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Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Waldo

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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17230 Ne Us Highway 301, Waldo, FL, 32694
  • Place, Waldo Farmers Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Waldo Motorsports
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

About the area

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. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Santa Fe Lake and Lincoln City Park.

What's nearby

  • Waldo Farmers Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Waldo Motorsports - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Florida - 37 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 39 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 40 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

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

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 served daily. The business-friendly Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This Waldo hotel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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 provided

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: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 (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 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)
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. 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
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

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 974 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 974 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 974 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 974 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 974 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tera

People were very loud late at night in the hallways making it hard to go to sleep especially
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ivon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The two women im kitchen were extremely rude and condescending. And lazy. They treated people horrible. Started cleaning up and taking food away at 8:30 even though breakfast is served until 9:00am. The front desk did nothing when I reached out to them. Multiple guests were not able to eat, including kids and they couldn’t care less. One of the women said “go next door, they have a big selection”. The rooms are nice and overall clean even though there is a moldy smell. They have a fridge and microwave, which it’s convenient. The surrounding area looks like a dump. Not going back to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ivon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The lady that checked us in was friendly and nice. However the two women that run the kitchen are so rude and condescending! They surely know how to abuse the little power they have! Breakfast is advertised until 9:00am, yet there is not food since before 8:30am, and if you ask for food they would not bring it out, plus they tell people to go next door because they have a big selection. They were rude to multiple people including kids. I went to the front desk and the girl running it was useless (different one from check-in). I talked to the manager and he said he will talk to them. But still multiple people couldn’t eat, including some kids. When we checked out one of the women from the kitchen was running the front desk and seemed very annoyed and mad cause I asked her if checkout was automatic. The rooms are ok, and clean, they have a microwave and a fridge. Not going back since I just can’t stand the rudeness. There are many other options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lakshmana

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Courteous helpful Staff , clean room , well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was very friendly, loved the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

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

2/10 Terrible

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was unable to stay at this Best Western on October 29,2025 even though I had booked the room ahead of time because they were experiencing computer issues that day and unable to honor reservations or walk in's. I felt bad for the young lady at the desk having to turn people away. She was apologetic and pleasant but the situation was out of her control.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

10/10 Excellent

Devondrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with pets
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

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Very comfortable, clean, and up-
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fantastic, breakfast was delicious, staff was incredibly helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

leah

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exactly what we needed for this trip!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

LeahHall

Travelled with family
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Murrells Inlet

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

8/10 Good

Marguerite

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, large rooms. Very limited dining.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean pet friendly hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025