Best Western Gateway Grand

Hotels
Best Western
8.8 (1909 reviews)
4200 North West 97th Boulevard , Gainesville , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Cons:
Issues with room assignments
Some cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
The hotel was clean but there were issues with housekeeping being loud and knocking early.
Service
9.6
Staff was friendly and accommodating, with specific praise for omelet preparation.
Location
9.64
Convenient location for access to restaurants and major roads.
Room Quality
7.59
Mixed reviews on room comfort; beds were not as described, some were defective.
Amenities
8.62
Good breakfast and nice outdoor jacuzzis, but some amenities need improvement.
Value for Money
8.58
Offers reasonable pricing for the services provided.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Breakfast was varied and generally well-received, with specific highlights on omelettes.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall a positive stay but with some room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:48

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just off Interstate 75, Best Western Gateway Grand is only 2 miles from Santa Fe College, offering easy access to nearby attractions.

Amenities Galore
Enjoy a complimentary airport shuttle, on-site restaurant, free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness room, and business facilities during your stay.

Delicious Dining
Indulge in a variety of classic American dishes at Gator’s Den, complete with a full bar, and don't forget to start your day right with a free daily breakfast.

Experience comfort and convenience at Best Western Gateway Grand - book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GNV

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 0 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1909 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 7.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Lawrence solo_traveller us
8
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Karima solo_traveller us
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Valerie family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Love the on-site restaurant. Food offerings are good, and price reasonable . Free breakfast was good.

Cons:

There was a dark hair on the left side of the sink. Microwave had food residue.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Timothy solo_traveller us
7
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Heidi couple us
10
This hotel was above & beyond a regular hotel.
Pros:

It gave the look of a hotel on a beach vacation.

Cons:

Can’t think of anything.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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T Clint solo_traveller us
10
Can’t wait to stay again!
Pros:

Beautiful, inviting lobby filled with pleasant, welcoming staff. Breakfast was an extra special treat!

Cons:

Having to leave !

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Ashby couple us
10
Pros:

Cleanliness, atmosphere, employees were first class!

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller us
10
nice and convinent for me
Pros:

breakfast was good food delicious! bed was very comfortable

Cons:

parking get full very fast

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
J
Joan couple us
9
Pros:

Good breakfast

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
C
Charles couple us
8
Pros:

Great location and friendly staff

Cons:

Not many options for late night snacks

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
C
Catherine B solo_traveller us
1
Nasty
Cons:

Room smelled like Clorox and cigarettes

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple us
8
Pros:

Great breakfast. Rooms were clean.

Cons:

A bit outdated.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
A
Angela couple us
8
Pros:

Right off 85 heading south, its easy to access and comfortable

Cons:

It's a little dated

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
D
Daryl couple us
8
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Luis Diego solo_traveller cr
10
Su gerente es una gran persona
Pros:

El servicio al cliente, ha sido maravilloso la ayuda de sus gerentes ha sido genial pues perdí mis credenciales de pago y me dieron oportunidad de la estancia en el simposio de rumiantes de la universidad de Florida. Excelente el buen trato. Agradecido estoy

Cons:

Nada todo estaba perfecto

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Tyrone couple us
10
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Kimberly family_with_children us
9
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Latricia couple us
6
Parking area did not feel safe. Rooms were outdated
Pros:

Close to our destination

Cons:

Needs better lighting in the parking lot.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
A
Angela couple us
9
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Meimei couple us
9
Worth the price
Pros:

Good location, great breakfast

2026-02-23 via Nuitee