When you stay at Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. .This hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Meadowbrook Golf Club.
What's nearby
Sante Fe College - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Oaks Mall - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
North Florida Regional Medical Center - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
University of Florida - 10 min drive - 6.7 miles
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 15 min drive - 8.2 miles
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 15 min walk
Taco Bell - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Dairy Queen - 5 min walk
Mother's Pub North - 6 min drive
About this property
Best Western Gateway Grand
Tuscan-style hotel with free breakfast and airport shuttle service
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.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 152 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This Tuscan-style hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 15 miles.
Enjoy American cuisine at Gator's Den Sports Grill, a theme restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Gainesville? This hotel has 10000 square feet (929 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours), and a bus station shuttle is also provided at no charge.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Gator's Den Sports Grill - This theme restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Property amenities
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
Restaurants on site
Gator's Den Sports Grill
Things to do
24-hour gym
Games
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Crib (surcharge)
Free area shuttle
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Wedding services
Business services
24-hour business center
8 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (10,000 square feet of space)
Coworking space
Outdoors
Free pool cabanas
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Spa
Couples treatment rooms
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 business center
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
More
1 building
3 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 1998
Communal living room
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Fireplace in lobby
Reception hall
Smoke-free property
Tuscan architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Crib (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch TV with cable channels
Netflix
Streaming services
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 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 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
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 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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 1139 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1139 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1139 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1139 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1139 reviews
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
David
Dec 15, 2024
Property & staff were very friendly; our Room had a very loud bathroom exhaust fan I would not recommend this to anyone I know
Lovely hotel. It was clean and comfortable. The front desk people were wonderful, the lobby was so pretty for the holidays and the breakfast was great! They even had cook to order fresh omelets.
Front staff was wonderful. Room wasn’t clean, towels are old with holes, hot water didn’t work, furniture was filthy and dated. This hotel should be rated no more than a 2 star at best
Negative: The room coffeemaker was dusty
They didn't have pancakes or bacon at breakfast as advertised. Would have liked a cut fruit tray. I am allergic to oranges.
Positive: Easy access to outdoors for my dog.Spacious bathroom. Wonderful pool area and hot tub. I went in the hot tub on a cold morning and really enjoyed it. Beautiful palms to look at. I would book there again.
My daughter and I had an amazing time at this hotel. This'is the only Best Western I'll stay in anytime I drive to Florida. Attached restaurant had wonderful salad and chicken wings. The pool is not heated so keep that in mind and the hot tub jets or not working but it was plenty hot. This place exceeded my expectations.
Excellent choice for a one night stay while traveling. Comfortable room, pool hot tub and small gym. Hot and cold breakfast provided in the morning. Easy check in and out.