Best Western Gateway Grand

4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606 US near Exit 390 on I-75 (~0.4mi)
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3.0 Star Property Near Meadowbrook Golf Club
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  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Free airport transportation
  • Free breakfast
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
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11/29/2025 - 11/30/2025
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Verified Reviews of Best Western Gateway Grand

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Always a pleasure."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Staff is friendly and helpful. Clean room with a very comfortable bed.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Oct 01 to Thu Oct 02 2025 at a $109.99 average nightly rate.
"Clean and accommodating."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Thank you for another excellent stay.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Sep 28 to Mon Sep 29 2025 at a $109.99 average nightly rate.
"Wonderful Experience"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The hotel is clean the staff is friendly and professional and the breakfast is excellent, I highly recommend Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
31-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Aug 31 to Mon Sep 01 2025 at a $109.99 average nightly rate.
"Great breakfast "
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I always enjoy coming to this hotel. The omelet station is a hit and the staff is friendly.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon May 26 to Fri May 30 2025 at a $96.99 average nightly rate.
"One of our favorite stops to and from Florida!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Always enjoy the pool and hot tub, the rooms, the breakfasts. but this time I found minor disappointments in maintenance. Photos available.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Apr 27 to Mon Apr 28 2025 at a $113.99 average nightly rate.
"Good Breakfast!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Really enjoyed the omelette at breakfast. The woman making them was very pleasant and professional.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
20-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jan 14 to Fri Jan 17 2025 at a $106.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 27-Jan-2025:
Thank you so much for the kind feedback Dennis. We certainly hope we can host you again sometime soon.

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Property Description

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.

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.

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. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Meadowbrook Golf Club - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Sante Fe College - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Fresenius Medical Care at Shands Lake Shore Hospital - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Micanopy Cemetery - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Jonesville Tennis Center - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Oaks Mall - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
North Florida Regional Medical Center - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Regal Royal Park - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Devil's Milhopper Geological State Park - 8.1 km / 5 mi
Spyglass Dog Park - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Possum Creek Dog Park - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Regal Royal Park - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Tower Road Library Branch - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Veterans Memorial Park - 10.2 km / 6.4 mi
Westside Park Tennis Center - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western Gateway Grand is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 18.4 km / 11.4 mi

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, 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.

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.

Green Sustainability

The hotel is certified "Florida Green Hotel" 2022

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Coworking spaces
  • Number of meeting rooms - 8
  • Conference space size (meters) - 929
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Free airport transportation
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Recycling
  • LED light bulbs
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Free breakfast
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Water dispenser
  • Conference center
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Daily
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Games
  • Year Built - 1998
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 152
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No alcohol allowed onsite
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Events/parties allowed
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Ballroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Vending machine
  • Reception hall
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Television in common areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wedding services
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Free area shuttle
  • Off-street parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Free bus station shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free self parking
  • Conference space
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Computer station
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 10000
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

Gainesville Regional Airport GNV, approx. 8 miles. We offer complimentary airport transportation with advance reservation. Taxi one-way: approx. $45.

Local Shuttle Info: Experience seamless convenience at our hotel with our complimentary airport and medical center shuttle service. For your added flexibility, we also offer transportation to additional locations within a 15-mile radius for a nominal fee. Please note that advance reservations are required to ensure timely service and availability.

Breakfast Information

Start your day with our delightful Hot American Breakfast buffet! Enjoy a variety of delicious options, including a customizable omelet station and a fun build-your-own waffle bar, served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM, and extended to 10 AM on weekends and holidays. Plus, our 24-hour coffee bar is always available to keep you refreshed and energized around the clock!

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Pets allowed based on the availability of pet friendly rooms. Up to 2 dogs per room with an 80 pound weight limit. Additional pet types (cats, birds, etc) may be accepted at the hotel's discretion. Pet rate is $20.00 per day with a $100 per week maximum.

Parking Info

Enjoy the convenience of complimentary self-parking at our hotel. We also offer ample parking space for buses and large trucks!

Internet / WiFI

Stay connected with our complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the entire hotel, including guestrooms, meeting spaces, and all public areas. Enjoy seamless internet access wherever you are!

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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.

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol is not permitted at this property.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Cleaning Policies

Best Western We Care Clean

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)

Essential workers only - NO

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  • Best Western offers exceptional value with great amenities including free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and lond distance access. Convenient computer room in the lobby area perfect for copy and fax services, and even printing out boarding passes, maps, etc.
  • Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
  • Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms

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Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Best Western Gateway Grand

Rate fluctuations of Best Western Gateway Grand

The graph above is seasonality of room rates for both our group rates and the lowest online individual rates we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was placed. The best group rate shown is 51.2% in March 2026 and the highest average individual rate is $323 in the month of March 2025. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Best Western Gateway Grand in a month when rates are lower.

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