Best Western Starke

Hotels
Best Western
8.6 (157 reviews)
1290 N Temple Ave, Starke, Florida, 32091 , Starke , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Firepit
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Wheelchair accessible parking
Braille or raised signage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Pool was closed

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
The room was generally clean, but some specific issues like caked dust near the microwave and dead roaches were mentioned, indicating a lack of thorough cleaning.
Service
9.15
Staff were described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Location
8.69
The location was highlighted as quiet and safe, with various nearby amenities.
Room Quality
8.64
Rooms were noted to be clean, spacious, and comfortable, with good air conditioning.
Amenities
8.67
Amenities were generally well-received, though the pool was closed during the stay.
Value for Money
8.63
Value perception is generally positive, though specific cleanliness issues may affect it.
Food and Beverage
8.68
Breakfast options were mentioned positively with great food quality.
Overall Experience
8.65
Generally positive experiences highlighted, with good staff interaction and comfort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 13:49

Property Description

Outdoor Pool and Complimentary Breakfast: Make a splash in the outdoor pool and start your day right with a complimentary self-serve breakfast each morning from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, a communal living room, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk at your disposal. Benefit from the convenience of free onsite self-parking and a water dispenser during your stay.

Comfortable Accommodations: Relax in one of our 51 air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities such as refrigerators, free Wi-Fi, and cable TV. The private bathrooms are stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers for your convenience.

Ready to experience a comfortable stay with convenient amenities? Book your stay at Best Western Starke today!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80

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Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
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

8.6
Based on 157 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 9.15
Location: 8.69
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 8.68
Overall Experience: 8.65
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donnakM6458YM Friends getaway
10
Ty Jordan Rocks!
Pros:

Ty Jordan was working at the front desk and he was the kindest, most helpful person we had ever met! We had traveled all day, we were tired, and he just lit up the place with his warm heart and amazing hospitality. The rooms were beautiful, the breakfast was delicious, it was just the perfect stay. Thank you, Ty, for a wonderful memory and a great night's sleep!

2026-04-07 via Tripadvisor
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gaile633 Family
10
Loved it
Pros:

Randomly picked this hotel. We really had no expectations but we needed a place to sleep. We were completely blown away as soon as we walked in the door. Very modern, extremely clean, and Ty at the front desk had me at hello. Our room was meticulous. The staff was very friendly. I would highly recommend it to everyone! Ty even helped to set me up with a BW account.

2026-04-04 via Tripadvisor
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lindadavi29 Family Vero Beach, Florida
8
Clean & feel safe there!
Pros:

It was a value in that IHG WANTED DOUBLE!! NOT A SPRING BREAK LOCATION NUT THE RATES CERTAINLY WERE HIGHER!!

2026-03-30 via Tripadvisor
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nisiebug21 Couples Savannah, Georgia
10
Perfect stop off
Pros:

My husband, our dog, and I were on a long road trip and decided to find a place for the night. Obviously we needed pet friendly, and this Best Western fit our needs. At the counter, I was met by a very nice man. He helped me get the best rate for our room. Our room was perfectly clean and comfortable. There was plenty of grassy space for our dog to do her business. If we ever venture this way again, we will stay here.

2026-03-29 via Tripadvisor
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janesW701AI Couples Niantic, Mystic Country, Connecticut
10
Pleasant place to stay
Pros:

This was a very pleasant place to stay. The front desk was very friendly. The room was clean and had everything we needed. We were traveling through for one night it was perfect. We also had our dog and we were not overcharged for her. Some places are ridiculous.
There are plenty of places to go for a meal a couple miles down the road. Will stay here again when we are passing through.

2026-01-31 via Tripadvisor
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M7674WKjackiej Family
10
Amazing place will stay again
Pros:

Perfect place to stay loved everything friendly, best guest check-in. Everything was wonderful extremely clean room

2026-01-26 via Tripadvisor
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D3606WWnickj Family
10
Clean, comfortable, and friendly Best Western in Starke, FL with great breakfast and convenient location.
Pros:

I had an excellent stay at the Best Western in Starke, Florida! The staff was welcoming, professional, and went out of their way to make me feel at home. My room was clean, comfortable, and quiet, with everything I needed for a relaxing stay. The complimentary breakfast was fresh and satisfying, a perfect way to start the day. The hotel’s location is convenient, making it easy to get around Starke and the surrounding area. I highly recommend this hotel and will definitely stay here again on future visits!

2026-01-17 via Tripadvisor
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C645FCnicolej Family
10
Best Western: Starke is blessed to have you.
Pros:

Staff ensure a pleasant stay. The room, lobby, and breakfast area are well maintained, sanitation was exemplary, and the grounds are fantastic and well thought out, which provides a nice area to relax with friends and family as if in your own backyard with a gazebo, small fire pit, a grill fit for a family reunion and landscape great for sitting around enjoying its beauty or curling up with a book, as well as a lovely pool to sit by and look at the stars or take a dip in summer months. Felt safe, welcomed, and all needs were met with a smile the duration of my stay. The staff are hardworking, friendly, and go above and beyond to ensure your stay is enjoyable and the breakfast they offer is delicious! I will definitely be returning as often as possible and refer friends and family.

2026-01-01 via Tripadvisor
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tyj486 Family
10
Best Western in Starke hands down Best in area!
Pros:

Best Western in Starke is by far the best motel in the area to stay. Everything is spotless and the staff is top notch! I won't waste my time or money any place else! From check-in to check-out this place exceeded all expectations and the hot breakfast can't be beat! Absolutely will be back!

2025-12-31 via Tripadvisor
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209cherim Family
10
WONDERFUL
Pros:

This is an amazing hotel to stay at. I slept like a rock the bed was so comfortable. The staff were very great. Good food. Very clean.

2025-11-16 via Tripadvisor
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Lilblackjeep Family
10
Best, Best Western of all!!
Pros:

We’ve stayed at numerous Best Western Hotels, but this is by far the cleanest, freshest, friendliest one we’ve stayed at. Great hotel, breakfast is very good, friendly staff!

2025-10-19 via Tripadvisor
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383virginiav Family
10
Pleasant surprise great value
Pros:

We stopped here without a reservation, tired from a long day of travel. Check in staff were friendly helpful and we got a clean room, nice updated bathroom shower, good hot breakfast and pleasant staff. When my husband left his CPAP machine cord behind, Ty helped locate it and will mail it back to us. Great service, Will definitely return on our trip back through.

2025-10-16 via Tripadvisor
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Camper37065360574 Family
10
Very clean and great outdoor space
Pros:

We ended up at this hotel unexpectedly when our vehicle broke down on a road trip. We ended up staying for 4 nights while our truck was in the shop.

We were traveling with a kiddo and dog. The room was very clean and they did everything they could to make us comfortable. The outdoor gazebo space was comfortable and we spent many hours playing cards there. All of the staff were friendly, honest and welcoming.

2025-10-13 via Tripadvisor
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Adam
8
Pros:

The staff was amazing, especially the front desk personnel. The rooms were nice and large. The only negative was the floor was pretty dirty.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Merri
4
Pros:

Clean room and shower. Excellent customer service at check in. My only issue was it smelled like smoke. Really bad like smoke.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Richard
8
Pros:

Over all a good clean place to stay

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Daniel
10
Pros:

All aspects were good. Mattress was pretty firm.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Paul
8
Pros:

Very nice place to stay at . It has very thing you need breakfast in the morning, a coffee machine in your room, a swimming pool, iron, ironing board. The room was clean the bathroom was immaculate on arrival with extra soap, shampoo and conditioner, plenty of towels, a great shower water was plenty hot or cool and just enough pressure, the toilet even worked well.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Cheryl partner
10
Pros:

This has been my go-to hotel the last two years, whenever I'm in town to visit a friend of mine. I wouldn't stay anywhere else! The staff are always very nice and accommodating, the rooms are always clean, and the area is quiet and safe. There's a Powell's Dairy Freeze drive-thru ice cream place that has very good ice cream and it's not expensive! It's literally next door... You can walk there. There's also a variety of restaurants such as Beef O'Grady's, Granny's Country Kitchen, Laredo (Mexican), Sonny's BBQ, to name a few. There's also a Walgreen's and a gas station nearby. I have yet to use the pool (I have bleach blonde hair, so getting in the pool would turn my hair green LOL), but I have seen the pool, and it's very inviting! I am always sooo tempted to jump in!!! And the pool is open until 10 p.m., not 8 p.m., like most places, so that's cool. The rooms always have a fresh, clean smell, and the a/c always works. The shower is very nice, and everything looks updated. Not this visit, but on a past visit, the hair dryer came in handy because I had forgotten to bring mine... Theirs was a life saver! I absolutely love Best Western. This location was recommended to me by my friend, and now I recommend it to others. It's a Michelin key hotel in my book!

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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janehI42GL Couples
10
Best western
Pros:

Friendly staff, good sized room and comfortable bed. Breakfast area was clean and food was great also. No elevator but not a problem. Ground were well kept

2025-09-05 via Tripadvisor