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Best Western Gateway Grand

3.0 star property
Tuscan-style hotel with free breakfast and airport shuttle service
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Exterior
Reception
Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606
  • Place, Meadowbrook Golf Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sante Fe College
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fresenius Medical Care at Shands Lake Shore Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬
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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 564 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

Best Western Gateway Grand places you within a short walk of Meadowbrook Golf Club and within a mile (2 km) of Sante Fe College. This 152-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Meadowbrook Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sante Fe College - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fresenius Medical Care at Shands Lake Shore Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • University of Florida - 10 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 13 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Best Western Gateway Grand

Tuscan-style hotel with free breakfast and airport shuttle service
Guests staying at Best Western Gateway Grand enjoy an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking, as well as a free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a hot tub, a conference center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
42-inch TVs come with cable channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves. Housekeeping is available on request.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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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

  • 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 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (80 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and window guards.
  • 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No alcohol is permitted at Best Western Gateway Grand.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around Best Western Gateway Grand?

This hotel is located in Gainesville within a short 9-minute walk of Meadowbrook Golf Club. You'll also find Oaks Mall and Jonesville Tennis Center within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Gateway Grand?

As of Nov 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Gateway Grand on Nov 23, 2025 start from $93.51, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Best Western Gateway Grand?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Best Western Gateway Grand?

Spa services at the hotel include couples treatments.

Does Best Western Gateway Grand include a casino at the property?

No, Best Western Gateway Grand doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Best Western Gateway Grand?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Best Western Gateway Grand?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Best Western Gateway Grand have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Best Western Gateway Grand feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Best Western Gateway Grand serves free buffet breakfast at Gator's Den Sports Grill each morning.

Does Best Western Gateway Grand allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Best Western Gateway Grand for a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Best Western Gateway Grand?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Best Western Gateway Grand?

The closest major airport to Best Western Gateway Grand is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), which is 11.4 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Best Western Gateway Grand?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy park or pool views.

Does Best Western Gateway Grand offer wedding services?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Best Western Gateway Grand if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Reviews

Best Western Gateway Grand Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 765 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1339 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1339 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

juana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Very good complimentary breakfast with omelet station. AC unit was very loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Gateway Grand is a solid hotel, it's getting a little old and worn. Still a nice property but dated. WiFi isn't great. Excellent breakfast. Nice people. Overall pretty good just really needs a remodel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Just Okay Room was ok. Staff was friendly but room could have been cleaner
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLISON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

braian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No cleaning the room in 4 days
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jene'e

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Very nice. Best breakfast in a long time. The pool and hot tub were clean and working.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanja

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
-I was with a person with a disability and the bathroom was very comfortable. -The breakfast was delicious! -The staff was very kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jene'e

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Water upon arrival, quiet room, easy access from interstate
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

yaremi, Miramar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time to stay at this hotel. The staff were informative, curtious and helpful. We were very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niumis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this hotel- great room, comfy bed, incredible breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier, West Palm Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Polite and curtious staff. Informative.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio, Westchester

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hot breakfast , some areas could use remodeling!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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