Best Western Gateway Grand

3.0 star property
3-star Tuscan hotel with free breakfast

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Place, Sante Fe College
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, North Florida Regional Medical Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (with Sofabed)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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

  • Sante Fe College - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • North Florida Regional Medical Center - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Oaks Mall - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
  • University of Florida - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 13 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 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. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include 8 meeting rooms, coworking spaces, and limo/town car service. 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. An area shuttle within 15 miles and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are free. 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
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 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)
  • Free area shuttle
  • 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 area shuttle up to 15 mi
  • Free bus station 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 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 bus station 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 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 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 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 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 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include 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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes 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.
  • 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).
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Best Western Gateway Grand.
  • 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. 755 out of 1326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1326 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PAULA, SARASOTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Stay went well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elzie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very professional
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stayed here with my husband for 2 nights. Some things we loved were: the spacious rooms. Our room included a sitting area with sofa, desk and then a separated bed area. The TV was thoughtfully placed where it was viewable from all areas of the room, including the bathroom. We also loved how quiet it was. We barely heard a peep the entire time we were there. The staff was great and we appreciated the fridge, microwave, and toiletries. Bed was super comfy, great linens and 4 nice large pillows! Also loved that the smart TV had Netflix available. The breakfast buffet was the star of the stay! We got there pretty early and everything was fresh and delicious! Some things we didn't love: We specifically booked this hotel for use of the hot tub, but found that it was luke warm, and pretty dirty, completely unusable. This was really disappointing. The room that held the toilet and shower was tiny! And impossible to open or close the door when seated on the toilet. Very awkward, especially for my 6'2 husband. *Some.towels in the pool area would be nice. Overall the room was nice for the price and id probably stay here again, but really hope they get the hot tub functioning soon, because that would be my only reason for not staying here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
-I was with a person with a disability and the bathroom was very comfortable. -The breakfast was delicious! -The staff was very kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time to stay at this hotel. The staff were informative, curtious and helpful. We were very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Polite and curtious staff. Informative.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

Room was clean

Room was clean, open breakfast area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ma Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, I like the design
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

a week stay

We stayed at the Best Western Gaeway for a week. We had two children with us. We were there weekend and weekdays. Here's my honest and detailed review. The location is really nice , its tucked away and its not to busy in that area. The hotel is spacious . The decor and lobby are very nice and welcoming. The night desk man is very nice and welcoming!!! The house keeping staff ladies are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is good. They do have a worker who does made to order omelet. The breakfast is limited options and its the same everyday, there is also no fruit. They always have 2 staff working breakfast most are quiet and nice. The one weekday lady who seems to be the main lady has little patience and a temper. She was told about a waffle batter spill and yelled and became very unwelcoming to eveeyone !! She made us feel very uncomfortable and afraid to ask any questions. The outdoor area is very nice,lots of seating, sun, shade. The hotter is hot! The pool is heated perfectly. The fencing around the area could use a good pressure washing but otherwise its beautiful. The fitness center location is a little odd especially for a female alone working out at night but the equipment is pretty standard and in working order. The rooms- they're clean, they lack a good deep cleaning. The sinks etc have hard water and soap scum all over but otherwise its clean and a pretty standard room. Some fridges have a small frezer and some dont. rooms are outdated with hard beds
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access from interstate. Loads of parking. Breakfast was excellent. Room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel rooms were clean with easy access from the freeway. The bad experience my parents and I have from our stay, was the breakfast buffet, because we went told it ends at 9am, but 10 min before 9am there was coming out an Army from the kitchen to pick everything out, without any chance to get more of that. Also Lady in the eggs making table deny to
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We love this property, the staff is very nice! The beds are comfy and room is clean. We have been here before and will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeannine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

unsafe- misrepresentation w/ online pictures

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elba

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved the pool and hot tub! We really liked the breakfast options. The omelet bar was really neat, wish they had more options to add on the omelet. He did kind of burn our omelets, but we still ate them. The bathroom is on the smaller side, but the room is spacious. We were able to do our laundry there as well. $4 for washer and dryer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Royce

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cecile

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
On 7-5-25 we went for coffee. There was somebody talking loud gossip, dancing & singing in breakfast area. A young female employee. Same girl that stood behind me as I topped my kids waffle , asked another employee that was with her, why do we have to clean up after these people now ? She continued to say they are just gonna keep messing it up. Why can't we do it at the end? In a rude loud way for guest to feel uncomfortable. Unprofessional. This is a quiet area. We go for the scenic views and peaceful springs in the area. This girl clearly has no hospitality training, manners or respect. Maid staff left little black curley hairs all over the tub, sink , toilett and somehow on my baby's sippy cup in mini refrigerator. Disgusting. Giant red ant in the bathroom. Our light bulb in bathroom was burnt out for 1 day however the kind gentleman who were very nice fixed it immediately. The front desk staff was helpful & clearly was trained in the hospitality field. They were professional & respectful.Food was okay.They did have a omelet station made fresh, waffles and much more.The pool look nice though we never used it.The room Was nice and cold .Overall I would have rated higher if that one unprofessional girl did her job quietly without complaining in front of guests.Also if my room wasn't filled with hairs.My kids found someone's medication under bed which shows the rooms are cleaned quickly but not thoroughly.I will NOT bring my family to this hotel again for those reasons
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Our 4 of July family time .

Family time for the 3 days we had a great time . Help us as needed it bigger room , breakfast time was good . The only thing was young men who cookies the eggs omelette in the morning act race to my husband when my husband ask him for eggs , & when the next person came to him at the some time my husband just asked him for his eggs to be done , will do the others & not my husband this is the only downfall I hope he can do better in this area we love All people we don’t look or act do to color we bleed the same blood is Red . Other then that the hotel was great for the time we stayed in we are very grateful for all who took care of Us , we will came again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjeev

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025