mall and Haile Village Center. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and Florida Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Sante Fe College - 18 min walk
  • Oaks Mall - 5 min drive
  • North Florida Regional Medical Center - 6 min drive
  • University of Florida - 10 min drive
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 15 min walk
  • Starbucks - 5 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 5 min walk
  • World of Beer - 9 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Gateway Grand

Hotel near University of Florida
Consider a stay at Best Western Gateway Grand and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. The on-site American cuisine theme restaurant, Gator's Den Sports Grill, features happy hour and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Swimming pool with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, a free area shuttle, and an outdoor pool
  • Free newspapers, ATM/banking services, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak well of the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 152 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 42-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • 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
  • Area shuttle
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • Free shopping center 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–9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (10,000 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 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 business center
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

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 daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • 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

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 available for USD 15.0 per night
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
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
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 window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
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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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Gateway Grand have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Best Western Gateway Grand pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Gateway Grand?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Best Western Gateway Grand provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Best Western Gateway Grand located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Meadowbrook Golf Club and Sante Fe College. Fresenius Medical Care at Shands Lake Shore Hospital and Micanopy Cemetery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Best Western Gateway Grand Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 583 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1008 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1008 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good convenient location. Older property but well maintained. Nice restaurant with great bartender on site.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom reminds me of a hositpal or nursing home bathroom. We were in a hamdicap accessible room which we didnt ask for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short visit - great place to stay! Breakfast delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Hope, Lakeland

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

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Staff were great. The rooms need some updating, including considering less plastic. Good for an overnight on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with partner
A very nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

diana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a problem with intersection to get into property. Very dangerous, person at front desk agreed and suggested another way to get to Alachua. I wanted to change hotels because of this intersection. If a light is not installed, I will not stay at this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and restful place. Sports bar attached with good food. Breakfast was good also. Treadmills in workout room need a little repairing. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024