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Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

2.5 star property
Travelers can enjoy the outdoor pool for relaxation or use the 24-hour business center when work calls, making every moment count in this vibrant city

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Located in the city center, Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites welcomes guests with a breakfast buffet and modern amenities. Enjoy the outdoor pool, public WiFi, gym, and laundry facilities. Staff members consistently receive positive reviews from visitors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Waldo, Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites is in the city center. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and University of Florida Bat Houses reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waldo Motorsports and Thomas Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Gainesville Raceway. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Waldo travel guide
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17230 Ne Us Highway 301, Waldo, FL, 32694

What's nearby

  • A distant view of The University of Florida in the morning
    University of Florida
    28 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    31 min drive - 21.0 miles
  • Waldo Motorsports
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Waldo Farmers Market
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shands at the University of Florida
    30 min drive - 20.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin'
    1 min walk
  • Wendy's
    2 min drive
  • Classic Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Subway
    5 min walk
  • Arby's
    1 min walk

About this property

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

Hotel in the city center
Consider a stay at Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a gym, and a 24-hour business center. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, an electric car charging station, and a TV in the lobby
  • A vending machine, an elevator, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like desk chairs and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

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
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

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 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 15.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 35 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 12 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 not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Waldo Inn
Best Western Waldo Inn
Best Western Waldo
Waldo Inn Suites
Best Western Waldo Inn Suites
Best Waldo Suites Waldo
Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites Hotel
Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites Waldo
Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites Hotel Waldo

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 35 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites located?

Located in the heart of Waldo, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Waldo Motorsports and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Santa Fe River. Santa Fe Lake and Gainesville Raceway are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 618 out of 991 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 991 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 991 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 991 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 991 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and the staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Bill

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Was good … Breakfast was suprising good ..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

penny

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Super Clean & excellent staff customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, hot breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, friendly staff, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Danelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, quiet and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean pet friendly hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, terrific breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff Jessica was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great alternative to the expensive hotels downtown for UF Homecoming. Very clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Marguerite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and clean place to stay after a UF game less than 30 min away from stadium.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quite and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable and good breakfast. Staff very pleasant too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Lorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved staying here, friendly service, very clean and the room was comfortable. Breakfast was great and its an easy drive to Gainesville. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
With no accomodation rooms in Gainsville, this location was an option. What a surprise it was very nice, well maintained, clean and comfortable. The staff was very nice and pleasant. We also saw other Gator fans staying here after the big football game. We would definitely stay here again when visiting Gainsville in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy Stay . Friendly Staff. Clean Rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was okay and the staff were friendly enough. However, I would have expected something a bit nicer for the price. This is in the middle of nowhere for travellers… I chose it because I was exhausted from driving all day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

Great place to stay

Very clean and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

LaVerne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay always clean and the staff is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

AMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, quiet, very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property everything was clean the room was everything we could ask for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Katie Lenore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This location has what you need; nothing special, but they do allow dogs and the breakfast was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025