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Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Interior entrance
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
17230 Ne Us Highway 301, Waldo, FL, 32694
  • Waldo Motorsports
    8 min walk
  • Waldo Farmers Market
    10 min walk
  • Santa Fe Lake
    16 min drive
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    18 min drive

Room options

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

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 336 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Starke, an IHG Hotel
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
24/7 front desk
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (178)
The price is $124
per night
$137 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Holiday Inn Express Starke, an IHG Hotel

About the neighborhood

Waldo

A stay at Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites places you in the heart of Waldo, within a 10-minute walk of Waldo Motorsports and Waldo Farmers Market. .This hotel is 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from University of Florida and 17 mi (27.3 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Waldo Motorsports - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gainesville Raceway - 18 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • University of Florida - 22 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 23 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 24 min drive - 17.0 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Classic Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Molino Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Lounge - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

Hotel in Waldo with free breakfast and a fitness center
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 35 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 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

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

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 816 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 816 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 816 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 816 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 816 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel. Staff very nice. I will recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for my life style in Waldo. I regularly stay there. And always satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Inna

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room had a terrible smell (pets, chemicals) The staff waa very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cesilia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gospodin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel to stay
Nice and modern look, recently renovated. Short drive to GNV airport.. Very clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tv was not working, pillows were small and didn’t even come close to being sufficient for a king bed. Laying all 4 end to end didn’t get from one side of the bed to the other.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clerk was very accommodating. Very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place if driving right off 301 but elevators not working. No close restaurants that are open late nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaVerne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay always clean and the staff is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maeisha

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mold in rooms Cleaning staff doesn’t clean when asked
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Everything was great except the elevator wasnt operable due to being hit by lightning which is something the hotel cant help... hotel is clean and breakfast is great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was clean, the bed comfortable and ac cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maeisha

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mold and mildew in the rooms. Housekeeping doesn’t clean when asked I was charged twice for one room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gantry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikoletta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hotel
I had a short overnight stay at this hotel. The lady at the front desk was really friendly and professional. The room was clean and comfortable. Bathroom was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Quiet 4th of July!
I wanted to get away from my apt to avoid 4th of July fireworks. This Best Western in Waldo is remote and was perfect for me and my dog.
No anxiety & no drugs!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean hotel. Staff is exceptionally nice and professional. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was fine. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024